Grand Forks Part II
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Even though I think Darrick is over-reacting, the Guard's purpose is to assist/protect the state and is under the direction of the Governor. From what I can tell the roads were pretty fucking packed as it was. Someone needed to be out directing traffic (or filling bags or whatever...everyone had a role) to keep things moving as smoothly as they did. Any chain is only as strong as it's weakest link and I'd say that nearly EVERY link in this chain was pretty fucking strong when they were all pulling together. Now it seems like everyone wants to take full credit and talk shit. This is NOT what needs to happen now. We are NOT out of the woods yet. Either side may need the help of it's neighbors on the other side of the river to get through this thing yet.
Rex- Good job doing what you were directed to do. You had a job with clear orders and it sounds like you did it. Thank you.
Joel- Awesome job on your dike, I'd let you and your family design/build a dike for me any day.
Fargo/Moorhead- TOGETHER you guys kicked this things ass so far. Now we need to work together to keep this bitch under control.
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HandoEX;268540 wrote:
No one is saying they don't want help, no matter where it comes from. You're acting like military help is somehow more valuable than civilian help and it's not.I am not saying our help is more valuable. It just brings something to the table that you dont have. Equipment and the ability to work us as long as they want and we cant just get up and leave because were tired.
EDIT: i am done arguing with you hando. the arguement is now pointless.
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Rexwagon;268539 wrote:
I didnt get a 20k bonus, I joined way before that. and we dont have 20k bonus's. OBAMA took them away.http://www.1800goguard.com/benefits/bonuses.php
National Guard Website March 28, 2009 wrote:
Put More Cash in Your PocketThe Army National Guard offers more than just your monthly paycheck. Our wide array of bonuses and incentives can put extra money in your wallet—thousands of dollars, in fact.
Below are a few examples. Eligibility requirements apply. Ask your local recruiter for details about these and other Guard bonuses.
Up to a $30K bonus – Enlisting under Active First-
Up to a $20K bonus – for choosing certain MOSs (jobs) or entering designated units
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Up to a $15K bonus – for those coming from another military branch and choosing a designated unit
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Up to a $15K bonus – for prior service members who choose certain MOSs
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Up to a $2K bonus – under G-RAP, for helping recruit a new Soldier
The National Guard is a lucrative job in many ways.
Looks to me like there are still plenty of sign on bonuses out there.
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Trafik Jamz;268541 wrote:
Even though I think Darrick is over-reacting, the Guard's purpose is to assist/protect the state and is under the direction of the Governor. From what I can tell the roads were pretty fucking packed as it was. Someone needed to be out directing traffic (or filling bags or whatever...everyone had a role) to keep things moving as smoothly as they did. Any chain is only as strong as it's weakest link and I'd say that nearly EVERY link in this chain was pretty fucking strong when they were all pulling together. Now it seems like everyone wants to take full credit and talk shit. This is NOT what needs to happen now. We are NOT out of the woods yet. Either side may need the help of it's neighbors on the other side of the river to get through this thing yet.Rex- Good job doing what you were directed to do. You had a job with clear orders and it sounds like you did it. Thank you.
Joel- Awesome job on your dike, I'd let you and your family design/build a dike for me any day.
Fargo/Moorhead- TOGETHER you guys kicked this things ass so far. Now we need to work together to keep this bitch under control.
I am not trying to take full credit for anyone. just was trying to show a different side that these ppl didnt see i guess. if we didnt have the outstanding volunteer numbers and ppl then shit might be different right now. Everyone pulled together. and thats what counts. PPL did a great job over here in fargo. I wasnt in MN so I dont know about that side.
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Trafik Jamz;268545 wrote:
http://www.1800goguard.com/benefits/bonuses.phpLooks to me like there are still plenty of sign on bonuses out there.
its not accurate. we lost the 20k, its now down to 10k. they probably dont want to change the website because they are trying to get the bonus;s back up. and its also MOS specific.
so how is that paying too much? how do you put a price on ones life?
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always has been MOS specific...hasn't it?
Link to where the benefits have been decreased please? I'm seeing re-enlistment bonuses cut, but not enlistment bonuses.....maybe I'm wrong, it's happened before.
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Trafik Jamz;268548 wrote:
always has been MOS specific...hasn't it?Link to where the benefits have been decreased please? I'm seeing re-enlistment bonuses cut, but not enlistment bonuses.....maybe I'm wrong, it's happened before.
MOS specific has been for the most part. I fall in a critical skill since no one wants to do my job. So i get the max bonus's
I cant find a link, but the bonus for re-enlisting has went down from 15k for 6 more years to 5k as of march 1st. The new soldier enlistment bonus of 20k might still be good through may 31st. But you must enlist prior to it or you dont get it.
I am trying to find a link
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I cant find a link that specifically says that, they are in the process of trying to get it increased again, so there prolly arent any articles since it looks bad. I know about the bonus because I just re-enlisted just prior to march 1st.
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Rexwagon;268547 wrote:
so how is that paying too much? how do you put a price on ones life?If you are in the military for the money you made a stupid decision. The pay is not for somebody's life. Joining the military is a voluntary decision. You are aware of the risks involved. Nobody is forcing you to join.
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MisterCMK;268551 wrote:
If you are in the military for the money you made a stupid decision. The pay is not for somebody's life. Joining the military is a voluntary decision. You are aware of the risks involved. Nobody is forcing you to join.yes this is true.
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Rexwagon;268510 wrote:
So they never predicted anything over 41ft huh. LMAO.I agree.... WTF where you joel......... the last couple days all i have heard is 41-43ft......unless I guess the NWS's word is gossip now??
I love how some are mocking the Guard....seriously
I'd sit and talk shit on dumb shits building in a flood plain waaay before i would say one word negative about he Guard
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zbrown;268558 wrote:
I agree.... WTF where you joel......... the last couple days all i have heard is 41-43ft......unless I guess the NWS's word is gossip now??I love how some are mocking the Guard....seriously
I'd sit and talk shit on dumb shits building in a flood plain waaay before i would say one word negative about he Guard
A Crest PREDICTION is just that A FUCKING GUESS. There was no information supporting anything over 41 ft. NWS never gave any number over 41 as a solid prediction. It hasnt even hit 41 yet.
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Joel;268565 wrote:
A Crest PREDICTION is just that A FUCKING GUESS. There was no information supporting anything over 41 ft. NWS never gave any number over 41 as a solid prediction. It hasnt even hit 41 yet.please show me an example document of both a "crest PREDICTION" and "solid prediction"
lol that is such a stupid paragraph.....my god
lol, so a supposed "solid prediction" has no guessing involved at all?? could just as well mark it in history because it is a guarantee aye??
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Trafik Jamz;268523 wrote:
good to see Fargostreet is back to preflood levels....only a matter of time til the city of Fargo follows suiteThis is what i told my wife testerday! We were talking about how great it was to bring the FM community together to fight this flood ,but it was only a matter of time until we all go back to hating each other.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
Torque is how far you take the wall with you -
....spatter.......!
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
Torque is how far you take the wall with you
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