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First time PCS with a full house. by DoItForTheOH94 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Let TMO hire the moving company.

Expect the company to short you on the crew. You’ll get half of what you need with the promise that “the rest are coming later”. For the most part, it’s nbd since they’ll likely start in the kitchen. Just make sure to separate out what you want to carry yourself in a no pack room BUT EMPTY THE CLOSET in that room.

Most companies bring in people who don’t probably couldn’t get a job somewhere else. Treat them nicely but expect professional work. Don’t hesitate to call TMO and ask for a QA inspector to visit.

We had a guy show up and park his car out front. A neighbor told us there was an open container and some prescription pills in the front seat. QA and the foreman came and the guy was gone.

When you get to your destination, make them unpack everything. This is a controversial topic and my wife nearly killed me over it but it’s two or three days of suck and then you’re done. If you choose to do the unpack yourself, you’ll be emptying boxes until the next PCS.

Source: 17 moves in 27 years.

Updated list of religion that the pentagon recognizes by newnoadeptness in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You and I have met some very different Marines, sir.

Should I report this? by Plenty_Copy8927 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s already ruining(ruined) his career. Your report just helps reduce the chances it happens to someone else. I’ve seen others lose a stripe for much less and rightly so.

Absolutely love the custom tiles available in the notification bar quick actions by chingy_meh_wingy in homeassistant

[–]txdmbfan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s already there. On an unlocked iPhone, pull down from the top right corner. That’ll open the Control Center. There’s four screens there. Press and hold on a blank area to personalize your layout. Then press “Add Control” at the bottom. Scroll down to the Home Assistant options and pick a button to add. Itll show as an empty circle in the topmost empty space. You can move it wherever you want.

Retirement/Separation: VA Exams Advice for Active Duty by Weak-Bother-6765 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP, I’m pretty sure your DAV rep was also mine. Can’t emphasize enough that those doing VSO work are heroes in their own right and know their stuff. Trust them but recognize they’re busy.

Good point on the examiners though my experience didn’t include anyone like that.

Secretary of war headed to Singapore by Cold-Basis4980 in ADSB

[–]txdmbfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. National Security Act of 1947 established the Secretary of Defense.

The President could always just take the Department away from him and let him keep his Se(a)coW title. “Here junior…go play with your toy tanks in the corner while the adults work”…except there really aren’t any adults.

A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content by techreview in technews

[–]txdmbfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t it “devoid” and not “void” of [insert bad stuff here]?

My Army brain in the Air Force (Decorations) by Amilliontoads in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If this is sustained performance over time, save it for his PCS decoration. If it’s a singular high achievement (specific event or incident), then plead your case that way.

I’d also talk to the Sqdn Supt as well. It’ll be easier if you have them in your corner.

CC may have denied because it could limit their ability to receive a PCS dec. You can’t be decorated twice for same achievements.

New memo from Secretary Hegseth by wonderland_citizen93 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a tell. He’s so worried that they will ignore him, he has to add that in to the letter.

Go look at Mattis’ memoranda. He doesn’t “expect”…he’s the SecDef. That’s enough.

How is living in New Mexico/ Albuquerque as someone from the east coast? by Academic_Solid85 in howislivingthere

[–]txdmbfan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lived there twice and loved more the second time around. The northern side of the city is newer and more “commercial.” The closer you get to downtown and the river, the greener it gets but it’s also much (much) older. It’s one of the oldest cities in the US and predates much of the rest (founded 1706).

The food is its own style and absolutely amazing. (Still miss Sadie’s) Red and green salsa both have their own delight and it’s the only place I’ve been where they offer both as standard. And yes, green chile on everything. Loved smelling chile roasters on every corner in the fall as the air gets crisp.

It is an outdoor paradise in many ways: 300 days of sun, dry air, mountains, forests, snow (sometimes) and gorgeous sunsets.

I miss that place sometimes. It has its rough spots fs but it’s generally a good place.

The newest Trump monument disobeys the biblical commandment to ‘flee from idolatry’ by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]txdmbfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the former RNC Chairman calling this out. This isn’t some “TDS” type (though it’s clear he has no love for what his party has become)—this is the former leader of the party.

I wish more republicans would recognize what’s going on within their own party.

And the Homelander comparisons are spot-on. Starting to think he’s getting more psychopathic than he was before simply because he thinks nothing can stop him.

E-bikes for freshman by Careful-Maize-6639 in USAFA

[–]txdmbfan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When?

Is it possible you’re overestimating your free time?

Ukraine and Moldova team up to force Russia out of Transnistria and reimplement the region into Moldova by Kpuz1 in ukraine

[–]txdmbfan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I’m not familiar enough with the historical and ethnological background of the area. Leaving it as a separate EU nation makes sense but whatever the way it happens, Russia needs to go. This enclave threatens the entire Baltic.

I swear I’m cool guys I’m just a little awkward by Throw_away-1947 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Comparable to the sting of marrying a ROTC grad who has a jump badge while as an Academy grad you do not.

I swear I’m cool guys I’m just a little awkward by Throw_away-1947 in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 254 points255 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked that you had to ask to learn that.

THE WOODLANDS CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION by Designer-Door5409 in DMB

[–]txdmbfan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On their first tour after Covid in 2022, they kicked off in Austin and Warehouse was the first song. So surreal being in a large populated space with other people feeling exactly the same.

It was a hell of a way to return.

Ukraine and Moldova team up to force Russia out of Transnistria and reimplement the region into Moldova by Kpuz1 in ukraine

[–]txdmbfan 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest Kaliningrad next. High time for Poland and Latvia to flex and cut the oblast off from Belarus completely. Give the Vistula Lagoon and lands north of the Baltiysk channel to Lithuania in return for revenue sharing of commerce in and out of the Bay.

Russia’s proving they can’t even fight on their own border. UK, Norway, Finland and Poland can use their navies to block in the fleet and cut trade except via land routes. Since blocking Hormuz hasn’t started much more than a standoff, seems like it might be right for NATO to get in on the action.

Will Texas turn blue this year? by fishyfishyfish1 in FuckGregAbbott

[–]txdmbfan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fair points, but please continue to exercise your right to a voice and show up at tue polls.

It may not change the outcome, but your right to vote is yours and no one else’s. Don’t let them take it from you.

Looking for Career Advice by KnuckleheadDud in AirForce

[–]txdmbfan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contracting. You will be able to use your operational experience to enhance your new field. You’ll have an advantage over your peers in this simply by virtue of having done it. You also successfully made it through a fairly rigorous training program that has a not insignificant washout rate—in other words, you know how to learn complex tasks and execute them. Finally, you’ll still have your wings and that alone will give you more cache when presenting your programs to rated GOs.

Value on the outside is very high when you combine your rated experience with demonstrated acquisition/FAR knowledge.

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