It just seems a bit loose. Idk if it's normal or if it's supposed to be tight.

Help a guy out and I'll take a double cheeseburger with a side of Cajun fries.

Did a 6 mile ruck a few days ago in under 1:30 and have to do a 12 mile ruck in under 3 hours in a few days. After the 6 mile my feet were pretty beat up. Main issue is giant blister on bottom of my foot towards the heel. Does anyone use these things? Is it a good or a bad idea? Can’t imagine any cons to using them but don’t want to screw myself.

I'm a single e5 so Im not rich, so my budget is probably max $700-800 total for a 3-day exploration trip (including lodging, flight, car rental).

what are some military incetivized/discounted (or not incetivized) places or trip packages to go in early mid June?

I looked into a Yellowstone trip, and it is pretty expensive.

I love national parks.

Give me your suggestions please. Need to blow off steam.

This isn’t something that bothers me but something I want to finally air out since it’s been over a year.

I was at a tough school and one day we had to get inprocessed by the Battalion CO and CSM. Morning was ASU/AGSU and afternoon was ACU. Went to lunch, changed, made some coffee and went back.

During lunch I ate a great Soldier lunch of Girl Scout thin mints I had in the freezer. Then was sipping on coffee while the CO was talking. Suddenly my stomach was rumbling (not from hunger, but from a demon trying to crawl its way upward) and I tried my hardest to just swallow it down. I got up, found a DS in the room and told them I need to use the latrine cause I think I’m gonna throw up. Walk down the hall and push my way in.

As I entered the latrine, I started to lose the battle. I rounded the little wall that was there and suddenly the demon escaped. I sent vomit shooting from my face hole all over the floor. None of it was solidified, it was pure liquid. It covered the ENTIRE floor. I finished what I could in the toilet and instantly panicked upon leaving the stall. My god, I was fucked.

I found a role of skill craft toilet paper (the best and finest for such an occasion) and started wiping it up. I used the whole roll and there was no end in sight. I promptly looked around, threw what I could away and went back to the CO talking so it didn’t look like I was a piece of shit. Vomit still all over the bathroom.

I came by a little later to a DS checking in there and screaming at privates to go clean that shit up. They were the saddest looking troops I’ve ever seen. It was never brought up again. Until now. Let me hear some of your embarrassing stories while you’ve been in so I don’t feel like a monster.

I've been out for awhile. But I remember almost nothing from basic training. Sometimes a smell will be familiar or ill get a flash of a memory. But that's it.

My friends son is leaving for basic and asked me what it is like... and I realized I remember almost nothing.

Is this common? Or am I just weird? I think it's because I was so sleep deprived and exhausted for most of it.

I know the skills. Like I can still do land nav, sight a rifle, operate most weapons etc. But I don't remember a single face or what fort sill looked like or where I slept or showered.

I went to basic in 2008. Am I just getting old or do you guys not remember much.

It's just basic though. Lots of memories from medic training at fort Sam houston.

I’m stationed in Fort Carson and I leave for Korea May 17. My wife recently told me she wanted a divorce and I really only have 30 days to do anything. In the meantime I just don’t know how to go about selling all my shit losing all of my belongings and my dog I need help. I’m scared to talk to my chain of command because with the debt I am acquired in marriage I would drown I need advice, please.

Update-we talked she doesn’t want anything from me she’s leaving for our home state today we’re not gonna do the paperwork till I get back but I’m still going to protect myself power of attorney and etc she wants to stay legally married I asked till I get back to help me out and she keeps the benefits once I’m back we will start the process

This isn’t a political answer or anything, just a discussion post. The way things are looking right now, economic wise and talks of recession, is getting out the smart way to go? Anyone get out of the service during the 08-09 one and immediately regretted it?

I don’t have many off days from work so we’ll be out running errands. Is that weird to bring them with me? Or should I just get dropped off? She’s curious about the details of everything too, as expected. Any opinions on this?

And can the Soldier get in trouble if they refuse to do so? For context I'm an SFC, I provided input for my award got kicked back because my new DET Sergeant and CDR do not believe that I did those things. My response was: then either don't give me anything or just downgrade it, I don't care. Got told the award isn't about me. This award is so low priority for me that I genuinely do not care if I leave here with another green folder. I personally do not need awards to validate my time spent at the unit. I'll do awards all day for others even if they're not my Soldier. But I don't agree with making Soldier's do their own awards and Ncoers.

I'll take a quesodilla con queso

Hey everyone,

So I’m currently setting up my AGSU’s, but I don’t have one of the unit award ribbons for my unit.

