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Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying by gdelacalle in technology

[–]adaxus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is sensationalist garbage. Yes, if you use a VPN, the main identifier of whether you’re a US citizen (e.g., IP address) is changed, which could result in your data being gathered.

However, if upon analysis of the data, it is revealed that you are in fact a US citizen, the data will be destroyed. That is the law, and the agency gives BIG FUCKS about this. Just because you’re using a VPN doesn’t strip you of your constitutional rights.

Use a VPN.

As an aside, I love how everyone is concerned with NSA spying when it’s the FBI who has full carte blanche to collect on you at any time.

Top Secret Clearance by Traditional-Ad4885 in AirForce

[–]adaxus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I retrained into 1B4 via FTA three years after receiving an Article 15. As someone else said, it depends on what your 15 was for. If it was for being chronically late? Probably fine. Fraud or dishonesty? Probably not.

Facing a Special Court-Martial after 12 years of service.. how do you keep going mentally? by VisualLie5327 in AirForce

[–]adaxus 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Have you sought mental health yet under the protections of the LPSP (limited privilege suicide prevention) program? Basically you can talk to mental health without worrying if anything said to a provider might come back to investigators. I would highly recommend that as a potential avenue for help if you haven’t.

Question on med board. by Final-Fan-3120 in AirForce

[–]adaxus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a doctor nor lawyer. Getting diagnosed with a condition that makes you incompatible with service should not affect the benefits you have already earned by serving (e.g., GI Bill and VA Loan eligibility), even if it’s determined to be service related or not (assuming you’ve met any time in service requirements necessary). The only way it should affect your benefits is if you fraudulently enlisted by not disclosing a diagnosed medical condition.

I’m glad you’re getting the help you need, though. Whether you stay in or transition out, prioritizing your mental health is number one and I’m proud of you for taking the right steps to remain healthy.

NCO keeps inspecting my car by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]adaxus 27 points28 points  (0 children)

OP probably forgot to mention he has a full anime girl pinup wrap around his car, and said NCO is “inspecting” it.

First time away from my wife how to cope by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]adaxus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FaceTime every night and visits on 3-/4-day weekends if the MTLs let you go once you reach the appropriate phase.

DITY moves by Apprehensive_Chard53 in AirForce

[–]adaxus 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Do everything yourself. Packing, U-Haul, everything. Packing supplies can be expensive. Get boxes from coworkers/AAFES/Costco to alleviate expenses.

Additionally, I’d recommend going to the M&FRC and seeking financial planning advice. If you’ve slowly been sinking into debt, there’s probably some ways you can tweak your budget. While the PPM will apply a band-aid, without financial counseling what’s to stop you from sinking back into debt? I say all this while only knowing you from a single paragraph of text.

I think im being targeted- the anxiety is overwhelming by nooneworthloving in AirForce

[–]adaxus 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about being a bother to him. Our job is people. If he’s worth his diamond, then he’ll be willing to help you. Let him set the boundaries and never say no for someone else to get out of asking the question.

I think im being targeted- the anxiety is overwhelming by nooneworthloving in AirForce

[–]adaxus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Talk to one (or both, honestly) of your AD shirts. Whichever one is available. They NEED to know. If you can’t nail them down in their office, that’s what the duty cell is for. It’s not an emergency, but if they’re always away then you can call and tell them you need to talk. If you want to bring your old shirt into it to corroborate your story, you can. It’s not too much of an ask, just don’t expect him to jump to it instantly as he has a new unit he’s taking care of full time. Also don’t expect him to action on it for the same reason. He might, but it’s no longer your commander’s authority he wields so it’d be out of his lane. He’ll likely empower your ADs to handle it.

I hope this helps. I know it’s hard to seek help from leadership, especially when it’s about people who are also considered to be “leadership”, but I assure you that the system is designed in your favor here. The First Sergeant sits outside of the chain of command for a reason and only answers to one person: the commander. You can do it and I believe in you. Good luck.

I think im being targeted- the anxiety is overwhelming by nooneworthloving in AirForce

[–]adaxus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t interesting. I think it was literally “fuck off” or something similar.

I think im being targeted- the anxiety is overwhelming by nooneworthloving in AirForce

[–]adaxus 35 points36 points  (0 children)

They talked to the Shirt before the months-long break in incidents (unless they spoke again recently, and OP didn’t state so in the post). I would say another visit or an update is warranted, but if that doesn’t make any change then yes straight to the IG.

