Addictions or habits! We all have them, which did you acquire from the military?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:28:19 -0500

You have to be brave to answer this one. I will present a few options: Work, PT, eating, Surfing the internet, dipping, smoking, extreme sports, drinking, cards or gambling, drinking coffee, running, and of course messing with the LT.

I came in right when the internet was taking off...1990, so I blame the military....and RP. I did a stint with dipping, but only leaf, couldn't do the worm dirt. You can be infantry and not dip, right? And of course, coffee. I do like a fine beer, I prefer German beers, but who gets picky when it is free?

Add your addictions as you see fit...carry on, the LT has left the building, not lets rat**ck his gear...

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Dec 9 at 2014 8:18 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:18:33 -0500

I formed addiction to drinking in a bad way sober now. Also to Gaming i played a Ton of Halo. Now in the Civilian side i don't have time for that. I use to Game all the time.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 9 at 2014 9:48 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:48:36 -0500

For lack of a better term, I've always had a food addiction. "The Battle of the Bulge" has been a lifetime struggle. With all the healthy eating choices out there, you would think it would be easier for some of us to do better, but its a struggle mentally.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 9:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:49:13 -0500

Addicted to the "rush" of jumping out of planes, blowing *stuff* up, and shooting. Also gotta have my cuppa joe in the morning, and while I'm not addicted to cigars, I do LOVE a good Cuban Cohiba once in a while. As for beer, I ONLY drink the good stuff - as in, can't be Bush, Bud, Corona, Coors, Miller, or any other crappy watered down, Americanized crap. If it's American, it has to come from a "micro" as much as possible, and NEVER EVER EVER in a can or in a bottle that isn't at least brown.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 10:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:23:04 -0500

Caffeine. For my last entire year in the Army I was living off of about three hours of sleep a night excluding weekends (when not in the field), and the only thing that kept me going was coffee, 5 hour energy shots, and energy drinks. Looking back with hindsight, at the dosages I was consuming caffeine it's no small miracle that I did not have any debilitating symptoms like hallucinations. I can largely point to this as why I now have blood pressure problems.

During that same time period I started abusing alcohol, and near the end was borderline alcoholic, but I recognized the problem and got help.

To add something lighthearted to this, messing with LTs is a time honored enlisted tradition that I happily took part in. Salute lines were a favorite.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 9 at 2014 10:27 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:27:24 -0500

Being early to events, and getting ticked off in my mind at people who consistently show up late. No excuse for that stuff.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 10:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:46:52 -0500

Work.
Coffee.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Dec 9 at 2014 10:53 PM

Cpl Dennis F. — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:53:15 -0500

Adrenaline........
It seems like I have been going through my life at 100+MPH ever since 1968.
Stump jumping dirt bikes, Racing Turbo bikes, Offshore power cat, sports cars, racecars...
Thank God I stayed away from aircraft.

Beat me, hurt me, just don't F'n bore me!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Dec 9 at 2014 11:22 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:22:23 -0500

SSG LoGiudice, Addictions? Who me? Instructors: Smoking a pipe, PFC Riniger 1953; smoking cigars, SSG Pierce, 1955; Copengahen, SFC Krotzer, 1955. Stopping the above; wife 1965, employer 1968. Copehagen, Why do you ask?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 11:25 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:25:57 -0500

I guess I have a cleanliness addiction, SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member. Part of that came from my upbringing, but a large(r) part of it came from being in the military and being inspected.

You might not know I'm a neat freak by looking at the mess that is my "man cave," but I really am!

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 11:45 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:45:26 -0500

The sea.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 11:50 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:50:57 -0500

I've actually managed to kick most of the bad habits I had in the military. I quit smoking and drinking soda. I still drink but never more than about 2 in a day. I picked up my serious coffee habit working as a police dispatcher. I unfortunately still eat like I'm 18 but my metabolism say I'm old now and awarded me an extra 60 lbs.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 12:47 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:47:54 -0500

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member. Drinking . . . dancing . . . singing . . . shopping . . . flying very low and very fast . . . flying very high and very fast . . . never desperate enough to mess with myself . . . but on occasion discretely messed with others . . . until my rather delightful future husband finally swept me off my feet, courted me, and married me.

