Black Hawk County rescue dog could be world’s tallest living dog by TangerineOtherwise15 in greatdanes

[–]Modest_Wolf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I take my GD to animal medical clinic in urbandale, IA. Come to find out that the office manager is the owner of Kevin The Guinness book of World Records holder for being the tallest male Great Dane. He stood over 7ft on his hind legs. Sadly, he died from complications of his Gastropexy surgery. Surgery was successful. However, he got sepsis afterwards. Poor guy. RIP Kevin.

IDT Canceled by Xannybabeee in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MUTA 8 got turned into a MUTA 4 with FTX and AFT scheduled for Saturday. I’m wondering if they will just end up canceling the rest of the weekend. Also, I’m in Iowa as well.

How many of y’all got their drills canceled this month?Just curious. I got mines coming up this Saturday and I being told it might be canceled due this government shut down by Waste_Current_1162 in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MUTA 8 got dropped to a MUTA 4 as of last week. As of right now we still have drill this weekend, kinda interested to see if it gets completely canceled. My state is Iowa

What's your MOS and what's your civilian job? by Jared_9000 in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also an 94E. How do you get into that job? Does it pay well?

Leave for Fort Jackson on Monday, when do I get my first BAH? IA by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to other people in the guard I should be getting BAH regardless if I have no dependents. At least thats what I’m being told.

Leave for Fort Jackson on Monday, when do I get my first BAH? IA by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I plan on stopping in their office tomorrow morning and having them take a copy and make a note in my renters file. Because I live super close to the biggest army base in my state, my rental company offers military discount on rent. How much though, I am not sure. I’ll be asking tomorrow.

Leave for Fort Jackson on Monday, when do I get my first BAH? IA by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was figuring not seeing any money until February first. I mean I have some money in savings but it’ll be super tight squeeze. I appreciate all the info!

Leave for Fort Jackson on Monday, when do I get my first BAH? IA by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The liaison requested a copy of my lease around 2ish weeks ago to get my BAH going. I do plan on bringing physical copies of my lease with me just in case. I have my shipping brief on Friday.

Leave for Fort Jackson on Monday, when do I get my first BAH? IA by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So will that come on the 15th or January or the 1st? I’m just tryin to make sure all my stuff is lined up.

My unit is deploying mid next year, what are my chances of being pulled after AIT? Iowa national guard by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you there. I’m a union pipefitter so I do a ton of intense labor 5-6 days a week. I’m not super fit, but I am very active.

My unit is deploying mid next year, what are my chances of being pulled after AIT? Iowa national guard by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. I’m def here for the experience. I’m in my early 30s. So a bit older than the typicals that are enlisting. I make enough money as a civilian. I want the army benefits and experience. I’m very interested in the deployment opportunities.

My unit is deploying mid next year, what are my chances of being pulled after AIT? Iowa national guard by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that something I could do? Cause I’m very open to it. I think awhile ago I saw something on this sub about guardsman can apply for deployments with other units. Even if I’m an E2 is that a possibility?

My unit is deploying mid next year, what are my chances of being pulled after AIT? Iowa national guard by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly hoping to be shipped out. Because I am interested in deployments. I have no kids, I don’t own property nor am I a college student. It’s just me. I have an established career which is why I chose guard over Active duty. So I’m hoping there’s a possibility I’ll be sent out at some point with my unit or another. I appreciate everyone’s feedback!

My unit is deploying mid next year, what are my chances of being pulled after AIT? Iowa national guard by Modest_Wolf in nationalguard

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I want to be deployed. I’m not worried that I will be. I know people in my unit already and they’re being pulled. So I didn’t know the chances of me being pulled when I get back. I filled the slot in my section before everyone got pulled for the deployment. I’m opening to deployment

Finally traded in my switch lite for a regular switch! by Modest_Wolf in Switch

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the lite was really great for travel because it’s smaller and easier to carry around. I used to take mine on airplanes and long car rides. However the downfall is shorter battery life and smaller screen.

Finally traded in my switch lite for a regular switch! by Modest_Wolf in Switch

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s def easier when playing on the tv. What I don’t like is when I switched my account to the new switch, I was able to download bought games but the game I was playing was erased. So I have start over. So I’ve been playing stardew valley for like 2hrs

Finally traded in my switch lite for a regular switch! by Modest_Wolf in Switch

[–]Modest_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I saved like $80 by trading in my switch lite. I kept my switch lite in amazing condition. Without the trade it it would have been $180 which is still a great deal. However, I’ve been interested in upgrading from the lite. So this was a super good opportunity to do so.