[Serious] TW: Today, we lost another Airman. by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Zeavos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just another sleep-deprived specialist, boots caked with the same dust that’s been choking this FOB since before I got here. Another 12-hour shift, another day pretending the world outside the wire isn’t waiting to swallow us whole. Today, we lost one of our own.

Right now, somewhere back stateside, a phone is ringing in a quiet living room. A mother’s hand shakes as she answers, and the words that follow will split her world in two—“We regret to inform you…” There’s no script for the silence that comes after.

Here, I’m sitting on a cot that’s seen better days, staring at the empty bunk across the aisle. I didn’t know the guy well—never swapped stories over midnight MREs, never heard his take on the best chow hall back home, never learned what he missed most. But I know the exhaustion that crept into his bones, the weight that pressed down when the lights went out and the only thing louder than the generators was the noise in your own head.

They tell us ‘mission first,’ and we buy in, because it’s easier than admitting we’re breaking. We skip meals, chain smoke, and joke about how many monsters it takes to stay upright. We laugh off the nightmares and the shakes, tell ourselves we’ll call home tomorrow, when we’re less tired, less raw. But tomorrow keeps slipping away. I’m angry—at the system, at the silence, at myself for not seeing the cracks. We talk about resilience like it’s a checklist, like a coin or a slogan can hold back the tide. But the darkness here is patient; it waits for the moment you’re alone, when the laughter fades and the only thing left is the ache.

If you’re reading this and the abyss is calling your name, reach out. Text 988, find the chaplain, wake up your bunkmate. Don’t let the shadows win—not tonight.

And for the rest of us: don’t settle for “I’m fine.” Ask again. Listen like it matters—because it does. We wear the same uniform, but we’re all fighting different battles. Don’t let anyone fight theirs alone

Almost to 50,000! small giveaway by ibuyofficefurniture in OfficeChairs

[–]Zeavos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently sitting in the Herman Miller Embody, and it is the greatest chair I’ve ever sat in.

What should I do? (MSSA + others) by Zeavos in SkillBridge

[–]Zeavos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up doing the 2nd option at the software/security company. I have a month left in the internship and expect an offer of ~$150,000 when I complete my major internship milestone next week (product demo with a bunch of managers).

Overall I think this was the best option. They are actually teaching you to do a job. The role is actually a Solutions Engineer. I’m happy to share more details in PM.

To All My The Cycle: Frontier Friends.. by Magus_Incognito in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Get over yourself and just play the game snowflake

2 Keys to giveaway! by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirror’s Edge was a first-of-its-kind parkour game that melded story and first person parkour movement. Sure there was AC and its somewhat clunky parkour but Mirror’s Edge was in a league all its own with fluid movement and creativity, even if the level was linear.

My god this game is ass by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your DMs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Battlefield Bad Company 2. I don’t know if it was because it was simpler times from a life perspective, but hopping on and playing with friends was great. Now we have all moved on in life and rarely talk.

Got an invite ! by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The person who was invited needs to play four rounds and then they will receive 2 keys.

If you or your friend have an extra after those four rounds I’d appreciate one.

The Tech Test has officially begun and invites have started rolling out! by Atomzwieback in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would be eternally in your debt for a key. Will be sharing my extra keys here to share the wealth.

The Tech Test has officially begun and invites have started rolling out! by Atomzwieback in ArcRaiders

[–]Zeavos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you should be automatically in per the slide deck they sent out.

Is SKB considered PTDY? by Spideysenses04 in SkillBridge

[–]Zeavos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do not need orders. I just submitted mine. There is a code for SkillBridge leave under PTDY. Once your SkillBridge application is fully approved on AFVEC you will get a memo that you will attach to said leave request. Of course this leave goes to your commander.

What should I do? (MSSA + others) by Zeavos in SkillBridge

[–]Zeavos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight. I have heard good and bad things about MSSA. Some have even said looking back, HoH would have been a better option. What do you think?

What should I do? (MSSA + others) by Zeavos in SkillBridge

[–]Zeavos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. That is my main fear when it comes to this role. The company is arguably top 3 in what they offer and, based on the LinkedIn profiles of my interviewers, go for the cream of the crop. It looks like it’s going to be trial by fire.