Hi all first post here - I signed my reserve contract (6+2) in Jan 2016, went to basic, came back for monthly drills. 6 years later I finished my active part and have been inactive since Jan 2022 - haven’t been to drill or talked to anybody from the Army since. With Jan 2024 coming in a few months I’m considering re-enlisting before I’m “completely out”, as I recently found out I only had 5 “good...

Having been on this forum for some time I have witnessed several solders going through tough times. Whether that was soldiers talking about offing themselves or massive pay issues, many situations showed signs of an inept or corrupt leadership neglecting their SMs.

I fully understand the need for NCOs and Officers at the lowest level to figure out situations. Surely, in the past the soldiers on...

What's the DFAC situation there? Do you guys have adequate access to food? I know 8/10 of the DFACs had been closed. I can raise some fuss at the local and state level if it is still a issue.

I'm a retired soldier and I want to do what I can if you need it.

Something happened a few months ago. It was off base, and had nothing to do with the Army or UCMJ, and it literally is not that serious. Long story short, they are trying to chapter me with an OTH. I have had a plethora of panic attacks, genuine worry, and sleepless nights. Certain events have even led me to getting hospitalized a couple times here at the local hospital for some mental health...

Has anyone here had any experience in the realm?

I've thought of it, a chance at having that sense of family again, without having to go back to the states

The five year commitment is not insignificant, though most folks here know of eight year commitments, but that's a young person's game.

I'd appreciate any thoughts.

Might be a dumb question but how would reclassing to let’s say 12b or 11b work, I mean you’ve already done basic training, do you just join in whenever they start the AIT portion of osut?

Stay safe out there and stay blessed. Taking a break at this awful hour from unpacking and wanna remind you weirdos that you're awesome. Keep on keeping on.

I'll take another bottle of Moet & Chandon along with an Alaskan haddock sandwich with that watered down fake tarter sauce.

Is there any way I can take UCMJ/Legal action against a SM that knowingly gave me a herpes? Long story short, I was dumb and I stuck my dick in the barracks bunny. Yes, I wore protection, and yes I had asked her if she had any sexually transmitted infections beforehand. She had told me no, that she did not. When we were doing the deed, I didn’t see any signs of herpes. But here we are, about 2...

BLUF:

1. Take advantage of CSP.

2. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK.

3. Use ACP mentorship program.

4. You are your only advocate.

5. Make a plan and start early.

These were the keys to my successful transition.

Not-BLUF:

After a little over seven years, I began my new civilian job at a leading tech company in mid-August. Not only is the new salary excellent (just shy of $200k/Year), but it's also good to ALWAYS be...

Hey guys, I injured my femur in basic, I don't remember how but I avoided the TMC for as long as I could as I didn't want to get pulled from training, but finally the drill Sgt forced me to go, got pulled from training and put into medhold, will the fact that I am getting recycled affect my future in the army? I really wanted to go to airborne school, will this stop me from going?