Just a quick question , has this happened to anyone ?

(For setting purposes, the Airman I'm referring too is someone that I went through FTAC with who's in another unit, Ill keep this post as short as I can, but to say the least, I really think that airman bro here is at the breaking point, even if he denies it to me and others, there's been alot that's happened these past 2 years that just can't be overlooked, and his leadership is aware of it too, i just don't know what can be done, or what will happen to him.)

On to the story,

As i said, both me and Airman bro both met at FTAC, he's a cool dude with alot of different interests and hobbies, good person all around, seemed really into being in the military and excited to start his career, seems great so far right?

Unfortunately, he is a bit of socially awkward, I suppose me and him clicked and get alot really well due to our love of hiking and the outdoors, as a result though, hes had a very hard time making friends, especially at his work place, where most of his peers there seem to be at odds with him. At first it doesn't matter to him as he was here as he put it to "work and get stuff done" but it eventually has started to get to him as he sees how his other peers have these friend groups and do stuff together, something that he hasn't had.

Hes tried to put himself out there to make friends, i suppose even trying too hard (which, in alot of cases, has backfired) it hurt alot to see how this all played out for the guy, the way he talks about it to me one can tell that it genuinely hurts him, every weekend he goes back home (he is close enough to drive back and forth) and every time he takes leave he also goes back aswell, to say he genuinely misses his old friends from home and his family is an understatement, its a miracle he hasn't gone AWOL yet.

The ugly,

Dude actually eventually some 'friends' (a term I somewhat use lightly) they just more so used him for entertainment if that makes sense, they dangled the carrot of friendship infront of him and made it seem as if they were all truly friends, and they sure loved to show it by purposely not inviting him to hangouts, using him only for his van, and other similar reasons, but out of pure desperation he allowed it happen, just so he could have friends, even if they really weren't his friends

A year of this passes by, and what I'm about to say is what i was told that happened, I can't validate any of this, but, either way, it's very saddening .

All these guys were at the BX and (as usual) Airman bro was being the butt end of all jokes being said, usually he's let them slide but something that day clicked, and once he put his foot down, things got very ugly, very quick. One of the dudes there began to really lay down at him, Airman bro immediately yelled back at him with profanities, the other ones joined in as if ganging up on him, it got loud and everyone was eyeing them, i was told Airman bro looked as if "he was about to crash out" and genuinely start swinging as months of pent up rage was about to come pouring out.

(This part comes from his mouth now) Fortunately, he walked away. Unfortunately, he made it to a secluded area of the BX where he punched the walls a few times and broke down in anger, sadness and borderline hatred, this was damn near his final straw, and it is a miracle that he called his NCO to help calm him down as he was on the verge of a mental breakdown, I've always heard that he had anger issues under the surface, but I've never seen or heard about it happening until that incident.

His leadership is aware of what happened, supposedly he got an ass chewing out of it, and the other work centers of the other airmen involved are alerted aswell, after this event, he seems done with it all, he doesn't care about making friends or having them here, hes cut off everyone including me, he only goes to work and secludes himself off to avoid other people, and that vibe from him is just off I can't even describe it, he is just a shell of what I once knew him as, that light eyed Airman is gone.

Supposedly. From what I've been hearing, he's taken up vehicle related habits as a cope. He owns a Corolla, which has been allegedly spotted doing "mach jesus" speeds down the interstate, add the event plus this now

I don't know what will happen to him, he's been past his 2 year mark now for a bit, i know hes talked about wanting to do 20, but I think that dream is long gone for him, i think he just wants to get out and go back home, its a tragedy what happened to him, and I can only wonder what will become of him due to this event

Not sure what I can do help, if it's possible. What do you all think? I just had to let it out.

They’re labeling these changes as “going back to basics” supposedly. Getting rid of ball caps, duty identifier tabs might suck but it’ll really suck if they remove the option to do the HAMR.

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What can I do to fix these issues?

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Unless I fuck up is this how it is?

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i’ve used a 24 hour clock for several years (used to mess up alarms not paying attention) and have always read zero as O. been studying up on memory work and on the app it says that i’m supposed to read zero. does it matter if i say O?

edit: i just wanted to know if it’ll be a problem if i said “oh” instead of zero

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In preparation for an upcoming move, I found an issued laundry bag in storage. This bag was full of letters and cards I received from family, my family’s friends, and my high school buddies during basic and the year following basic. I was in a horribly dark place during this time, dealing with harassment, hazing/targeting, and overall awful mental health. I just took an hour to go through these cards. Almost daily letters from my dad for months, cards from my grandmother who passed away, notes from my old best friend who went to West Point training when I went to basic. Someone took the time to send me confirmation that my final promotion in Civil Air Patrol had been finalized (lollll). I am so overwhelmed by the positivity and love that I just got to re-experience. Seven years later, I am taking the day to write all of these people again to thank them for their support.

It’s hard, when you feel like your day-to-day job doesn’t matter. I spend all day in meetings and doing CBTs and making slides, it feels like. My job feels un-important most days. But reading these notes reminded me that what I do is a HUGE deal to the people who love me.

People are so proud of you. Even if your job is mundane, or thankless, or you feel like you’re in the “chair force” and don’t contribute to a mission…your mom thinks you are hot shit. And so do hundreds of other people who never had the courage or the desire to do what you did.

Thank you for what you do.

TLDR: Your mom thinks you have the most badass job on earth. Yes, you in services, and you in PMEL. She thinks you are hot shit.

Hey everybody I just graduated bmt and at Sheppard for electrical systems and is it normal to struggle to adjust, I miss my family and feel like crying sometimes and here for a good minute does it get better? I thought when in bmt tech school would be nice or fun but I’ve been struggling but I also just got here is this normal?

Why do all First Sergeants now days regularly make the statement “my job is to protect the Commander.” If that’s the case why don’t we give all the CCs a paralegal and have shirts maybe focus on helping Airmen again. Just a thought.

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I understand we need permission from our chain of command for any additional employment, but wasn’t sure if self-employment was included.

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I will be traveling for work when my husband returns from SERE, so I want to have something at the house for him when he returns! I work with transitioning service members who have all told me something like, "Yeah he is going to need a REALLY BIG hug when he returns.. and space. Definitely some space, too. But big big hug."

Whether it is through signs, small gifts, food, drinks, etc.. He will be returning to an empty home, so I want to do something really special for him! When we do see each other again, we will not have seen each other for the whole month of November..

I don't want to overdo it and then stress him the heck out, but something small may be nice? What do you all think? If you have been through SERE, was there anything you wish you had or were glad you had coming home?

Thank you in advance for your time and advice! Have a beautiful day~

Sitting here thinking about the 10 years that have gone by since I've joined and boy has it went by.

For the many gripes i have at times about the Air Force, i can truly say i wouldn't have become 1/4th the man i am today. I owe thanks to the Air Force for growing me over these years and allowing me to experience the many places i have while gaining life long friendships along the way.

To those i joined with from the 326th TRS Flt 423 in 2014, i hope wherever life took you after we departed BMT has treated you well. I miss yall brothers and i hope to run in to you all again someday.

R.I.P Amn David Jesionka

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Thank you!

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