Introductions III

[Guy]

...mbo..........and thanx for the welcome!I believe I had Horne at the time...

Stay safe.

[Razor]

Hello everybody...

The same SFAlphaGeek of blogging fame?

[SF18C]

The same SFAlphaGeek of blogging fame?

Yeah I used to visit that site...what happened to it?

Welcome aboard SFAlphaGeek and all!

[Solo]

Gentlemen I am just introducing myself as per SOP. Solo is the nickname I picked up in my limited 2 1/2 years experience in the infantry. I've been back from a 15 month tour in northern Iraq for a couple of weeks now. I will be attending SFAS this month for the first short class. Luckily I happened on this goldmine of information. Thank you all for the advice I have already gleaned and for what still awaits!

[Geenie]

Hello Gentlemen,

I am 19 years old and currently living in Heidelberg, Germany. Trying to choose between enlisting under the 18x program and going to college. I stumbled upon this outstanding resource while researching. Regardless of what comes first, it is my intention to some day serve among your ranks, as a quiet professional.

Thank you for your service.

[mossimo]

My short and simple introduction is I'm an E5, 25 years old, and have been enlisted in the National Guard for six years. My most recent deployment was in Northern Iraq with the 20th SFG. While there I quickly learned that I didn't want to spend my whole career in a GSC support role. Not that support roles are not important, I just have a drive to do more with my life. I'm also thinking about going active duty. For me it's all in God's hands.

Admin edit by Razor: Dark green on black is hard to read. Remember, special people (or actions) get special attention.

[CPTAUSRET]

Welcome aboard, Gentlemen!

[Zen]

Hello everyone. I'm an E3, age 22, original MOS is 18X, training MOS is 18D, language assigned is Tagalog, and I just completed SFAS. I am heading to CLT in the next couple of days. A friend of mine recommended this site to me, as I was unaware of its existence, and I have to say that this forum is more helpful than many of our cadre. Thanks for all that you do.

[Surgicalcric]

Welcome to PS.com everyone.

Zen: Check your PM's.

Crip

[Doug46]

To introduce myself, I am an Infantry Squad Leader, currently deployed to Iraq. Before this, spent awhile in Afghanistan. I have been in the army for 8 years, most of it on Airborne status, before I found myself on orders to leg land, but I will be changing that ASAP. I've enjoyed lurking around this site, and don't intend to do much more than that. Thanks to everyone for all the information here!

[HardRoad]

Razor,
Yes, I'm the guy who writes the blog. I haven't been posting lately - for a variety of reasons, I didn't want to post while I was deployed. I've been back for a while now, and will probably start working on the blog again soon.

Again, thanks for the opportunity to visit.

v/r

SFAlphaGeek

[KNW.]

Hello Special Forces Soldiers, Servicemen, and civilians,
My name is Kevin, I am a Junior in High School and play rugby, water polo and swim competitively. I have been lurking around the site for some time; I registered in the event that I should have a question pertaining to a specific topic not found by google or another form of searching. I have always wanted to participate in the medical field, first-responder/trauma especially, and I feel that I should strive to serve amongst the best, for the best.

I am willing to answer any questions one might ask, so feel free.

Kevin.

[Bracholi]

I'm Brach, I'm currently 20 and still 20-25 pounds over enlistment requirement.
I'm enlisting within the next few months for 31B. I've always wanted to be an elite soldier and hopefully I'll get my chance.

[TheLion03]

ok here goes. im a 23 yr old USMC bubba with wpns company 3/25 i have been a forward observer for the last three years but got formal training as a 0341(mortarman) im looking forward to soaking up everything i can from this site... thanks

[P0604]

Hi, I'm a SPC in Hawaii trying to make the best of this perfect place to train for SFAS. Just here for the Knowledge.

Thank you

[cmpecot]

Hi all - was in C-1-1 way back in the late 80s early 90s (God, I'm old). Stayed in Asia after I got out and only recently back in the US. Good to see a few of my old team on the board. Best,

Matt

[Team Sergeant]

Hi all - was in C-1-1 way back in the late 80s early 90s (God, I'm old). Stayed in Asia after I got out and only recently back in the US. Good to see a few of my old team on the board. Best,

Matt

Yeah you're old :rolleyes:

We've got SF soldiers on here that sport "Expert Trebuchet" badges.;)

Welcome aboard!

Team Sergeant

[Bill Harsey]

To all of you folks doing the work, thanks.
Welcome aboard here.

"expert trebuchet" badges... No, not gonna laugh at that. :D

[Surgicalcric]

...We've got SF soldiers on here that sport "Expert Trebuchet" badges...


Oh Damn... Thats gonna leave a mark. :munchin

Crip

[Another 18x]

Greetings from, yet another, 18x.

My user name speaks for itself. I know 18x's get are a dime a dozen, thats why I dont boast it. Humility gets you further in life anyways.

I am currently an 18xray and I ship out for basic 2008/1/15, followed by the usual prereq training required before SFAS. I feel honored to have a coveted 18 MOS next to my name, but I also realize that the Xray position isn't the hardest thing to come by if you have decent, above average intelligence.......and that the work hasn't even begun to occur.

However, my aspirations are high. There isnt a quit bone in my body And staying in shape and self motivation is what I am able to pride myself with.

And its an honor to be associated with SF, let alone the Army in general.

That being said, I'll keep this short for the simple fact that is just an introduction forum. Feel free to look at my profile, send me a PM, or tell me if I left anything out.

Respectfully,
-Lakin

[psycho12]

I am a 33 yr old E-5, 25Q. I am married with four boys and two dogs. Currently at Fort Drum(4 yrs) Stuck in a support battallion unchallenged by the regular army. Spent 3 yrs in national guard. I leave in three weeks for SFAS. From New Jersey. Spent 15 months in Afghanistan. Looking forward to my upcoming life changing experience. That should be it in short.

[KHN]

My name is Kirk Norman, 25-yrs old, married, baby on the way, two dogs, house on LINY.

I've been lurking here for a while, and I wanted to now take this opportunity to introduce myself on the off chance that a topic comes up that I feel I can add something valuable to.

Allow me also to express my gratitude- to everyone on here serving in uniform, but especially the men with the tab. You gentlemen are heroes, mine especially, and it's an honor to be here learning from you.

Thanks again,

Kirk

[Surgicalcric]

Welcome to PS.com everyone.

...I feel honored to have a coveted 18 MOS next to my name...

Another 18X:

18X isn't an MOS; its an enlistment option. When you graduate the SFQC you can then claim to have an 18-series MOS.

Crip

[Eri7ch80]

My name is Erich and I am an infantry officer getting ready to go to selection this next class in November. I have been to all the hooah schools an officer can go to and am now looking to take the next step and further progress my military skill set. I just located this site and have found it to be very informative. It's great to see SFer's dedicated to helping others looking to take that step to becoming America's best. Thanks!!!

[Another 18x]

Welcome to PS.com everyone.



Another 18X:

18X isn't an MOS; its an enlistment option. When you graduate the SFQC you can then claim to have an 18-series MOS.

Crip

Roger that, Surgicalcric. The way I heard it was a temporary MOS, but thanks for clearing that up for me.

Respectfully,
-Lakin

[Snaquebite]

Welcome all:

Firewolf07 wrote:
I have been to all the hooah schools an officer can go to

What might those be sir? Your profile leaves me to wonder...

I'm kind of wondering what classifies as a "Hooah" school now-a-days.

[LongWire]

Welcome all:



What might those be sir? Your profile leaves me to wonder...

I'm kind of wondering what classifies as a "Hooah" school now-a-days.

Sir, Not that it matters, but I would like to know as well. Seems as though you have not been to them all, since you still have to get selected and make it through the Q course in the advent that you Do get selected. At any rate, if you make it to your first team room, I wouldn't go trying to emphasize all the badgefinder bling........Most guys want to know if you can do your job, provide them topcover and not make them look bad while getting the credit in the process. Besides when you have been around guys who got all those badges 10 plus years ago, and on their 6 & 7th combat tour, its really a moot point. My $.02

[Pilgrim96BE4]

Mainly here just to lurk around. But introduce I must, so I shall.

I'm prior-service regular Army and currently taking a break from the military to work on a graduate degree... but I've been looking at the 3/20th SFG as a possibility - if I can get myself back into decent enough shape to really consider it.

In any case, glad to find this site. It's a great source of information.

[maddog088]

Good afternoon Gentlemen, I would first like to thank you for allowing me to join your board. I've been lurking around for a few months now, and I must say this has been a very valuable tool for me. I am currently an E-5 in the Reserves. I plan on re-enlisting as an 18X this up coming January (I am already getting my paper work together with my recruiter). I am a 25U with a very deep passion to become an 18E. Between hours of searching on this website, and reading "Get Selected for Special Forces" by Maj. Martin half a dozen times already I feel that I am truly receiving excellent advice and knowledge for what it takes physically and mentally to prepare for not only Special Forces training but to operate in the Special Operations environment. I want to again thank all of the QP's for the information that they share. Well..........back to PT!!!:lifter

[Swoop]

I would like to start off by thanking the Team Sergeant for allowing me the opportunity to register on this site. I heard about it from some of my co-workers and decided to apply. A littel about myself:

I retired from the Army after 26 1/2 years in, all of it in SF. I started out as an 11-C in 78, and became a 11C-1S in 1979, retiring as a 00Z in Jan 2005.

My assignments include 2-7th, 1-1st, MFF Committee, 3rd, NCO Academy, and SWTG(A).

I look forward to participating in your discussions.

Chuck Sweeney AKA, Swoop

[Bill Joyner]

Now I can't get into trouble for being on this site during work hours since my boss just regitered.

[Roguish Lawyer]

Now I can't get into trouble for being on this site during work hours since my boss just regitered.

LOL -- what did the TS charge? ;)

[The Reaper]

I would like to start off by thanking the Team Sergeant for allowing me the opportunity to register on this site. I heard about it from some of my co-workers and decided to apply. A littel about myself:

I retired from the Army after 26 1/2 years in, all of it in SF. I started out as an 11-C in 78, and became a 11C-1S in 1979, retiring as a 00Z in Jan 2005.

My assignments include 2-7th, 1-1st, MFF Committee, 3rd, NCO Academy, and SWTG(A).

I look forward to participating in your discussions.

Chuck Sweeney AKA, Swoop

Welcome aboard, Sergeant Major.

TR

[Eri7ch80]

Gentlemen,

I apologize if my introduction post came off as me being an arrogant officer. I should have chosen better word's to specifically convey my point. I am here on this forum to learn from those that have had the time and experience in a profession that I wish to hopefully one day become a part of.

I did not mention the schools I have attended in my initial post because I didn't think that it mattered. I think that LONGWIRE hit the nail right on that head and irregardless of how many schools or badges you have they don't necessarily make you a good leader or competent soldier. These are precisely the two things I am striving for in my military career, and why I wanted to join this forum. I want to be a good leader and competent soldier and could care less how many badges I have.

