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Any suggestions on how / where to best get rid of old uniforms, partcularly those with possible PII (permanent ink, etc. )?

I did just that.

Interesting irony. A lot of those DEI lies used Anal butt wipe was talking about a few days ago with the PSA crash, actually what is used to get Vets into ATC. I was trying to get into ATC a few years back, went through what they called a CTI training program and everything, but a former military officer took over the school in Oklahoma and basically made all the CTI programs worthless so he could bring more former military officers in (by the way, this is the bullshit Trump manipulates to say that Obama downgraded requirements, even though nearly 80% of the military controller washed out which is double the average). But if you think that this administration is about respecting any protections you are dead wrong. I don't want to say you're lying but I've been doing hiring now for almost a year and a half and I have the training, I know what the protections are and they have already thrown 90% of that back in our faces. We are allowed to have groups that cater to, like for example, reaching out specifically to HBCU's to recruit, can't do that anymore, or groups for women, or even mothers just for support and its all on our dime and time, but they can organize for moral...all gone, and banned. Recall, Trump thinks all vets are losers. He is a TRAITOR THAT RAN A MOB THROUGH THE CAPITAL BUILDING. He doesn't care about legal protections, that 's why he's only doing executive orders and no laws through congress because he knows nothing will pass. So sorry, you make good points, but on the ground, I don't see it happening.

I don't have any complaints. I served 4 years active and another 16 years National Guard. I retired an E-7. I had a new house built 5 years ago and my military pay covers my house payment and taxes. I have Tricare and Medicare and pay almost nothing for medical expensives.

The problem (back when I was in) was that "they" allow very bad ROTC programs to survive. The worst officers were always from low ranking ROTC programs from schools you never heard of.

Walt Disney would introduce Sunday evening programs in his office. On the back wall was his BCD or Dishonorable discharge form, (forget which). He did this to thumb his nose at DoD. I recall the framed certificate as a child.

Great, practical info Chuck. I’ve only once worn my Army uniform once since retiring over a decade ago: at the funeral of my best friend’s dad, who was a WWII Navy vet. In this case, I wore my “Class As.” I chose to do so in honor of his military service. I’m glad to know it was authorized, but at the time I considered that the circumstances warranted my wearing it. Thanks for continuing to put together relevant, well-researched vids.

So...Here is the reply I recived: You were paid under the Post 911 GIB at a higher benefit rate becuase you elected to give up your MGIB. Giving up your MGIB benefits allowed you to apply all your serviceto the Post 9/11 GIB. If you revoke your election, it will stablish an overpayment under the MGIB rates. Therefore, we have retained your election under MGIB, so you do not incur an overpayment. I am assuming that is a denial and anyone who elected to exhchange the MGIB for PGIB will be in the same boat and get denied. Under these circumstances, I am guessing no veteran that converts the MGIB to PGIB will qualify due to the PGIB paying out at the higher rate. Any thoughts?

I was stuck at step 3 since September and just moved to step 5 on 1/30/25.

I’ve been a Federal Employee now for Five years WG not GS and when I was hired I got my Veterans Preference but they failed to include my 10 point Preference only a 5. I caught this the other day when I looked closer at my SF50 and have since talked with HR and they have put in for it to be upgraded to the 10 that it should have been in the first place! Thanks for this video now I feel a little less concerned with all these new happenings!

A “federal department of government efficiency”? Just when I believed ”military intelligence” was the biggest oxymoron.

I was regular Air Force in the late seventies and then Army guard through much of the 80s. I honestly didn't see anything wrong with our army green uniform that would be the equivalent of a civilian suit. I had no reason to pay attention to what the Army was doing with uniforms, but I was shocked many years later when I realized that recruiters and other soldiers were just running around in their (what I knew as) fatigues or BDUs. And while I'm not a fan of the new pinks and greens, I'm at least glad that the Army went back to some sort of office or business attire.

Was told in the 80's that if you were in uniform, you had to meet grooming standards.

Honestly when I retired I refused to become professional veteran. So I made shorts out of all my BDUs, DCUs, ACUs and OCP pants except for a few sets that I gave to my dad and my cousin who like that kind of military surplus s***. My greens no longer fit so I have no idea what happened to them they probably end up tossed out or in a closet storage based someplace in my house. My blues I got drunk one night and slashed them with a box cutter. As far as my awards and stuff I don't hang any of that s*** up it doesn't define me it's a piece of me but it's a small piece of me.

