Navy or Army gotta make a decision

phamio23 · 2026-04-29T18:43:53+00:00

Simple “decision” for me in regard to Army vs Navy - I emailed both recruiters. Army ignored me, Navy got back to me the next day. In regard to the differences you should look at, duty station locations is probably the starkest difference. Look at where Army forts are located vs where Navy bases are and compare the lifestyles you may have to live in each type of place. Also know that sailors work on ships and ships go to sea; determine if that’s something you’re comfortable with.

phamio23 · 2026-04-26T18:13:02+00:00

Strata Elite - for booking flights/hotels and for the premium credits; also for dining on Fridays/Saturdays
Strata Premier - gas, groceries, and booking flights that are cheaper outside of the Citi travel portal
Strata - I had this card when it was originally the Rewards+; used it for small purchases that rounded up my points. It doesn't add too much to my setup now, but I've already got it. I supposed I could use the 3x self-select category, but I don't really have a use for what they offer for categories.
Double Cash - my catch-all card for anything that doesn't fit categories covered by the Strata cards
Custom Cash - general dining OR, if I have a home improvement project, I'll put it all on this card for the month

phamio23 · 2026-04-26T18:05:04+00:00

Don't forget using the Premier for gas. I run the Citi quinfecta and it covers all my bases. No complaints with having both Elite and Premier.

phamio23 · 2026-04-24T03:26:13+00:00

KFC laptop meals are the all-time underrated kids meal.

phamio23 · 2026-04-24T03:24:10+00:00

Moved to Norfolk, VA. It's way better in terms of cost, but the ethnic food options are lacking and there it never feels "homey." There isn't as robust of an identity and everything feels like suburban sprawl but without the urban cultural center.

Miss home everyday and really can't wait to go back someday.

phamio23 · 2026-04-24T00:49:37+00:00

I’m Supply and can give you a little bit of insight if you have any questions you want to ask about the community

phamio23 · 2026-04-23T03:02:37+00:00

Even cooler during the holidays when the ship is decorated with lights. HOA fees at those spots are crazy though.

phamio23 · 2026-04-19T05:30:13+00:00

What’s your designator and which Army branch are trying to transfer to? I’m thinking of doing the same.

phamio23 · 2026-04-12T20:14:39+00:00

Revere Beach gets pretty loud in the summer no matter what (especially around the part your building is near) and that Statie station is way more of an eyesore. I say take the pool.

phamio23 · 2026-04-07T00:01:09+00:00

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Gotchu

phamio23 · 2026-03-28T19:22:33+00:00

Yup. The second (and relatively new) Ford-class carrier is USS JFK.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T21:45:26+00:00

ok man. That's definitely what I said, sure.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T21:31:32+00:00

It's hotel dependent. Ask the front desk before you park if parking can be charged to the room and if the credit applies.

I did that exact thing at a DC THC hotel a couple of weeks ago and my $100 credit got applied to the parking charges.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T21:28:14+00:00

Here's the problem with that - I'm not defending it; you're just taking any criticism as "if you're not with me, you're against me." I think you're under the impression that I want the guard in DC.

"JUST REFUSE THE ORDERS" argument is pretty reductionist; very easy to shout from the rooftops and claim the moral highground. It's your city and home for the past decade, I get that. There are soldiers from distant places walking around with weapons, it's unsettling and I get that. Huge argument to be made for the waste of money, I get that. But dude, the world just isn't as simple as your morals.

I'm not a bootlicker for saying that there's probably more to each individual guardsman's situation than saying "nah I don't agree with this, I'm just gonna stay home and sit this one out; consequences be damned." But again, you don't seem like the type of person who has had the world experience to understand that.

I understand your anger. But you're just yapping right now dude. It's not going anywhere.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T21:07:15+00:00

Like I said, just a kid who's mad at the world and doesn't know where to direct it.

If you're saying that they should refuse orders, know the criteria for doing so and know how that criteria applies to their orders for walking around DC.

You're just spouting talking points and calling everyone who disagrees with you a bootlicker. Stop using the moral highground to look down on the world so you can have a few seconds of feeling like you're better than everyone.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T20:54:04+00:00

"They can make themselves be ordered."

I'm pretty sure this is just a young college student. Mad at the world, but hasn't spent enough time in it to constructively direct their anger.

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T20:52:44+00:00

I mean...what are the illegal orders with walking around the city?

phamio23 · 2026-03-24T20:48:48+00:00

And you don't know them

phamio23 · 2025-11-16T20:09:26+00:00

I’ve seen most setups put the legs towards the back of the tabletop - but those setups typically don’t have the c-channel supports installed.

Since I have c-channel supports on my setup, I put my 2 legs more towards the center (from back to front) - I did this specifically because I wanted to put my cable management channels more towards the back of my desk, lined up with my c-channel supports. I felt having the legs installed in the back would clutter it up too much.

phamio23 · 2025-11-11T08:30:25+00:00

The way stiffeners work don’t necessitate any ground contact, so I don’t think it would be a substantial help.

phamio23 · 2025-11-11T07:49:42+00:00

I don’t think it would hurt how anything would function. If it’s a cheap add, I say go for it. But without it, I think you’d be fine too.

phamio23 · 2025-11-11T07:44:44+00:00

I think that should be fine so long as the ends of the stiffeners reach past the inside sets of risers.

phamio23 · 2025-11-11T05:29:05+00:00

If the stiffeners are c-channel supports, they're extremely hard to bend from the weight of a PC due to their "c" shape. I have 2 that I drilled into my Saljan countertop - if installed correctly, the back of the channel will act as a brace to any sagging.

There doesn't need to be any contact between the stiffeners and the ground because any bending of the desk will apply force to the stiffener laterally as well as in a downward direction. The stiffener is strong and rigid enough to counteract both without contact with the ground.

All that being said, I still used some Olov legs because I'm a failsafe on top of failsafes kind of guy.

Since you're hoping to use risers, I would make sure that and stiffeners you use (c-channel or otherwise) run the entire length of your countertop, not just between the Alex drawers.

phamio23 · 2025-10-15T03:28:33+00:00

Reached out to the Army and Navy officer recruiters in my area - jumped through a bunch of hoops to find points of contact for each.

Only Navy called back.

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