For LONGWIRE and SNAQUEBITE I have been lucky and blessed enough to have attended Ranger, Airborne, RSLC, and Pathfinder as a junior officer. As mentioned above I meant nothing by my previous post for coming off as an arrogant officer. I consider myself an ambitious person and want to better myself every opportunity I have in order to hopefully one day uphold the high standards that an SF officer should posses.

Thank you for your time and I hope that I was able to clarify the situation.

[Nismo]

My name is Abraham,
I'm 23 years of age and a PFC 92G in the U.S. Army. I know "Dirty Cook", but these along with two other MOS were available to me due to the fact that I am a Resident to the U.S. so security reasons I was only given three options. Since I like to cook then I chose this MOS.
My wife used to be in the Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg in 05 and that’s when I first heard of Green Berets. I went to the gym off Longstreet and then hit up the track after I was finished. There were two guys running on the track when I got there. Long hair, in good shape and they were jogging at speeds that some would consider sprinting. I told my wife about it when she got off work and she replied with simply this, "They were probably Special Forces". Those words were had sank into me like nothing I had ever heard before. After that I would stop anyone with the Special Forces Tab and ask them questions about school. The one thing that they all had in common and that I really admired was that they were all down to earth and polite people. Now that I am in the Army I notice that it’s hard to find people like that. About a month ago there was a PV2 calling our Supply Sergeant a Fobbit cause he didn't go on convoys. Our Supply Sergeant just looked at him and smiled. What the PV2 didn't know that he has three deployments and was deployed with all this kicked off. Everyone that I come across feels like a badass having done nothing worth mentioning. The guys from Special Forces were modest and knew that they didn't have to talk the talk because they walked the walk one a daily basis.
On another occasion, my wife and I went to Pets Mart and I noticed a Maroon Beret in a shopping cart that was left behind. The flash was the Special Forces. I asked my wife what it meant and she told me, "Liberate the Oppressed". I'm not going to lie, that really hit me like a ton of bricks. I took it off the beret and kept it and still have it till this day. Well now that I'm in the Military I know that becoming a Green Beret is a gruesome task but not impossible. That’s why I am here to get as much info as I can before I get my citizenship and enter my packet.

[Swoop]

Now I can't get into trouble for being on this site during work hours since my boss just regitered.

LOL - You know as well as I do that this is the majority of your work hours......


Swoop sends

[KiloNovember]

Hello all,

My name is Nick and I am currently a freshman in college, enrolled in Army ROTC. I originally wanted to enlist right out of high school, but my parents would not sign the necessary paperwork, so I decided to join an ROTC program until I figure out what I would like to do. Recently I have been looking more into the 18x enlistment option, and so far this forum has been a great resource of information. Even if I decide not to enlist, and instead go through ROTC for a commission, I one day hope to be a part of SF as an officer.

KiloNovember out.

[Team Sergeant]

Hello all,

My name is Nick and I am currently a freshman in college, enrolled in Army ROTC. I originally wanted to enlist right out of high school, but my parents would not sign the necessary paperwork, so I decided to join an ROTC program until I figure out what I would like to do. Recently I have been looking more into the 18x enlistment option, and so far this forum has been a great resource of information. Even if I decide not to enlist, and instead go through ROTC for a commission, I one day hope to be a part of SF as an officer.

KiloNovember out.


Welcome all.

KiloNovember,

I had the same problem at 17 with my parents not wanting to sign the necessary paperwork, a little waterboarding and a few hours later, they signed.;)

Just kidding.;)

College is always a good idea before or after a military career.

Team Sergeant

[elguapo]

Good afternoon Gent's.
My name is Joshua and I am currently serving in the National Guard as an 11B. I've got about two years of school until I get my B.S., and then I'll be going to the Active side of the house specifically to become a Special Forces soldier (enlisted). I've been lurking this site for a while, and have gotten some great information.

On the civilian side I like beer, cars, and women; not neccesarily in that order. I've taken up skydiving as my new hobby, but it's getting pretty expensive very quickly so I'm putting it on the back burner for SCUBA diving. I enjoy running and have ran in a few half-marathons for fun. I also plan on becoming a luthier for a hobby, and I love collecting guitars.

Thanks for having me.

[Futureidiot384]

My name is Andrew and I am very interested in Special Forces but will try to mostly read instead of post since am not 18 or older yet. I plan on becoming either an 18B as an enlisted or 18A if i join the army as an officer.

[LongWire]

Gentlemen,

I apologize if my introduction post came off as me being an arrogant officer. I should have chosen better word's to specifically convey my point. I am here on this forum to learn from those that have had the time and experience in a profession that I wish to hopefully one day become a part of.

I did not mention the schools I have attended in my initial post because I didn't think that it mattered. I think that LONGWIRE hit the nail right on that head and irregardless of how many schools or badges you have they don't necessarily make you a good leader or competent soldier. These are precisely the two things I am striving for in my military career, and why I wanted to join this forum. I want to be a good leader and competent soldier and could care less how many badges I have.

For LONGWIRE and SNAQUEBITE I have been lucky and blessed enough to have attended Ranger, Airborne, RSLC, and Pathfinder as a junior officer. As mentioned above I meant nothing by my previous post for coming off as an arrogant officer. I consider myself an ambitious person and want to better myself every opportunity I have in order to hopefully one day uphold the high standards that an SF officer should posses.

Thank you for your time and I hope that I was able to clarify the situation.


Good Recovery Sir..........Eyes and Ears, Eyes and Ears...........

[NarrowMountain]

No other opportunity will confer as great an honor, as great a fulfillment, as great a purpose than to stand at the vanguard of American foreign policy as a special forces soldier.

My life mission to earn the coveted green beret begins January 15th. This website serves as an invaluable preparation tool.

[Ambush Master]

Iceberg!!!!! Your SA is somewhat Lacking!!! What were you thinking when you stated your full NAME in here!!!

I fixed it for you, you may not want everyone in the WORLD to know who or what you may become!!!

Take care.
Martin

[Dirtywater]

Hello everyone, and thank you Mr. Ambush for the help in posting.

My name is Scott and I've worked at Randall Knives for almost 25 years now.

I can't begin to tell how proud we are at RMK to provide knives for the military personnel and to receive such an overwhelming response.

I've been invited by Mr. Harsey and look forward to meeting new friends here on this forum.

---DW---

[Ambush Master]

Hello everyone, and thank you Mr. Ambush for the help in posting.

My name is Scott and I've worked at Randall Knives for almost 25 years now.

I can't begin to tell how proud we are at RMK to provide knives for the military personnel and to receive such an overwhelming response.

I've been invited by Mr. Harsey and look forward to meeting new friends here on this forum.

---DW---

Scott,

Welcome aboard. I'm sure that Mr. Bill informed you about our House!!

I have probably met you at either Shot or Blade over the past 2-3 years.

If not, then I look forward to meeting you at Shot '08.

As TR said, we thank you folks for your support of the SF community.


Take care.
Martin

[Bill Harsey]

Hello everyone, and thank you Mr. Ambush for the help in posting.

My name is Scott and I've worked at Randall Knives for almost 25 years now.

I can't begin to tell how proud we are at RMK to provide knives for the military personnel and to receive such an overwhelming response.

I've been invited by Mr. Harsey and look forward to meeting new friends here on this forum.

---DW---

Welcome aboard Scott!
Thanks for all you folks do at Randall Knives.
Please do not hesitate to post some pics of what you are doing, if you want.
I'd like to try and do some justice to the great history of Randall Knives.

AM,
Yes I told Scott this is a forum with an unusually high degree of decorum and professionalism, just like where he works.

[dennisw]

Much belated introduction. I'm an ex infantry soldier who has two sons currently serving in the army. One is in third group and the other is a sniper in the 82nd. Both are home now after deployments.

[d1eg01]

Gentleman,
I have been a member of this site for a couple of months now and am grateful for the opportunity to learn from the members on this site. I am currently in PhaseIII (18e course). Been serving for 9 years now. I have had the honor of serving as a commo support guy for 2 SF Groups (2/5th and GSC 1st). I am looking forward to learning more from the members of this site and to contribute once it seems I have earned the right. Ultimately, I look forward to completing my training and joining the ranks.

Thanks

[CPTAUSRET]

Much belated introduction. I'm an ex infantry soldier who has two sons currently serving in the army. One is in third group and the other is a sniper in the 82nd. Both are home now after deployments.


Dennis:

Enjoy your time with them...Thank them for me!

[mustang]

Just want to say thanks to all, for your sacrifice and service for our country.

[ZGallegos]

Hello Gentlemen,

My name is SPC Zach Gallegos and I'm currently serving in the MDARNG with E co 629th MI (LRS) as an RTO. As my profile states I have aspirations of becoming a Special Forces Soldier once I finish college. I currently attend University of Maryland Baltimore County where I major in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Arabic. I'm looking to learn everything I can from the forums to improve my field craft and be successful in my desired way of life. Thank you for allowing me to be a fly on the wall.

-G

[ctrane]

Gentlemen,

My name is Chad and I am from North Carolina. I signed in late September 2007, and my ship date is 10 July 2008, which gives me time to complete my college coursework. I thank you all for letting me be a part of your community and allowing me access to the information that comes with it. It will be an honor to officially begin training come July.

[Novice Snowflake]

Hi I would prefer not to use my name and I am currently in college at Penn State. I am not in the U.S. Army yet. I would like to go in for the Airborne then the Rangers and finally the SF. I will post when I am enlisted and shipping out. I am a college student and I realize that the U.S. Army is a commitment. Thank you.

[chibbers]

Hello Gentlemen,

Thank you for operating this site. I have read quite a bit and it is all very helpful. I have an 18x contract and I leave 20080115. As for right now, I am a student at a local college. I will go back to lurking now.

[tst43]

Hello to all,

I recently discovered this site and have found it to be both informative and professionally operated. I have worked in the criminal justice system for the past 11 years, and beyond that, there is not that much worth mentioning. My compliments to the administrators of this site....given some of the other forums I have seen, it is nice to see one in which the members and guests are not constantly flaming each other, but instead are engaging in informative dialogue. This is as intelligent as I can sound without giving myself a headache.

[Pete]

A welcome to all;

tst43 - people behave or they get their rucksack kicked out in the hallway.

[Disturbed]

Hi guys.

My names Mike, I'm a 28 year old soldier with the New Zealand Army.
I cant lay any claims to greatness, just a run of the mill Kiwi grunt.

Hoping to learn some useful tricks from those who have BTDT to improve my own skills and help me be a better soldier.

Thanks for providing this site.

