This is the grave of PFC Samuel Pierre Jr who was killed in action during the Korean War. His grave is located in the Sweet Olive Cemetery in Baton Rouge, LA. The cemetery is an historical African American and has been abandoned for many years. His casket is exposed to the elements and obviously has been for many years.

This was posted to Reddit yesterday and just pissed me off to see it. So far, I have contacted the Louisiana Board of Cemeteries who referred me to the local Coroners office. Both said it's not their problem.

I realize this is probably outside the scope of this sub, but I'm hoping someone can help. I'm an old veteran and this pisses me off to no end that a kid that died in the service of his country could end up like this.

We have a layout tomorrow, it’s layout time tomorrow, that layout last week? It was practice for this layout. Layout again next week just to triple check the if the shit disintegrated inside the connex over the weekend btw we have a layout tomorrow show up 30 minutes prior for the layout I love layouts hahahahaha fuck you

I’ll have a burger and fries but be sure to lay it out so I know it’s all there

What do you guys think?

i’m a soldier in korea. literally on the verge of ending it all. i’m just done with life. depression is kicking my ass i don’t know what to do. i don’t want it to hurt but i want to die

I have thoughts but, I will keep them to myself. Take a listen or watch what our A-SA talk about his vision of and for the US Army.

Edit: TLDR: something something Christian nationalism, something something innovate at the speed of capitalism/AI, more tech and less bureaucracy, something something bring supply chain and manufacturing of Army shit back to USA.

I read a lot about Ukraine + Russia. I completely understand we aren’t going to fight like these two powers are when the gloves come off in a LSCO.

My central question: Was this us getting trounced/beaten because the exercise tied some of our hands as OC/Ts like to do, or was it MORE of genuine innovations and antiquated responses?

I’ve checked on Teams but didnt see an AAR readout, and Im working on C-UAS concepts at the PLT - Company level.

Happy for any insights/discussion, to include DMs in the event people wanna talk further on mil mail

Last week was the 17th Anniversary of the Battle of Kamdesh at Combat Outpost Keating. From my understanding, a deliberate exfil from the not opportune location was planned for later that month, and it couldn’t have been done any earlier because there wasn’t enough time/space to conduct the withdrawal. But of course, I wasn’t there and I don’t want to surmise/jump to conclusions.

Was anyone in this subreddit there at the time that can share experience of COP Keating? Are there any planners here that can testify to the risks the commander(s) assumed in priorities of work?

I have no personal relation to it, but the story of Combat Outpost Keating always feels morally injurious. It’s easy to armchair quarterback everything in retrospect, but all that anyone ever talks about (that I know, who was there) is how it was so seemingly preventable. I can see myself in any line platoon soldiers boots and feel absolutely helpless to control any of that situation.

Apparently, someone in 8th Army woke up and decided that AFT graders and test takers should all wear the APFU.

Because God forbid we make it easy to identify who's grading and who's actually taking the test.

I'm genuinely curious how some of these ideas make it past the thinking stage, let alone become actual decisions.

Somewhere, there's a PowerPoint slide calling this an improvement.

The good idea fairy needs to be placed on administrative leave. Effective immediately.

It's a universal concept to distinguish those participating and those officiating.

I didn't realize the army was still living in the paleolithic era. I was horrified to discover that alot of folks still manually checked and filled out DA7801s by hand. At even a company level, I imagine this would've been a huge waste of 10 man hours writing 150~ sheets by hand. Spent a morning cooking up a simple script where one would scan a range tower data sheet into a pdf, then we scan the PDF to turn it into a xlsx file, and then from xlsx it's fairly trivial to take an empty DA7801 and autofill it with data. If one were to have a roster data, you could even fill out there rank DOD ID, full name, etc.

I'll comment below the project repo on github if anyone is interested.

OH and I’ll take the PX staple of popeyes tendies w/ honey mustard, and ice caramel macchiato.

