Veterans...Get the hell in here now!

[pabloesqobar]

Yep, even before data was digitized; the military indeed kept "permanent records" and regularly referred to them

Yeah, but I'm not sure if that applies to one's academic foibles prior to being commissioned. Not something I ever needed to worry about as an enlisted schlub who's records weren't digital.

But if the understanding was that if you are given the opportunity to make good on your idiocy prior to commissioning, you still would never be allowed to achieve the same success as your peers . . . who would agree to that? Why go thru the rehab process if that's just the beginning of your future career roadblocks?

I think it would be refreshing to enter a new command with a clean slate after being commissioned at West Point. If your C.O. sits you down and let's you know instead you are already fucked based on your academic record . . . what kind of motivation is there for that individual?

 

[Singlemalt]

Yeah, but I'm not sure if that applies to one's academic foibles prior to being commissioned. Not something I ever needed to worry about as an enlisted schlub who's records weren't digital.

But if the understanding was that if you are given the opportunity to make good on your idiocy prior to commissioning, you still would never be allowed to achieve the same success as your peers . . . who would agree to that? Why go thru the rehab process if that's just the beginning of your future career roadblocks?

I think it would be refreshing to enter a new command with a clean slate after being commissioned at West Point. If your C.O. sits you down and let's you know instead you are already fucked based on your academic record . . . what kind of motivation is there for that individual?

Yeah, and it seems like a flagrant waste of money(taxes) and time then to allow flawed 18-22 y.o. to continue to graduation, then on to a deadend career.
edit: if expelled, the kid would still have a chance to build a successful life, just not in the military

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Army long-range cannon gets direct hit on target 43 miles away

The Extended-Range Cannon Artillery system has taken out a target in a direct hit with a 70 kilometer stand-off using an Excalibur munition.

www.defensenews.com

 

[cannabineer]

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/12/21/army-long-range-cannon-gets-direct-hit-on-target-43-miles-away/?ed that if utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Socialflow+ARM&fbclid=IwAR0Et1qF1iATtCiB2jf5XLDqT6Q4CS8FUa4b4H9JyHLXWb7MMaTJFOw8Bus

The Navy had a similar tech in the Advanced Gun System that they built the Zumwalt destroyer class around. They stopped producing the guided rounds when their price exceeded that of a Tomahawk.

 

[raratt]

FYI:

VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites - VAntage Point

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites using the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

www.blogs.va.gov

 

[raratt]

 

[BarnBuster]

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Is there a significance to the rhinoceros?
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[curious2garden]

Is there a significance to the rhinoceros?

Thank you

 

[curious2garden]

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I bet I know where that is! (sung to the tune of Do You Hear What I Hear).

 

[raratt]

Is there a significance to the rhinoceros?

I have no idea where that came from, must be after my time.

 

[cannabineer]

I bet I know where that is! (sung to the tune of Do You Hear What I Hear).

A plane, a plane
that flies so very fast
That not one was ever shot down -
That not one was ever shot dowwwn

 

[cannabineer]

I have no idea where that came from, must be after my time.

Found this; check final paragraph.

9th Civil Engineer Squadron

Mission Statement Provide the best combat ready forces worldwide, while sustaining, building, and protecting the infrastructure, facilities, and environment for the Beale community. Vision

www.beale.af.mil

 

[raratt]

Found this; check final paragraph.

9th Civil Engineer Squadron

Mission Statement Provide the best combat ready forces worldwide, while sustaining, building, and protecting the infrastructure, facilities, and environment for the Beale community. Vision

www.beale.af.mil

CE? REALLY?

 

[cannabineer]

CE? REALLY?

Uh, what did I step in?

 

[raratt]

Uh, what did I step in?

CE patches roads and fixes toilets, they never touched that aircraft. They might have fixed the concrete on the runway...

 

[cannabineer]

CE patches roads and fixes toilets, they never touched that aircraft. They might have fixed the concrete on the runway...

Can’t you hear the rebuttal though? “if we didn’t keep that concrete smooth as a baby’s bottom, those fancy machines flown by officers would have had their gear snapped clean off by now.”

They also serve who grade and patch.

 

[curious2garden]

CE patches roads and fixes toilets, they never touched that aircraft. They might have fixed the concrete on the runway...

From the most to the least, every link in the chain is important. How would that plane have gotten into the air with potholes in the runway

 

[raratt]

 

[raratt]

If it wasn't for the Russians there would be no reason to build that aircraft.
I can see the CE EPR now: "Rapidly responded to a hole in the runway and efficiently restored it to operational status in record time with quick drying concrete enabling a higher headquarters mission to proceed."

 

[raratt]

I was dubbed the "Eloquent Asshole" for a reason. lol