Mike

[Clavicula_Nox]

I am a 22 year old prior active duty Army soldier. I was stationed at Ft. Bragg for the duration of my time and have served in the 514th Signal Company (Airborne) and the 128th Detachment, USASOC (Airborne). I signed up here because I saw the thread about Capt Tiffner, whom I do not know, but my uncle was his driver during the incident that took his life (my uncle survived, but was wounded).

I'm probably going to re-enlist because I hate civilian life, but we'll see.

[Aesop]

Hello, first and foremost I just want to say I have the utmost envy and respect for every one of you fine men.

Now, a bit about myself. Names Travis. I'm 19, young in age but I'd like to think my mental state of being is a few years surpassed. I believe, there is a small population of the true, "Those who seek justice are those who are ultimately satisfied". That rare breed of men and women alike that will take every risk, along with every precaution necessary to fulfill an ideal. Those are who I would like to learn from and learn with.

I have been seriously considering enlisting but there are still a few things I have yet to find in the pages of texts. As a mental and physical being I realize the need to be honed and in control of both realms. Special Forces from what I have read and understand will push my abilities in both to limits I have not even fully realized.

The years of turbulence are upon us and I for one do not want to be unprepared when the time comes to choose.

[texasrida1]

How is everybody doing?
Im SSG Gobert, a 11B in this great ARMY. I've done 2 tours in Iraq, one in '03 with the initial push, and again in '05. In Jan 08 I will be attending SFAS, and will be selected. Train hard and Reap the benefits.

[Gladan!]

...

[Bill Harsey]

Hi guys.

My names Mike, I'm a 28 year old soldier with the New Zealand Army.
I cant lay any claims to greatness, just a run of the mill Kiwi grunt.

Hoping to learn some useful tricks from those who have BTDT to improve my own skills and help me be a better soldier.

Thanks for providing this site.

Mike

Mike,
Your post reminded me of something. A few weeks ago I opened a fortune cookie and the little strip of paper said,

" Don't just learn the tricks, learn the trade"

Welcome aboard.

[StefPGA]

I'm here to learn as much as possible before I make the switch from professional golfer to soldier.

S

[DutyFirst]

Hello gentlemen,

I'm a former 11B NG type, re-enlisting for the 18X opportunity. I came from SOCNET and I am grateful for being welcomed into your house and granted access to some of your knowledge. Thank you.

DF

[gottaTRI]

Hello everyone,

I ran across this site a little while ago and finally decided to register. I entered as an 18X and am currently in the SFQC training to become an 18E. Hopefully I'll be going to 10th SFG with Arabic as my language. Sadly, I had to give up going to Sharky's in exchange for Rosetta Stone lessons every night. I know its a long, long way off, but I'd someday like to try for CIA Special Activities Staff or Green. I most likely won't post too much; however, I appreciate all the advice and words of wisdom from all of the experienced and knowledgeable members of the board.

Thanks.

[FNU/LNU]

Hello all,

My name is Rich. I try not to post my full name in publicly viewable sites, but if it's desired I would make an exception for this one. I've had an account on this board for sometime, but I've never felt the need to post as I don't have anything to add to most of the conversations. That said, I would like to thank those of you who have shared your knowledge. I've certainly enjoyed the good information and good discussions I've read so far.

[The Reaper]

Welcome everyone.

No need for real names here, unless you want to put it out.

Don't forget to fill out your profiles.

Best of luck.

TR

[cowboykpy]

I'm a member of the TXARNG preparing for SFAS class 003-08. I wanted to say thanks to all of you who have provided me with plenty of material to research in my quest to become a TXARNG SF soldier. I'm an 11B who just left the National Guard Sniper School, as an instructor, so I can go to SFAS. I look forward to reading more great posts from all of you.

[hoot11]

Hows everyone doing.

Just here to learn a wealth of information using the Search button and offer any helpful points that i may know.

11B LRSD
CANG
Afghan Vet

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome aboard Gentlemen!

[ford21b]

Name's Chris, I'm a 21b with the 577th Sapper Co. KYARNG. My father is/was 96th civil affair bn, 1st SOCOM, 7th SFG (airborne), USASFC(A),2nd ID, 3rd SFG, then back to USASFC(A). Although now he is in the NCARNG as a Recruiter, we don't talk that much but I came here to get a better understanding of what he has done and others like him. I believe he is either SFC XXXXXXXX, or MSG XXXXXXXXXXXX now. If anyone knows him pm me.

Thanks
Chris

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[The Reaper]

Name's Chris, I'm a 21b with the 577th Sapper Co. KYARNG. My father is/was 96th civil affair bn, 1st SOCOM, 7th SFG (airborne), USASFC(A),2nd ID, 3rd SFG, then back to USASFC(A). Although now he is in the NCARNG as a Recruiter, we don't talk that much but I came here to get a better understanding of what he has done and others like him. I believe he is either SFC Wesley A. Ford, or MSG Wesley A. Ford now. If anyone knows him pm me.

Thanks
Chris

Chris:

You need to read ALL of the stickies and intros, and stop spamming the board with these requests for info. You might want to review your OPSEC and PERSEC briefings while you are at it.

We don't know you, and we would not put info about an SF soldier out via the net if we did.

Best of luck.

TR

[Disturbed]

Name's Chris, I'm a 21b with the 577th Sapper Co. KYARNG. My father is/was 96th civil affair bn, 1st SOCOM, 7th SFG (airborne), USASFC(A),2nd ID, 3rd SFG, then back to USASFC(A). Although now he is in the NCARNG as a Recruiter, we don't talk that much but I came here to get a better understanding of what he has done and others like him. I believe he is either SFC Wesley A. Ford, or MSG Wesley A. Ford now. If anyone knows him pm me.

Thanks
Chris


Mate if you want to know about your dad ask him, if your having issues resolve them.

In 2001 I was deployed to East Timor and on an SRT when my father died. I made it home in time for the funeral thankfully. I didn't get along well with him and we hadnt really talked since I was 16. Its something ill always regret.

Don't end up like that. You know where he is working, ring him and talk to him.

[Team Sergeant]

Mate if you want to know about your dad ask him, if your having issues resolve them.

In 2001 I was deployed to East Timor and on an SRT when my father died. I made it home in time for the funeral thankfully. I didn't get along well with him and we hadnt really talked since I was 16. Its something ill always regret.

Don't end up like that. You know where he is working, ring him and talk to him.

Disturbed,
On this board the "Quiet Professionals" give the advice, especially in the introductions thread. If you feel you must comment take it to PM.

Team Sergeant

[Disturbed]

Disturbed,
On this board the "Quiet Professionals" give the advice, especially in the introductions thread. If you feel you must comment take it to PM.

Team Sergeant


Ack

[363]

Enlisted in Sep '90. Served in 2nd Plt, C Co 14th MI (LRS) '92-'93, then PCSed to E co 51st Inf (LRS) from '94-'96 serving a tour in Bosnia, went through SFAS in Nov-Dec 95. PCSed in '96 to Bragg for the "Q" course (18B) then assigned to 3rd SFG (A) in '97, serving 1 tour in Bosnia and 3 tours in Afghanistan ('02,'03,'04) then I was assigned 2nd BN 1st SWTG (A) were I am currently at now.

I look forward to hearing from you guys.

[ethikz]

Well I think I registered over a year ago and I am finally able to come back to the site. I did a search to see if I introduced myself so I wouldn't post it twice but the search didn't turn up anything so here it goes. :)

Hey my name is Josh, I enlisted into the NG in 2003 and I am still currently enlisted as a 19K. I'm glad I am back on this site and reading posts again as it was very informative the first go round. I'm hoping to broaden my knowledge on the liestyle and career of SF since I'm still interested in trying out.

I do have question that I will create a new post for under the appropriate section so I will hopefully receive some helpful answers.

[Roy]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

My name is Roy and I am currently preparing myself physically and mentally for the challenge to potentially become a "Quiet Professional". I am a college grad from the University of South Florida, degree in Criminology. I still currently live in Tampa but was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I have two friends who were both former operators in the 7th group. They are twins, some of you might know them. I look forward to possibly becoming an operator for the 7th group aswell. But for now, I am using all my tools and assets to become a better informed and physically qualified candidate.

I welcome any PM's, feedback and motivational information.

Thank you for your time.

Very Respectfully,
Roy

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Roy.

(Last names are not required.;))

[Roy]

Roger that! Thanks for the welcoming.

Roy

[probjm]

Greetings all, Phil here. Been SF support (commo, NBC, JMQC instructor, etc.) for some time now, with 20th SFG down here in 'bama. Currently CRD Det Sgt. Glad to join this fine site. Always looking to glean knowledge from good sources!
thx, Phil

[metz750]

I would like to thank you for making such a great resource available for us inspiring to change our lives. I have been visiting your site now for a few months and sometimes find myself reading some of the posts as if they were books. I can not believe how well written and enlightening some of them are. I am at a crossroad in my life and have a few options available to me and I am trying to make the most informed decision I can. You probably won’t hear too much from me because I still have a lot of reading ahead. I am fortunate enough to be working w/a mentor whose advice and instruction I find invaluable but I am always open to more. Thanks again!

[pike364]

Salutations.

Former 18D, subsequent CSAR, subsequent security consultant, then security manager.

Spent last 7 years in the ME, doing security work, then as a security manager.

Divorced father of two boys.

Purpose here-
1) Add what I can to the community.
2) RFS on the web magazine I founded and am EIC- www.alphadad.net. The magazine contributing editors are mostly ex-SF guys, mil/ex-mil guys, and serious Alpha Male civilians. The mag is designed for the interest of guys just like you and I- with articles, humor, commentary (NOTHING political), and reviews on gear movies, games, books, media. Grown-up, interesting content without nudity or overly coarse language. But we even have a Parent/Kids page, with good articles and cool/fun stuff to show, teach and do with your kids.
3) RFS on content input to Alpha Dad- guest reviews, commentary, articles or items of interest. Have also been posting a lot of photographic work; submssions sought/welcome. Appropriate humor and funny pix welcome. If you would like to contribute/have your work posted, review the mag and get a feel for content. If nothing else, I know all the group here should have gear suggestions/reviews.
4) Provide support to other SF guys, mil guys, and others in the community with pro-bono advertising, cross-listings for business or other sites. I have given significant space and exposure to properly vetted supporters and A+ companies and friends that have good products/services for our community.

Warning Order RFS item: we are building three lists- one for Alpha Dad significant others to get some ideas on what to get the Alpha Male; one with numerous suggestions from a number of our female readers on what to get a gal for Christmas; and one for suggestions on what to get kids of all ages for their Christmas present(s). Anyone wishing to contribute to any of these lists is requested to put in their thoughts/suggestions.

I think our web magazine is... pretty darn good stuff. Good writing, interesting subjects, funny humor. Check it out. All support, feedback and input is welcome.

I request full-vetting to Professional Soldiers for adequate use of tools and sections.

I apologize in advance for my lengthy intro; I seek support from the community of my peers. I am also at your disposal to assist and support in any way possible.

