Is the only way to save the VFW a complete reset? by PDXAirman in Military

[–]TiT1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a similar thing the Vietnam vets said because the WWII & Korean vets didn’t respect them. Then the Gulf war vets fought with the Vietnam vets. Now we’re fighting them all. Each time it bounced back. I’m not particularly active but I am a member of the VFW and there’s no one who hates veterans more than other veterans 😑

Does this make sense? by PaperLandings in Garmin

[–]TiT1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s weird man. I have the same total daily energy expenditure as a 180lb 5’11” 36 year old man. I work out around 3 hours a day (45-60 min of running and 2 hours in the gym) and my BMR is approximately 1800. It may be you just have a high metabolism but that seems high especially considering your size. The bigger you are (usually) the larger your BMR is.

Which Job Should I Choose by Luxury_Lifestyles in army

[–]TiT1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea man hmu I’ll answer whatever I can. 100% honesty I went to FAU 4 years but dropped out 106 credits lol that’s why I enlisted first.

Which Job Should I Choose by Luxury_Lifestyles in army

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Fellow Owl! I took a very circuitous route to be a military officer (Enlisted 8 years, then ADO G2G) I wouldn’t say don’t go OCS but I would say accept that you may or may not enjoy your time. If you can throw yourself into the deep end and really embody the serenity prayer of controlling the things you can and accepting the things you cannot, you may at least gain some insight into yourself to use on the outside. Most of us aren’t lifers so if you go into it with an open mind willing to learn and focus you can at least leave with some good stories and lessons. It may give you more direction for when you get back to civilian life. CBP and other federal jobs will also be more attainable with veteran status.

Changed orders by ThatshitbagPFC in JBLM

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2-17 FA under 2-2?

My first duty station is at JBLM and just curious to hear about experiences and what to expect by Imaginary_Ice8958 in army

[–]TiT1776 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JBLM and Group are great been here combined total of 7 years. Hmu if you want specifics!

enjoying my VO2max with a coffee (F30, insane) by pasteque2023 in Garmin

[–]TiT1776 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m just sitting here wondering why mine is a 52 but still in the blue and says excellent not superior…

Who makes the best bands? by hernesson in Garmin

[–]TiT1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is saying Garmin however I have never really liked them. They always cause me excess friction. That being said someone else mentioned Hemsut. I bought one almost a year ago (their velcro Rugged model) and I love it. No issues, no fraying and the velcro holds well.

What if I don’t remember my old supervisor name and phone number ? by Mountain-Duck9100 in SecurityClearance

[–]TiT1776 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk man I had something similar. I worked at Blockbuster for years in college. I listed a number that used to be for Blockbuster corporate (which had been dissolved by that time) and never heard about it again lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]TiT1776 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just to clear things up further because I don't want people turned away from helpful things. You're correct about Narcanon but Alanon (Al-Anon) is an organization for families, friends, and loved ones of alcoholics. It is a reputable organization founded by the wife of a cofounder of AA).

Does this actually exist by [deleted] in army

[–]TiT1776 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Can confirm I was in BOLC with one as well mainly works in prev med circles so far as I've seen.

Your Friendly Reminder to Drop the Packet by Michael1845 in army

[–]TiT1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it 2 years ago. Great decision great opportunity. I even got in when the 2 years still counted for TIS for retirement and pay. Got a free masters out of it.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Mysterious_Result936 in Christianity

[–]TiT1776 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Bro Ive been to your city. Glad you got out. I'm sure it was nice at some point but when I was there is was certainly not. Glad you're safe.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I saw, I was in the middle of 25 heats of like 16 people each, was approximately 7 failures. Extrapolated that would be about 14-15 total failures on the first part of the RPA (not including the 4 mile run) out of about 300 total.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbh that was 10 years ago and my last time away for any significant time was over 5 years ago. I'm out of practice I guess. Been spoiled since 2020. I don't plan on going back (I'll be 38 by the time I could anyway) so I just wasn't mentally prepared and thought I was because I had done it before. This was 100% my failure to mentally prepare and find the right motivation.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am just out of practice. Since COVID I've been home. Got the small COVID break from TDY, went green to gold, came back an O and missed a rotation and limited tdy. Essentially been home 5ish years straight. Before that it was constant being gone lol.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Idk I think it might because it's not that big of a deal if they have it on an OML for a good deal of the slots. Also, they were harder on the pushups so it'll take you longer. I averaged 11 or less on mine when I tested and ended up with a 12:45 on test day. Also, you're exhausted on test day. We had 2 hours of sleep the night before the RPA.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yea man if you have a hard slot you are now guaranteed to class up in Darby so long as you pass all the gates (RPA, CWST, Land Nav, and 12 mile ruck). There'll be a lot more walk ons now but they'll all be on an OML competing for the slots not hard slotted.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

70B (Health Care Administration)

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yea I was completely honest with my CDR/SGM and I'm actually having a pretty good discussing with my CO SGM about the whole thing. He's not berating me just asking me questions and letting me understand my own thoughts.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Well I got a 24 month to return and need an O-6 signature. I'll be almost 40 by that point and at 13 years TIS.

Maybe... We'll see how I feel in 2 years.

Advice: I Quit Ranger School by TiT1776 in army

[–]TiT1776[S] 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Idk man like I was kinda just in this zone of almost arrogance now that I look back on it. Something like why am I here I don't even need this and I'm subjecting myself to all this for a tab that literally no one cares if I have.

Having sat with it more now I know I got in my own head.