Massive quantities of coffee, bennies, and clinical work . . . health & welfare visits to remote FOBs and Fire Bases . . .

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 1:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:04:45 -0500

Originally any coffee, but after Germany now I only want good coffee. Cleanliness, and timeliness are also huge with me. It drives household 6 crazy sometimes, but I just hate being late for anything.
I also was addicted to Monster energy drinks till I started testing them at work. Now I avoid them unless I don't have another option.

Response by SrA Andrea West made Dec 10 at 2014 2:16 AM

SrA Andrea West — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:16:57 -0500

I have the most deplorable addiction to Japanese food ever since I was stationed at Misawa AB.

Caffeine is my downfall, and it's getting so I can't drink caffeinated beverages any more. Maybe that's not such a bad thing!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Dec 10 at 2014 7:17 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:17:54 -0500

I have two. The first is coffee. While I drank coffee prior to enlisting, I didn't really become 'addicted' until I was in (probably those wonderful stints on CQ and Staff Duty!).
The other is traveling. I always took advantage of traveling where ever we were stationed and made it a point to see as much of the world as I could. Now that I'm retired, I still enjoy traveling and seeing new things...but I have to stay a bit more 'local' now! LOL!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 7:20 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:20:19 -0500

Drinking and PowerPoint.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 2:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:37:30 -0500

Coffee, or liquid courage. I like to think that no matter what experience that life is able to throw my direction, several cups of coffee can conquer such chaos. And, a warning to my enemies; you do not want to see me with caffeine withdraw.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 3:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:09:27 -0500

adicted to coffee and I have this adiction on hating powerpoint

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 10 at 2014 6:01 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:01:24 -0500

RallyPoint.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 6:35 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:35:16 -0500

Is it sick that I still roll my t-shirts after all of these years? Thank you DIs at Ft. McClellan AL

Response by SN Sean Willson made Dec 10 at 2014 7:43 PM

SN Sean Willson — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:43:08 -0500

Coffee, if you're on time, you're late, standing at attention when talking with my superiors at work, calling my superiors sir, I chew people out for mistreating my flag, calling any US flag "my flag". The list goes on. Hell I still start off on my left foot whenever I walk somewhere and if I'm walking with someone I fall into step with them.

Response by PFC Justin DuBois made Dec 10 at 2014 8:50 PM

PFC Justin DuBois — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:50:23 -0500

Copenhagen and cargo pants of all things

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:18 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:18:29 -0500

Fascination with skull, tattoos, and knives...machetes and guns. Becoming a prepper as well

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:25 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:25:54 -0500

Also habits like walking down town and all of a sudden start shouting cadence...my civilian buddies Crack up...I try to march them, but they are a bunch of undisciplined civilians...

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 10:41 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:41:54 -0500

This is an amazing trend ! My addiction is the gym. It's a healthy addiction. Whenever I am stressed from work I have my bags packed I leave from work and burn all those angry calories off lol.

Response by SSG Derek H made Dec 11 at 2014 11:32 AM

SSG Derek H — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:32:45 -0500

chew, but oddly enough not until after my tour and I have a thing about males needing short hair cuts I don't despise those long hair civilians but I'm definitely biased now

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:22 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:22:32 -0500

Heavy Metal...my first deployment introduced me to many genres of music...but heavy metal stuck with me. NO, not Poison or Warrant...I'm talking about Metallica, Pantera, Sepulatura, Hatebreed, Tool, and the list goes on...and I do like an occassion a Country song.

