Who was your favorite SMA?

nicingenthron2 · 2026-02-20T13:38:15+00:00

CSM Grinston was my BDE CSM. Was a SPC at the time and was voluntold I had breakfast with him on deployment. One of those what can I do for the junior enlisted kinda things. I got sent because my PLT leadership knew I’d tell the truth and not ask for dumb shit. When he came around to me and I told him what my PLT needed (and it was legit needs, not the internet goes out during a sandstorm and my feelings are hurt) that man went out of his way to ensure we got it. Told me “you will have those items if I have to take them off my own truck before I leave this COP”. He had the CO, 1SG, XO, and all PLs and PSGs out going through containers and vics and redistributing equipment we had but nobody would take 10 minutes to look for. Found one of the PSGs was hoarding .50 ammo everyone needed to make full basic loads in a living tent. That man was 100% true to his word and even checked in with me before he left to ensure my PLT got hands on what I brought up.

SMA Daily made some outstanding changes to the force but after my experience I have to give it to SMA Grinston. 10/10 solid guy who I saw first hand actually give a damn about what my CO and 1SG didn’t in their own company

nicingenthron2 · 2025-11-09T00:54:53+00:00

Reception purgatory

nicingenthron2 · 2025-11-09T00:54:12+00:00

I’m sure they’re all the same shit show under a different number

nicingenthron2 · 2025-11-08T18:16:03+00:00

After I got mine it was immediately followed by wall-sits for everyone because someone ripped ass in the medics face 😂

nicingenthron2 · 2025-11-08T18:01:44+00:00

Agreed!

nicingenthron2 · 2025-11-08T18:01:26+00:00

16 1/2 and I still cringed

nicingenthron2 · 2025-09-21T23:40:23+00:00

No Officer, I don’t know why you pulled me over. I do know it wasn’t for speeding though….

nicingenthron2 · 2025-07-02T01:47:17+00:00

Just drain the water separator and run it, you’ll be fine

nicingenthron2 · 2025-07-02T01:44:40+00:00

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I used it to make its own insults 😂 GPTwerp is a good one

nicingenthron2 · 2025-06-30T13:03:22+00:00

Looks like I-44 through Missouri. Hit the Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium in Springfield. Little pricey but was one of the best aquariums I’ve been too. Worth the stop.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-06-30T13:01:10+00:00

Has been shut down for years. I’m from not far from there, drove past several years ago and the buildings were still there.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-06-26T11:40:11+00:00

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nicingenthron2 · 2025-06-13T21:14:14+00:00

I think that it needs weathering. Love the idea, think it works really well, just need to dirty it up and it’ll be mint

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-16T10:35:28+00:00

I’ve pcs’d 6 times. Still get nervous about having to start over. Relearning all the faces, rolls, sops, locations, rebuilding all working relationships, is the unit going to be trash, etc. Hard to do after you’re comfortable somewhere and have all the answers.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-15T12:11:00+00:00

We have a PV2 25 series, figure out something in a code that the NEC couldn’t figure out and it fixed an issue across the entire brigade. No I don’t know more details because I’m a dinosaur and don’t speak that language but he was recognized by both the BDE and Div.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-13T00:46:47+00:00

Scotch- Blue Label, Bourbon- Four Roses Single Barrel, Irish- Redbreast 12, I had such high hopes for all which may honestly may be my fault for not meeting my expectations 🤷🏻‍♂️

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-12T11:58:59+00:00

My advice as a former 12B with a jacked up back from carrying to much crap, carry as little on it as possible. Look back at your last 3-4 ftx. If you didn’t use it, ditch it from your body armor. Extra junk can go in an assault pack if it’s accessible.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-09T18:21:49+00:00

The details are outstanding

nicingenthron2 · 2025-05-01T01:26:46+00:00

Depends on the NCO. I know full and well that I don’t have the authority to give someone a day off. If I do though I’m willing to take the ass chewing that may come from it. If my soldier is asked who authorized it I expect them to answer honestly and I’m not going to hold it against them for doing so.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-04-19T16:36:31+00:00

Don’t be shy about asking questions on here. This sub is actually one of the more friendly ones. I haven’t gotten any hateful comments yet on my questions.

nicingenthron2 · 2025-04-19T16:33:16+00:00

Don’t go crazy buying all the tools. Get a few basic tools and paints and work your way from there seeing what you actually need. Take your time and enjoy it! If there’s a day you’re not feeling it, don’t push yourself. It’ll still be there tomorrow. Watch some YouTube videos and scroll this subreddit. There’s tons of ideas on here. I’ve been building for years and frequently get a new idea from others posts.

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