ATB-
AP
Pike364

[Quiet Dusk]

I'm an 18X recruit set to leave for March '08 and using these forums to help me in my preparation. I'm not much for talking about myself but, I'm still an affable guy.

[Pappy R]

My name is Paul. I got a Bachelor's in Computer Science, then enlisted as an Infantryman. BASD 25 May 2006. Went through Airborne, then got assigned to Kelley Hill with 1-15 INF, 3BCT, 3ID. I'm currently deployed to Iraq with the unit. I'm here to do some research and hopefully won't pose any annoyance to the regulars on this forum.

[Matta mile]

Nice to have you all here. Thanks for fillling out your proifles!
MM

[BahtGun]

Gentlemen, new to the site and I would like to introduce myself. I'm an active 18 series and I look forward to reading and participating in the forums.

Thanks...
BahtGun

[anythingrandom]

Hello,

I'm 23, from Indiana, currently finishing my master's in biology (focus on molecular genetics) in Indianapolis and trying to figure out whether to go to medical school, or run the 18x gauntlet and try for 18D for a few years. I heard about this forum while browsing the SOCNET forums and have really enjoyed using both as resources to assist in training and prep.

Thanks to all who serve. We civs can do what we do because you do what you do.

Regards,

David

[Doc Dutch]

Hello,

And thank you for allowing me to post. My name is Dutch and I am a trauma surgeon in Phoenix. I also practice burn surgery and surgical critical care as well. I have been looking at the medical postings here and felt I might be able to offer a modicum of insight into acute care surgery, especially in regards to trauma and burns. I hope to share, learn and exchange ideas with you, if I might.

And one last thing I would like to say is thank you all for doing what you do or did do to allow me to do what I do every day. This has not escaped me.

Dutch

[Team Sergeant]

Hello,

And thank you for allowing me to post. My name is Dutch and I am a trauma surgeon in Phoenix. I also practice burn surgery and surgical critical care as well. I have been looking at the medical postings here and felt I might be able to offer a modicum of insight into acute care surgery, especially in regards to trauma and burns. I hope to share, learn and exchange ideas with you, if I might.

And one last thing I would like to say is thank you all for doing what you do or did do to allow me to do what I do every day. This has not escaped me.

Dutch


Welcome aboard all.

About time you posted Doc Dutch.;)


Team Sergeant

[deanwells]

Gentlemen, new to the site and I would like to introduce myself. I'm an active 18 series and I look forward to reading and participating in the forums.

Thanks...
BahtGun

Looks like someone here has spent some time in BANGKOK or was it PATTAYA????

[combateng81]

Just wanted to introduce myself. Im 26 years old. I am a combat engineer working on pursuing my goal of becoming SF. I have operational experience in iraq for OIF I and OIF III. Heading to selection for 02-08 class in next week. Going to see how this new 14 day SFAS is.

[Undisputed4]

Hello to all,

I am currently a sophmore majoring in Political Science. I plan on finishing college and then signing up. The option of ROTC has intrigued me alot lately. Is it possible to be an 18x after graduation of ROTC? I have a pretty good sense of humor and am a humble guy. So Ill be around asking some intelligent questions and maybe posting in the general off topic threads. And one more question is the Get Selected book only available online, or is it available in general bookstores?


Thnx
Ben

[The Reaper]

Welcome all.

Ben, I think some reading and searching might answer your questions without having to start any new threads.

TR

[Bill Harsey]

Welcome aboard everyone.
To those that are serving or have served, thank you.

[HiVoltage]

Greetings to all. My name is Larry and I am currently a Reservist with the 450th CA Bn in MD. I have operational experience in the Iraqi and Afghan theatres. I will be reporting to 68W school at Ft. Sam and plan to go to assessment in the spring. I've been reading for some time and would like to thank all of you for your help and motivation.

[gmayor18]

My name is George. I served with the C Co. 5th at Bragg in 71, 46th SF Co. in 72, 10th in 76-78 ODA 313, and again with the 10th in 79-80 ODA 222. Retired as CSM in 1990.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

My name is George. I served with the C Co. 5th at Bragg in 71, 46th SF Co. in 72, 10th in 76-78 ODA 313, and again with the 10th in 79-80 ODA 222. Retired as CSM in 1990.

If this is whom I think it is, welcome aboard George. PM inbound.

[Harold J Bigley]

Hello to all. My name is Hal and I want to thank you for the opportunity to use your board. I am retired military leaving the service in 1976. I have served in 2nd Company of the Special Forces Training Group, the 10th SFG(A) from 62 to 65, the Sth SFG(A) 1966, 1968 and 1969. I am looking forward to a great relationship.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Welcome aboard Hal.

[BlkIrish]

A brief introduction. Sworn in Oct '07. Off to OSUT Jan 3 '08 and then Airborne and SOPC. Enlisted with the Texas Army National Guard, my default MOS being 19D. Currently reside in Dallas, TX - go Cowboys!

PS- this site has helped tremendously - thanks for putting forth the effort to establish and maintain, it is much appreciated.

[dividebyzero]

Greetings all,
I'm a graduate student at NYU, concentrating on international relations. I have no military experience, but as a student of politics and history I appreciate the time and effort you all put into answering questions and maintaining a professional environment.

[RAVEN_DUST]

Greetings Gents, I'm a long time lurker first time poster. Matter of a fact I just registered even though I've been lurking for around a year now. There is some great information on this site. I'm gonna keep a ears and eyes open and mouth shut attitude while I'm here. Seeing as though I'm not and operator and never have been.

[armymom1228]

Permission to come aboard, Team Leader?
My nick pretty much says it all. I am an Army Mom, my son's dob is 12/28.

He is a commo guy currently deployed with a sf unit in the sandbox.
I am hoping, coming home soon. Soon as In its my christmas present
each year for him and his buds to come back safe and semi sound.
How sound can one be after 4 months of getting shot at eh?

I am here to lurk, learn and very very occasionally offer a comment that is hopefully, of some small value.

All of you, who do this job, keep me safe, and the wind I sail in free.
Thank You.
'bella
Army Mom

ps..his beret is red not green........................yet.

[boost]

Greetings everyone,
I am a college student (Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University) that is scheduled to graduate in spring of 2008. Afterwards I am hoping to enlist in the National Guard with the ultimate goal of being on an SF team. I have been lurking here for a few years learning about Special Forces and would like to thank everyone for their knowledge and what they do. -Will

[sm_1]

My name is Sean, just graduated the Q, and I am signing into 7th Group in January. I am an 18B and I am looking forward to learning a lot from this site and all the members.

[whitesnake]

Permission to come aboard, Team Leader?
My nick pretty much says it all. I am an Army Mom, my son's dob is 12/28.

He is a commo guy currently deployed with a sf unit in the sandbox.
I am hoping, coming home soon. Soon as In its my christmas present
each year for him and his buds to come back safe and semi sound.
How sound can one be after 4 months of getting shot at eh?

I am here to lurk, learn and very very occasionally offer a comment that is hopefully, of some small value.

All of you, who do this job, keep me safe, and the wind I sail in free.
Thank You.
'bella
Army Mom

ps..his beret is red not green........................yet.

Welcome! Supportive Mothers of Soldiers ROCK!!!

[ac253189]

Hello, my name is Alexander and I currently live in Philadelphia. My grandfather Thomas Charles Kille was in Special Forces. I'm here to learn more about the Green Berets and utilize the wealth of information offered on the forum. Thank you.

[cowboy_bravo]

31 y/o former Marine, doing the cop thing but I have been missing the military a lot lately. The idea of trying out the NGSF has been on my mind ever since the day I met the late SFC Crabtree. I was fortunate enough to have met Dan at a LE instructor school, we BS'd about this and that and he clued me in on the NGSF and told me I should look into it.

Now I'm here because when I spoke to the recruiter, well she didn't come across like she knew what she was talking about so I figured I'd come here.


SFC Daniel Crabtree, RIP, you are not forgotten

[alright4u]

Hello: Just didmy jobs in SF. Have lifelong friends from time in Omega and CCS mid 68- mid 69.

Listen to and learn from the NCO's as they can make or break you.:)

[Onward]

Greetings. I recently had what you could call an epiphany of sorts. I just turned 20, am 12 credits shy of my associates degree, and had a nice, cush, decent-paying civilian job that required very little actual 'work'.

And I HATED it. I wasn't made to drive a desk. So I quit my job and enlisted as a 68W (Airborne). (Call it a mid-life crisis if you will, though I do plan on living past 40...)

I plan on attending the RIP after jump school, and applying for the SFAS as soon as I am eligible. I have done a great deal of lurking around this site since then, and learned a great deal. I plan to continue doing so, and I will try to keep my mouth shut and watch the boards unless I have a legitimately relevant question.

Thank you all for the knowledge that you impart here! I particularly enjoy the fact that people who don't follow the standards that you set for the site (read before posting, don't be dumb etc.) are punished for their indiscretions; if only more things in the world were like that! I knew my 5th grade teacher was full of it when she told me there's no such thing as a stupid question.

[NousDefionsDoc]

Hello: Just didmy jobs in SF. Have lifelong friends from time in Omega and CCS mid 68- mid 69.

Listen to and learn from the NCO's as they can make or break you.:)

Welcomes aboard. I moved your introduction into this thread.

[The Reaper]

Greetings. I recently had what you could call an epiphany of sorts. I just turned 20, am 12 credits shy of my associates degree, and had a nice, cush, decent-paying civilian job that required very little actual 'work'.

And I HATED it. I wasn't made to drive a desk. So I quit my job and enlisted as a 68W (Airborne). (Call it a mid-life crisis if you will, though I do plan on living past 40...)

I plan on attending the RIP after jump school, and applying for the SFAS as soon as I am eligible. I have done a great deal of lurking around this site since then, and learned a great deal. I plan to continue doing so, and I will try to keep my mouth shut and watch the boards unless I have a legitimately relevant question.

Thank you all for the knowledge that you impart here! I particularly enjoy the fact that people who don't follow the standards that you set for the site (read before posting, don't be dumb etc.) are punished for their indiscretions; if only more things in the world were like that! I knew my 5th grade teacher was full of it when she told me there's no such thing as a stupid question.

You have an important question to ask yourself.

Do you want to be a Ranger, or do you want to be SF?

Then you need to work toward it with every resource you have. Focus.

Trying to be both before you even get started is a bad idea.

And if the Rangers find out that you are going SF, you are going to be in the hurt locker.

Best of luck.