Response by WO1 Gerard S. Driscoll made Dec 11 at 2014 1:25 PM

WO1 Gerard S. Driscoll — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:25:49 -0500

Addictions? or habits?
I think I came away with a few...Being 15 minutes early for ANYTHING. Smoking, Coffee, Lots of Coffee, and PRIDE. pride of my uniform, my MOS and my career.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:35:14 -0500

I have grown addicted to a couple of things. First and foremost I have grow addicted to Excellence. I constantly chase it in all I do and thrus it result in many sleepless nights writing an Order or packing over and over again to maximize the space I have to use.

Besides that I am a gym rat now.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:48:56 -0500

Militaria.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 11 at 2014 2:15 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:15:46 -0500

Sadly, I couldn't afford whatever addictions I developed in Vietnam after I left there. I couldn't afford the French champagne that I purchase in the PX for $1.50/bottle. It was almost $60 in the officers club in Hawaii and civilian liquor stores would laugh if I even asked (you can't afford it if you have to ask).

No, the only addiction that I still pursue these 50 years later is SOS. Damn, I love that stuff...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 2:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:46:24 -0500

growing up in the real bad part of Detroit taught me the worst habits that luckily the army fixed. no more saggy clothes, I take pride in my uniform and civilian appearance. I eat a more balanced meal rather than the mcdonalds dollar menu I used to eat. I was taken in and mentored by great leaders to become one as well. My addiction is mostly all positive. only negatives is I catch myself swearing more often (mostly while deployed) and I drink coffee or redbull in the morning.
I almost forgot, video games. never picked up a remote until i joined the army. now I have a system and a ton of games.

Response by SPC Chelsea Fernandez made Dec 11 at 2014 3:06 PM

SPC Chelsea Fernandez — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:06:39 -0500

Habits I picked up is getting to point B extremely early (maybe an hour early or so) and expecting people to be ready 15 prior for me to pick them up. if I'm feeling up to I military fold my clothes so everything can fit. The coffee crave (mainly Starbucks). I don't have the patience for other people non sense. I also become fascinated with guns, tattoos, knives and machete. My genre of music. I was a Linkin Park fan before joining and now I listen to Nickleback, Staind, lifehouse and other various music. I develop a love for Latin music when I work out so I can move faster.

Response by CPO Bernie Penkin made Dec 11 at 2014 3:27 PM

CPO Bernie Penkin — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:27:46 -0500

Started drinking coffee in boot and it has been my beverage of choice ever since. Being early for any event. After I retired Inlet my hair grow out. Drove me nuts. Now I feel like a hippy if it gets more than an inch long.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 3:57 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:57:51 -0500

Two:
1. Chocolate milk
2. RallyPoint (thanks MAJ Laurie H.

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Dec 11 at 2014 9:55 PM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:55:17 -0500

Like a lot of you, I have a nearly psychopathic need to be on time (which, of course, means being "on time" 15 minutes ahead of when the appointment is) and liquid caffeine (cold, now... but coffee on the boat).

However, the most life-altering change caused by the military?

I MUST SMASH BIG ATOMS INTO LITTLE ONES!!!! BWAAA HAAAA HAAAA!!!!!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Dec 11 at 2014 9:53 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:53:46 -0500

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member, I'm afraid mine fall into the list of habits, and I don't even try to break these! I am always on time (others here have said this as well) to the point of being very early. My gig line is always straight, my shoes are shined and I wear heavy starch in my dress shirts. During OCS, we sewed our pockets down so they wouldn't flap and we wouldn't put our hands in them. Being caught with hands in pockets always resulted in rocks, mud, shaving cream or something like that in them. To this day, I don't put my hands in my pockets and I rarely put anything in them. Most of these habits came from OCS, as a matter of fact!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 10:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:05:22 -0500

I smoked before I joined but since I've been in I've quit smoking and picked up dipping on a regular basis. I am also 15 mins early to everything whether it be military or not. Also love guns, tattoos, coffee, monsters, and military memorabilia. And I work out and hit the gym because I feel bad if I don't which wasn't the case when I was a civilian.

