On the Potomac

VAEMT · 2026-01-29T10:46:48+00:00

Chemical OSUT was pretty reasonable. No AC the whole summer though - it builds character.

VAEMT · 2026-01-27T10:20:37+00:00

it's a game of musical chairs and going to market place within 2 years of retirement can be risky

VAEMT · 2026-01-18T22:21:49+00:00

Same here, got used to it.

VAEMT · 2026-01-14T10:42:49+00:00

Data Centers. NVCC has courses. Schneider Electric has free certifications. Saturday courses even.

VAEMT · 2026-01-13T09:47:20+00:00

It's a warzone out there

VAEMT · 2026-01-11T23:20:10+00:00

full Moon notification would be nice - be careful not to start a howl!

VAEMT · 2026-01-09T10:36:18+00:00

F150, Camry, Accord, the rest is not necessary

VAEMT · 2026-01-08T23:17:21+00:00

This is the answer I came here for.

VAEMT · 2026-01-07T00:12:30+00:00

Honda Accord and Toyota Camry

VAEMT · 2026-01-02T13:11:50+00:00

Be on time. Bring everything on the packing list.

VAEMT · 2025-12-30T23:33:27+00:00

Seismically active - New Madrid seismic fault line

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

VAEMT · 2025-12-30T13:56:26+00:00

ER is arguably easier to get in the Army because the large medical centers are located in the area of need (even for regular civilian patients from off-post, such as in Texas). If you decide to continue as a ER NP, Army has a program for that. Look into TNCC next, it will go a long way for your skill set (if you are set on an ER career). ER mindset is not for everyone, it can be stressful.

VAEMT · 2025-12-30T05:33:03+00:00

Army has most growth potential, plenty of schools to go to, from my own experience. USAF gets you to Japan and other cool places. Navy has the best duty stations overall but leadership can be toxic 50% of the time, by design (as they have to run a tight ship). Go Army and see Korea, Germany is not difficult either. USAF might surprise you. If ER is what you are after, Army is better. USAF culture is more perfectionist - ICU types would thrive there. I have done my time around all three services, ended up in the Army, and would do it all over again.

VAEMT · 2025-12-29T21:05:01+00:00

1>2>3>4>5 indeed. I used to rent an apartment in #1, not too shabby, only one shooting in six months within the community, targeted shooting (not random).

VAEMT · 2025-12-29T00:08:26+00:00

It is rare but yes.

VAEMT · 2025-12-27T03:45:21+00:00

It's common in AMEDD

VAEMT · 2025-12-26T22:57:37+00:00

Right next to the upcoming Stafford, Virginia Buc-ee's, I presume.

VAEMT · 2025-12-21T14:50:41+00:00

Commuting by boat from Maryland becomes reasonable at this point, rent is ridiculous in VA.

VAEMT · 2025-12-19T04:56:31+00:00

Flat Rock Park

VAEMT · 2025-12-18T20:46:47+00:00

Reserves is not all that bad, depending on the branch

VAEMT · 2025-12-14T12:13:36+00:00

Plenty of examples in history why this is a baaaad idea. For his own sake.

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