TR

[Mr. Smartz]

Gentlemen,
After reading many threads/posts/stickies I wanted to take a moment and properly introduce myself. I am 23, interested in a career in law enforcement or military, have spoken with AD and NG recruiters, found them lacking in intergrity and complete and accurate information, and have found this site to be an outstanding resource. I wanted to say "THANK YOU" to all the QP's and other servicemen who have shared their wisdom and provided guidance to the rest of us observers. Your unselfish service and devotion to country and fellow man has not gone unnoticed. Thank you in advanced for your continued service; I will observe (unless, on occasion, my input is appropriate in a reply/post) and continue to prepare myself mentally, emotionally, and physically, and use these and other resources for the journey ahead. Godspeed.
-DC

[We R VT 31]

hello everyone, im 20 years old and I attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. stumbled across this site while doing some SF research online. Been interested in a career in Spec Ops for some time now. My father retired after almost 20 years in the Navy SEAL teams. I always thought SEALs was what I wanted to do, but doing my own research, something about SF stood out to me. I look forward to my time on this site, and thank you for your service.

[Onward]

You have an important question to ask yourself.

Do you want to be a Ranger, or do you want to be SF?

Then you need to work toward it with every resource you have. Focus.

Trying to be both before you even get started is a bad idea.

And if the Rangers find out that you are going SF, you are going to be in the hurt locker.

Best of luck.

TR

SF it is...

I'm going in as an E-3, so I'll be applying as soon as I hit E-4. Until then; lots of PT and land nav.

Thanks.

[whitesnake]

SF it is...

I'm going in as an E-3, so I'll be applying as soon as I hit E-4. Until then; lots of PT and land nav.

Thanks.

Wecome! Commitment is what it takes. Drive ON!

[SF_BHT]

Welcome All to the board....

[booker]

hello everyone, im 20 years old and I attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. stumbled across this site while doing some SF research online. Been interested in a career in Spec Ops for some time now. My father retired after almost 20 years in the Navy SEAL teams. I always thought SEALs was what I wanted to do, but doing my own research, something about SF stood out to me. I look forward to my time on this site, and thank you for your service.

Welcome aboard Hokie!

[MFF3705]

greetings gents - recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. actually found this site by accident and had wondered where you all had gone to - clearly here. i strongly endorse the attitudinal basis i see here, borne out of our collective experiences last few decades. good job in maintaining the flame. appreciate the opportunity to straphang. al c.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. .

Welcome aboard Al. For those of you curious enough to check out his profile you should not be drawing any conclusions about the Duke and I corrupting this young troop as a 2LT in his first SF assignment:D

[CPTAUSRET]

greetings gents - recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. actually found this site by accident and had wondered where you all had gone to - clearly here. i strongly endorse the attitudinal basis i see here, borne out of our collective experiences last few decades. good job in maintaining the flame. appreciate the opportunity to straphang. al c.



Welcome aboard.

[Hafwyn]

Hello Gentlemen,

I have spent a lot of time researching and contemplating whether or not to go for SF. I have finally decided to go through with it and have recently signed an 18x contract. I will be shipping 20080128. I realize I have a difficult task ahead of me, but I am confident in my ability to persevere. I feel very fortunate to have been exposed to this site. It is well run and has been very informative. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[Ambush Master]

Welcome aboard Al. For those of you curious enough to check out his profile you should not be drawing any conclusions about the Duke and I corrupting this young troop as a 2LT in his first SF assignment:D

Not Snyder?!?!?!

[ranger2339]

I'm Not really sure what to put here, so here goes.
My name is Sgt. Axel, I joined the army in 99' as a 11X (now 11B). Spent 3 yrs at Bragg with 1-505th PIR in Aco,HHC and Bco. Ranger class 5-01,EIB,Airborne and a few other misc. things. In 02' I hit my ETS date and went to school for a while, then sighned back up in 04', for a fun 22month deployment to good ole' Iraq, with the MN guard. Now I am planning to tryout for A 2/20th and take it from there. I'm just here to observe for the most part.

Thanks
Sgt.Axel

[JBrew]

Hello All, while in the basement of the McClure building a friend recommended this site. And since it is rude to be a total parasite I figured I’d log in and introduce myself… After shipping over from the Marines I attended SFAS and was selected to be a medic in May ’94. I attended the last 300F1 class in Ft. Sam and ‘med lab’ at Ft. Bragg before becoming the team medic on ODAs 041, 044, and 794 and finally the Team Sergeant of 797 in ’05. I look forward a good exchange of information, but don’t be surprised if I am not the most punctual at replying, it all depends on my internet connection and time management. But I do look forward to the opportunity for a good exchange of information...

[DisplacedTrojan]

Hello all,

I am currently a Reserve O1 (25A) trying to get into Civil Affairs. I was not prior enlisted. I've been lurking here for a long while (years) without the need to register. Recently I needed to PM someone, so I finally registered. My civilian background is in software in the Defense Industry. I get to make things that fly figure out how to make things that don't fly go boom.

This may well be my only post. So I will take the opportunity to say thank you all for this resource.

[grumpz]

QP's

My name is Dan and I am 21 years old. i work at an insurance company dealing with Xerox employees and retirees. I came to this site to find out more about SF. I am currently talking with my recruiter about getting an 18x contract.

Thank you for taking the time to post here and share your experiences.

[swatmedic]

Working tactical medic, here mostly for the medical section. Profile complete.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Not Snyder?!?!?!

Ernie Snyder, aka Duke!

[houston]

Good afternoon everyone,

My apologies for not having done this sooner. I am a former Marine 0351 with L Co. 3/5 from 2002-2006. I decided after 3 tours that I should give college a try. So, I traded in being a "Hollywood Marine" to becoming just another SOCAL beach bum. Well to keep it simple I realized not everyone is meant to wear a suit and tie and do the 9-5, some of us are meant to play in the mud. I plan on talking to a recruiter to go 18X after the semester is up.

Thank You for all the information.

"Hollywood Marine" when said by others just shows a twinge of jealousy :p

...proceeding to run for cover from expected incoming

[chase18d]

Hey I am a SSG, just finished the 18D course and I am currently in Arabic I am slotted to go to Sage in March. I have been in the Army for almost six years I was Intell prior, spent a year in Iraq and went to the Q course. Hope to be heading to 10th group but we shall see..... focusing on Arabic is what I am doing now.

[grog18b]

Greetings Gents, My name is George, nick-name is Grog. I entered AD US Army in 1985, right out of high school. I served 5 years, and ETSd after my father fell off a couple sections of scaffold and royally messed his back up. Military pay wouldn't support the family, so that decision was made for me. I entered the PA State police academy in 1990 and have been serving the Commonwealth ever since. I entered the criminal investigation section over a year ago, and am looking forward to retiring in 7 months. I enjoy exchanging information, and am currently studying terrorism and related subjects, which will give me something to occupy myself in my latter years. I have been a member of socnet for a while now and a friend there pointed me in this direction. I'm looking forward to renewing some old friendships, and making some new ones here. Seems like a nice place to pass some time, and share experience. As a side "job/hobby" I've been developing new 40mm munitions, working with ALS Technologies on newly developed flash/bang type and other rounds. I own an M-203 and am presently working on restoring a Springfield Armory M-79. I am very pro-constitution, as I believe every LEO should be. Proud to be here!

[sofmed]

Hello, Gentlemen.

After a somewhat long hiatus I am back on track. I took a little over a year off from active duty, having worked for the SWC and the 18x program establishing the original medical and processing facility (aid station) back in 2002-2005. I was in the pipeline originally but an injury and two subsequent hip surgeries put me out of action (from actual training) for quite some time.

During my "time off" I was able to heal, and decided to give it another go around. I'm back on active duty, currently in the sandbox with a medical unit and looking forward to going back to the Special Operations community not long after re-deploying. I miss the men of the Spec Ops community as you have been the truly upright professionals and I prefer to work with no others. Needless to say, this deployment with "mother army" has been a proverbial nightmare.

Those of you who have already 'been there and done that' have my utmost respect and admiration. I look forward to working in your midst once more.

Strength and Honor!

[RT AXE 10]

Salute to all, I'm here today, gone tomorrow and back again. For those that don't know me, Mike Kim (Axe), 18Z retired, but still kicking around in the danger zones.

Always great to see old friends. Hang in there.

Served in the following SF units, 5thSFG, 40thSFGR, 8thSFG, SFQC, 3/7SFG, SFOC, SFFTB, 1/7thSFG...

Axe.

[Snaquebite]

Thanks for the e-mails Mike. I sent you my phone numbers....Welcome aboard.

[BamBam]

Mike glad to see you on here, and to know you are alive and well, it's been a long time bro, send me an email and let me know how you are doing.

[longrange1947]

Welcome aboard Mike! As Billy stated, glad to see you are still alive. :D

[Defion69]

Hello all. It's good to be aboard such a fine forum and I have enjoyed reading and catching up on some of my old comrades from the past and present.

I served in 7th SFG(A) from 94 to 04. I feel fortunate to have been a part of not only an outstanding unit such as the 7th (my heart will always be there) but in SF in general. So much tradition and honor and a history that must be carried on. I can say this, every 18 series I had the pleasure of serving with or knowing will remain with me.

[ArtichokeHeart]

My name is Jim. I am 23 years old and am currently attending a local community college in Phoenix, Arizona. I am an Army brat; my father, mother, and stepfather have all served in the Army and my mother is a Desert Storm veteran while my father recently returned from Afghanistan where he was supporting JTF-82. Over the past few years I have a developed an interest in the elite fighting forces of our nation and I have, more specifically, become quite interested in the Special Forces. My current life goals are to continue my schooling until I receive my degree (I am still debating what my major will be, but I am leaning towards History), run the P.F. Chang's Rock'n'Roll 1/2 Marathon in early January 2008 and continue to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. Thank you for allowing me to be a member. My interests here will be entirely in gathering knowledge of the Special Forces lifestyle; I do not plan on posting much, considering I don't think my knowledge would be of much use to the professionals. Once again, thank you. Not just for allowing me to be a member, but also for your service and sacrifice.

[silentvoice71]

Hi my name is Dustin and I've been reading around on the boards for and 3 months now and i love it lol. My friend and i are currently getting ready to leave in march under a 18x contract and I'm looking forward to the closer i get.I've lost about 60 lbs trying to get in to fight for my country.

[AlStam]

Greetings,

I've been a long time lurker, now seems as good a time as any to introduce myself. I went through the Q-course as an 18B in 5/84 right after OSUT/Jump School. After a medical recycle I finished as an 18E in class 4/85. Did B team time in 3BN 10th group BOP, then spent some time on ODA 072 at Devins with some truly amazing guys. Had a great time at SOT school, then turned down HALO/DLI to go back to college. 20+ years later I still wonder often if that was the right choice. Did the ROTC thing, Armor, Reserve training Bgds, IRR, etc. in the guard/reserves for 14 years, resigning my commission in 2002. When I was on active duty in SF I had no appreciation at all for the gulf in quality and professionalism separating the guys on this forum from those in the regular army. But, as they say, you can never go back. Now work at U Mich as a pol sci prof.