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Dec 11 at 2014 10:13 PM

SPC Daniel Edwards — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:13:59 -0500

Saying "Really?" a lot, finding different ways to say "f@#k," and finding the humorous side to any situation and finishing with "That's awesome."

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 7:19 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:19:35 -0500

I got addicted to sugar. It was the only thing that would keep me awake during late hour watches only to be followed by a stressful, drowsy, work day. You would always find one of my drawers loaded up with sugary snacks. Still do. I also got addicted to first person shooter games to relieve any stress. Nothing says "I really need a safe way to vent" than putting a blaster hole through a storm trooper in Star Wars Battlefront. Now I just get addicted to my favorite TV shows, knitting, and walking my daughter around in her stroller. All of the last three are relaxing.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 12 at 2014 8:35 AM

SSG Tim Everett — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:35:37 -0500

I didn't pick up any addictions or habits from the military that I didn't already have. I did pick up responsibilities and priorities, along with the motivation and willpower to back them up. I guess it's worth noting that once I got out, I quit smoking cold turkey and haven't touched one since.

Response by SSG Keith Evans made Dec 12 at 2014 8:38 AM

SSG Keith Evans — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:38:58 -0500

I never drank coffee until I joined the Army. True Story. Don't know how I ever got along without it!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 8:42 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:42:52 -0500

Coffee definitey! A good cigar and scotch occasionally...and a love for competitive shooting. Though I don't compete anymore, I now coach my daughters...

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 9:43 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:43:16 -0500

I started drinking coffee, because it was the only hot thing to drink during a cold training exercise, haven't stopped. Started smoking of course, but kicked the habit 8 years ago and never looked back. I too share the love of German beers and rarely drink any other beer, other than guiness.
That's all I can think of now.

Response by SGT Edward Thomas made Dec 12 at 2014 11:36 AM

SGT Edward Thomas — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:36:27 -0500

I got addicted to drinking rot gut black coffee. No sugar no creamer. I was TD by the sergeants I worked with that I would be more of a man if I drank black coffee. I'm talking the coffee grounds that came in a two foot tall mess hall can with a screw on lid. I do love an ice cold German Hefe Weizen

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 11:47 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:47:13 -0500

Eating food too quickly and not enjoying it and never really comfortable putting my hands in my pockets when I'm not in uniform.

Response by SPC John Decker made Dec 12 at 2014 4:23 PM

SPC John Decker — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:23:24 -0500

The only real addiction I picked up was german beer. I went in the army right out of high school. I didn't do a lot of drinking before I went in. For me, the German beers are so much smoother than most American beers. I still prefer a german beer or a good micro-brew.

Response by SGT Steve Streeter made Dec 12 at 2014 7:47 PM

SGT Steve Streeter — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:47:07 -0500

My addiction is kinda strange but can't stand other coworkers not working as a team and supervisors that don't take responsibility for their screw ups. When I was in if someone in your command was not trained up to speed it was the trainers responsibility too not just the persons. Must admit smoking a pipe and a good German beer brewed at a monastery can't be beat.

Response by 1LT David Moeglein made Dec 13 at 2014 12:40 AM

1LT David Moeglein — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:40:34 -0500

I wish I could have replaced a few of my addictions with many of the healthy ones that are posted here!

I do still go to an AAFES barber shop on a monthly basis. I got hooked on the massages when I was in Korea, and as a result kept my hair very short, even when I had more hair. =)

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 13 at 2014 2:36 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:36:53 -0500

Being awesome.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 3:00 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 03:00:41 -0500

A lot of my mannerisms, attentention to detail and philosophy are from the military. And whiskey on the rocks or straight preferably Bourbon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 5:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:41:36 -0500

Waking up early every morning even on weekends and holidays and eating fast

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 9:26 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:26:03 -0500

I know a lot of people have said this, but being on-time/early or agitated if I''m not.

