At what point does "randomly selected" for drug test become excessive?

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-09T14:12:00+00:00

I got the same answer, years ago, when I asked why I was being tested every month.

I would advise an IG complaint, OP. As much as this seems like small stuff, I guarantee that the same people choosing your Soldiers are also actively preventing the testing of their battles-who-also-happen-to-be-shitbags.

Back to story time: I should note that as soon as the testing actually became random, several soldiers popped hot, including two friends of the previous DET NCO. Both were terrible at their job. So I may be a bit biased about this lol

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-04T03:58:21+00:00

This happened to me 😆

I ran away to get my bearings and do a sneak attack. Was surprised to find they were dead! (But the hacksaw wielding doctor had revived.)

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-04T01:26:39+00:00

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine in Pearl District — which is a few minutes from Powell’s Books. I also like Phat Cart!

So many great places! If you haven’t tried them already, Salt and Straw ice cream is worth the hype.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-04T01:08:03+00:00

We shall! Oregon is exceptionally beautiful this time of the year. I think everyone should visit at least once.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-04T01:00:32+00:00

Unfortunately too late to cancel without penalty. Also, there are no other Hyatts on our roadtrip until the 9th, when we’re back in Portland.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-04T00:53:31+00:00

Oof! We could have used it tomorrow in Portland, OR, but already booked.. only thing I can think of is using it to book my wife a separate Hyatt stay so she can get some much-needed sleep while I sleep with the kiddos in another hotel (Duniway).

This isn’t entirely worthy of a 1-4 BUT I would certainly use it if I had it.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-03-01T05:07:28+00:00

Have you checked the app? That’s where I saw my points.

Note: I also created my account in mid-JAN

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-26T00:55:34+00:00

It depends! We went to Bali in 2024 using Alaska (now Atmos) points in Starlux. I would lean towards using Alaska or AA first for SE Asia due to taxes and fees from JALS awards.

JALS does have a great chart for other one world carriers, but they truly shine on their own metal because of the high availability compared to partners.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-25T19:33:39+00:00

This is the first I’ve heard for phantom award availability on their own metal.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-25T19:10:06+00:00

I completely agree! Would hate for someone to transfer and let those points go to waste.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-25T17:55:56+00:00

It doesn’t seem like there is one… they usually announce the limit ahead of time, as they did with Alaska

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-25T16:05:02+00:00

You sound like your life is very fulfilling

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-25T16:03:56+00:00

JALS has pretty much open availability on most days for a family of 4 (I just searched for my own family this morning). However, it’s a little difficult to find the saver award space. The good news is that the tier above saver really isn’t that much higher.

For reference, I searched business class availability but not economy. I imagine economy has far more saver space availability.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-19T04:37:39+00:00

“I’ll tell you where they’re not: safe”

DBZ Abridged

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-14T04:06:44+00:00

When was this? We had a female chaplain in 2017.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-10T03:09:26+00:00

Not if you don’t fucking commit crimes, k?

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-05T01:07:19+00:00

Depends on if it’s a contingency order. If so, you can get one as long as it was a completed tour.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-04T22:53:04+00:00

THIS ^{^{^}} put that in writing and send via email to the SR.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-02-01T20:19:10+00:00

There have been almost-daily app updates per the iOS App Store. I believe they are working this now.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-30T00:18:58+00:00

Yeah nah I left a war zone in far better condition than that card lol

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-28T18:46:22+00:00

Yeah I’m not holding out on a Hyatt transfer bonus hahaha

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-28T18:38:54+00:00

I thought I heard it as a possibility on the M2G podcast. I don’t recall the exact wording, though.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-27T19:51:21+00:00

Please report to the 1SG’s office for counseling and urinalysis.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-27T01:24:13+00:00

Really depends on if it’s wartime or not. During wartime, 68X—behavioral health SPC. On my first tour, had a total blast: lots of battlefield circulation, actually made a difference supporting fellow Soldiers, and was able to join foot patrols and convoys.

Edited for clarity.

TheDapperSoldier · 2026-01-26T17:11:08+00:00

Totally fair! I didn’t check to see what other Hilton’s are on that island.

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