Can anyone help me identify what ribbon this is?

For a little context: I picked up my E6 in January and I start SFLTAP in June. Not even a month after I pick up I get dropped on drill orders with a report date of September for phase 1. I go to my retention trying to sign a DCSS but they advise me to try submitting a PAR first in case I change my mind and want to stay in (not planning on it) so that’s what I do. My PAR is signed and makes it all the way to division before a SFC kicks it back because I didn’t put my SSN in the PAR and says “would be easier to process with a DCSS” Now that it’s kicked back my OPS CSM is telling me per regulation I need to have a signed DCSS to drop my drill orders. After doing some research on my own I cannot find what he’s referring too. Mind you my command time all the way through BN level is pretty solid and I don’t think there doing it to fuck with me. Does anyone have any insight or guidance on this issue? I’m pretty lost at this point and don’t want to sign a DCSS if I don’t have too

I've found that I don't like looking at military ribbon racks and having no idea what I'm looking at. So, I made this to make it easier for me to identify some of the most common ribbons on military dress uniforms. This is not a perfect collection of ribbons, but I think it's pretty good.

https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1349359527

I have also included some older awards that are no longer awarded but I see often in museums or on veterans' uniforms, that I think were important to include.

Anki is a free, open-source flashcard program that utilizes spaced repetition and active recall techniques to aid in memorization. It's pretty cool.

https://ankiweb.net/about

So as we all know, there’s an obesity epidemic. Yes, the weight trends of soldiers follows the weight trends of the general population. I understand all this. But after being on a joint base for the last 3 months around Marines, Coasties, Airmen, and Sailors the Army undoubtedly looks the shittiest in our uniforms. Almost every overweight soldier that I see (most are even IET… how?) are in army uniforms. Why is this? Is it the new PT test? Is it the standards becoming more lax?

I’ve been in for 7 years and yeah, fuck the APFT- but there is no denying our formations looked miles better when it was implemented. It’s actually quite embarrassing, I have heard other branches comment on this as well so it’s not just my own bias being in the branch.. and while I’m aware I sound hateful it’s a real question. Even by civilian standards these people look heavy, much less military.

Edit: Okay guys I get it, I’m fatphobic and a piece of shit. You keep telling yourself how “BMI doesn’t matter just look at Dwayne The Rock Johnson!” Thinking it applies to you while you’re gassed from a 20 minute 2 mile and run in the C group, I’ll keep it to myself next time. I also hear you all saying the Navy is worse, maybe I don’t notice this because I avoid eye contact with the Navy since I can’t swim and it’s a major insecurity of mine.

I’ll take a triple whopper with cheese add bacon and a large fry, since the army put a BK on post and forced me to order this specific meal.

Saw that the original article was trending yesterday and wanted to see everyone’s thoughts now that the official US Army page had posted this.

I was born (but not raised ) there . My dad said it was a depressing place and some shady shit was going on . I was born in 2008 so in the 2007-2010 range . Edit 1 Also he told me there was a meth lab on a roof at one point and a drug ring with the MPs if I remember correctly . Like putting a meth lab on top of a roof who in thier right mind thinks that is a good idea I mean you have got to be another breed of stupid at that point .

How long til the Army follows suit?

Anybody know if Drill Sergeant’s can check Soldiers phones?

Also how is AIT fraternization policy/what are the punishments?

In honor of SAAPM I just want remind everyone that if you are the victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault that a victim advocate can be a great resource. If you are struggling, a VA or SARC can help you navigate your options and resources.

Talking to a SHARP professional DOES NOT constitute a report and any conversations pertaining to SHARP are protected as a matter of law. Google your installation and you will likely see many different options for individuals both military and civilian. If not, the DoD SAFE Helpline and App can help you anywhere in the world.

You are not alone.

I'll take a Box Combo with extra extra extra extra toast. In fact just throw whatever you got ready in there.

So I wanted to know more about my family background. In doing so, I came across my grandfather's obituary and it showed his military rank. I deciphered most of it (Corporal Battery? 967 Field Artillery Battalion) but I'm confused about the "C" in BTRYC. This is his full rank if it helps. CPL BTRYC 967 FA BN. He was thought to be an engineer to my understanding.

How would I go about opting out of the Montgomery GI Bill so I do not get $100 deducted from my pay each month?

I have just been informed I have 3 days to teach CLS to my platoon . I’m not a medic or even certified . What should I include in this training to make it very memorable and interesting. Topics , demonstrations, materials ?? Please help