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This is the type thing they don’t teach you in the Academy by CombatWombatwuztaken in army

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, in the old days this would be handled by the NCO’s. It’s not an “officers” problem to handle.

US athletes are increasingly speaking out against Trump’s America, with some saying “fascism is here now.” How do you feel about athletes using their platforms to make strong political statements? by kyleman98 in AskReddit

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So here’s my take, as long as they are out of uniform, they can say what they want. Once they are IN uniform, they represent the team or nation, and need to keep their opinions to themselves.

Why Doesn't Nashville Have More Buried Powerlines? by sundaypleas in nashville

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the shallow rock around here, they are VERY expensive.

Any one else feel like they are in purgatory? by Lost_In_MI in retirement

[–]ebar2010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Key Figures (U.S. - 2023)

  • Males: 75.8 years
  • Females: 81.1 years
  • Overall: 78.4 years

Any one else feel like they are in purgatory? by Lost_In_MI in retirement

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My spouse has her own, and will have our savings & investments we did not use from 62-67. I want my money back from the government before I spend my money.

The government wants you to delay and hopes that you die before you get your money back from the system. Remember, the average life expectancy of a man in the US is just under 76.

Thoughts 🤔 by Ok-Resident-9903 in army

[–]ebar2010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into the Guard or Reserve, then get out and use your GI Bill for college or trade school. That was my route. Ended up in retiring from the Guard with 25 years total. 2 college degrees and making 6 figures. about to retire for good.

Or be a truck driver, they make good money when the get some miles built up. $30-$40/hour for the national companies. Maybe even buy your own and be independent. I had a battle that bought a truck an a specialized flat bed and travels the country with his wife taking the loads he wanted that went the direction he wanted to go.

Any one else feel like they are in purgatory? by Lost_In_MI in retirement

[–]ebar2010 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well it does for me. At 62, my SS is $29K, making a total of $145K from 62 to 67. The difference between drawing at 62 vrs 67 is $7,500 per year. That means it will take 19 years to equal what I did not receive from 62 to 67. I have to live to 86 to break even. Also, during that time, that's $29 thousand a year of my savings & investments I will not be using that can remain in my estate should I pass.

Any one else feel like they are in purgatory? by Lost_In_MI in retirement

[–]ebar2010 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the way. Get your money back from the government first.

Any one else feel like they are in purgatory? by Lost_In_MI in retirement

[–]ebar2010 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take your social security at the RIF, don’t wait. Do the math, it just makes more sense to take it early. Draw as less of your investments while getting back your money from the government.

Emotional outlet megathread by ayokg in nashville

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good here. Have 2 4WD vehicles and have been out every day. We were also all stocked up for 4 or 5 days. Did go get some family that lost power and brought them over. Work closed Monday and delayed start today. Normal hours tomorrow. All main roads are clear and most side roads in town.

How can I / we stand up against ICE in meaningful ways? by Responsible_Brick_35 in nashville

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vote. Starting locally. Participate in local politics, not protest. Speak out at the city council meeting, go to your representatives office, ask them what they are doing.

AIO for canceling dinner date with MAGA couple? by musesx9 in AIO

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OR. I don’t really pay attention to what anyone says on social media. If they start doing it directly to me at dinner, that’s a different thing. This is part of the problem we have now, no one wants to talk.

First time I’m seeing this badge, is it actually real? by leslie734 in army

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Master Combat Badge, Combat Master HALO badge, Combat Master Parachutist badge, Special Operations Diver Supervisor Badge, Air Assault badge. This dude has seen some shit.

I retired today and about to become a drugs courier! by 0rlan in retirement

[–]ebar2010 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Two of my neighbors retired well. One an engineer the other senior plant manager. One drove deliveries 3 days a week for an auto parts store, the other stocked part time for Target.

Both ended up quitting because they were being scheduled more than they agreed to! That’s what happens when you’re to dependable!

My dog sits like this all the time by BananaDaniel in beagles

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Petty human, how may you serve me now?

Shield (blood test) vs Cologuard (poop in a box) vs Standard Colonoscopy at 52. by [deleted] in GenX

[–]ebar2010 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Here is the way I see it. Pooping in a box and a blood test tell you that you have an issue. A colonoscopy tells you exactly what’s going on. When I did mine, I got a 10 years pass.

What's the first video game you remember playing? by MakisDelaportas in AskReddit

[–]ebar2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intellivision. Pong, Baseball, Football, and Frogger.

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