Kat Reach Armor

[Carpathia]

I just wanted to pipe in and set your mind at ease about the basic training thing. He'll be fine. When I went through basic in the Navy, I started out as a very unconfident and nervous person (thank you very much high school) at 6'1" weighing only 160 lbs. When I was finished, my family and friends told me there was a noticeable difference in my confidence as I was more outgoing. I also gained 25 lbs of pure muscle in two months. As long as your boyfriend has a stable personality, he'll only gain from the experience. Now I can't say for sure about the Air Force since I was in the Navy, but I can't imagine that basic training would be all that dissimilar, but there were a lot of things that were a lot of fun in boot camp. So, like I said, he'll be fine. Wish him luck from all of us here.

 

[demo084]

where would one purchase these fans?

geeks.com, newegg.com, computerfanoutlet.com, etc. I just googled computer fan. I might also take JayAndhek's advise and contact thatdecade tho just to see what he's offering.

 

[demo084]

I just wanted to pipe in and set your mind at ease about the basic training thing. He'll be fine. When I went through basic in the Navy, I started out as a very unconfident and nervous person (thank you very much high school) at 6'1" weighing only 160 lbs. When I was finished, my family and friends told me there was a noticeable difference in my confidence as I was more outgoing. I also gained 25 lbs of pure muscle in two months. As long as your boyfriend has a stable personality, he'll only gain from the experience. Now I can't say for sure about the Air Force since I was in the Navy, but I can't imagine that basic training would be all that dissimilar, but there were a lot of things that were a lot of fun in boot camp. So, like I said, he'll be fine. Wish him luck from all of us here.

I remember AF boot. When I went through it was all mind games, classes, and a week in the field. I believe now it's 3 weeks in the field. The hardest part about boot that I can remember was staying awake during the death by powerpoint classes. A few guys had caffeine withdrawls, and a lot of hilarious moments that you tried your hardest not to laugh at. I've been stationed in Florida, Alaska, Texas, Korea, and Washington. Do you know what job he's signing up for?

 

[Lesliekristen802]

He finds out his job this week... he got a general job in the electronic field, but his recruiter said he'll most likely be going to tech school in Mississippi, but we'll see. I've heard from him a couple times and he's just really stressed and not sleeping because of it. This week they get into the more tactical stuff, so hopefully he'll enjoy (as much as one can enjoy basic training) more than the last 2 weeks... I mean, things will lighten up a bit and there won't be as much yelling the closer he gets to the end, so he just has to make it there. We get to see him Thursday for Thanksgiving, so he gets a slight break from everything for a day, which I know he's looking forward to

 

[JayAndhek]

I'm glad that you get to see him for Thanksgiving - lucky that you live in the area so that he can host for it.

Mississippi isn't that bad - the electronics tech schools are not that long. For my career field I was at tech school for 6 months.

 

[Skullptura]

Thought I would pop in and offer my support. When I went through basic training, I had no idea what to expect. But while there, I learnt so many things about myself. Just what I could accomplish if I really did put my mind to it. I got screamed at A LOT! lol But seeing the look on my parents faces when I marched out was worth everything I went through. The respect that I got from my family and friends was worth every moment. He will be fine. You will be proud.

 

[Lesliekristen802]

Thanksgiving was awesome! I'd like to thank y'all for all the support and insight y'all have provided. I can already tell a difference in him... I can't exactly say what it is, but he's different, in a good way of course. He's doing well, but ready to be done

 

[demo084]

Sounds awesome, and ask him about his Airman's coin at his graduation. I'm still carrying mine around. I'd throw some pitch for EOD in here, but that's normally a job you know of before you sign the enlistment paperwork. Glad he's doing good and you're holding up too. I know my sister was a wreck when her husband was a boot, and the girl I was dating during boot was having a rough time. Keep us posted on what his jobs going to be and how you're both doing... along with your halo projects.

 

[Lesliekristen802]

I've been contemplating starting another build to occupy myself with while he's gone and at tech, but my issue is, I have no where to store any of it

 

[Spartan_127]

Sorry. . . I don't think that I've commented on your build before, but awesome job. Love how it all turned out. It looks great.

Hate to hear that you may put off another build because you don't have room to store it. Do you have enough room to stand up a duct tape dummy? You can store it on the dummy and take up no more room than you would standing in the same spot.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Your guys' armor tunred out great
Cant wait to see more builds from you.

And i agree with Spartan_127, a stand up duct tape dummy is the way to go

 

[demo084]

duct tape cures all. And you could build two (one of your bf and one for you), just incase you're interested in making a set while he's at tech school.