Haha...I love the Gov't money being put to good use!
Congrats on your check, and all the new impliments! You should really like that LDA, they are very sweet!! I love my Companion, even though my gal shoots it more than me lately. Everyone that has shot it was very impressed.
My tax refund went to a new(to me) Colt CCO, that I have been looking for for several months. Got a great deal on a great gun very slightly used, done put 250 rounds through it and qualified with it..so I can pack it on duty. First Colt 1911(of 8) that I did not need to put money on some sort of customization.
Looking for a Ruger 22/45 now, for desert plinking pleasure...when I can get it outta milady's hands!!(Though having a female shooting/life partner is great, you have to learn to share your toys!!).
My military severance was 20 some odd years ago(courtesy of a hearing loss caused by a 60 lbs Crater Charge), so was somewhat smaller... but I travelled all over the country for a year...quite an experience!
Sorry I am not in the neighborhood to meet for a socialization/shooting session.
Have fun!
Jercamp45