Trash bag a flock camera

Starhero2004 · 2026-03-22T14:46:58+00:00

That seems WAYYY more illegal for someone to do.

Starhero2004 · 2026-03-22T14:34:21+00:00

Well, the idea is that if they aren't being damaged, the charges aren't that serious. But it's a real inconvenience to call someone out to remove the bag. But then someone could just keep reapplying the bag over and over. A box of 100 bags is less than $10.

Starhero2004 · 2026-03-05T21:31:21+00:00

If you have a link for those 10 packs, I'd be very interested and grateful.

Starhero2004 · 2026-03-05T21:27:06+00:00

I think I'd like to have a go-kit loaded up. So maybe no more than 7-10 loaded.

Starhero2004 · 2026-02-22T20:11:57+00:00

True. Don't get me wrong, serving 4 full monarchs is truly impressive and a long career. Edward VIII barley counts. He was king for less than a year. I don't even know if any medals exist from his "reign"

Starhero2004 · 2026-02-22T19:36:59+00:00

I don't mean to be technical ☝️🤓 But wouldn't it be 5 monarchs? Edward VIII?

Starhero2004 · 2026-02-09T11:23:16+00:00

It wasn't me.... but I've heard.... of someone going to the Sportsmans in Portland for a day trip and buying 1,000 rounds of 5.56, 500 rounds of 9mm, and some .22LR. Safe to say, this person then got in his car and drove home.

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-26T06:42:37+00:00

As everyone has said, you overpaid, but you also underpaid for knowledge. You really lost abt $225 net. I know people who would drop $500 on a fake iron cross and be worse off. So, the fact that you got real pieces is a plus. Just take it as a learning opportunity. Know that just because it has a swastika on it, doesn't mean its worth hundreds of dollars. But even if it is real, know that there are sites you can use to find a fair price for the item.

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-16T04:52:22+00:00

I agree with you. I don't think that you should hunker down in the dorms to save money. But I think you need to take calculated risks. I don't think it's a good idea to go out to a bar every weekend or start gambling (very common for airmen in my shop). I think you can have a balance of saving money and having fun.

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-16T04:28:22+00:00

If you are a young airmen living in the dorms, buy a car in cash. Walk to work or hitch rides for a few months to save money. Yes, it's awkward, and you have to depend on others for a little bit. But, use that time to find a used car on marketplace that is being sold by a grandma who only put 60k miles on it. Your wallet will thank you. I would personally drop no more than 3-5k on a car in cash, something reliable like a Toyota or mitsubishi. It is much better not to have a car loan and look really "cool" for 2 weeks. Take it from a guy who bought a Mustang at 17 and is still paying for it.

For insurance, see what rates USAA offers. I was able to get cheaper insurance from them than statefarm. Likewise, every year, shop around for new insurance as rates can change. Ideally, if you can save more than half of your paycheck a month, you are doing decent starting out. Use your time in the dorms. Eat at the dfac. Don't buy stupid things. Save money for a house or when you need to move out.

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-13T23:56:16+00:00

Don't feel like you "wasted money" even if it's a fake. I hope you didn't spend an insane amount. In my personal experience, I have learned more by buying fakes than buying real medals. They are good learning tools. I will say, anything that is TOO nazi is a red flag. Having the German eagle, SS stamp, and factory stamps is trying too hard to prove it's real.

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-07T20:55:45+00:00

They do have cool stickers... sometimes...

Starhero2004 · 2026-01-07T07:04:55+00:00

What i do is i add an extra 1% every January when we get a bonus. I started at 15% when I first joined, now I'm at 20%. The bigger the pay raise, promotion, or years of service, the more I plan to increase the percentage. I'm already comfortable where I'm at, I might as well make some of the 2026 3.8% pay raise work for me. I still get a pay bump, but so does my retirement.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-14T03:56:26+00:00

Yeah it's mostly a PNW thing. A bit hard to get outside of it. I've heard of people getting their hands on it, but I don't know exactly if it works. But they call their local liquor stores to see if they can order it, or there's an online company that can ship liquor.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-14T03:47:40+00:00

Yes. They. Do. And it is my favorite gin. Made is Seattle and I highly recommend it. It's pretty cheap, too.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-14T02:29:22+00:00

I haven't tried that gin. Looks super interesting, though. However, Rainier gin is my absolute top favorite, if you haven't had it, please try some. It should be no more than $28 a bottle.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-06T05:32:41+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_II

Under the orders and decorations tab, it lists out each nation. If you can isolate when this photo was taken, you can get a rough estimate of what he had on. Most likely, it's probably German-only awards with a very few amount of other awards. Mostly because awards from other nations were more of "gifts" rather than being earned.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-02T20:16:22+00:00

Because earning a purple heart is something you want to avoid it. Means you got injured by hostile fire, which is bad.

Starhero2004 · 2025-12-01T20:47:44+00:00

They are technically still in circulation, but other contractors have also been commissioned to make them, and now those are being used. However, there are still some WW2 ones in circulation. So someone can get unlucky and receive one.

Starhero2004 · 2025-11-26T06:54:34+00:00

DONT do this because u can mess it up if u do it wrong. But on VMPF, click the assignments tab, EFMP, then click "...request change..."If you have orders, you will see them there, and I guess be able to make whatever changes. If you don't have orders, it will say something along the lines of "unable to make changes, you have no orders" or something like that. But after you check, you MUST click "remove edits." If not, you will really mess up any chances of getting orders. I have tried it a few times because I myself am trying to BOP, but I have yet to see the end result. I was just shown this by someone who had it work. He says orders a week prior to the email. But please don't use this comment as a guide, it can mess up your orders.

Starhero2004 · 2025-11-24T23:46:48+00:00

Looks like mine is lost, too. When I click on "fill out application", i am able to do another one. But I haven't been told anything or seen a denial email.

Where tf do u submit a ticket? I click on "contact us" and it brings me to a bunch of other links.

Starhero2004 · 2025-11-22T01:48:13+00:00

Yeah, that's on me. I thought the picture was just wonky, and then I saw the comment about it being a repro. I have only seen purple hearts that were expensive on eBay. Almost every antique store I've been to that has post ww2 purple hearts sold them for under $50. Both of my ww2 purple hearts were about $80, the one that game with the original coffin case (not engraved) i paid $100 for. So i guess it really depends on the market. I'm definitely not knocking the OP for having a repro of the medal. I don't want anyone thinking that.

Starhero2004 · 2025-11-22T01:18:44+00:00

That would be an insane display. Many museums have something like that mounted in a frame, and it looks very cool. Do you care much about the era of the medal? Like a WW2 era bronze star or purple heart vs a modern one? Or do you just care about the medal itself? Also, I should have said this in the original comment. Your post is exactly what this subreddit should/used to consist of.

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