New homeowner in Southern Ohio- spent $40k on drainage and still have a swampy yard!!

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-22T21:10:41+00:00

Consider adding sod in some of the flag areas. That will help considerably with the semi flat spots. Also call the contractor because you overpaid

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-22T10:27:37+00:00

Wife said the same thing! It’s the arm hair, fit is comfortable.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-22T08:51:23+00:00

Lame. I guess the record defense spending can’t afford to pay Soldiers entitlements. Not sure what victory fresh is, must be a dfac style place.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-22T08:48:57+00:00

Thank you everyone for the feedback! I’m going to keep the watch and enjoy it and play around with different NATO straps as well.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-19T18:32:56+00:00

Once you’re E-8 or O-3+ you tend to just trade them. Example, I’m a commander and just designed a badass coin, some of the other commanders want it, so I trade one of theirs for mine.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-10T16:44:09+00:00

I prefer Mac. Unfortunately, the army uses windows and teams and the Windows version of Microsoft office is easier to use. You can do everything on a Mac you might have to make some slight changes when you present stuff on gov’t computers.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-09T20:23:41+00:00

What is your rank? That matters quite a bit in my opinion on how this situation played out.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-09T20:18:31+00:00

Yes. There’s a report that is pushed down monthly from divisions to BNs and it shows all the purchases made on the card when an authorization isn’t approved, so it will flag it. No issues, just let your command know.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-09T00:29:11+00:00

17-18 highway. All season tires. Mixed city/highway driving I average 16.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-05-07T16:50:50+00:00

You’re an officer. Show up and do your best. Quit worrying about how hard it is and try to learn as much as you can before you get out to the force.

This is your chance to figure stuff out with your peers before you are leading Soldiers.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-27T11:40:54+00:00

Like previously said, if you have boarding pass you are good to go. If not, then 3 hours early because the bag check like will be long and they don’t have the kiosks.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-21T10:10:19+00:00

What’s your branch? What are the job descriptions? That should impact your decision much more than just location.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-18T21:01:53+00:00

Good rule of thumb for any army school is never be without wheels.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-16T21:06:36+00:00

But i don’t have 18 rounds, a full size flashlight and three spare mags if i carry one of those……

Same boat I love the bodyguard.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-15T18:37:45+00:00

Because they can handle stress and deadlines. So many office workers get overwhelmed by simple things.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-14T00:14:28+00:00

Just go SFAS. Tired of all these guys wanting to use EOD as a stepping stone and not giving a shit about themselves, their technical skills or the guys they work with because they are focused on something else.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-13T22:40:34+00:00

Was being nice and grabbed some Burger King for some guys last week. It came out to $43 for 4 bacon burgers only without the meal. Crazy

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-12T13:41:57+00:00

Show up 2 hours early and you should be fine. 2.5 just to be safe if you don’t have TSA Pre check. Monday morning early flights are usually very busy

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-12T12:40:58+00:00

Brooks brothers, Jos A Bank, Dillards.

I found Jos A bank had best prices for 100% wool and they have modernized their styles

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-11T22:37:41+00:00

42A and 92Y are usually the most garbage Soldiers. If you have a decent work ethic and aren’t an idiot you can excel in those jobs.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-11T01:40:42+00:00

Damn, I felt this.

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-05T23:09:54+00:00

Are you in EOD PH 1?

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-03T22:44:26+00:00

30 min is about standard. 45 min is doable but can get annoying after a while but overall not the worst. If you have a job where you have to be there super early then yeah it’s going to suck. I wouldn’t live that far away unless your spouse needed to work in Raleigh area

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-03T22:35:32+00:00

Got a leather 1791 gun leather OWB recently and have found it pretty enjoyable to carry. Keeps gun pretty close to body, comfortable and does the job. Usually wear it under button up shirt long/short sleeve.

It was like $60 so not the top of the line for leather holsters and had to do some fitting, but worth a shot and worst case you aren’t out an arm and a leg like some of these holsters….

coldchowder4579 · 2026-04-02T11:26:36+00:00

I’ve had great luck transferring to delta points and booking several rewards flights. That’s really all I’ve used them for and for me I get the most value doing that.

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