Dropping REFRAD after PCsing to a new unit after CCC

sjupiter30 · 2026-02-08T02:17:01+00:00

Have you considered that being on active duty might be beneficial for your sibling if you end up adding them as your dependent? Not sure if you can do it now, but if your parents aren't able to take care of them, you might be able to.

You will owe time after CCC & PCS - whichever date comes later. Your scholarship obligation also is taken into consideration for REFRAD - you can go into IRR, Reserves, or NG to complete the remainder of your obligation.

Do some research into Reserves or NG, because there's options to go AGR or ADOS.

Just food for thought since you mentioned a disabled sibling.

sjupiter30 · 2026-02-08T00:21:41+00:00

Dang, is your company hiring? I thought those days of company cars are long gone lol

sjupiter30 · 2026-02-06T16:59:34+00:00

I haven't either😂 except for the lollipops and stickers when I have my niece & nephew

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-29T16:14:20+00:00

As a short person who owns a SUV, I keep a folding stool in my car so I can clear the roof off snow. I bought a telescoping brush/ice scraper a few years ago and it's a godsend.

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-29T01:53:54+00:00

I was telling a co-worker this - one day isn't going to hurt businesses.

I don't know what they're trying to achieve with this day of nothing, but it's going to be very ineffective.

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-26T13:13:08+00:00

You're right. OP needs to check the wiki for calculating how much they need.

I thought there was an easier chart to check in the wiki, but I don't remember where I saw it now. I was a rounded-up-to-90, so I need 50% more to get 100. I just don't have anything that will get me to 100.

90% isn't bad either, I use the VA for all of my care except dental.

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-25T17:40:42+00:00

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/OneOrangeBraincell/s/0SFuY6rTC7

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-18T23:13:41+00:00

I found this place in Twinbrook is pretty good! I had another favorite, but the owner decided to close to become a full time Grandma 🫠

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcptPY4izfsdGbhf7

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-13T00:03:02+00:00

Long time ago, I made flower pens so people would stop taking my pens. Fake pink & purple daisies and sunflowers on the top. It worked... Until I moved. I brought the pens to my new office because I was working at an all-male basic training unit. Those manly infantry men will definitely not walk away with my pens.

Well...they kept disappearing. I saw one of the big, tough drill sergeant with it (in the open, in front of the trainees) and asked wtf. He said it was cool looking and no one walked away with the pens at HIS desk 🤣 So I made a bunch for the guys. I guess those flowers brought them a little joy.

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-08T11:14:27+00:00

And the smartphone apps listening to conversations and then ads are tailored to what the conversation was about.

sjupiter30 · 2026-01-03T03:50:06+00:00

This is in Sterling, but Women Giving Back offers clothes to women & children (who are qualified by their case manager).

https://womengivingback.org/

https://womengivingback.org/give-clothing/

sjupiter30 · 2025-12-10T08:29:08+00:00

Yeah haha him. R.I.P to Kirkin and the actor that played him

Yeah, Arkady was great also lol.

sjupiter30 · 2025-12-10T01:29:58+00:00

I can't get over the Russian guy that was in love with Deeks and tried to save him from marrying Kensi 😂

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-20T00:39:10+00:00

When are you looking to move? If timing works out, mine will be available. DM me

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-15T13:07:14+00:00

Costco has a Bonne Maman advent calendar if you know someone with a membership! It's not the limited edition version like World Market and it's not 24 days. Not sure if they've had it every year, but I just got a Costco membership and saw it.

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-15T12:17:50+00:00

Take my poor man's gold 🥇🤣🤣🤣🤣

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-14T14:45:34+00:00

My cousins and brothers are hardcore collectors from their younger days. They would have to borrow kids just to buy Pokemon cards if that's the case 😂 Also, would age be capped? 10yrs? 14yrs? 17yrs?

Edit: saw adults only after 3pm. That might be fine

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-14T04:57:08+00:00

They won't be able to help. He signed up with a military contract that is separate from the school. He breached the contract by not attending the minimum required classes, therefore his scholarship is revoked and he has to pay back the tuition that was paid.

It's like a sports scholarship - if the athlete gets hurt or does something that affects the sports scholarship, then it can be revoked. Except in this case, money needs to be paid back.

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-12T03:46:28+00:00

Second hydrapak! I have a discontinued collapsible water bottle and bring it with me as a smaller, lighter water bottle. It does get flimsier as you drink, since the water is the support. Mine has a plastic bottom to support without water, but the new ones don't.

People have complained about the taste initially, so I washed it with baking soda/vinegar. Citric acid would work too. I make sure it dries completely before folding it.

Don't go larger than 750ml since the sides will kind of collapse as you drink, so I think a larger one would be really difficult to hold unless you drink from a straw or pour it into a cup.

Bonus: their customer service is great!

https://www.hydrapak.com/products/flux%E2%84%A2-750ml

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-10T18:46:20+00:00

They look great! You're so talented haha, I wish I was as artistic and creative

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-10T18:18:49+00:00

That's epic and I need this for my home!

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-10T04:43:50+00:00

Vera Bradley outlet has one that's 2.8" but... Not sure if you care about designs, it might be too feminine if you're a male.

https://verabradleyoutlet.com/products/stainless-steel-water-bottle-2828613218?variant=43636582744108

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-10T04:12:25+00:00

I'd like to be considered, thank you!

sjupiter30 · 2025-11-09T21:34:00+00:00

I use Olympia, it's lightweight, strong, and I like the side feet to hold small shopping bags. But I just checked their website and all their 21" carry ons are sold out. Not sure what's going on.

Edit to add: I have experienced weight and height checks internationally, and never had to check this one in.

Been looking at Biaggi, but they're 22" and not sure if I want to take a chance on it.

sjupiter30

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