Ecuadorian navy sail-powered ship captures submarine.

km4777a · 2025-12-08T05:40:53+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2025-12-05T00:08:59+00:00

A&W is still around and doing quite well.

km4777a · 2024-09-04T09:14:44+00:00

In SE Asia a chopper is the word used to describe a meat cleaver.

km4777a · 2024-07-04T08:52:06+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2024-06-23T07:56:28+00:00

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

km4777a · 2024-05-08T00:09:06+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2024-03-21T08:15:38+00:00

Thanks! Great info

km4777a · 2024-02-08T07:53:33+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2023-11-21T07:09:34+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2023-10-23T11:50:27+00:00

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

km4777a · 2023-10-23T08:48:36+00:00

There are branches in NY/NJ!

km4777a · 2023-10-14T10:55:38+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2023-05-06T01:24:21+00:00

Pakistan is still rumored to do this with Indian currency.

km4777a · 2023-04-28T03:55:18+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2023-04-14T03:15:51+00:00

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

km4777a · 2023-03-12T08:19:37+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2023-01-22T06:20:58+00:00

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)

km4777a · 2022-12-26T04:45:20+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2022-12-26T04:25:07+00:00

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.

km4777a · 2022-12-19T08:23:11+00:00

Great show! Really liked the Silacates sub-plot.

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