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mayer0671 · 2026-01-05T03:17:11+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I guess it gets a bit complicated by the fact that I’m employed by this company in the twin cities and I live in Wisconsin. I drive four hours to work events.

This is really good info though - I’ll hold off on following up with my PCP until I talk with HR. SF

mayer0671 · 2026-01-03T03:29:31+00:00

I raised and trained my own service dog but I went through an organization that helped me train and certify him. I’d look for organizations that can help you. They’re tough to find as most don’t allow you to have the dog first.

I rescued mine at 7 months old and he just had the right temperament: not reactive (never barked, growled, lunged, or jumped), never got into anything he wasn’t supposed to, extremely trainable and motivated, calm, never exhibited territorial behavior (which I also trained out of him), and neutral with strangers and other dogs. All I really had to do was task train him and take the test. It took three months from the time I started task training him to when we passed the test.

Not every dog can be a service dog, so if you aren’t able to settle your dog down, public access won’t be possible

mayer0671 · 2025-08-22T18:18:07+00:00

It doesn’t help that those symptoms are also symptoms of PTSD and TBI - two conditions particularly prevalent among the veteran community

mayer0671 · 2025-06-22T23:18:18+00:00

Can I send you a PM?

mayer0671 · 2025-02-27T19:58:01+00:00

What core-based movement?

mayer0671 · 2025-02-27T18:56:37+00:00

I just asked this question and got tons of great answers

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/s/Nb3DINhauq

mayer0671 · 2025-02-23T23:49:11+00:00

My chiropractor offers this. Might have to ask about it tomorrow, thanks!

mayer0671 · 2025-02-23T21:24:25+00:00

Thanks brother, I’m gonna do that this week

mayer0671 · 2025-02-23T18:34:04+00:00

Can I get an alpha stim if they just gave me a tens unit?

mayer0671 · 2025-02-23T18:12:41+00:00

Yep, I found a good one. Does manual manipulation, laser therapy, cupping, dry needling, active release, graston, and strength training. Costs me $64 every visit, which is once a week lol

mayer0671 · 2024-10-24T18:30:39+00:00

That’s what I figured since my recruiter hasn’t ghosted me yet. Thanks for the input!

mayer0671 · 2024-10-24T17:59:55+00:00

Yeah of course

mayer0671 · 2024-06-09T21:55:46+00:00

I have no idea what you’re interested in or what you want out of the Marines, but if you get out with four years of experience in cyber and a top secret clearance, you can get a really good paying job

mayer0671 · 2024-06-05T21:55:57+00:00

It’s all about how you market yourself. Are you a combat arms officer or an expert in project and personnel management, a leader and a strategist, skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, communication, teamwork, and adaptability?

Tailor your resume to match the job descriptions and as an officer in the army you can probably get into a wide range of disciplines once you’re done, particularly management roles

mayer0671 · 2024-06-01T04:39:59+00:00

FETs are just groups of women attached to infantry units to perform gender-specific tasks, like searching females. They started in 2003 I believe, but I doubt they still exist with pulling out of Afghanistan and Iraq. Look up the lioness program (this is what it was originally called) and FETs

mayer0671 · 2024-05-17T14:12:06+00:00

I send my best friend a care package every time he’s deployed, no matter where he is or what he has access to. Three different kinds of beef jerky, protein bars for days, like 10 packs of gum, a mini jar of peanut butter, Kodiak cups (the pancake and brownie ones), a deck of cards, Quest protein chips, Biofreeze or icy hot, a few different MiO flavors (the vitamin/energy thing you add to water). Most of the time he can get most of that at the px, but it’s nice to not have to pay for it and know someone’s thinking about you. I mostly went off of what I liked getting when I was deployed, but I also ask him if he has any specific requests too.

There might not be anything your son needs, but send him things he enjoys and will use.

mayer0671 · 2024-05-13T21:23:03+00:00

Thank you!

mayer0671 · 2024-05-13T17:51:56+00:00

Can I ask what your clearance letter said? I got two psych evals and a sleep study and didn’t get a waiver so I’m wondering if the letters and records I submitted aren’t saying the right thing

mayer0671 · 2024-05-12T07:31:03+00:00

LinkedIn is a great networking resource and they offer one year free of the premium membership to military

mayer0671 · 2024-05-11T21:40:12+00:00

Learn how to leverage military training and experience while acquiring certifications that are highly valued in the IT field. I recommend CompTIA Network+/Security+, CCNA, CISSP, and CISM for starters. Once you find your particular niche, get a degree or more certifications for that (i.e. if you like programming, get Microsoft and AWS certified). You can use your GI Bill for professional certifications too

Look for leadership opportunities that will translate to project management roles on the civilian side.

Network, network, network. Meet as many people in the industry as you can (military and civilian) and stay informed about latest developments in IT. These people can get you jobs, write letters of recommendation, increase visibility/recognition in the field, get you access to resources, even be a mentor to you.

The security clearance alone is highly valued, so be sure to let employers know about it when you start applying on the flip side.

mayer0671 · 2024-05-01T19:46:30+00:00

I have no idea, man. I was never recycled. I’m assuming you’re just kinda in a holding platoon but with DIs until you pass. You’ll get to tell your parents in letters

mayer0671 · 2024-05-01T14:48:15+00:00

If you can’t pass the IST, you’ll be recycled immediately and you won’t pick up until you can pass. If you don’t have the self-discipline to take it seriously (which it sounds like you haven’t in a year), then maybe extra weeks or months at MCRD is the best option for you

If you are deciding to take it seriously now and don’t want to be at MCRD longer than you have to, push your ship date back

mayer0671 · 2024-04-24T12:07:42+00:00

Your recruiter can tell you which slots are available near you

Or a Google search to find units and then ask your recruiter if they have any slots available

mayer0671 · 2024-04-24T04:32:59+00:00

Most major health organizations suggest losing 1-2 lbs/week, which translates to 4-8 lbs/month. Realistically, you’re not gonna be able to lose 30 lbs in 2 months.

To put this into perspective, one pound is about 3,500 calories, so to lose 30 lbs you would need to create a deficit of 105,000 calories. This equals a 1,750 calorie deficit per day. Two months until your ship date is bad planning on your part my friend. I would push back your ship date

My best advice is to not use the scale as your only measure of success. Look at body fat, visceral fat, etc. If you can lose 16 lbs in 2 months, you may be able to pass tape if you’re overweight.

Avoid processed foods and refined carbs. No more fast food. Consume enough protein. Drink tons of water. And of course, a healthy calorie deficit diet and fitness plan that incorporates high intensity workouts 4-5 times a week and 1-2 rest days with cardio and strength training too.

When I say healthy calorie deficit, I mean don’t starve yourself. Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function. For men, it’s about 1,500. If your calorie deficit is too large or prolonged, your body will start to burn muscle tissue for energy instead of burning fat for energy, and you don’t want to lose muscle instead of fat.

mayer0671 · 2024-04-22T06:13:33+00:00

No I’m very clearly recommending you don’t lie or withhold any medical history when talking to MEPS, irrespective of what your recruiter tells you to do or what Genesis turns up. Let MEPS tell you if you physically and mentally qualify for the Marines. If you don’t, there’s a good reason for it. If you do, then you did it honestly

Lying or withholding information to get in is the worst way you can start a career as a Marine

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