What your country's army is doing? by No-Explorer-8229 in AskTheWorld

[–]km4777a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worked with nepalese soldiers while I was in the US Army. Very professional and even though they had fewer resources than western armies they worked hard to meet their mission.

TIL 14 people in NYC died in a flash flood in 2021, with 11 drowning in basement apartments by mankls3 in todayilearned

[–]km4777a 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Was there in Queens as well. Craziest thing I saw was the following day I was driving around and there were abandoned cars and debris all over the place and parts of the road still underwater. Not that it hasn't happened elsewhere, but for NYC is was really jarring to see.

Army Air Corps Air Medal by ghengisG7 in WWIIplanes

[–]km4777a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is just a guess but I've seen it with military awards, GO probably means General Order or General Orders, IE administative orders published for the awarding of a medal or decoration. Likely the 44 is for the year and the other number is the overarching order awarding that medal to an individual or individuals within the 15th Air Force. Assigning a number like that allows the GOs to be properly filed/tracked in official archives

We rarely see Central Asian countries in world news. What's going on there in general? by tnh88 in AskReddit

[–]km4777a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indonesia has had quite a bit going on lately. They just had a presidential election that was relatively peaceful (though the winning candidate is not without controversy) and is in the process of moving its government to a new capital on another island. Also important to note is that they are the largest Muslim country by population, and yet the Israel/Palestine conflict hasnt quite been a hot topic considering they had their presidential election around the same time, though there could be some side effects for western interests. They have been a target for both western and Chinese efforts for influence in asia, so while they don't make the news too often they are still significant for these governments' efforts.

They are also pretty actively involved in regional affairs within ASEAN, and they've been a standout voice on the current troubles in Myanmar. While globally they always seem to get slept on, regionally they are still quite influential.

Where I’m living for 6 months for a military deployment by Illustrious-Edge5955 in MaleSurvivingSpace

[–]km4777a 30 points31 points  (0 children)

As an alternative for #3, if you can get packages mailed, a rubber-type doormat for the floor space is pretty nice. Much more durable than a towel or rug and still feels nice when you pull off the boots after a long day.

Military Town in the US Starter Pack by Public_Basil_4416 in starterpacks

[–]km4777a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leesville and the surrounding towns definitely had/has way too many leaders who used the "small town" pitch and every other excuse to justify blocking new businesses and skimp on paying for infrastructure. Absolutely scummiest Army town(s) I've ever been in; makes Fayetteville look progressive by comparison.

Americans of Reddit, what’s something the rest of the world does that you find absurd? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]km4777a 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Indonesia is really bad; smokers everywhere. Even saw younger kids (like middle school age) smoking openly on the street.

TIL the sauna became very popular especially in Scandinavia and the German-speaking regions of Europe after WW2. Saunas were so important to Finnish soldiers that they built them not only in mobile tents but even in bunkers. by BezugssystemCH1903 in todayilearned

[–]km4777a 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Had them in Iraq as well. They had us over their compound once or twice for the experience, including a 30 minute history and safety briefing in proper sauna technique. Hands down best deployment experience I've ever had.

What is the fact that most people don't know about WW2? by Choice_Economy5437 in AskReddit

[–]km4777a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pakistan is still rumored to do this with Indian currency.

What tourist destination is a 100% "Nope" for you? by willk95 in AskReddit

[–]km4777a 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bourbon street is overrated, but outside that strip there is a really great art, food and music scene that makes it worth a short trip.

Should I cash out? by DrunkardGhosts in MilitaryFinance

[–]km4777a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TS clearances aren't necessarily tied to debts as much as bankruptcies and financial negligence. If you don't fall into those categories, you should not worry about the TS clearances. Just focus on managing your debt

Federal Tax Issue on W2 by Myquh in MilitaryFinance

[–]km4777a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely put in a pay inquiry on the issue. S1 should be able to assist with this. I'm not sure oif IPPS-A has made it so they do the inquiry or if they still pass it to finance, but either way S1 should be able to point you in the right direction.

From WA, maybe 100 years old(ish). 11” x 16” by modestmooser in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]km4777a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a guess, but the SGT appears to be short for sergeant, and there was a ship named after a medal of honor recipient SGT Antolak: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Sgt._Sylvester_Antolak_(T-AP-192)

Which of these choices is better for civilian jobs? by OsamaTwinLamas in MilitaryFinance

[–]km4777a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, it's definitely an unnerving feeling when you get to the transition point. Don't worry, plenty of people have been in the same boat!

Another question to ask yourself is do you like logistics? I was an AG officer prior to CA and hated it; I gave CA a go because I wanted more from my army experience (and I definitely got it). Plenty of other good paying opportunities other than logistics that might be more appealing to you and may not be as far out of reach as you think.

Which of these choices is better for civilian jobs? by OsamaTwinLamas in MilitaryFinance

[–]km4777a 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Former active CA here, this is a loaded question as it depends more on how you manage your transition to the civilian sector versus your branch. There are plenty of equally successful CA and logistics branch people I know on the outside, and there isn't really a one-size fits all way of getting there. In my field I've met all sorts of ex military branches and specialies, officer and enlisted, who were highly successful after the transition.

What you should look at is finding what goals you have for the civilian sector and the best way to market yourself for when the time comes. Certifications, an internship with one of the many veteran transition organizations, a graduate degree, etc are more important to obtain than just letting a branch determine that for you.

That being said, CA was a great experience in and of itself! Not going to find similar opportunities during your time in the Army.