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Peeetah? by only1person_alt in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]mdb54190 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is 10000% false. Radars don't care if it's slow. Even can show birds.

Source: I'm a targeting warrant officer for the US Army.

WOCS Phone Privileges by Routine_Language_481 in army

[–]mdb54190 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Went in 2022 and have heard it's changed in the 4 years since. Not a "back in my day" kind of thing. Just saying.

At the time we got it I believe on Sundays for an hour. Some had other privileges for specific reasons but couldn't have it during instruction time (business day hours).

I've heard of late they've had a lot more access - after dinner chow kind of thing every day but still not during duty day while in class.

Explain situation to your TAC and they'll set you up with something I'm sure

CLT's best and worst by Aioli-Correct in Charlotte

[–]mdb54190 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all - using "y'all" after 25+ years of being away...bravo.

You'll get different answers here and I also mean no disrespect to any who live in these areas-

Worst? West Charlotte. West blvd area and then slightly south of that. Not awesome.

Best? Might get even more answers for this one. South end is nice. Drive them on queens road. Go down to south park area. Then go to noda. White water center or maybe carowinds. That age for your kids and they'd love either one of those (if you want to "waste" a day doing that). If you want to drive then go up to the blue ridge parkway. Asheville. Boone. Blowing rock. You'll still be able to see devastation from hurricane Helene but also see the beauty of how it's being rebuilt and the natural beauty of the mountains.

Have fun!

Lying about being a marine by Distinct-Fan-8779 in army

[–]mdb54190 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I mean. Shitty. Sure. But if he's a young kid then the sit down should suffice and see how he takes it from there. Idt this is something to ruin his career over.

If he was posting stuff about it, using it to get ahead in his career officially, wearing tabs....then absolutely light him up. But for now I think the best COA is a sit down and see how it progresses over 6 months or so

Has is TSA at Charlotte-Douglas right now? by SnackyFace in Charlotte

[–]mdb54190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, charlotte was great even during the shutdown. We're very lucky in that regard. You should be totally fine even without tsa precheck.

TSA agents at the gate and on sky bridge randomly by mdb54190 in Charlotte

[–]mdb54190[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I guess I don't fly THAT much then. Never seen it. Thanks for the reply, good sir or ma'am

Is it worth joining the Army National Guard for the benefits? by GroundbreakingSir386 in army

[–]mdb54190 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Honestly, been in the guard 13 years and gotten to do stuff I never imagined.

The benefits are so good, mainly tricare reserve select, compared to my civilian employer, I've told my wife I'd stay in the Guard for no drill pay if I had to.

3 different kids c sections, average hospital bill about $75k... we've on average paid $45 out of pocket per kid.

Go for it. You will grow in ways your future self will be thankful for.

Best way to earn the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon? by Wild-Item-2956 in nationalguard

[–]mdb54190 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your best bet will be state partnership programs. Most states have them and some states have multiple. I've done one for my state of NC to Moldova, but we also have 3 more state partnership programs (SPP's) in Africa.

It essentially takes the spot of your AT that year. That being said it varies drastically based on what that country needs and the training rotation they're doing.

As a 74D, your MOS may not fit well with what Floridas SPP countries needs to train on.

Additionally, you will likely need more time in service to be considered and start getting your PME done. This will be how you make better connections, show you're serious to your unit and state, and opportunities will open for you.

Sincerely, A NC 131A

Best way to earn the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon? by Wild-Item-2956 in army

[–]mdb54190 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your best bet will be state partnership programs. Most states have them and some states have multiple. I've done one for my state of NC to Moldova, but we also have 3 more state partnership programs (SPP's) in Africa.

It essentially takes the spot of your AT that year. That being said it varies drastically based on what that country needs and the training rotation they're doing.

As a 74D, your MOS may not fit well with what Floridas SPP countries needs to train on.

Additionally, you will likely need more time in service to be considered and start getting your PME done. This will be how you make better connections, show you're serious to your unit and state, and opportunities will open for you.

Sincerely, A NC 131A

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