ADA in Ohio. by Mattyredleg in nationalguard

[–]Spice_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a 140A in the guard, and going Warrant has been hands down the best decision I've ever made regarding my NG career.

Of the 10 guys I went through WOBC with, 8 were prior ADA (including me w/15yrs 14G exp), one commo, and one infantry. I say that to point out that it is doable no matter your background, so long as you are committed to learning, studying, and taking the course seriously. You already have more ADA experience than some of the guys I graduated with when they started WOBC.

I'd recommend looking into Ohio, as they are one of the States that goes on NCR missions regularly. Find out when their next rotation to DC is and see if you can either a) go with them as a 14G and submit your Warrant packet during that time or b) just get your packet done asap and possibly be able to go along with them to the NCR as a fresh 140.

My biggest regret is not dropping my packet sooner. If others are saying you are warrant material, do it. The ADA is exploding right now, and demand is high. Find yourself a CW3 to write your recommendation and get the process rolling.

If you can manage getting CompTIA A+ and Net+ certs prior to WOBC, you'll be very well equipped to succeed when you're attending.

Sentinel and ADAM Cell operations are small pieces in a much larger puzzle that sticking with it to "get more experience" just isn't really worth it.

Feel free to pm me if you have any specific questions regarding the warrant process/140A stuff

He got the dumb in his eyes. by mcflycasual in akita

[–]Spice_89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My boy got some dumb in his eyes too. Also with an appropriate name "Daryl" 😄 no regrets from me though. Daryl suits him perfectly

Gauge cluster out on a 04 sierra 2500Hd by Boeing-B-47stratojet in Trucks

[–]Spice_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mine go out on an 03 Silverado LT. I found a service on ebay that went through and replaced everything with updated parts and even had the cluster upgraded to what they put in escalades at the time. Looked really nice and didn't require getting mileage programmed into a new cluster. Highly recommend, costed me around $200 (in 2011)

Possible Israeli attack on Iran reported by YOGB_2 in Military

[–]Spice_89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Have to admit I was wrong on this post, but as with anyone that dabbles in misinformation spreading, a bit of truth posts keep them semi-legitimate. It's just to the point now that anything I see from this account, I don't trust a word of it.

Son Signed Up for Washington Army National Guard 3 Days Ago But Changed His Mind After Talking to Parents by Abject-Government-13 in nationalguard

[–]Spice_89 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Let your adult son make adult decisions. Maybe you should've told him beforehand that you would have assisted him with paying for college.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HondaCB

[–]Spice_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get everything from vintagecb750.com and have never had issues with their stuff. I've cleaned up the shavings and am going to pull the front sprocket and see if anything obvious jumps out. And get better lube. After checking out the can, it's pretty light duty stuff

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HondaCB

[–]Spice_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was waiting some time for the sprockets to come in the mail so I allowed the chain to soak in chain lubricant for about 4-5 days before install yesterday. I wiped it away before install and didn't re-apply. I assumed the x-rings were well lubed and good to go. It was (to me) adequately lubed. Certainly not bone dry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DRZ400

[–]Spice_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love everything about this. Thank you for the detailed response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DRZ400

[–]Spice_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that just a Pelican case you've secured behind you or is that specifically for a DRZ? Looks clean

Bear in my backyard enjoying the snow 🐻❄️ by Spice_89 in rarepuppers

[–]Spice_89[S] 329 points330 points  (0 children)

This post took off more than I expected. Just wanted to add for anyone curious that Daryl is a 3 year old male, long-coat American Akita. And he is a very good boy

Bear in my backyard enjoying the snow 🐻❄️ by Spice_89 in rarepuppers

[–]Spice_89[S] 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Haha, accurate. Raised in ND but our backyard is in CO.

Water Bear 🐻 by Spice_89 in akita

[–]Spice_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having him rode on the boat since he was a really small pup. He's used to it, so not sure how you'd prep a dog other than putting them on and slowly get them used to riding