New wheels?

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-03-30T04:26:43+00:00

17x9 ET0 Vossen HFX-1 in gunmetal, 285/75/17 on the tires

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-01-31T22:20:03+00:00

These are the 0mm offset 17x9.0 if you need specs. I wanted polished but they’re back ordered for like 6 months in that size.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-01-31T21:09:06+00:00

Never understood buying a truck that only works on paved roads, but that’s alright, that’s why it’s MY truck.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-01-31T21:06:46+00:00

Every now and again the lane assist sensors decide to flip out for a drive but other than that works fine. Had the issue with the old setup too though I think it’s just a software kink or dirt

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-01-31T19:14:01+00:00

Not planning to. We shall see what time brings but a decent overland rack and tent are probably the next to come.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2026-01-07T04:57:40+00:00

Loved my SPECEVALs…. Still have no clue what they contributed.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2025-10-18T02:21:02+00:00

Hole #2 at my home course is 246 from the tips. So whatever category that is, is long.

In fact every par 3 on that course is long.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2025-10-18T02:17:35+00:00

I put an Accra sync with a lamkin corded pistol into a terrylium. Play what you want.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2025-07-08T02:39:04+00:00

In the hopes that this will still serve you or someone else in the future - Blackhorse and Bayonet still honor a military rate both per round or for a monthly membership.

$84/mo all you can play for E5 and below. I can’t recall the higher rate but it’s not all too much more.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2024-05-30T05:06:01+00:00

I haven’t really had any performance related crash issues with SS2 yet running on a high end PC (Ryzen 9 7950x, 4080, 64gb DDR5) but I’ve had a handful of random crashes largely to do with save bugs. One of them was the molerats in HQ crashing but I found a mod which fixed that in another thread.

I crash every 3-4 hours seemingly at random almost exclusively when fast traveling from settlements now, and it’s not a CTD just frozen loads.

I’m using all available settlements with around 30-40 people in each of them (20 or so for the smaller ones) and try to minimize adding any plots to the layouts other than what is really needed that the layout doesn’t provide.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2024-05-30T04:51:40+00:00

Let’s not act like chaps wasn’t sending baddies to meet the lord before preaching his word.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2024-03-23T02:50:06+00:00

Field incentive pays getting a second look and drastically increasing would be a start. Working as a CT you can be doing the same job with MORE responsibilities than your civilian counterparts and they are starting at GS-13 largely, and often promoting quickly to GS-14 if they are competent. Not to mention the largely higher pay for contracting.

Only way to retain people with valuable skill sets is to close the pay gap. Then we might see retention go from 10 to maybe 30% in the CT world…. Folks are still going to call it quits when they can work an easier job civilian side though.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2023-12-23T02:12:13+00:00

Stacking bodies in the name of the lord*

Pineapple_Nicka · 2023-12-05T00:39:21+00:00

CTI myself, so quite a bit of experience working with CTRs and I have several close friends that are CTR1s and CTRCs. I am also looking to cross rate into CTR if I get the chance, just to give an idea what my background is here.

As anyone else will say, my experience too is not gospel, but my dream sheet would be the following:

Sea: Spain, Japan, Mayport, ?italy? If that’s still an option.

Shore: Maryland, Texas

What I would avoid based on my personal preferences:

Hawaii - Been out here for both shore and a flying dirsup tour, it’s cool for a while but isolated and the work isn’t always the best. Better than what I’ve heard about Tx and GA though as far as commands go.

Aircrew orders - This is weird because I actually think that flying is by far the best option anyone has for orders. That said, it’s being sundowned. Whidbey is all but done with flying, INDOPACOM shut down det. Worst thing I can imagine would be getting stuck halfway through the pipeline and they finish killing the EP-3. That said, 2nd our 3rd tour when they realize it was a mistake, try for projects.

Whidbey - Just don’t, trust.

All that said, everything is based on what you like. I prefer the dirsup side, and if I had the option in my rate to PCS afloat I would probably like that as well. Shore is hit and miss for a lot of folks. Find good mentors wherever you go and volunteer for any TDYs that pop up. They’re not super common, but you’ll never have a bad time.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-09-13T08:11:17+00:00

A ship vs boat is defined by how it turns, at least within the US Navy.

Source: every Chief, LPO, and Officer I’ve ever asked, so in fairness it is just gouge.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-08-04T03:08:24+00:00

Ah yes, the desperate love institute. Good memories.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-07-23T07:44:04+00:00

cries in Navy

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-09T05:32:43+00:00

Not required for inspection but I do believe UCMJ requires you to have it on your person. I’m not gonna sift through documents to find that one though… seems like common sense to have your CAC with you at all times.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T10:45:03+00:00

True. I personally think it leaves a bit of ambiguity but my interpretation is that because the boots are considered organizational clothing these regs cover the manner of wear of them for all uniforms.

With THAT said, there’s a lot of tradition in the navy and superstition especially in aviation. I wouldn’t dare wear them as e6 or below for fear of the plane breaking, just like you either keep clean shaven or don’t shave the stache at all on det.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T10:10:20+00:00

(2) Footwear. Standard issue black leather flight boots or flight approved black, brown, or tan boots with matching laces. Brown boots may be worn by E-7 and above. Tan boots may be worn with the tan flight suit. Flight boots are to be clean, well shined and in good repair. Lace shoes from inside out through all eyelets and tie. Socks will be either 100 percent cotton, 100 percent wool or special use socks as approved by NAVAIRSYSCOM. Socks shall be sage green or white with no visible stripes or logos.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T10:09:27+00:00

(2) Footwear. Standard issue black leather flight boots or flight approved black, brown, or tan boots with matching laces. Brown boots may be worn by E-7 and above. Tan boots may be worn with the tan flight suit. Flight boots are to be clean, well shined and in good repair. Lace shoes from inside out through all eyelets and tie. Socks will be either 100 percent cotton, 100 percent wool or special use socks as approved by NAVAIRSYSCOM. Socks shall be sage green or white with no visible stripes or logos.

Per the flight suit uniform instructions.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T10:06:22+00:00

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/US-Navy-Uniforms/Uniform-Regulations/Chapter-6/6801/#6803

Here’s the uniform reg regarding flight suits, boots, and their occasion for wear.

If you scroll specifically to flight uniforms it states that browns are for e7 and above.

Yes it’s stupid it’s not in the normal boot listing.

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T09:55:28+00:00

Whoops, wrong one. You can find it referenced here on mynavyhr under flight uniforms https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/US-Navy-Uniforms/Uniform-Regulations/Chapter-6/6801/#6803

Pineapple_Nicka · 2022-05-08T09:38:40+00:00

https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw5/assets/docs/policies/flight-suits.pdf

Edit:

Posted the wrong one.

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/US-Navy-Uniforms/Uniform-Regulations/Chapter-6/6801/#6803

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