On a similar subject...I think the Marines should go to a beret in their Marine green. If you've ever seen it on the British Royal Marines it looks pretty badass.

I like how they changed the Army Reserve ID card to be identical to the Active Duty one so it doesn't even say Reserve on the card anymore because they felt bad knowing that the Reserve now deploys just as much or even more than active duty and we still don't get any fucking respect! Only loser idiots join the Army Reserve! Don't do it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

If I only buy back my service academy time and do not touch any of my active duty and reserve commissioned time, does that mean my military retirement is unaffected since academy time doesn't count toward a military retirement?

dude check your facts the Badge that is pinned on the ASU is for your badge of your combat service. if a soldier has none then that pocket is left blank.

One strange thing I keep seeing is "The Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) of November 18, 1997, contains a provision (section 1102 of Title XI) which accords Veterans' preference to everyone who served on active duty during the period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992, provided, of course, the veteran is otherwise eligible. This means that anyone who served on active duty during the Gulf War, regardless or where of for how long, is entitled to preference if otherwise eligible (i.e., have been separated under honorable conditions and served continuously for a minimum of 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty). This applies not only to candidates seeking employment, but to Federal employees who may be affected by reduction in force, as well." Does this mean that a First Gulf War veteran receiving retirement pay would still have preference for RIF? It's a bit confusing...

The black beret for everyone was atrocious.

I served 25 and a half years active duty in two different branches of the military-both enlisted/NCO and officer. Last year I received $55K in retirement pay….(and I receive 100% VA disability on top of that). I no longer work (although I sell stuff on eBay more as a hobby than anything else)…wife is GS-15 in the DC area, so we live comfortably…still have bills like everyone else with the high cost of living here in the DC metro area.

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I'm a 30-year veteran of the USAF and USMC. While serving in the Marine Corps as an Administration Chief until my retirement. The DD 217 (Wallet) form. I was issued DD Form 256 AF, and DD Form 256 MC upon my retirement of 30 years and 1 month. The DD 256 Form is a ceremonial document, both are hanging on the wall of my study.

My biggest thing that deterred me from being an NCO in the USAF was becoming a desk jockey permanently, hence our moniker “the chair force” I really wanted my career field “2T1X1”, but six years was enough for me. Looking back on it, I should have went ANG or reserves. But it is what it is, I’m glad I still went active duty. It was a great experience I will never regret.

I knew a captain whose senior rater (a major general) actually wrote, unjustly, "This officer should never be promoted." That captain told me himself after he turned in his resignation papers. That comment certainly did matter. That was a harsh general, though, who did the same thing to a couple of other officers and had the colonels shaking in their boots. His downfall, however, was that particular captain was an Academy grad, and our 4-star tracked Academy grads. He invited that captain to tell him the full story.

23-3.b. When would retired personnel ever be on active duty? Maybe it's if they are recalled to active duty but it seems that would mean they are simply back on active duty.

After 21 years, it took me several more to change the way I thought. It’s far from easy

New to this channel, great callsign. And great info. At first, I thought you might be arguing in favor of the bureaucracy. Great analogy of pin head focusing on Irish pennants while losing the war.

I wore the "pinks and greens" in 1960 in ROTC. They were for officers only. Enlisted wore the Ike Jacket and wool trousers. When I went to Active duty I wore the ASU (it was all Green - remember) the shade was AG44. It was better looking and served a forward thinking purpose. Going back to the old "pinks and greens" is going back to the "Glory Days" of WWII when America was like and before we became DEI and politically correct. This shows Army mentality. They are not leaders anymore they are political "kissers". General MacArthur warned about this in 1962 when addressing the cadets at West Point in his Duty, Honor< Country speech. It isn't taught at West Point anymore. It should be. The Army changes uniforms design more often than General change their shorts.

I think each of us carry parts of our military career, both good and bad. 1. It has been 18 years since my last deployment and I am finally living..as a person. 2. I don't carry my rank, however, I have never worked so hard at anything and was able to retire a Lt. Col. 3. My 24 years of military service is not my life, but it did shape the man who I am... Integrity, Compassion, and someone for my children and grandchildren to feel pride and honor for supporting me. I don't wear hats, no stickers on my vehicle, no shadow box or relics in my home. I learned a lot about my country both good and bad. I have learned to live my life now, in the moment, finally being present, being a better husband and knowing I did the best I could. I am blessed with where I am, not sure if I would do it again.