-- Al

[red_stick]

Gentlemen, My name is Jason. I am a Boatswain Mate in the Navy. I joined this site mainly for some of the reviews on gear and such. I have quite a few friends in the NSW community, but it is always good to hear what other people think. Primarily, you guys still use 1911's a good bit, my pistola of choice. I am also interested in the Pipeline section of the forums. I am still waiting to see if I will re-enlist in the Navy or come to the 18 community. I plan on reading more than posting. Thank you for this opportunity to talk amongst you.

[lksteve]

Primarily, you guys still use 1911's a good bit...Interesting conclusion...:munchin

[Team Sergeant]

Greetings,

I've been a long time lurker, now seems as good a time as any to introduce myself. I went through the Q-course as an 18B in 5/84 right after OSUT/Jump School. After a medical recycle I finished as an 18E in class 4/85. Did B team time in 3BN 10th group BOP, then spent some time on ODA 072 at Devins with some truly amazing guys. Had a great time at SOT school, then turned down HALO/DLI to go back to college. 20+ years later I still wonder often if that was the right choice. Did the ROTC thing, Armor, Reserve training Bgds, IRR, etc. in the guard/reserves for 14 years, resigning my commission in 2002. When I was on active duty in SF I had no appreciation at all for the gulf in quality and professionalism separating the guys on this forum from those in the regular army. But, as they say, you can never go back. Now work at U Mich as a pol sci prof.

-- Al



Welcome Al!

We're always open to great discussions! Glad to have you aboard!

Team Sergeant

[kgoerz]

I'm Not really sure what to put here, so here goes.
My name is Sgt. Axel, I joined the army in 99' as a 11X (now 11B). Spent 3 yrs at Bragg with 1-505th PIR in Aco,HHC and Bco. Ranger class 5-01,EIB,Airborne and a few other misc. things. In 02' I hit my ETS date and went to school for a while, then sighned back up in 04', for a fun 22month deployment to good ole' Iraq, with the MN guard. Now I am planning to tryout for A 2/20th and take it from there. I'm just here to observe for the most part.

Thanks
Sgt.Axel

Cool name for a SGT. It would make you to young to ask if your parents were G&R Fans, but it's coming...:D

Welcome to the Board.

[emoore]

Hi, my name is Ed and I appreciate all the great information on SF you provide on this site.

Thanks,

[SF_BHT]

Welcome to the Board....

[Mycroft]

Good morning.

Here is my first post as requested. My profile has been created. I currently work at a phone company making sure phone calls get answered. I'm currently looking for something that actually requires some serious work and commitment, possibly SF. Registering here so that should I have any future questions about the SF that stickies, googling, and recruiters are unable to answer, I'll be able to get information from those who have been there.

Thank you all for letting me be a guest in your house.

[RB]

Morning all!!.....:p

Name's Drew. I did C 1/7 (732) early '90's, B Co. SWTG and SFAS (mid '90's). Anyone who had me as a walker will remember 'Accomplish the Mission' and 8 hours of staring at a blank sheet of paper....lol....:munchin.

...and C 3/7 'til I retired '04 (knuckledragger '95 / RST '97). TripC after that.

Callsign is still the same as Bdad.....here and elsewhere...

BTW---DC sucks, rely on WTOP for all the answers....:rolleyes:

[yip_yip]

Hello everyone my is Jay. I'm currently in the Q-course in Language Re-Train, (Arabic got me the first time around). I'm going through as an 18E and was previously in the 782nd BSB as a 94E,(Radio Comsec Repair). If all goes as planned then I'll be in 5th Group by early April. Also, this forum came highly recommended to me by a good friend of my Father-in-Law's, Retired CW4 Ed Lowrey. That's all for now so thanks for having me here and God Bless.

[Pete]

yip yip, is the chief your F-I-L or friend of your F-I-L?

Some of us know the chief when he was a NTIG E-6:D

Welcome all.

Pete

[yip_yip]

yip yip, is the chief your F-I-L or friend of your F-I-L?

Some of us know the chief when he was a NTIG E-6:D

Welcome all.

Pete


Sorry about the confusion on that. My Father-in-Law's friend is Ed Lowrey.:o

[warrottjr]

Greeting:

(If that doesn't bring back memories, then it probably isn't worth explaining.)

My name is Bill, and my last duty assignment was as chief instructor of the Special Operations Communications Systems Maintenance Course in Company E, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Training Group (Airborne), 1995-97.

Previously, I served as theater level logistics point of contact for the 1st Special Operations Command, 1986-90.

[Retired W4]

Greeting:

(If that doesn't bring back memories, then it probably isn't worth explaining.)

Sounds like something I read on a letter in 1968. I was able to beat the draft. I enlisted!

Welcome

[Ready and Able]

hey my name is Steven and i have been looking into the special forces for years. i found this site by accident and i've read a lot already. i look forward to talking with you guys!:cool:

[Stnick_19]

By way of intro, I was a member of A/1/19 SFG (A), Washington Army Nat'l Guard, as a member of their training platoon. I attended SFAS and was selected May 07. I recently had to transfer to Virginia because of my day job. Now, I am a member of the Maryland Army Nat'l Guard and trying to get to the Q Course as soon as I can.

Prior to all of that, I was a 97B...counterintelligence...with an Army Reserve unit. Was in the Stan from 04 to 05 and Iraq 06 to 07. Decided to add to my current skillset by going to SFAS. Looking forward to joining the Brotherhood.

To all of you here and to all of the men downrange, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[big.assassin]

Good Evening Gentlemen,
I have been a silent observer on your site for a bit and as per ROE set out by Team Sergeant I am posting my initial introduction. First and foremost I wanted to say congratulations on a great site. It has answered so many of my questions already.
I am a recently discharged Navy aircraft mechanic. I had given serious thought to attending BUD/S but did my research and decided SF was a better fit. I served my contract and now have my sights set on the task at hand. I have been taking college courses to learn Arabic and joined an orienteering club to learn some land navigation. I am trainig for my first marathon in the spring. My plan is to enlist on an 18X contract this time next year.
I am looking for a a mentor from someone who has been there and can give me advice throughout the training pipeline. Any wisdom would be appreciated and if anyone is in the Metro D.C. area and has time to chat that would be great. Again, great site and thank you.

[Buffalobob]

anyone is in the Metro D.C. area and has time to chat that would be great.

Well, with a name like Big .Assissin one assumes you have spent a lot of time at McDonalds or else you know what to do with a rifle. There are 1000 yard F-class matches at Quantico about once a month or so. It is mostly a bunch of jarhead snipers, some civy benchrest type shooters, a few hunters and me. You are welcome to come and and bring your best stuff. The 2007 season just ended and we will probably start back up in February or March. I do not know didly dog about modern SF, but I do know which end of the rifle to point down range and sometimes I get lucky and even shoot at my own target.

[6GunB]

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[Go_Bears]

Greetings to everyone on this site. I have been out of the Army for just a few years now and I have been going to college as a full time student. I will be graduating this next semester and I am setting my sights on trying out for 19th Group in California.

[Ryval]

Hello All,

Thank you for letting my join your site and benifit from your experiences.

I am a Deputy Sheriff with a NE Wisconsin dept. (Green Bay area for all you football fans). I am an Active Mobile Shooter instructor and was reserching Dragon Skin armor, as an entry vest, when I came accross the excellant thread on this site, on the subject. Needless to say, I will be looking into other types of armor.

I regret to say I have never served in the Military. However, I do have a deep respect and gratitude for all those who have and do. Thank you all for protecting us here. I firmly believe you have, and are, keeping the enemy off our backs.

If my searches come up negative, I will ask few questions in regards to gear. Other than that, I am content to sit back, read and only occasionally throw in a comment or two, where applicable.

Thank you.

[Team Sergeant]

Hello All,

Thank you for letting my join your site and benifit from your experiences.

I am a Deputy Sheriff with a NE Wisconsin dept. (Green Bay area for all you football fans). I am an Active Mobile Shooter instructor and was reserching Dragon Skin armor, as an entry vest, when I came accross the excellant thread on this site, on the subject. Needless to say, I will be looking into other types of armor.
I regret to say I have never served in the Military. However, I do have a deep respect and gratitude for all those who have and do. Thank you all for protecting us here. I firmly believe you have, and are, keeping the enemy off our backs.

If my searches come up negative, I will ask few questions in regards to gear. Other than that, I am content to sit back, read and only occasionally throw in a comment or two, where applicable.

Thank you.

dragon skin, banned by the Army, banned by the Marines and now banned by the Air Force, I would say you made a wise decision......;)

Welcome aboard.

Team Sergeant

[Widow_Maker]

Hello everyone,

This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.

If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.

de oppresso libre

[Roguish Lawyer]

Hello everyone,

This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.

If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.

de oppresso libre

Welcome, SGM. We are honored to have you here.

[Team Sergeant]

Hello everyone,

This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.

If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.

de oppresso libre

Welcome aboard SGM!


Team Sergeant

[sulecki1]

Hello everyone. My name is Jimmy Sulecki. I'm 19 years old live in Geneva, Ohio. I joined Professional Soldiers to gain the information that I need to decide what I want to do with my life. I currently have two years of community college under my belt and want to move on to something different. My main two options are:

1. Join the Army right now and go to school afterwards. I can either join to see how I like it before deciding on Special Forces, or sign the 18x contract when I enlist.

2. Go to a larger school, get a degree, and then see how I feel about the military after I've grown a little more. Most people say this is the best idea.

Both choices have their unique benefits. I hope that through reading and asking questions when necessary, I will be able to make the correct decision that will decide what I do for the rest of my life. Thanks for having me here.

Jimmy Sulecki

[Surgicalcric]

Jimmy:

Welcome to PS.com.

The dilemma you mention isnt a new one and as such has been covered here before. With a little searching followed by some reading you will find most if not all of your questions, on this topic and Special Forces in general, will have been answered. It is well documented here how we feel about education and finishing what you have started.

Enjoy your stay and your youth.

Crip

[ubiquitous]

New to this site,figured i would go ahead and introduce myself.I have read and enjoyed what little i have seen on here.I also hope to be a part of the SF brotherhood in the near future.I do have a ? My unit is going to be deployed to Afganistan sometime in fiscal yr 2009.I have not been since i only joined in 2005.I was wondering what would you all think would be in my best interest,to get deployed and possibly get some combat experience,or to train and try out for SF.Just looking for the best decision.Thanks for any and all responses.
A Troop 1/153rd (RSTA)
"SCOUTS OUT"
SPC.Brown

[The Reaper]

New to this site,figured i would go ahead and introduce myself.I have read and enjoyed what little i have seen on here.I also hope to be a part of the SF brotherhood in the near future.I do have a ? My unit is going to be deployed to Afganistan sometime in fiscal yr 2009.I have not been since i only joined in 2005.I was wondering what would you all think would be in my best interest,to get deployed and possibly get some combat experience,or to train and try out for SF.Just looking for the best decision.Thanks for any and all responses.
A Troop 1/153rd (RSTA)
"SCOUTS OUT"
SPC.Brown


SPC Brown:

Welcome aboard.

