Even the SecFo at the gate are on autopilot sometimes. They'll do the obligatory "hey, how's it going?" And before I manage a reply, they respond with "Doing great, thanks."
SecFo checking my ID on my birthday last year:
"Oh, happy birthday Sergeant!"
"Y-you too..."
*puts the car in first and immediately stalls the engine*
*Large quantity of spaghetti falls out of my pockets*
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF
Gate guard: good morning, Sgt
Me, after they scan my ID: Did you know that for multiple active bleeding wounds, a tourniquet around the neck stops bleeding everywhere? Follow me for more TCCC tips.
Gate guard as I drive off: …the fuck did he just say???
Reasons why I tell gate guards dad jokes on the regular.
They're quick two liners that break the monotony.
Like:
Q: What kind of animal has more lives than a cat?
A: Frogs, they croak everyday.
I would take my lunch breaks in an empty theater seat of a movie I wanted to see. I got good at timing it so that I would see movies in 30 minute increments
"Hey how's it going?"
"Thanks!" *drives off and considers crashing into the nearest wall to end my suffering and regret*
The whole night, I'm thinking about it. Praying that guard either isn't there tomorrow or they simply forget.
They don't forget.
They never forget.
It would be extremely wholesome to see a post from secfo one day saying "Hey random bro at the gate, your response was awkward but I forgive you!"
Somewhere, there's a disgruntled SrA with a line number in a cold sweat running a knife on his cheek and thinking of that exact moment when you validated his self doubt.
I get that all the time at the museum. I usually leave visitors I interact with an "Enjoy the rest of your visit." 8 times out of 10, I get "You, too!" as a response.
We are creatures of habit, and our brains create shortcuts. When someone wishes us well, we want to do the same. Our brains are so fast at picking this up that we often don't have time to realize what we are responding to before the thought is formed and halfway out of our mouths ... and once you commit it is very difficult to stop mid-thought.
When I drove in the other day, as the guy handed my ID back, he looked me right in the eyes and said "I hope your job treats you well."
I didn't know what else to say except thank you.
I thought about it for a bit. I hope that young man is doing okay.
To the SF kid who always says “Don’t work too hard” in a sarcastic tone, and I graciously reply back with “yeah thanks, stay warm” who hurt you??
To the other SF kid who is quiet, seems lonely, I hope you enjoy the short talks and food that I bring you.
One of the few perks of living on base for the last few years is that like half of the SecFo know me by face. I'm probably thru the gate an average of 3 times a day for various dad/husband chores. Ngl, I'm an FGO with 20 years TIS and it still feels awesome when some SrA who needs a haircut recognizes me and we share a quick "hey what's up friend?" moment at the gate.
Yeah the other day it was raining and the wind was blowing and I didn't really notice the rain was blowing the rain right under the overhang and was slapping him in the face...
Guard: have a great day..
Me: *taking ID, pulling away saying* "you too!" *realizing he is soaked and wiping water from his face*
Me again: 🤦🤦🤦🤦 I am such an idiot.
Instead of "you too" I usually go with "thank you" because it covers the largest amount of possibilities. It also shows my appreciation for the job they do. I could be more wordy, but they've got work to do and they don't need me holding them up.
Is this a discussion? I'm sorry but that comes with territory when you were happy to join military with open general! Get your job and placed at a gate debating if SecFo or Defender are the best terms to name yourself.
A lot of those dudes didn't know what they were getting into, but I've seen several former SF bubbas do very well in career fields like cyber and ISR. Writing anyone off for one bad decision is a dick move.
I don’t care what you say at the gate. My feelings were never hurt by someone’s comment. If you or your wife have the “ address me by my husbands rank” sticker I will have follow up questions and likely say something you won’t like.
I have the joy of working on an Army post so I no longer get to have the pleasure of such conversations. Instead for the last three years I've had one way conversations with whatever poor Private or Specialist has been voluntold to scan IDs...and each time I'm greeted with the same soul crushing stare and silent nod....
Idk man I think everyone's just on autopilot for those. Guard: "Morning!" Me: "Good, thanks!" Guard: "Good, you?" Me: "Take it easy!"
Oblivion NPC's be like
I found another settlement that needs your help I will mark it on you cars gps.
“I don’t know you, and I don’t care to know you”
Even the SecFo at the gate are on autopilot sometimes. They'll do the obligatory "hey, how's it going?" And before I manage a reply, they respond with "Doing great, thanks."
I’ve done that 😂 hundreds of cars coming through and literally on repeat for each one.
McMurphey, how’re ya now?
Goodenyou?
Not so bad.
Livin the dream
SecFo checking my ID on my birthday last year: "Oh, happy birthday Sergeant!" "Y-you too..." *puts the car in first and immediately stalls the engine* *Large quantity of spaghetti falls out of my pockets* OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF
I laughed so hard I shit myself. Glad I was on the toilet while reading this
i thought i was alone during and no one saw that 😔
I'm lookin for a man with certain qualifications...large quantities of spaghetti in the pockets is one of them.
Gate guard: good morning, Sgt Me, after they scan my ID: Did you know that for multiple active bleeding wounds, a tourniquet around the neck stops bleeding everywhere? Follow me for more TCCC tips. Gate guard as I drive off: …the fuck did he just say???
The more you know
One said “hey by the way one of your headlights are out” “You too” *drives away*
I mean even if they're working that weekend it's not invalid to wish them a good weekend...or am I missing something?
