AFDevil66

So I haven't been home in almost two years and am taking leave for the first time next month. My family is really excited to see me and wants to see me in uniform. My hometown airport has a USO I was going to change at but I'm having second thoughts about going through with it. I dunno, it feels kinda embarrassing and I don't want be seen as that dumb boot or whatever. So what do you guys recommend I do?

Thanks for the input folks. I'll feel goofy but I'm going to change into my uniform after landing. Guess it'll be worth it if it makes my folks happy.

So for a few weeks I've struggled with washing a pair of bluejeans. One night the back of my pants began to smell like baby powder and I'm still not sure as to what the cause could be. The odor stained my bedsheets but diminished after they were washed. Unfortunately my jeans continue to smell (even after several washes) and I don't know how to get it out. Sorry if this question seems dumb but I'm at a loss right now on what I should do.

I don't come from an extremely religious background but many people in my family still consider religion very important. I plan on talking to them about my deist beliefs (since they're always telling me about following and praying to God, reading scripture, etc) but am afraid of creating a huge rift, especially amongst the older groups. How did you guys discuss not being religious with your folks and how did they react? What do you think I should do?