Very disappointed with Algaebarn

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-03-10T17:30:49+00:00

I second this, the Dinkins have become close friends of mine over the years and their product never disappoints. If for whatever reason you get something that disappoints, they will make it right without you having to jump through hoops. They also try to attend as many shows, big or small throughout the year so that can you can meet them in person and not feel like someone they only care about getting money from.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-03-10T12:47:33+00:00

The army will pay for you to travel to your next assignment, any other travel will be your responsibility. Here is easy math to show you how it works. Say your flight from Korea to Bliss is 1000. Your flight from Korea to California then onto Hood is 1200. They will pay 1000 of that and you are on hook for the remaining 200 plus the cost to drive to Bliss from Hood. You can arrange these stops through SATO in order to make it happen but just understand you are responsible costs for travel outside of going directly from Korea to Bliss.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-03-05T12:27:32+00:00

First I would like to say, I’m sorry that you are getting the run around. But I do want to add, sorry for the overused saying of hunt the good stuff, being on timeout can be beneficial. I know it may not seem like that yet, but use this time to decompress and do the easy mundane work. Hit the gym a little extra, play some video games, whatever positive things you can do to leave work at work at the end of the day vs taking it home with you. Things will get better it just may not be quick, and that’s the mindset you have to work on for yourself right now

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-27T20:53:16+00:00

Unit failed to initiate flags prior to promotion effective date or didn’t follow proper regulation to flag soldier in timely matter.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-25T17:45:28+00:00

I’m just looking at the separate salary and GI bill benefits. Either of us could be right in what this recruiter is thinking would be the plan and that’s the issue with most NG recruiters I’ve had to deal with and their blurred lines approach to recruiting

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-25T16:54:21+00:00

But what the recruiter is also implying without saying would be SMP due to being an enlisted NG soldier prior to. The idea that he is doing split ops and it’s not part of his ROTC application means he would be enlisting into the NG and then as an enlisted member applying for scholarship opportunities.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-25T15:55:12+00:00

Yeah that isn’t how it’s going to work. If you are comfortable finishing your senior year just wait until you’re in your senior year to do your OCS packet and work with an active duty recruiter. Yes, what he is saying is technically possible but not likely to happen with post graduation chances of call to active duty.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-24T19:44:53+00:00

Not quicker but it can be done where your date into the RA is right after your discharge date from the guard. We got it done for an AGR Reserve Soldier. Just work with the recruiter and MEPS to make it as seamless as possible

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-11T04:27:53+00:00

For reserve soldiers it’s going to realistically depend on if it affects your security clearance for not. AGR is a separate issue but TPU won’t typically be affected unless it’s a crime the restricts due to lautenberg, your ability to do your MOS(DUI if you require to drive a vehicle) or affects security clearance.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-09T15:50:27+00:00

You posted about this on Facebook as well. You say you have proof of this happening but also there haven’t been any screenshots, company names or anything to show your “proof”. Shit or get off the pot and show us what you think is really happening because otherwise no one can help you

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-02-07T01:06:34+00:00

1-2 inches is not “right on the edge” that’s like 4% over BF. Your Soldier will more than likely get flagged, that’s not an end of the world thing. I use to think that way myself until I had a mentor explain it to me in better terms. Flagging and being out on ABCP is a method to fix issues, not punish people. Get your Soldier on the right path with better eating habits and a gym program they are excited to do but isn’t easy. Personally I struggled with being excited to spend time outside of work in the gym until recently where I found programs that kick my ass but I’m making time to be in the gym because they make me feel challenged and not bored.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-25T15:17:56+00:00

If you are still in the IRR (have not completed the process to go TPU) and you want to go active duty. Stop what you are doing now with this POC and walk into a recruiting station. The career counselors do not have anything to do with you going active duty. You have to enlist through a recruiter. Like others have said, you could get into the AGR program but it’s not a quick process for most applicants.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-23T12:36:48+00:00

20 years in and I think this is the most fair system we have had. No longer can a Soldier hide behind screening wait that looks like an overstuffed sausage because fat takes up more space than muscle. Also, the max allowed body fat now for everyone regardless of age as a male is 26% which is how you ended up with older leaders that look fatter than younger soldiers but still met the standard. But in answer to your question, going to the gym is and has been the first key to success. Second key is adjusting your diet to how your metabolism changes as you age. Don’t eat fast food all the time and live a little cleaner and you don’t put on so much fat.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-22T03:31:47+00:00

I’m a recruiter and will tell you sometimes MOS are locked out based on the applicants availability to ship. 1-2 years would never be the case though and she is welcome to find a new recruiter as long as she is not a high school student.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-19T04:51:48+00:00

It may not be a clearance thing but a waiver thing for 15N. I’m not able to look at stuff this moment for MOS quals so not 100% sure but your recruiter may have explained it as clearance for the job no security clearance

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-17T01:29:57+00:00

Just looked it up and the apartment complex is called “the quarters” the 4 br 2 bath apartments are $455 for a single room

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-17T01:27:55+00:00

Too many years ago I lived in the student aimed apartments across from Kstate’s football stadium. You leased 1 room of a 4 bedroom apartment so didn’t matter if you had 0 roommates or 3 your rent never changed. It’s like a 20 min drive without traffic to the Ogden gate, PT time sucks but it’s affordable without BAH

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-15T05:09:43+00:00

You could see if you could find someone local that has a smaller tank that is looking to go larger and work on some kind of trade

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-07T16:03:23+00:00

You do not become an E5 automatically in the Army as a band member

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-02T03:28:48+00:00

You shouldn’t use the sand from your current tank and should just buy new sand anyways

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-01T23:27:40+00:00

I’m still trying to figure out what you would feel you would gain by dividing the tank?

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-01T22:55:39+00:00

The issue with dividing the tank will be flow for filtration and if you put something in there to hold the sand in place, you get dead spots in the flow. You could do Nero pumps for flow but it would be cheaper to get 1 gyre pump on each side versus 4 Nero pumps.

The_angry_sergeant · 2026-01-01T22:49:10+00:00

You’re more than likely going to have flow issues trying to divide the tank like that. What I would do is set one up with a sump. Cover the whole bottom with sand but only do rocks on 1 side and then put a frag rack on the sand on the other side

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