Spring is here and it turns out to be a stressful time for most of us. Why? APFT, looming inspections, shedding winter pounds, and high hopes of getting your leave approved so that you can get out and do something non-military…that’s why. It also seems to be the time where people decide to make [...]
Long story short: I haven’t changed to winter tires yet. Last year, a law was passed in Germany, specifically in December 4, 2010. Drivers of motorbikes and cars are required to have fitted winter tires when driving in icy, snowy or slushy conditions. That’s the thing! The weather has been so warm. It snowed a [...]
One of the worst parts about being overseas is that you watch a show days and sometimes weeks after it has originally aired. I have to admit that I haven’t been picky with my entertainment over the past few months. In fact, I have gotten sucked into the mindless tasteless world of reality TV and [...]
At what point do you accept the fact that even though you are somehow making some things work; it isn’t necessarily working correctly or efficiently. It seems that the excuse when there is no excuse has become “Well… That’s the way we’ve always dunnit.” I’m sure that this can be applied to any work place [...]
As you have probably figured out, I have been TDY 3 times in the last 5 months. It’s been an adventure and not all fun and games. There are three things in the Army that will keep your command off of your back: Be at the right place, at the right time, in the right [...]
My blogging life has become extremely busy, surprisingly. I’ve finished some guest blogging on other sites, picked up some new hobbies, and explored some old hobbies. –I’ll let you know once my posts appear After spending my first week back at work fighting jetlag, I decided to pick up my old hobby of photo [...]
I’m finally done! I’ve spent the last few weeks pulling my hair out! I’ve just completed 25B ALC, formally Phase 2 BNCOC. As with any Army school, it is terrible while you’re there and it’s not that bad when it’s over. Before I get into the specific course, I have a few words of [...]
The toddlers are restless. The young mothers are frustrated. The vicious stink monster has ceased to roam the aisles from the bathroom. All of this happens just in time for the old man farts, loaded baby diapers and the occasional open mouth of the sleeping passengers that either don’t know or don’t care that their [...]
7. Start working on your DTS order early. Sometimes units will only allow their “3” shop to do DTS. However, many units place this responsibility on the soldier. Find out early and you will be glad that you saved yourself a huge headache. In addition, you should learn what your entitlements are in advance. [...]
6. The laundry facility is in the same building as the Vet Clinic. Keep your eyes peeled and drive slowly. Otherwise, you’ll miss it. You can get a post map from ACS. 5. You must arrive early on your report date. Inprocessing briefings are given at strict times. If you are not standing at the door [...]
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