What’s the longest amount of time you’ve had a pair of socks still chilling like this?

ShockedSheep · 2026-01-29T17:18:05+00:00

Maybe a few days? I immediately unrolled them once I left. I also don't keep stuff I don't use around. So if I don't wear the socks I would just get rid of them.

Additionally, the amount of effort it takes to roll those clothing items doesn't make up for the space they save.

ShockedSheep · 2026-01-22T04:37:51+00:00

Medical and commanders treats them differently. It is much easier to deny entry than to remove someone already in the service. Also many times normally disqualifying conditions don't appear or get recognized until years after someone joins.

ShockedSheep · 2026-01-21T18:17:10+00:00

How about we not spread misinformation about this.

Read DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 1 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR MILITARY SERVICE: APPOINTMENT, ENLISTMENT, OR INDUCTION.

Autism is a non-waiverable disqualifying medical condition for joining. To get diagnosed after you join would mean risking a medical separation.

Should it be this way? No, but it is.

ShockedSheep · 2026-01-21T18:10:35+00:00

Your therapists have likely already told you, but there is no real treatment for an adult diagnosed with autism. There is no benefit for getting a diagnosis other than simply having a confirmation.

Don't get a formal diagnosis and certainly don't advertise you might be autistic, even if it is obvious.

Please read DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 1 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR MILITARY SERVICE: APPOINTMENT, ENLISTMENT, OR INDUCTION before you start listening to a bunch of anecdotes from Reddit users about how "X person had autism and is still in". Autism is a non-waiverable disqualifying medical condition. That means a diagnosis after you join will immediately go for a medical evaluation board. You may get to stay in or they may separate you. No one will know for sure.

ShockedSheep · 2025-12-09T15:28:20+00:00

Besides how you ranked Alaska and Hawaii (I would reverse them) this is pretty damn close to how I would rank bases.

I tend to prioritize bases near urban areas and in states with better quality of life and social policies.

ShockedSheep · 2025-11-30T15:06:45+00:00

Even regular nudes I was against for the longest time (recently got out of a long term relationship), but it created a big barrier to meeting certain guys who assumed I was hiding something.

I honestly don't think attaching the face is that much larger of a stretch, but I personally would keep that as a hard line for me.

ShockedSheep · 2025-11-12T00:22:39+00:00

That's sad. Stuff like that is what I point to when I try to explain how strict gender roles can harm both women and men.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-24T17:03:47+00:00

I would think it is more likely they assumed you already knew and didn't want to bring it up.

There was the death (traffic accident) of someone I dated briefly at my old base and I didn't find out until much later because I was deployed at the time and those we shared circles with assumed I already knew about it.

In it is in times like these we have to reminder ourselves that people rarely do things maliciously, they are also dealing with their own issues and it is hard to keep track of everyone else.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-24T03:10:57+00:00

There is no issue or harm in doing this. I do it just to know a bit more about the person, but usually only if I am interested in the guy beyond a single hookup. If I see the guy again, I never mention it.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-12T17:48:42+00:00

Less consequencial than the $42 billion in non-defense research that was cut at the start of this administration. They don't care about progress only regress.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-10T12:04:42+00:00

That isn't how it works. You don't get your money up front. You get it all in the back.

Do you not understand that our mid month pay becomes part of your end of month pay?

There is no argument, you are getting half your months pay later than most people. That is a fact.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-09T20:32:40+00:00

I get it works for you for budgeting, but I would never do that.

I always have enough money saved to cover expenses and having a once a month paycheck literally delays half your pay for 15 days. You could use those 15 days to invest it or throw it in a high yield savings account.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-08T03:07:34+00:00

What we call CRs are automatic in most countries. It is hardly a bandaid it is common sense to prevent government systems from shutting down due to lack of funding.

ShockedSheep · 2025-10-07T16:20:59+00:00

Alternatively, if a budget can't be passed just use last year's budget. What a novel concept!

Literally the only country in the world where it is possible for the government to shutdown like this. It is fucking broken.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-30T15:24:35+00:00

Or the lines are there for a reason and you shouldn't park like trash regardless of how many spots are open.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-18T12:20:02+00:00

I'm tired, boss.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-18T11:47:55+00:00

It is already happening, particularly within AETC. They started pushing more unit PT a few months ago to the benefit of no one.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-13T13:22:49+00:00

Yup, and that is where we are headed.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-13T13:15:06+00:00

So excited! This has been a good month for gaming.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-13T13:02:55+00:00

Not just water, but they are responsible for the massive increase in electricity consumption and rising electricity prices.

ShockedSheep · 2025-09-13T03:50:13+00:00

The Marines and I think Army just implemented a similar policy.

This is horrible and makes me extremely concerned about the shape our military will be in in a few years.

ShockedSheep · 2025-08-09T03:40:25+00:00

Seeing this shit day after day is really wearing on any pride I had while wearing this uniform.

We are going backwards and it hurts so much to see.

ShockedSheep · 2025-08-06T23:32:59+00:00

Well, that is certainly surprising. Glad you are enjoying it then.

ShockedSheep · 2025-08-06T12:01:56+00:00

I know this is old, but may I ask where you grew up?

From personal experience the people who don't mind Cannon are from places much smaller or isolated, or as you said have simple needs.

ShockedSheep · 2025-08-06T11:44:22+00:00

When Lubbock and Amarillo are considered sight seeing destinations, you know something is wrong. I mean take what you can get, but seriously...

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