I think if you do some reading and searching here, you will find that your question has already been asked and answered repeatedly.

Best of luck.

TR

[Draco771]

Edited to add: I've been around the site for quite some time now, just finally decided to make an account.

Well, since the objective of this introduction thread is for you Quiet Professionals, and others to get to know me, so, I'll tell yall my motives, and a little background information.

Why I want to join the Army: Well, for starters, I want to serve int he most powerful Army on Earth, and that would be the United States Army. I have quite a few friends who're currently serving, Rangers, legs, airborne, etc. And I wish to join their ranks.

Currently I'm having difficulty finalizing my thought of MOS I want. My first goal in the Army is achieving Airborne (if permitted, I'll get to that in just a little bit). And from their, Ranger, and from there, maybe, someday progressing into SF.

Two years ago I used to weigh 368.2lbs, at 6'3''. Now I weigh 291lbs, due to little to no physical activity from a shoulder injury, (which is healing quite nicely, tomorrow, I can restart my PT). but aht asided, my ultimate goal is joining amongst the ranks of the Army, as to what MOS to start out with, I'm unsure of it yet. I can't go into Special Forces for another two years, (I don't turn 20 until 2010).

But now, reason to explain why I'm unaware of airborne, is because of my vision, my BMI is 27% currently, (I'm pretty bulky from Power Lifting :lifter etc, although, due to my shoulder, I havn't been able to do any power lifting for over 2-3 weeks now). I don't have to worry about weight all that much for enlistment, I've got about a year and a half before I can enlist. And if I can drop over 80lbs in 2 years, I could possibly drop to 240lbs before enlisting, 240lbs according to simulations, would put me at 15% BMI.

But vision is the big deal, I have bad eye sight, my vision quals me for general enlistment, but I don't know if it'll qualify me for Airborne, or an Option 40 contract.

But even if I'm forever locked in leg land, I'll be one of the best legs in the Army. Either way, whether what I'm able to get into etc. I plan to be the best in the job I get into. And any help/advice on how I could become better, and/or more physically fit and/or any advice on some non-SOF MOSs would be nice, jobs I'm looking into are: 21B, 11X, 13F, and 19D. I've looked at advanced schools etc. that each can go into. But I'm stuck which one to go for.

Later on in career, I plan on hopefully going into SFAS, and later the "Q" course. (hopefully) if not, I'll be the best leg in my unit, I'll make sure of it.

Background info:
-I was born and raised in Washington.
-I have one brother
-I have two dogs
-I have average-above average grades in school.
-I love reading military stuff, as much information I can soak my brain with. FMs, TAs, etc. I read 'em all, some are out of date though, but I try to get hold of as much current/semi-current info as I can.
-I have a high interest in SpecOps, such as: PSYOPS, EOD, CA, SF, Rangers, 160th SOAR, and Airborne ( by technicality, the 82nd for some reason is considered Special Operations... IDK why...)
-I love history, Military, American, World, everything, I feel that knowing the mistakes made in the past, will prevent you from making them in the future, because historically speaking, history in some shape/form always repeats itself. For example, Napolean, he marched his Army into Russia, and was slaughtered by the bitter cold Russian winter, about a hundred years later, Nazi soldiers suffer the same fate, and lose all momentum/sustain heavy losses in a counter attack mounted by the Red Army, and got driven back... In some way, shape, or form, history always repeats itself, and so, I believe if you learn what someone else fracked up on, you know not to frack up the same way. Or you end up suffering the same fate.
I also enjoy video games. Military preferably.
I love women.
And if there is any other information you would like to know about me, than feel free to just ask. I take no questions offensive, or anything like that.

[IRONRKSNS]

Ok, here is my intro per the required regulation of this site.
I joined the Army back in Sept of 2002, originally I was supposed to be an 18X but due to a FEMALE guidance counselor who told me the chances of me making it to the Q-course were slim to none, I opted for an 11X contract with duty station of choice (Ft. Campbell) Deployed to OIF I with A Co, 3-187 INF Regt, spent some time in TRADOC at Ft. Benning and was "selected" to be a detailed recruiter. I love the Army, but hate being a recruiter, so instead of being like 95 % of the detailed recruiters out here that bitch about the job, but dont do anything I have started my Green to Gold packet that will get me out of recruiting a year and a half early. I have always had a fondness for the SF community and have always enjoyed any training I was lucky enough to receive from them throughout my years in the Army. I made it up the enlisted ranks relatively fast for a leg with no ranger tab (SSG pinned at 4 yrs) and will be the first to tell you im no great leader, but I am fair and I get the mission accomplished. I am the type of Soldier who would rather spend 15 years as an 18A then to be a major in any other branch. I hope to learn a lot from this website and hopefully educate a few people on here.

[NousDefionsDoc]

LOL - you let a gurl talk you out of going to SFAS - do pushups.

[RAFA09]

Gentlemen,

First and foremost, I want to thank those that have made this site available. The knowledge gained from this site is substantially greater than any other resource I have come across.

As per introductions, my name is Matt. I am a 21 year old junior at the United States Military Academy. I will receive my commission in the Infantry in May 2009. Aspirations to become an 18A have brought me to this site in order to prepare for the future.

Happy Holidays to all.

Respectfully,

Matt

[Ambush Master]

[QUOTE=RAFA09;192114]I am a 21 year old junior at the United States Military Academy. I will receive my commission in the Infantry in May 2009. Aspirations to become an 18A have brought me to this site in order to prepare for the future.
/QUOTE]


WOOO-POOO!!!!:D

There are a few of us that have spent some time "Up-The-River"!!!!

Come on down, the Hudson River Country Club is a Cake Walk by comparison!!

Have Fun down in the real world!!:munchin:D

Take care.
Martin

[Go For Broke]

Gentlemen,

First and foremost, I want to thank those that have made this site available. The knowledge gained from this site is substantially greater than any other resource I have come across.

As per introductions, my name is Matt. I am a 21 year old junior at the United States Military Academy. I will receive my commission in the Infantry in May 2009. Aspirations to become an 18A have brought me to this site in order to prepare for the future.

Happy Holidays to all.

Respectfully,

Matt

RAFA09,

Go talk to Spies (DPME - IW track), he can probably fill you in / clue you in real quick. Tell him his Asian SF brethren from the 2006 COIN Conference says "Hi".

BTW - Did not know that you all branched so early :D From what I hear, IN is not exactly an available choice for the goat LOL :D

V/R,

[Razor]

A RAFA Ranger! I bet he knows his way around a free body diagram. :lifter

[The Canadian]

Greetings everyone,

I am a Canadian citizen that served with the U.S. Army. I was stationed in Baumholder, Germany with 1/6th Infantry. I now live in Colorado and work as a security guard at a large hotel. I have been considering joining the 5/19th here in Colorado for sometime and have now started to prep myself for this major change in my life. I am coming off a broken ankle, so I want to get back into top physical form before talking to a recruiter. I have read a lot of the posts on this site and will continue to read all that I can. I thank all of those that have posted helpful information here and I hope to be able to return the favor one day as well.

[firedawg44]

Hello all!
Here's my introduction...prior service 12B1P, with C/27 EN BN at Bragg (93-96)..since then, college, travels, and now serving as a full time Firefighter/EMT with the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue (5 years). But that ole' itch is coming back, you know, the one that says 'you wanted to do it then, why not now?' So this past summer I did some research, made some calls, and now I am getting ready for NG SF (19th) up in Utah. For now, lots of PT. But I am very excited and motivated that this opportunity is now upon me, and I am looking at signing papers in January/February.

This forum is outstanding with all the available information. Thank you, QP's, for your time and contributions. I'll be researching this site for a good time to come.

HOO-AH!

Cast or Tab...

[WPerry1151]

Seasons Greetings Everyone,

Here goes with my intro. My name is Wes and I am a Firefighter/EMT with the Cincinnati Fire Dept (9 years). I've served a total of 9 years between the RA and the ARNG. Did 2 years with the OPFOR at Hohenfels, Germany, then 4 with a Cav unit (OH ARNG), and 3 with a light Infantry unit (IN ARNG). I am currently going through the whole re-enlistment process to get into the training team with B. Co. 2/19th SFG. For some reason I just can't seem to shake the itch to take a shot at SF before I start collecting Social Security! Just don't want to be sitting on my porch in a rocking chair with my grandson on my knee thinking "if only I had given it a try"!

Wanted to thank all those Quiet Professionals out there who have made this site possible. Without a doubt it is the best source of intel on SF I have ever seen.

Stay Safe Everybody!

[howardjd1]

First--Thanks for this great website. I've held off posting anything for a while now, I've just been searching and reading everything I can get!

Now a little about me--
I did 6 years enlisted in the AF from 00'-06' I did my whole time at Hurlburt Field in good ole' Florida. It was great because as I'm sure most of you know Hurlburt Field is AFSOC. Anyways I worked on the MH-53M/J helocopter and I got to do and see some really cool stuff that most AF will never even know about!

Since finishing my enlistment I've finally had the opportunity to hit the books hard and finish my degree. Now that I'm finished my degree I'm in the middle of paper work to go the officer route in the Army. I'm hoping I can get or trade for Infantry Officer and eventually have the opportunity to obtain SF. I'm really excited to be an Officer in the Army and I can't wait to get started!

Anyone with any advice or words of wisdom please feel free to PM me as I'm open to all opinions and anything anyone has to say.

-Jason

[shr7]

Hello everyone,

Not much experience in the Army, I just recently joined the USAR (21B) while finishing up college. I am looking foward to going active after finishing my schooling. I am currently in my last semester of classes in pharmacy school. I enjoy searching through the information here, and I hope to contribute where I can now, and contribute more in the future, as my experience increases.

SR

[DiveCon]

Hi, i'm not a soldier or military, but i have a deep respect for those that are
i have done scuba diving in the rec/sport area and love it
i joined basically to read and learn
and to offer support to those that provide me with the freedoms i enjoy
i plan to mostly read, but i do have some questions of a political nature i might like to ask over time
thank you for the welcome to your forum

[Team Sergeant]

Hi, i'm not a soldier or military, but i have a deep respect for those that are
i have done scuba diving in the rec/sport area and love it
i joined basically to read and learn
and to offer support to those that provide me with the freedoms i enjoy
i plan to mostly read, but i do have some questions of a political nature i might like to ask over time
thank you for the welcome to your forum


DiveCon, go and read the board rules......

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3452

[RSQCAL]

Hello everyone,

I really enjoy this site.

I am prior military having started out in the 82nd ABN as an 11C were I stayed until I reached SGT. My next assignment was 2 ID in Korea were I reenlisted as an 11B. I then returned to the 82nd ABN were I made SSG and was finally accepted to the Q course. Spent 6 years with C/3/10 SFG as an 18B, made SFC and was shipped to SOCOM to work SFAS were I remained for about a year before leaving to become a civilian due to some family issues.

