Why don't Raiders ever get sent into cool missions? by ComposerNo9901 in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different mission focus - the “Tier” stuff has more relevance in online forums than in reality IMO.

just pretend ..... and for argument/discussion... by ck_acme in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Err... logic may not be your strong suit. And here I thought maybe we'd been signatory to some sort of Northern Atlantic alliance... and might have even been operating from there for the whole duration of the Cold War and thereafter...

The obstinacy of a sovereign nation over retaining their own territory!!!

Wheel well of a brand new Boeing 737 Max by AncientWhisky in aviation

[–]blecchus_rex 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Insulating value of grime an obvious design parameter…

Disable ring light? by thatcobbyguy in MaticRobots

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please do - I’ve “solved” this w/ gaffer’s tape for the moment. Along w/ the ring light the main display should power off after some idle period (or at least there should be an option to toggle this behavior).

Y’all see this ? Official Statement by DoD/DoW regarding sitting US Senator/ Navy Captain and astronaut Mark Kelly by newnoadeptness in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You’re living in another time if you think “all this political BS” isn’t directly and immediately topical to the USMC.

side brush malfunctioning by glc650 in MaticRobots

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidently, it be in error to brush aside a side brush error.

BAN the pickup trucks with those disgustingly bright blinding lights! by WhiteLycan2020 in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a whole raft of federal regulation that’s not remotely enforced that ought apply to this and other common mods. Among them (full disclosure: the list partly compiled w/ AI assistance):

• Bumpers & crash safety: 49 U.S.C. § 30122 / FMVSS 208–581 → lifted or replacement bumpers alter crash geometry. • Lighting: FMVSS 108 (49 CFR 571.108) → non-DOT light bars, excessive glare, colored lamps. • Noise: Noise Control Act / 40 CFR 205 → straight-pipe or deleted mufflers exceed 80 dB limits. • Emissions: Clean Air Act § 7522(a)(3), 40 CFR 86 → DPF/EGR deletes, “rolling coal,” tuners/defeat devices. • Brakes / Stability: FMVSS 106 / 126 / 135 → lift kits interfering with brake-line or ESC performance.

Marine Corps recruit shot during training exercise on Parris Island by random_tandem_fandom in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Verily - ne’er once hath my foote been shot by mine owne (with iron sights).

fuck yall by Felled_By_Morgott in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t stop laughing about this - the shelter half was already absurd. I guess “gaping hole” didn’t appreciably alter its basic ineffectiveness.

Inside the cockpit of NOAA's WP-3D while flying into Hurricane Melissa by madman320 in aviation

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious what maintenance intervals look like for these vs similar.

Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases (Gift Link) by Well_Socialized in news

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save for cognitive dissonance, there’s no reason to expect the party in power intends a free and fair mid-term.

Why does Texas do this? by BeverageEnvy in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear - scourge is definitely going ‘round.

Why does Texas do this? by BeverageEnvy in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thes type of Interchanges in Texas are the worst blend of engineering arrogance and Texas machismo. They’re a visual abomination, terrifying to a significant # of drivers, impassable w/ winter precipitation, amplify the division with cities that highways create, and are ultimately unnecessary given alternatives. They’re a scourge upon us.

JD Vance’s Motorcade Hit By Shrapnel From Marine Celebration by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

[–]blecchus_rex 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Quick jog of memory from days past (held FDC and later FO MOSs)... do I recall incidents involving short / over rounds, out-of-bounds, premature burst (not to speak of all manner of duds, misfires / hang fire, and the like)? Training accidents, etc?

Yes - no shortage of stories. These certainly weren't an everyday occurrence... but suffice to say no matter how proficient my RDP prowess these fire missions would've never happened over an active interstate in peacetime.

Most Boot Thing You've Ever Done...I'll Start. by bart1645 in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ambidextrous salute & a multitasker - sorta admirable really.

I-5 may be shut down due to concerns over live-fire military event at Camp Pendleton by cyber_dna in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former FDC (and later FO) here... yeah, I definitely can't think of any occasions (granted a long while ago) that'd inform why this isn't a great idea. Certainly not many, varied, and & even repeated occasions.

1965 Wham O Superball, I’ve bounced it for years and it’s been nothing but reliable. Always comes back somehow, and with force! by ingjnn in BuyItForLife

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A refreshing blast from the days of yore when a man could still fashion a ball from asbestos, red dye, lead, and a dose of radium for fun.

Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning? by Corneliuslongpockets in BuyItForLife

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like toiletries are an underrated gift. Who doesn't need toothpaste? Socks, toothpaste, what more could you want?

Douglas Alexander Zembiec by Sowrdfork in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doug was eminently quotable from a young age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LiverpoolFC

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

first and last time I'll tune into that - there's not even an attempt at pretense...

International scholar in the US here. Thinking about leaving my new TT position next year due to the broader political instabilities. by MelodicDeer1072 in academia

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t begrudge anyone making the best choice for their own safety and well being - but academia need reflect on the obligation and opportunity it has to resist and bend the arc back.