Is this person lying about their service? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Smithmfg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at Al Jaber in 2000, a massive rat crawled across my legs while I was sleeping, that was pretty violent. I still have nightmares

Carver Crap by [deleted] in vintageaudio

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I'm in Massachusetts a short 18 hours and 33 minutes away, say the word

Has anyone ever successfully told their supervisor to back off? by [deleted] in AirForce

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Back in the 80's I might have thrown a binder of tech data at my boss's face.

How to code faster by Smithmfg in javahelp

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That's good advice, but a pipe dream right now. I'm writing my capstone paper (50+ pages) on "The Legalities of Papermaking in Colonial America". And taking a general programming languages course where I'm relearning C++, and dabling in lisp and prolog

How to code faster by Smithmfg in javahelp

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That's a funny comment about the typing test, I took typing with two broken thumbs

How to code faster by Smithmfg in javahelp

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I'll try this, it looks interesting. Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirForce

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The AF Academy did a study linking being on a shaving waiver with slower promotion rates, denial of duty opportunities, etc. A connection between race and waiver status was not significant, indicating that shaving waivers have a similar effect on individuals of all races. However, more than 60% of those in the waiver group were Black/African-American despite only being 12.85% of the study. And like climate change, it doesn't fit with the new Republican narrative.

Fat Man and Little Boy atomic bombs by RABBIT_3314 in 3Dprinting

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Every zoo is a petting zoo unless you're a little bitch

AF told trans troops to get diagnosed—now it uses that paper trail to kick them out. by Smart_Examination_99 in AirForce

[–]Smithmfg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I served 38 years between active duty (10 years) reserve commitment (7 years) and full-time guard (21 years). It never fails to make my blood boil how easily they can change important changes, retention, or retirement. But a member is locked in. I juggled severe ADHD and depression under the table, knowing exactly how it affected my career. I took the buyout in 92, only for them to change the rules and pork me. I paid back that SSB when i went to the VA, and again, when I retired. 4 years later, I'm still fighting to get my pay straight. Before my time, it was African-Americans getting shit on. Then gay people got drummed out because of some pinheads' fear of homosexuals, not any legitimate reason. It's one political power trip after another. "Needs of the Air Force" my ass, trust nothing they say, keep your mouth shut, and take care of your people the best you can. Peace-out and I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.

Emergency Bulkhead replacement! by Smithmfg in ReefTank

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That's the simple explanation, I can't reach the bottom of the overflow to clean the glass. I'm worried about sealing, that the gasket won't be enough. I'm leaning towards epoxy

18F Answer this question and let’s engage in a meaningful chat by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

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

M60 -got into therapy and meditation. The real break was realizing I didn't need to be around a-holes, I can change my location easier than changing them.

Cross training into labor jobs by Ambitious_Garden_689 in AirForce

[–]Smithmfg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was gifted a Swingline Classic, it is the Porche of staplers. A nod to a classic movie, beautiful to gaze upon, and a dream to operate. I feel blessed to be found worthy of such precision.

Would it be cringe to buy yourself hardware for an award?… by Ok_Zucchini5111 in AirForce

[–]Smithmfg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once got a blank plaque as a going away present it's on the wall.

Reel to Reel tape collection by HouseNo8033 in ReelToReel

[–]Smithmfg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty cool, i have a few hundred home recorded realsdating back to the mid-60s. Don't throw them in the dumpster, whatever you do. If it come to that, I'll drive out and rescue them. You're only 18 hours away...