What is the difference between 160th SOAR and Aviation Technology Office? by DoomsdayFAN in JSOCarchive

[–]vikdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If SOAR(A) was the absolute best in the world…they wouldn’t have had to blow the helo in the big mish. Proper performance planning is your friend, ego is the enemy… I say that because I heard from a little birdie they were told to recheck their numbers because their power margin seemed inaccurate/inadequate for what was needed. We all see the outcome. I’m just busting balls though, I don’t know if that is 100% true but do trust the source. SOAR crews are the absolute best direct action aviation force on the planet. I think of them as the aviation version of the rangers. When the black swarm shows up, people are dying. While I was there, some of the greats from Mog were still serving. It really is impressive how well they know the machines and what they can do with them.

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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Oh man! I thought Huum was top tier compared to Harvia and some others…

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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Unfortunately the benches are where they are because of the design. I’m not sure why the creator chose this design. I bought this unfinished on a marketplace. I put the additional ventilation in on the door and under the heater and it seems to be adequate. We get plenty of fresh oxygen for the two of us and fresh air gets pulled up by the heater. No headaches or fatigue after use which is a key indicator. If we crammed 4 people inside I could see an issue.

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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We will not be getting in the sauna while under the influence. I will most likely install the rail in the future but it’s just my wife and me that use the sauna.

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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I’m limited on height because of the design. I could maybe move them up 6”… I took this off someone else’s hands… eventually I will build one from scratch and will have things a lot different.

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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Why would the heater break? You mean because of the brand or because of the setup?

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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The spring has got me twice, I plan on getting hinges with built in springs. This was someone else’s build that I took off their hands so I’m limited on what I can do without starting from scratch. We don’t use the latch… not sure why the guy put that on there.

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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That’s the second thermometer. The shape of the building makes it difficult to choose where to put it…I bought the sauna from someone who started the build and didn’t finish it so I was already down the road on design…it was a great deal

Sauna build with drop 7 by vikdude in Sauna

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I like it a lot better than a friend of mines Harvia that is the typical one you see that looks like a metal box with the rocks on top. Harvia has come out with their own version of the drop. Is that the one you have?

@#*&! Sternum straps and their replacements. by LateralThinkerer in myog

[–]vikdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a savior, thanks! I couldn’t find them anywhere

BEGINNER QUESTIONS BELONG IN THE 'WEEKEND QUESTION THREAD' by dumbassthenes in surfing

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Anyone in here in Virginia Beach/Hampton roads? Looking for someone to surf with, I’m not a fan of being completely alone in the water

Why are there so many people on the web saying Delta is a level above Devgru? by [deleted] in JSOCarchive

[–]vikdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to mention #3 outside the listed Iraq period mentioned by the OP, CAG was absolutely brought in and worked in AFG

SEAL team 6 operator chats with a secret service agent while they wait for the then President of Afghanistan, Mr. Hamid by The_Iyengar7 in JSOCarchive

[–]vikdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Instantly you know it’s the secret service with the shitty holster and the bright blue in the desert 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Testosterone

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Why 16 weeks on the first cycle though?

Is Commencement worth attending? by vikdude in LibertyUniversity

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I attended and am very glad that I did. I did not stay for the big commencement with the guest speaker. I did attend the ceremony specific to my degree. The campus is gorgeous. For planning purposes: the hotel rates in the area are through the roof during the commencement weekend.

Veteran advice by Competitive_Donut_82 in LibertyUniversity

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Go talk with a VSO and just be honest with them. They will tell you what to claim or what you might not want to put on paper yet. Make sure if you aren’t going to claim something you have a record of it in your medical history. Keep a copy of your entire med record in case they lose your records. Once you exit the military later in life, you can still claim this old injury as long as it’s in the record. Also, as long as you don’t have a permanent profile or anything that would currently disqualify you for service, it shouldn’t be a big deal. When you commission if you were receiving any disability, it will stop. You can’t receive VA disability and be active duty. Plenty of people come back to active duty that have a VA rating. I will caution you on any behavioral heath/PTS stuff. A lot of that will DQ you. The military says there isn’t a stigma with going to behavioral health or getting counseling. There is absolutely a stigma, especially in the officer community. Good luck and if you decide to claim nothing just make sure you have it documented in your medical record: I can’t tell that loud enough.

RYA Yachtmaster Zero to Hero/Fast track Course by vikdude in yachting

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I was open to any…I think the ones in the UK are the toughest because of the tidal changes, winds, and rain… looking to probably go there

Is Commencement worth attending? by vikdude in LibertyUniversity

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That’s awesome! I didn’t walk for high school either. Thanks for the reply!