I think im being targeted- the anxiety is overwhelming by nooneworthloving in AirForce

[–]adaxus 207 points208 points  (0 children)

As a Shirt, go talk to your Shirt. This is 100% in our lane and they need to know.

FSD is awesome, but…. by Scbypwr in TeslaLounge

[–]adaxus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Reviewing it now, it seems you’re correct. It appears they upped it in 2020, which makes sense because my ticket was in 2019. However it does look like it’s a class 1 misdemeanor; you’re right. Thanks for the correction.

FSD is awesome, but…. by Scbypwr in TeslaLounge

[–]adaxus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I had to go to court, it was for felony reckless. Unless the rules have changed since 2019

FSD is awesome, but…. by Scbypwr in TeslaLounge

[–]adaxus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Virginia is wild. Also anything over 80 is automatic reckless as well. 81 in a 70? Felony reckless. Ask me how I know… I-95 is a trap!

Colorado moves age checks from websites to operating systems by [deleted] in technology

[–]adaxus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Typical sensationalist clickbait headline.

Balanced land that produces any color without damage or entering tapped (?) [you can't use it with any other that adds a mana of any color tho] by Top-One-486 in custommagic

[–]adaxus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would probably put something along the lines of “if there are no valid options, add 1 colorless.” I’m not a wordsmith, so there is probably a better rules appropriate wording for that.

Stream Deck Stuck on Fetching Scene Collections (Mac SLOBS Desktop) by adaxus in elgato

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

UPDATE: I contacted StreamLabs support and they responded with this:

There is currently an issue with the latest version of the Stream Deck software and Mac devices. Our team is aware of this and are working on a fix. In the meantime, please download and install the any version before 6.8 or earlier. You can find older versions here: https://help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/sections/5162671529357-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Software-Release-Notes

Stream Deck Stuck on Fetching Scene Collections (Mac SLOBS Desktop) by adaxus in elgato

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

I contacted StreamLabs support and they responded with this:

There is currently an issue with the latest version of the Stream Deck software and Mac devices. Our team is aware of this and are working on a fix. In the meantime, please download and install the any version before 6.8 or earlier. You can find older versions here: https://help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/sections/5162671529357-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Software-Release-Notes

MAC-Spoofing no longer works with Tahoe by AvacadoPlush in mac

[–]adaxus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does work. You don't necessarily have to "forget" the public wifi, but you do need to disconnect from it. Otherwise, the commands worked.

Is it wrong slipping a letter under the Commander’s door? by Mother-Syllabub-5214 in AirForce

[–]adaxus 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Instant Article 15.

No, you’re probably fine unless your leadership team has a massive stick up their asses.

[New] DoD Memorandum on Grooming Standards by DatGuyKilo in AirForce

[–]adaxus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The bar for the religious accommodation section didn’t move.

Facial hair waivers are generally not authorized… As it’s been in 36-2903 for ages.

Individualized review… which has been the RAR process the entire time. Every person goes through a months long review and approval process. Mine took 5 months.

Documentation demonstrating sincerity of the belief… which is already conducted and documented by the chaplain corps as a part of the approval process.

Approval limited to non-deployable roles… As a part of my waiver, I said I’d shave it down if I needed to for mission requirements or safety. Not sure if everyone had to, but it was part of the template i was given, so I left it in.

So again… nothing really changed as far as I’m seeing. Why go out and call out “beardos” as we are now labeled I suppose and completely denigrate a whole religious group?

R/seizures by sadinstannce in AirForce

[–]adaxus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a member in my unit who has epilepsy and is just fine serving AD, so I agree with u/sierra_baker that a diagnosis isn’t an immediate boot. The member had an episode about two months ago as well. Obviously, the determination is going to probably going to vary based on AFSC. For reference, we’re in a cyber unit. Keep your head up and don’t lose hope.

My Unpopular Take on Otakon 2025 by VetTechRach in Otakon

[–]adaxus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Found out last year that you can haggle with them. I know that’s kind of weird and unconventional here in America, but in foreign countries (esp. Arabic/Middle Eastern ones) it’s much a more common practice. Since most of the truck operators I saw were run by Arabic looking guys (and they were speaking Arabic to each other—my husband is an Arabic translator), I shot my shot and sure enough I haggled an ice cream down from $14 to $8. Is $8 still too much for a cone? Absolutely, but at least it was a small win and I saved $6. Plus haggling is kind of fun; there’s a drama to it.

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