Oddly enough, avoiding walking on ("Sergeant Major's") grass, if there is a sidewalk available.

Response by MSG Bobby Usina (Retired) made Dec 13 at 2014 10:42 AM

MSG Bobby Usina (Retired) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:42:49 -0500

Coffee, I cannot function without it. Beside you can't have the motor sergeant walking around the motor pool without a cup of joe in one hand. lol

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 11:48 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:48:08 -0500

"Early is on time, on time is late"!

Response by SGT Sean Whitenton made Dec 13 at 2014 1:30 PM

SGT Sean Whitenton — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 13:30:02 -0500

Copenhagen long cut wintergreen. Never touched the stuff- other than trying it once or twice- until I deployed. Who the hell picks up a nasty habit like that in their mid thirties? The idiot in the picture to your left. Other than that, most of my bad habits were pre existing conditions to military service. In my first go around, back in the dark ages, I briefly flirted with hard liquor during my active duty time. That just didn't stick. Thank God. I love beer, but hope I never experience another whiskey hangover as long as I live.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 2:46 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:46:10 -0500

Here ya go, all you Joe addicts...second cup and it isn't even noon...on a Saturday.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Dec 13 at 2014 5:48 PM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:48:48 -0500

I show up at least 1/2 hours early to events and I come unglued if somebody is 30 seconds late picking me up to go somewhere. It's a big pet peeve with me.

Response by SFC Cindy Paris made Dec 13 at 2014 6:12 PM

SFC Cindy Paris — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:12:07 -0500

Working till the job is done. I am a true workaholic. I have high standards and it drives me crazy when others don't. I get wrapped up in my work and forget to take breaks and what time I am supposed to go home.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 11:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 23:50:14 -0500

Became a smoker on my first deployment. Guess I wasn't as prepared for my stressors as I thought I was.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 7:03 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:03:22 -0500

We are all OCD about something or other that has become our pet peeve since we have been a part of our respective service.
I believe one of mine started as a Cadet, although not the most orginized person, all of my clothes whether work or civilian have to be arranged in exactly the same way, by type and color.
The other is timeliness, which was started by my father. He told me and my brother often growing up "If you are early, you are on time...If you are on time your late...If you are late, you better have a damn good reason."
Other than that, I dipped for the better part of 10 years, quit when my wife was pregnant with our daughter.

Response by SGT Philip Zobel made Dec 14 at 2014 12:03 PM

SGT Philip Zobel — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:03:03 -0500

There are ALOT of addictions I've dealt with since being in. To name a few: swearing consistently, drinking frequently, tattoos, smoking/ chewing, being on the xbox more often, etc... I think most people will deal with these at some point or another.

Response by SPC Phillip Ludlow made Dec 14 at 2014 1:57 PM

SPC Phillip Ludlow — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:57:21 -0500

smoking, drinking... the f-bomb, and the word "trooper " and "bubba" when referring to people.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 14 at 2014 3:06 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:06:11 -0500

Being early for everything. If I'm not there 15 minutes ahead of schedule I am late, even to the things I know will suck.

Response by SPC Travis Waltzer made Dec 15 at 2014 11:00 AM

SPC Travis Waltzer — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:00:05 -0500

Made the mistake of taking a pinch on deployment. I finally quit, after it turned into smoking

Response by Cpl Jerry Millar made Jan 5 at 2015 1:02 PM

Cpl Jerry Millar — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:02:23 -0500

My most pervasive, lingering habit is my "left over right" mentality. Whether I am lacing up new shoes or even putting socks and shoes on, left and then right.

I also hold my left hand/arm behind my back when I brush my teeth and shave!

Response by PFC Rich Burwell made Mar 10 at 2015 1:11 AM

PFC Rich Burwell — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 01:11:44 -0400

I still drink water like i am at basic. I just don't feel right if i'm not using the bathroom every hour