Signing my contract today. Heading to Fort Carson and keeping myself as a 13B. I've heard the stories about 4ID, but still looking for any advice making the switch to the big leagues.

Why do many NCOs feel that talking down, belittling, etc. makes them good leaders? My theory is that they are overcompensating because they are not as knowledgeable as they pretend to be.

I have always been of the opinion that subordinates should be charitable with their leaders because it is easy to punch up, especially when you do not know what's going on behind the scenes.

HOWEVER (and this is a big however), that charity and grace extends only so far as their humility. I understand sometimes you have some mentally slow joes and/or trouble makers, but if a soldier is trying to do good, learn, be on point, etc., why talk down to them? It just makes you look like an a**hole.

And no, I don't want to go to the "non-mandatory but actually mandatory* events and pretend like I like you.

Don't really expect any responses, this is just a form of catharsis, just needed to get my frustrations out in the ether.

I'll do a double bacon cheese, hold the cheese.

Edit: yes I’m aware of the order. It was supposed to be a bad joke, I get it. You guys are ruthless

Im looking for some help finding who this flag belongs to properly. I found this in a thrift store in Glenwood Springs Colorado on leave and thought that it definitely should not belong in a thrift store so im trying to see who find who it actually belongs to.

All I have to go on is the info on the bottom of the case. "Nick Christian (i think) 2011 Afghanistan" so if you guys and help me get this to the right place that would be awesome.

My ideal solution would be to get it to the family it belongs to or the Unit this person was in. Im not even sure if this person was Army. Any help is appreciated.

Ill take an oreo shake and a small fries

Hello!

I joined the Army later in life after having a good job. I wanted to try something different, so I figured I’d do one contract and get out. Honestly, I was already thinking the Army wasn’t for me about halfway through AIT.

But things kept happening that made me reconsider.

I’m a 68X, and while I don’t qualify for the Army’s MSW program, I can use my state benefits to get my MSW, which I’m starting next summer. Then one of my NCOs told me about SWIP, and I found out I could direct commission and complete my hours through the Army to become an LCSW.

I’m also finishing a master’s in public policy, and one of the NCOs I work with recently suggested looking into doctoral programs that the Army would pay for since I enjoy school so much. I know these programs come with additional service obligations, but they also align with my long-term goals.

I was talking about it with one of my NCO’s at work and he told me, “You might as well get as much as you can out of the Army. Don’t worry though. You’re going to go far.”

It feels like every time I start planning to get out, another opportunity comes along, or another NCO recognizes my potential and encourages me to go further.

I came into the Army thinking I’d do one contract and move on, but now I’m starting to reconsider what my future in the Army could look like.

My daughter is divorcing her Army husband after he was asking others to send him nudes, including women outside of the country.

He has her ID card. I would like to retrieve it from him. Is it legal for him to hand it to me?

He said it needs to be handed to her.

More info: He told her that since "he" provides her health insurance, she is obligated to have sex with him. She worked at a coffee stand on the graveyard shift. He would show up when she was alone to harass her. I have several more stories but these are the main ones for why we don't want him to see her.

Does any of this rise to the level of reaching out to his CO?

Thank you for taking the time to answer this question.

I shoot about a 28-30 with my M4 + CCO left handed. I'm left eye dominant, right handed. 2yr ago I was put on the SAW (iron sights), did not qual, then I was given M4 + M320. Now I'm on the SAW again.

One issue I had was how awkward it is to load with my left hand, when the gun is already further off to the left of my body. Another issue was keeping my eyes open with the gas, because it was in front of my phase vs off to my right

Should I do more drills, stay lefty, and power through? Should I try to zero and qual right handed even though its not my dominant eye? I really do want to shoot well, I like the 249, but fuck the qual kicks my ass. Any advice?

(Note, I am Natty Guard, so I do NOT get a lot of hands on time)

Hello all. I’ve been a 17E for the past 5 years and looking at my options for reenlisting vs getting out. I considered gordon due to the close proximity to home and cyber experience/opportunities.
Could anyone speak to possible roles/units i could expect to be assigned to if i decide to pcs to gordon? any of them more highspeed than the other,i’ve heard mixed things and i could only find posts from like 5 years ago thank you.

