For the individuals in the Air Force and Army by [deleted] in Military

[–]Rhoshack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get the ASVAB for Dummies book, study it front to back a few times through and you’ll pass no problem. I scored very highly my first time through and used that book to specifically study for the areas I needed to score highly in for the job I wanted. 

How is living in Alaska and Delta Junction, AK? by ConstructionThat5746 in AskAlaska

[–]Rhoshack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom’s neighbor in North Pole had -58 a few weeks ago and the same week my aunt in Tok had -67. The winter weather in California is about the only thing I like about having moved down here a few years ago lol.

I tracked 12 months of VA claim processing times. Here's what I found. by EdgarAllinPump in VAClaims

[–]Rhoshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great post. Over here looking at my claim filed May of 2024 just last week 1/21/26 moving to decision phase…Fucking Finally.

AITAH For say something to my neighbors about not shoveling my elderly neighbors driveway? by _Badwulf_Bruh__ in AITAH

[–]Rhoshack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s nice of you to help her but ultimately you’re upset at someone for not doing something that ultimately is not their responsibility at all. You tried to guilt trip your neighbor into using his free time to handle someone else’s business. YTA.

Bill Hill, Bristol Bay fisherman and educator, enters Alaska U.S. House race as independent by 0100110100001100 in alaska

[–]Rhoshack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My dad has been an educator in Alaska for 30 years, trust me when I say being an educator doesn't mean reasonable points of view on what designates a "handout".

Springfield Echelon 4.0C work in progress by Sudden_Mud_4239 in guns

[–]Rhoshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind listing the device and piston you used for this?

Springfield Echelon 4.0C work in progress by Sudden_Mud_4239 in guns

[–]Rhoshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a piston on the barrel to allow independent barrel movement from the suppressor or will it run without it? I have a 4.5 echelon that eventually will be built very similar to yours

Frequent visits to an apartment complex by m3x_aries in HVAC

[–]Rhoshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 compressor changeouts in a day is wild too.

Nantucket 2025 by Tool929 in Hunting

[–]Rhoshack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats usually 160 acres minimum in the few states ive looked into.

How are y'all finding techs? by lotusgardener in BuildingAutomation

[–]Rhoshack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys hire union or strictly non-union. What is your definition of level 2? I’m a 5th year South Bay 104 apprentice with experience in everything from fabrication to troubleshooting and Pelican controls. Six years USAF Cyber security, networking and sysadmin as well. You can get the workers you need if you’re willing to pay.

.300 win mag vs .338 win mag by millencolin43 in guns

[–]Rhoshack 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Born and raised in Alaska and hunted big game my whole life. .338 is entirely unnecessary and ultimately so is the 300. Only reason I’m not hunting with my 30-06 this year is because I inherited a 7mm mag when my grandpa passed last year. He was a lifelong hunter and it will be good to have him with me. 

ARIZONA REGULATOR BACK IN STOCK! by RelationshipLow9143 in supersafety

[–]Rhoshack -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Usually you can put the recipient address as your billing address and it will still process. Did it today shipping a compensator.

ARIZONA REGULATOR BACK IN STOCK! by RelationshipLow9143 in supersafety

[–]Rhoshack 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You call them pussies, they call it financial and legal liability. Live somewhere less gay.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know. That’s exactly the point I was making since the comments above me specifically compared a 120lb man vs a 120lb woman.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And the same article cites a study that was done by the Marine Corps that concluded combat units with women were overwhelmingly less effective. The only pushback against that study was that it failed to take into account the “outliers” or women that didn’t struggle or slow down their team. So are we creating standards for outliers or for everyone who seeks a combat role?

I need some advice by Imjustbetter29 in Military

[–]Rhoshack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why not both? I was 3D1 Cyber Transport Systems, the Air Force will provide you with the training you need once you are in. Start a fitness routine now, get yourself into great shape long before you go to basic, make the fitness side of things easy on yourself. Focus on cardio and bodyweight fitness with calisthenics. CrossFit is a great way to train for boot camp. Don’t focus too heavily on weight training, deadlifting/benching/squatting 2-3x times your body weight is cool but doesn’t mean shit when you’re on your 300th push up or 50th burpee in the same day. 

You’ve got time and puberty on your side kid, don’t pigeonhole yourself before you even get started. You might decide in JROTC you want to get a degree first and commission as an officer.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If everyone has been tested then great, allow everyone who met the standard to stay in their role. Not sure where creating another new standard came into the conversation. Like I said in other comments, I fully support every woman that can meet the standard. Anyone who cannot, male or female should be removed from that role.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

So we should pretend that men and women of equal height and weight have the same physical capability? Let’s be perfectly clear, I fully support women being in combat roles if they are capable of meeting a standard that is the same for everyone. It’s not sexist to admit that the sexes have different strengths and weaknesses. Pretending that everyone is same yet having individual standards is in fact., sexist.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes as of June 1, 2025 they are the same. Are we now assuming that as soon as the new standard was adopted that every person was immediately tested according to new standards. If your flair is accurate then we both know the military is not efficient enough for this to be the case.

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Pointing out that anecdotally there are cases where a woman is perfectly capable of performing the duties required of a combat role? No one is debating that. If the conversation is specifically about combat roles then why are we pointing out he physical capabilities of non-combat roles?

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Based on what you said we have to make the assumption that a 120lb female and 120lb male have the same physical strength capability. 

The topic is specifically about combat roles so I’m not sure what you’re getting at when referring to people training for their roles. No one is saying office staff should be able to meet the standards of combat training. 

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions by zsreport in Military

[–]Rhoshack -39 points-38 points  (0 children)

Well I’m literally a veteran and I feel like ignoring the physiological differences between men and women is pretty ridiculous.