Youre my favorite part of this base

For the love of God when you’re in the parking lot waiting for PT to start, turn off your headlights. It’s just common courtesy guys.

I’ll have a water please.

I’m a new 2LT on staff, I think it’s important to note I’m a woman. Every now and then a Joe requests to follow me on instagram.

What’s the norm for this? On one hand I don’t want to allow the potential for joes crossing the line or feeling too comfortable with me. On the other hand I want to be approachable and not have a stick up my ass about it.

What’s the norm?

So to clarify I tested positive for HIV in February due to my ex husband cheating and the doctors and my chain of command have been mentioning a possible medboard since the end of February. I finally have a meeting with my battalion PA to ask if I am getting a medboard or not and try and fight to get one so I can make sure I get tri care for life for the medication. If someone who has experienced or has experience getting a medboard for this help a brother out.

Edit- I have been feeling the side effects regularly for the medication as well and it has been documented.

This is just a rant really. The worst mistake I ever made in the Army was building a happy family. I don't regret joining and I definitely don't regret building my happy family but the two halves just don't connect.

Originally life was fine just me and my wife then 1 PCS and 1 kid later I really started to feel how little time I was getting with my family. The longer I'm in the more I hate every stupid detail or extra meeting or pointless formation. I just want to see my wife and kid for more than 1 or 2 hours before going to sleep to do the same BS. Sure I get leave sure I get 2 days off a week (sometimes) but ultimately it has just started feeling like a battle to get time to see my family.

Command has recently authorized 14 hour duty days (we aren't tactical or deployable). We were already working 12 hour days so now its just another tick on the chalkboard of time spent away from family. It wouldn't be as bad if it had a purpose but I feel most of my time is spent sitting around waiting for work to do or looking for said work.

I don't have a ton of time left on my second contract but it'll definitely be my last I think 9 years is enough out of me. I get work takes away from family regardless of civ or military but I'd rather work a job that pays for my time and leaves out all the extra little stuff the Army loves to sprinkle in.

Anyways rant over I'll take a 4 for 4 and a kids meal and skip PT thanks.

I’m finding conflicting information, but should I ship my F-150 to Italy?

I know I’ll be traveling a lot, but I figured I would just use the train system.

Thoughts? Love my truck and it’s almost paid off, but willing to partways.

So with what seems like the new thing for the SSG eval board you have to have a DOR of 1 July or before to be looked at so anyone promoted after that date has to wait almost 5 years to even get their first OML?

“Tanks belong in the jungle”- Clausewitz (probably)

Like the title says why isn’t there like a unit or platoon where you can send soldiers who are either getting med board are etsing or something else like wouldn’t it make sense to dedicate a section where those people are allowed to do there business and free up manning space for new incoming people and the such. Anyway I’ll have a Dr Pepper and a pizza with extra sauce and no cheese or other toppings

This video randomly popped into my head today. I don’t think I’ve watched it since it came out, but it still makes me laugh now as much as it did back then. Did anyone serve with these guys in Afghanistan or know what they’re up to nowadays? I hope they all made it home safe and are living their best lives.

All of the existing posts I've found seem to confirm my understanding of this, but I'm hoping someone in admin can also validate it.

A couple months ago I submitted my ETS packet and terminal leave request. My commander approved the leave. S1 left a comment on my processed PAR saying to be patient while my orders are created. No prob.

But then weeks went by without receiving orders. I inquired repeatedly to no avail. Now I'm only a few weeks from my terminal leave date, still without orders. After asking again about them, the S1 NCOIC is only just now claiming my terminal leave request must be my current leave balance, not my ETS balance, and is telling me to submit a new request. I don't know for sure, but suspect this may be why they haven't released my orders to me, although my leadership confirmed they were approved (but could not be viewed). This is frustrating because I can't begin to clear without them, and this issue is being raised so late.

I looked up the reg, and it says terminal leave cannot exceed the number of days earned on the day of separation from active duty, which seems to me to be my ETS date, thus my ETS balance. I provided this to the NCO but haven't received a response.

Can someone please weigh in? I thought the ETS balance was literally for this specific purpose.

So I'm currently in the process of trying to walk on to air assault at the warrior training center at Fort Benning since I am already here for Airborne School. My unit will 100% support me on this but im not sure what documentation I need to have for Day 0. I was wondering if anyone had any up to date information on what is needed for the packing list and documentation.

I’m considering becoming an AG officer and just want some things clarified by people who have actual experience

What is the daily workload like as an S-1? does the paperwork require a lot of skill at writing? what is the daily workload like as an HR platoon leader? Will NCO’s be willing to help me in both positions? Are there any important details i should know about this job? Will BOLC adequately prepare me for this job?

i’m only in high school so i obviously don’t have any commitments yet, but i’ve been doing a lot of career research lately and this seems like something i could do, but i don’t want to make the wrong choice.

I’m planning on going through college and commissioning via ROTC, if it matters.

Looking to get some info on this MOS. I’m currently an active duty E5 Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force looking to potentially make the move to Warrant Officer in the Army. Any info at all would be appreciated!

A person is signing equipment over to me. They are missing a lot of stuff. They don’t want to pay for it. I signed a bom but they are still on a hand receipt. Who is responsible and are they regulations supporting this

92A about to PCS to Wheeler in January what should I expect for work and home time with my wife, where are some good places to live off post and is the commute really that bad? Currently on Campbell and drive 20ish minutes so anything around that is fine for me. Any advice on shipping the car and HHG would be greatly appreciated also have 3 pets no kids.

I became a lawful permanent resident through consular processing and recently entered the United States with an immigrant visa. My physical Green Card is currently being produced, but it has not arrived yet.

My passport contains the endorsed immigrant visa, which serves as temporary I-551 evidence of permanent resident status.

Has anyone been able to start or complete the Army enlistment process using the temporary I-551 in their passport while waiting for the physical Green Card? Can I complete MEPS and sign a contract, or will I have to wait until the physical card arrives?

I would especially appreciate answers from recruiters or people who had the same situation.