I avoided the Kool-Aid for many years myself, but also just bought my first one a few weeks ago (Gen 4 21). If only I knew I would have picked one up a long time ago. Congrats!
So from what I have seen around here so far I'm thinking this will be both educational and entertaining.
So as many are waiting on their LTCH to arrive, especially given the current wait times, how are you passing the time (or have passed the time)?
Gathering your gear? Trying on...
Seems promising... right at 10 weeks so maybe the latest quoted turn around times are seemingly accurate. Although I'm holding out hope that they will continue to make it more efficient. :D
Hand made posts seems like a great father/son project, wonder if there is a merit badge for it. If nothing else I'm thinking it would be covered under Woodworking. :yesway:
Que, I absolutley agree with you the mission always comes first. I'm sure we all experienced that at one time or another (most likley many times). Even when I reenlisted and had my change of MOS in writting with approvals in hand it didn't happen, such is the way it goes. I certainly get...
Another great example of why I'm reading INGO everyday. It is great to be thinking through these scenarios. For what it is worth I also agree with the priority of those around you, cover > concealment and then take action as the situation dictates. For me as I think through the scenario...
Of course the budget has plenty of spend that could cease likely as soon as tomorrow and many to include myself would cheer. I don't understand why you would cheer cuts directly effecting troops. That is where I'm struggling to understand yet another "Fairness" argument. Simply isn't right...
Not too long ago I picked up a Four Sevens Quark Tactical, I believe the upper end is 360 lumens which seems like more than enough. I think the price was some where in the $75 range. Solid contstruction and I like the interace as well, great size/weight and output for EDC IMO.
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BustaN3T - Please don't misunderstand my sarcasim as dogging those benefits, I certainly have been appreciative of them back in the day. My angst was directed at the idea that our benefits are somehow excessive or that those are serving are somehow spoiled by them. I'm with you, especially...