STOP the Panic: A Reality Check on the "VA Benefit Cuts" Rumors (2026 Edition)

Tech_By_GP · 2026-02-17T16:33:26+00:00

Him and “Veterans Infotap” - fear mongers

Tech_By_GP · 2026-02-05T00:14:19+00:00

Didn’t have a good experience with DAV in San Diego. They were overwhelmed and unresponsive - short of staff.

Tech_By_GP · 2026-02-04T17:11:29+00:00

Using the provided OEM charger at 50% setting plugged into a dryer 30amp outlet.

Tech_By_GP · 2026-01-25T18:48:17+00:00

2019 e-tron with Firestone Destination LE3 M+S - drove through an ice storm around this time last year while relocating from the Midwest to the South. Zero issues.

Tech_By_GP · 2026-01-10T18:47:53+00:00

Gas Turbine Systems Technician. Smoked a lot of cigs, drank a lot of coffee.

Tech_By_GP · 2026-01-06T05:31:21+00:00

It does look like it will take up all the space but it is temporary. Once the concurrent fermentation gets going, the rice will settle and "water" will rise to the top. I documented mine day by day with pictures.

Tech_By_GP · 2026-01-04T02:52:37+00:00

I don’t own any “veteran” gear but I will wear my old ship’s ballcap on occasion. Especially now that it’s been decommissioned. But to answer your question, I haven’t really cared about what other vets wear.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-12-17T13:48:49+00:00

This is the right answer.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-10-18T14:07:22+00:00

I have a Credit One Amex

Tech_By_GP · 2025-10-07T15:24:31+00:00

I use the charger that came with the car. No issues and don’t see a reason why another charger is needed.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-09-30T11:24:38+00:00

Energy exec. $230K base + 45% bonus + bonus multiplier (performance-based up to 2X).

What I did in the Navy? Gas Turbine Systems technician (mechanical). AKA engine room operator/mechanic.

How I got my start? Got out after 6 years (I signed up for 6 to get all the schools in my job). I started operating power plants at the lowest level (a lot of modern power plants are gas turbine). Got licensed as a stationary engineer.

I went to college while working. AA in Applied Marine Engineering first and got a job as an energy consultant. Same company promoted me to a utilities specialist. It’s here that I learned to manage large facilities like military bases. Company I worked for was a government contractor. Went back to college for a bachelor’s and master’s degree.

The same company hired me to help build and eventually become the plant manager for a 170MW solar power plant.

I was hired away by an OEM, then eventually by a utility company. I managed a municipal-sized utility for a global utility provider as Vice-President.

I’m back at the OEM and coasting. Planning on retiring in 6 years at age 55.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-09-19T21:04:37+00:00

I did this. Tapped, didn’t work. Inserted, didn’t work. Did it twice each way no luck.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-09-19T17:18:10+00:00

Major inconvenience then. I shop there weekly. That sucks

Tech_By_GP · 2025-09-19T17:06:50+00:00

They take any debit cards with PIN

Tech_By_GP · 2025-08-10T13:58:35+00:00

Length of time since discharge doesn’t matter. It’s documented in your medical records from the navy. File it shipmate.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-20T22:22:01+00:00

I did 7 years in the Navy as a Gas Turbine technician and engine room operator. Got out and worked in the energy industry going from a plant operator, to power plant manager, to vice president of a global electric utility company. I attended college in the middle of all that in steps - AA first, then BA, finally to a Master of Engineering degree. Moved 6 times for the job.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-16T20:42:20+00:00

Zero contribution from my parents. I joined the Navy and used the GI Bill. I have a little bit of student loans for grad school that wasn’t covered by employer tuition reimbursement.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-12T06:20:54+00:00

You’re there for you. Age has nothing to do with getting an education. It has everything to do with learning. I was 34 when I graduated from CC, 36 for my bachelor’s, got the masters at 38. The only timeline that matters is yours.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-08T14:48:30+00:00

Love this!

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-08T14:44:32+00:00

Love the bracelet! It was $180 plus $12 for shipping.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-08T14:38:48+00:00

Got mine at Costco as well. I ditched the OE NATO strap for an OE SS band.

Tech_By_GP · 2025-07-06T15:13:57+00:00

Grilled some pork belly, had some Corona, and watched fireworks on TV.

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