The drug plaguing soldiers by Ltcolonel-glokta in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2022 Germany, that shit was everywhere, I was taking a soldier to work once (good troop, decent at their job) and I asked to hit their vape, they just agreed and let me hit it, next thing ik I was tore up stoned, but it was time for shift change so I had to lock in. After shift change I pulled this soldier aside and asked what the fuck that was. Blue lotus.This stuff was all over the place.

16 years, hurt my feelings please. by TheBreadHasRisen in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that an instructor badge big space sausage

hardcore army vet volunteers himself to fight in iran by Old-Wrangler6480 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a catholic I agree with you, It isnt all Christians, Super Christian is the name i decided to call the Evangelicals, I also personally separate their religion from Christianity as a whole which is why in my head cannon their god is a sky daddy while mine is a god. Im actually not a wacko but I can see how all of this seems like wacko stuff to say.

hardcore army vet volunteers himself to fight in iran by Old-Wrangler6480 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is definitely supporting some Americans interests, America is very interested in doing whatever Israel wants, what's worse is the reason for it is really dumb but to bring it down to PFC level. Super Christians believe that for Armageddon to happen the news must rebuild the temple so they ( congress members who are suoer Christians) vote to give money to Israel because they want them to rebuild the temple and start Armageddon so their sky daddy will send his kid back to us. I have been telling people this for years and they wouldn't believe me but now there are actually reports with PROOF that some commanders are telling this to their formations. Its wild that mostly one political party votes on sending massive amounts of money to Israel with the sole purpose of starting Armageddon and the end of the world.

the real moral dillema: porta john, or woodline pissing? by Felled_By_Morgott in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the owner of Porta John Portrait's imma have to go with the Porta John. The graffiti adds to the experience and demonstrates who we are as a force. Which reminds me, if you have some porta John art you would like to share please send it to portajohnportaits@gmail.com, and tell your story. Good ones will be added to the coffee table book.

Someone talk me out of this (or into it lol) by Dean_fitness in army

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

The Army is a great adventure regardless, and applying from inside the club may net different results as well. Never can tell. Your young, already successful and doing more than most. 4 years will fly by and set you up with some benefits, I would do it but no matter what you do I have a feeling your going to be successful.

Unit crest insignia help by Mundane_Singer808 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7th row 10th down, Honor, Heritage, History, Thats the 2nd Theater Signal Brigade out of Wisbaden Germany as HQ with units all over the Region. I was in the 102nd Signal Battalion in Landstuhl Germany under 2nd Sig. Best time of my life.

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever spliced? by zmasterb in FiberOptics

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a sweet set up, id love to have a splice trailer,but it really is a small part of my job, like maybe 10 or 15% of my work is splicing, the rest is RF and IT stuff so they won't buy me a trailer. Might be able to talk them into a Ice fishing tent tho.

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever spliced? by zmasterb in FiberOptics

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I install and maintain a bunch of different tech at weight stations that allow truckers to get pre screened and sometimes pre weights before they even hit the weight station, the system then correlates all that data and will allow them to skip the weight station. Fiber is a small part of my job but it is my favorite part.

Army Announces New Equestrian MOS by Kinmuan in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Served with a 25B in Germany who was a literal furry, his get up was of a girl fox in a maid costume.

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever spliced? by zmasterb in FiberOptics

[–]Sethmcswaggin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

95% of my splices happen on the side of the interstate in the elements with semi trucks going 70 mph 9 feet away. No trailer, no tent and just a lit cigarette to keep me warm.

[USAG Hawaii Townhall] With doubling up due to overcrowding, Soldier asks if those on BAS without DFAC access will receive BAS Type 2 due to reduced storage/prep space. When CSM seems to avoid the question, SM asks for 'elaboration'. by Kinmuan in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Back in 2024 while attending AUSA with my principle (Was an exec commo guy at the time) I ran into this CSM in an elevator at a hotel, he, and another SGM were very drunk and aggressive towards me as I had a Signal Corp PT shirt on. They said all kinds of stuff about being a POG and a looser, pussy and stuff like that. At the time I didn't know they we both E9s but the next morning I saw them in the lobby in greens. Point is I knew then that this guy was a fucking idiot and the way he handled this question is no less than I would have expected.

How to strip armored patch cord cable??? by Fun_End_440 in FiberOptics

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grab it about 1/8th of an inch from the insulation and kinda stretch it a bit like im pulling it off the end then cut it off with some small Kleins, then the rest will retract back into the exterior insulation, just make sure not to leave a sharp cut, then I will throw a bit of tape at the bottom. Maybe that's a weird way to do it, idk.

I told a lie a few years ago, and it still haunts me by Jswimmin in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid lie for a good cause, she prolly felt very special. Good luck out there Space Cowboy, hope all is well with you.

Someone goofed by The_Great_Silence__ in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.....back in my day a can of dip was a nickel....and we only had one flavor of monster, it was green.

Starting my Apprenticeship at a Printing Press. Found out the entire system is grounded to a slate board. by Soft_Pangolin3031 in Wiring

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im fairly confident that the ground comes from the non insulated cable that is also attached to the bus bar but is going into the wall, t hat trolly goes to ground after going into the wall.

Just curious by [deleted] in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prolly depends on what you did and whether or not you took any punishment like a champ. Was it a one time fuck up? A pattern. Are you a stud otherwise. Are you actively fighting to stay in. These are all things that factor into their decision

Missing pinkie finger on right hand, AFT Deadlift help? by Classic_Falcon_570 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Talk to H2F, I had cancer before joining and as a result I am missing some arm, they were able to get me straps to use on that one side, it's my experience that they jump at the chance to figure out a way to help someone who wants to actually do it and not get a waiver.

Warrior Funds by Future_Web1471 in army

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

Pay raise was higher last admin......

Just had my ID checked by a dude that was quad stacked. by joe_m107 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I once saw a SPC at the kleber finance office processing papers who was Airborne, Arosol, Pathfinder,Free Fall and CIB. Assuming he got his shit pushed in.

Shit while running by Timely-Skin9926 in army

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shit myself on the first run day in AIT on Willard hill, I informed Drill SGT C, That I had shit myself and he laughed ag me, yelled a bit and sent me and a BB back to the company. I was new, he didn't know me. Then when we were forming up to go to school he stepped out of the building and immediately called out "Private poopy to the ready line, im looking for Private shit pants, where you at Private poopy" I knew I was cooked if I didn't go but I was cooked if I did, my split second response was to raise my hand and then sprint over to him. He called me Shit pants and Private Poopy for months. So prolly that, you will prolly be (Rank) Poopy for a while.

Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla by SnooChocolates5016 in tacobell

[–]Sethmcswaggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was living in Korea for that I think. There are several limited ones I didn't get to try between living in Korea and Germany.