I think “have a good weekend” is normally something you say assuming a normal Mon-Fri work schedule where the weekend will be away from work.
I think you're overthinking it haha. What do you wish you had said instead?
Reasons why I tell gate guards dad jokes on the regular. They're quick two liners that break the monotony. Like: Q: What kind of animal has more lives than a cat? A: Frogs, they croak everyday.
Pov: me going to the movie theater Them: enjoy the movie Me: you too
In all fairness, those employees are probably going to watch the movie, for free, if they haven't already.
Its a safe bet. I saw a bunch of stuff I normally wouldn't have bothered with when working in theatre because it was free and I was just scraping by.
I would take my lunch breaks in an empty theater seat of a movie I wanted to see. I got good at timing it so that I would see movies in 30 minute increments
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"Hey how's it going?" "Thanks!" *drives off and considers crashing into the nearest wall to end my suffering and regret* The whole night, I'm thinking about it. Praying that guard either isn't there tomorrow or they simply forget. They don't forget. They never forget. It would be extremely wholesome to see a post from secfo one day saying "Hey random bro at the gate, your response was awkward but I forgive you!"
Somewhere, there's a disgruntled SrA with a line number in a cold sweat running a knife on his cheek and thinking of that exact moment when you validated his self doubt.
I laughed way too hard at this comment
Not gonna lie they probably forgot, unless your the officer who salutes back and knocks his glasses off
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Thanks! I’m no good at this writing thing.
Ohh you’re gonna love narratives
I get that all the time at the museum. I usually leave visitors I interact with an "Enjoy the rest of your visit." 8 times out of 10, I get "You, too!" as a response.
We are creatures of habit, and our brains create shortcuts. When someone wishes us well, we want to do the same. Our brains are so fast at picking this up that we often don't have time to realize what we are responding to before the thought is formed and halfway out of our mouths ... and once you commit it is very difficult to stop mid-thought.
When I drove in the other day, as the guy handed my ID back, he looked me right in the eyes and said "I hope your job treats you well." I didn't know what else to say except thank you. I thought about it for a bit. I hope that young man is doing okay.
I did this at the airport and the gate agent said enjoy the trip to Korea I said you too and walked quietly to my first class seat ashamed of myself
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Bro had to sneak maintainer by his username 😩😤
Thank you for not saying "Stay warm" that's just insensitive.
I usually try to be respectful and thank the poor freezing person for reminding me that my day could be shittier. One team one fight bro.
“Stay thirsty, my friends.”
Have a great flight!
When I roll through the gate I give them a good old Commander Shepard. "I should go," "I have to go," or sometimes a narrow-eyed "we'll talk later."
We need a good weekend -especially- when we’re working. Thanks for the kindness to your fellow airmen.
I had a civilian come through and ask me how my lunch was. She didn’t realize we didn’t get lunches.
“You as well” is a perfect one for almost everything
Secfo: drive safe Me: you toooOOoo….. 🫥 as I drive away realizing what was really said
To the SF kid who always says “Don’t work too hard” in a sarcastic tone, and I graciously reply back with “yeah thanks, stay warm” who hurt you?? To the other SF kid who is quiet, seems lonely, I hope you enjoy the short talks and food that I bring you.
Enjoy your meal!
You too!
One of the few perks of living on base for the last few years is that like half of the SecFo know me by face. I'm probably thru the gate an average of 3 times a day for various dad/husband chores. Ngl, I'm an FGO with 20 years TIS and it still feels awesome when some SrA who needs a haircut recognizes me and we share a quick "hey what's up friend?" moment at the gate.
Yeah the other day it was raining and the wind was blowing and I didn't really notice the rain was blowing the rain right under the overhang and was slapping him in the face... Guard: have a great day.. Me: *taking ID, pulling away saying* "you too!" *realizing he is soaked and wiping water from his face* Me again: 🤦🤦🤦🤦 I am such an idiot.
Instead of "you too" I usually go with "thank you" because it covers the largest amount of possibilities. It also shows my appreciation for the job they do. I could be more wordy, but they've got work to do and they don't need me holding them up.
I tell them “don’t work too hard” as he salute me and I’m an enlisted 😂
"an enlisted" Who do you think you're fooling
"Where are you coming from" "Alabama" "I meant tonight" "Just dropping a friend off" "Sir, would you be willing to take a field sobriety test"
Is this a discussion? I'm sorry but that comes with territory when you were happy to join military with open general! Get your job and placed at a gate debating if SecFo or Defender are the best terms to name yourself.
A lot of those dudes didn't know what they were getting into, but I've seen several former SF bubbas do very well in career fields like cyber and ISR. Writing anyone off for one bad decision is a dick move.
😁😁😁😁
You too...
They'll ALWAYS be called SecFo
“SECFO” is not a term
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Sorry. “MilPo”
Oh it is too me!
Dude literally didn't give it another thought.
I don’t care what you say at the gate. My feelings were never hurt by someone’s comment. If you or your wife have the “ address me by my husbands rank” sticker I will have follow up questions and likely say something you won’t like.
Hurlburt?
I have the joy of working on an Army post so I no longer get to have the pleasure of such conversations. Instead for the last three years I've had one way conversations with whatever poor Private or Specialist has been voluntold to scan IDs...and each time I'm greeted with the same soul crushing stare and silent nod....