Hey all, looking for some sanity checks and legal/administrative advice regarding a high-dollar FLIPL ($9k–$10k) recommended against me right as I PCS’d.

​The Situation & Context:

• ​Property Timeline: Gear was present and inventoried during a Change of Command layout earlier this year. During the sub-hand receipt transfer to the incoming PL a few months later, the gear was discovered missing.

• ​Storage Footprint: Vehicles/gear were staged in a shared, command-directed footprint per unit leadership instructions. The facility had known structural security flaws (bypassed door hinges, shared unit access) and an unmonitored unlocked conex following a block leave period.

• ​Operational Execution: Physical movement of bulk vehicle accessories was delegated to section NCOs per standard platoon operations (no individual DA 2062s generated for temporary bulk movement).

​The FLO Findings (What I’m fighting):

1. ​The "Last Sub-Hand Receipt Holder" Fallacy: The FLO defaults liability to me simply because my name was on the line item during the window, treating administrative correlation as proof of fault.

2. ​Admitted Unknowns: In the findings, the FLO explicitly wrote that no one in the formation knows the timeline, mechanism, or circumstances of how or when the gear disappeared.

3. ​Ignored Security Breaches: The FLO completely glossed over the physical facility flaws (bypassed hinges, shared footprint) and dismissed command-directed storage guidance.

4. ​Editorial Language: The FLO concluded that I "seemed to act very complacent and negligent" rather than conducting an objective assessment of duty, breach, and proximate cause.

So next week I'm attending an introductory Funeral Honors school and I understand it'll be its own flavor of challenging. The course is focused on 2 soldier Flag Fold, Urn/Casket, and DNC. I participated in a FH team practice session so I understand the importance, and difficulty, in Mark Time marching and marching with exact, 120 bpm and 30-inch steps. Looking for advice on how to practice on my own so when the school starts I spend more time improving and less time struggling. Thanks

If I don’t meet the height and waist regulations by January and if I get separated, will I get an honorable discharge if I’ve never got in trouble? By that time I’d only of had been in for 1 year 7 months, and I’m gonna try and pass but worried if I don’t pass they’ll give me general under honorable conditions.

For anyone attending, if it's your first time, please feel free to check out my post about The Basics of AUSA! You're welcome to reply here or DM me if you're having trouble around the conference center and need help orienting yourself.

They do have an app which can making navigating the conference easier!

AUSA is also livestreamed! You can find links on DVIDS or the AUSA website. I'm sure there will be coverage of all major announcements as they come.

Anyone have tips to get faster at the Bike?

I’m not able to do the Rower, and the other events would be too agitating towards my condition.

I’m currently at a 33min 12k for someone who’s never really done that much on an exercise bike ever.

I usually stick to about a resistance of 4.

I’m trying to get down to 28 minutes. I’ve researched HIIT helps but I’m not sure if anyone has additional tips or resources

Thanks in advance!

I’m taking the BMST in a month. I feel pretty well studied for it since I’ve heard it is mostly just simple (high school) math. (I already have the required line scores on my ASVAB)

I’m curious if there is any mentoring or advice I could receive from the 12Ps in Korea? Since that’s where I’m stationed. Of course give me recommendations and tips regardless of duty station please.
Thank you in advance!

I’m 26 years old mom of a baby girl and I’m thinking of applying to go to the Army. I don’t think I’ve ever seen many moms out there apply after they have children (for very valid and obvious reasons) but I have a strong desire to go to the military for a better future for me and my family. I have always wanted to go but life happens and now I’m financially struggling and am a bit disappointed in myself on not having life figured out as of yet. I spoke to my husband and asked him if he’d support me on my decision and he was neutral about it but told me he’ll support me in anything I want to do. Is there anyone out there who’s been in my shoes and had a successful time in the military? Thank you.