Xmarine.. agreed, thank you for your service and welcome!
I used to ride the Talamena highway on my motorcycle a bunch when we lived in Oklahoma, nice area of the world!!
Nice mill you got there, pretty close to the one I got (a Woodmaxx SM26e) same size, same motor all that. I've had mine almost 2 years now, got tired of paying for lumber when I have a bunch of trees.
I have a ball with mine too, and it also kicks my butt sometimes. Enjoy, be carefull, and watch out for those stops!
And again, welcome!