Those Army regs are very, very similar to the USAF regs the last time I read them. Except the “when” is a bit vaguer for the Air Force. It simply said, “When your military affiliation plays a major role in your being invited to the event” or words to that effect (it’s been over 27 years since I read them) I also always thought the uniform in question was the Class As but I suppose Mess Dress would be more appropriate for a Dining Out or Dining In. Regarding the beard, I’ve seen retirees with beards in uniform but to the best of my memory when I retired the regs said the same grooming standards applied as for active duty. That said, I also see a lot of active duty sporting beards these days?

LOL, Call me sentimental.... I have a single set of each different uniform type I wore throughout my career. I have a pickle suit from the late seventies with PFC rank. A BDU (with the Elvis collars) with my Lieutenant rank. Another BDU (with a more normal collar) with Captain's rank, (Hello to Korea, Haiti, Balkans, Thailand and West Germany). A set of DCU I wore in in 2004, 2006 with Major's rank (Hello Iraq) A set of Multicam from 2009 with Silver Oak Leaves (Afghanistan) Just one set of each type. But, I do have the extra closet space ... So its not much of a problem.

Yes, I really hate that the VA thinks we'll all pick Post 9/11 over MGIB. MGIB is far superior if you are taking online college. The one thing I haven't been able to figure out and I've called the VA education hotline 3 times now with no luck (none of them can answer) is this: If the Rudisill decision removed the previous revocation you were required to do (choose between Post 9/11 and MGIB)...then shouldn't we be able to get 48 months of MGIB OR 48 months of Post 9/11 or a mixture of the two depending on which one is a better benefit for the type of schooling we are going to?

Intent to File in November 2024. This is for a 5-part increase. All information uploaded on 24 January. Step 5 on 25 January. Now I wait.

Chuck - This is good information. New York has 5 Veteran's Homes. The one in Oxford, NY (rural, between Binghamton and Utica) is truly outstanding - it has a 5 star rating. After active duty I spent 31 years in the Guard/reserve like many. Two friends are residents there now - both have issues due to service in Nam. When I have visited it is as nice as any facility like that I have ever been in - it compares to a very expensive private facility a relative of mine was once in. I can't say enough good things about it. As another buddy says - 'this is the only nursing home I've ever been in that does not smell'. Another friend (also retired Army) is on the board there as he lives near. (yeah - it helps to be alumni of the battalion in Binghamton which is near) I have learned a lot about how hard they work at everything. People need to do their research as you stress - but be sure to look into the possibility. And in NY facilities a spouse can reside there as well - but I'm not sure of all the caveats.

4:15 If they can't even take care of a website... 🤣

What if you are a disabled Veteran more than 30% after you are hired? Are we suppose to update our Disability Status with HR?

Thanks for the informative video.

I retired after 23+ years as an artilleryman. I work on fort Sill now so it is all still there and all around me.

What if you are 100% TDIU?

I had to recheck my SF50 to see if “Yes” was checked in Block 26 for Vet Preference for RIF. I didn’t think I had to worry about this but here we are.

My children and I were driving past our local veterans home and my daughter asked "was that where I wanted to go when I got old"? "Yes" I said. She said it looked like a better option. They had planned to drop me off at a "Rest Area" because "Rest Homes" were expensive. She took after her Mother's side.

Page 44: Important to know: If you are retired from active duty at O-4 or higher (and receiving a military pension) there are special rules. Bottom line: Unless you were medically retired from service for injuries/wounds suffered as a result of operations in which you were awarded a campaign medal (such as Iraq or Afghanistan), you do not have veteran's preference. Reason? The O-4 or higher retired officer is already receiving a generous pension with medical benefits. The U.S. people are making good on our obligation of a lifetime pension, and don't owe them a guaranteed second job to double dip with a military pension and a Federal job on top.

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Is the expiration date for the new 12 months when you use it? I still have like 28 months remaining on PGIB because I used VR&E to finish my BA.

Because they want to discourage you from making a claim in the first place

Between two divorces and Hurricane Katrina, I don’t have anything left from my military service

When my dad (an Army 05 at the time) was up for consideration for 06, he almost didn’t get promoted because he’d worked for a USMC Col who thought every officer was average, even the outstanding ones. It took a long discussion with him to get him to write a letter explaining his “unique” approach to writing OER’s…😂

I got out with a BA And my balls Better than some

My tax dollars at work: implementing the LAST thing any Service needs- a new office uniform. I hope the new administration's auditors take a hard look at this useless expense