I started my 10th Group time on ODA 092 and was lucky enough to be there when we went HALO. We then became ODA 093. While there I attained HALO status as well becoming a sniper under the training and expertise of SFC Tom Capp.

After becoming a civilian I missed the rush so bad that I became an EMT with a local Rescue Squad. I am now also a member of the Townships Dive Rescue Team.

I look forward to reading and sharing idea's and info with fellow Quiet Professionals.

[dave]

Hello everyone. My name is Dave. I'm currently in C/2/10 ODA 0235. I got here to Colorado in 06. Before my SF career started, I was with the 101st and then the 82nd. I've been in for ten years now and plan on at least another ten.

[Firearmz]

My name is Ken, I retired from the Army in 1995, nothing special, no high speed stuff here. I was attached to 3/75 for year or two. I own and operate a firearms and self defense training company in Georgia. We have been in business for about 5 years. I am also a training junkie myself and have taken classes from Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Andy Stanford, SouthNarc, and more. I am also a Law Enforcement Instructor in Defensive Tactics and Firearms for the state.

I recently attended the International Sniper Competition at Benning to watch the son and his team compete and met some of the guys from Bragg (SOTIC). I will be lurking for a while, reading and becoming familiar with posting rules and protocols. I also know one of the guys in SOTIC at 5th.

Looking forward to sharing information.

[Arwr]

Hello,

I became an SF guy because that is what SF guys do. Seemed like a no brainer. I saw Doc Farr on here. And yes, I can still explain the life cycle of Malaria. Summer of '86 FSH, Oral Boards. Back then it was CPT Farr. Ut oh, flash backs setting in.

Arwr

[DiveCon]

DiveCon, go and read the board rules......

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3452

i read them

did i do something wrong :(

[Snaquebite]

i read them

did i do something wrong :(

Simple answer, Yes. Read them again.

[The Reaper]

i read them

did i do something wrong :(

Didn't you have a link posted in your sig line?

TR

[Team Sergeant]

i read them

did i do something wrong :(

Yes

Simple answer, Yes. Read them again.

Didn't you have a link posted in your sig line?

TR

Yes he did and I removed it.


Divecon, we have a forum for the Grammatically Challenged, use proper English, ie; capital letters, or you wil find your next posts there.

We will not allow this website to denigrate into a children's or lazy teenager's board.

Team Sergeant

[systaltic]

Recruiters don't have many jobs for a one-eyed, fat man.

lol. ooo, oooo, do me too! :rolleyes:

Greetings to the upper echelon from a lowly cadidiot. My name is Laomar Q.
I'm a humble college student--soon to be an 18x. Thank you for the resources and the additional peek into SF culture.

(ky or vasoline please, k thanks)

[The Reaper]

lol. ooo, oooo, do me too! :rolleyes:

Greetings to the upper echelon from a lowly cadidiot. My name is Laomar Q.
I'm a humble college student--soon to be an 18x. Thank you for the resources and the additional peek into SF culture.

(ky or vasoline please, k thanks)


You might reread the TS's guidance about spelling and grammar.

This is not a graded block of instruction, but first impressions are lasting ones, and people in positions of authority view with disdain those who cannot spell, capitalize, or use proper punctuation.

TR

[DiveCon]

Yes





Yes he did and I removed it.


Divecon, we have a forum for the Grammatically Challenged, use proper English, ie; capital letters, or you wil find your next posts there.

We will not allow this website to denigrate into a children's or lazy teenager's board.

Team Sergeant


I'm sorry, I was attempting to put an image in my sig, It didn't work.
:(
As for grammer, I have never been good at that.

[Team Sergeant]

I'm sorry, I was attempting to put an image in my sig, It didn't work.
:(
As for grammer, I have never been good at that.

Roger, learn from your mistakes and you will go far.

Team Sergeant

[cbo1187]

Hello all,

My name is Chris, and I'm a Cadet (Cadouche, Cadidiot, Cadot) at the University of Illinois. A few months in to my Freshman year as a cadet, I realized that I wanted a career in the Army, and wanted as much training as I could get. So, I joined the National Guard as an 11B. I spent a little under 2 years as a PFC in my unit before I gained my contracted Cadet status, so now I wear the dot and get to work with the leadership in planning and conducting training.

My first choice of branch is Infantry, and I'm confident the accessions gods will see that I get my crossed rifles (again). Right now, I'm training with a few of my friends to do the Bataan Memorial Death March in the Heavy Military grouping. I came upon this site while looking for boot reviews. In any case, I'm grateful for the information you all provide. As far as a possible career in the Special Forces, I realize that the possibility of going to SFAS is several years away, so I'm more focused on honing my small-unit tactics and leadership skills. At the same time, I'm studying up so that if I do decide to try out, I'll be able to do so with a good skill set.

[clayguy]

Hello all,


I'm a prior Air Force guy that now contracts here in Iraq. Recently a buddy of mine who is tabbed made it out this way at a nearby FOB and he's been educating me on the SF way of life. On top of what he has told me I sometimes have the privilege of helping some 5th group ODA guys in regards to air transit all throughout theater here in northern Iraq. Since working with SF for the first time ever, it has opened my eyes up to a whole other world that is very attractive to me and what I want in life.

I'm at a pivot in life in regards to whether I should finish my degree and then go SF or leave now. Probably finish my degree first just in case I don't get selected for some reason out of my control (breaking something while at SFAS).

If any of you know a ODA commander (CPT.) who's first name starts with the letter “T " here in Northern Iraq-(Q-WEST), he's a very stand up guy from what I know of him and so is the rest of the ODA. They all have been giving me a lot of insight as to what I would need to do if I really wanted to become SF.

You can't beat first hand information from team guys.

[rourke]

Evening All,
Thought i would go ahead and post my intro. I have been lurking here for quite awhile soaking up information on the career field that i would like to pursue. I am 27 and currently work as a Manufacturing/Design Engineer just outside Greensboro, NC. I have been fascinated with the military for as long as i can remember and have decided that i just can't sit here any longer doing nothing. Don't get me wrong, i enjoy designing and building automated machinery but feel that i have a higher calling. I am taking the PE exam (Professional Engineer exam) in April of next year and once i pass that, i plan on enlisting with the 18x program. I obviously don't need the PE license for what i want to do with the military but i set that as a goal for myself back in college and i intend to meet that goal, besides, i have two engineering degrees so i might as well become certified in the fields that i received my school learnin' in. I always enjoy pushing myself to new limits and trying new things. I get bored if I'm not learning something new everyday. Like i have always heard, a day without learning something new is a wasted day.

Thank you guys for the opportunity to be a member here and learn new and fascinating things. Thanks for your service. Back to lurk mode for awhile.

rourke

[ambull01]

I'm currently in the MD National Guard and reading everything available on SF standards, lifestyle, etc. I'm also in the process of putting a packet together to attend OCS. I plan on eventually serving with the SF unit in Glen Arm, MD. This site has supplied really useful knowledge and I hope it will continue to do so. Merry Christmas everyone.

[TheCrock2k1]

Hello all,

Well for starters my name is Nick and I've been perusing thise boards for a bit now. I've been on active duty for almost 3 years now, I came into the army as an 18x and quit during SOPC.

Fast foward to a couple years later and now I'm going back to SFAS in February. I'm ready for it now, I feel that I've learned a lot in the past couple years and have become a more mature and seasoned soldier.

I also just returned from a 15 month tour to Iraq with 10th Mountain. I learned a lot about being a better soldier and a better person by going there. I'm looking foward to SFAS and will continue to learn here.

[Razor]

lol. ooo, oooo, do me too! :rolleyes:
Thank you for the resources and the additional peek into SF culture.
(ky or vasoline please, k thanks)

Apparently, you failed to catch the movie reference I was invoking in my reply. I'll try to be less subtle and use direct speech and smaller words in the future so you can keep up.

[Pete]

Apparently, you failed to catch the movie reference I was invoking in my reply. I'll try to be less subtle and use direct speech and smaller words in the future so you can keep up.

"Fill your hand you so. .. . ....."

The poster must be young.

[Ret10Echo]

Apparently, you failed to catch the movie reference I was invoking in my reply. I'll try to be less subtle and use direct speech and smaller words in the future so you can keep up.

First of all I am concerned over the enthusiasm of the response.... :eek:

This OEFM

[systaltic]

Apparently, you failed to catch the movie reference I was invoking in my reply. I'll try to be less subtle and use direct speech and smaller words in the future so you can keep up.
&
The poster must be young.

I am young, but I do have a Block Buster card and an open mind. I'll tell you what I think. So far, my favorite dialogue is:

Goudy: I believe you testified that you backed away from old man Wharton?
Rooster Cogburn: Yes, sir.
Goudy: Which direction were you going?
Rooster Cogburn: Backward. I always go backward when I'm backin' away.

:):):) Great stuff.

[Tomasino]

Hi all from Norway! I'm 32 years of age and work full time as a law enforcement officer (patrol division) I'm also a verified international member of NTOA in the US. Regarding military background I still do part time with a home guard unit. Military background from the Cavalry officer academy ( LRRP) and duty as patrol member/leader and team leader. Airborne qualified and currently 1LT of rank. Generally interested in tactics and training and would like to get in touch with new people here. I have not that much knowledge about US SF groups.
(Met some guys from the 10th SF group during the Nijmegen march in the Netherlands back in 2004)

Regards,
Tomasino

[LEO1976]

Hello,

My name is Scott and I am from WV. I am 31 years old with no prior service. I have been a police officer for the past 9 years. I am married with children. I have a couple of friends who are with the 19th SF unit out of Kenova, WV. I have been talking to them off and on for a while about joining. I am very interested in pursuing a position with this group. I am trying to research and educate myself by becoming a member of this great forum.

[forestbrother]

Hi:

I'm a 41 yr old infantryman. A 20th Group buddy gave me the info for this site. I'm looking for two things I was hoping someone could e-mail me. I need an individual packing list for deployment to OEF. I don't even know what the "luggage allowance" is. Anyway, if you were going to live in a basecamp in Afghanistan for the next year, what would you take? The second thing is a load plan or packing list for non-tactical vehicle like the Toyota Tacoma. If you were going out in Afghanistan in an NTV and remaining overnight, what would you take?

-forestbrother

[Pacer]

Good afternoon.

I am a 49 yr medically disabled Emergency Medicine physician who never passed the physical process for AF induction.

Been a first aider before "block grants" and EMT since 75, and moved through health care with stops as a paramedic, ICU/ED nurse, etc before Med School

Residency trained in Emergency Medicine, and stayed on as faculty in a inner city "knife and gun zone" hospital. I beleive I trained with SwatDoc in parrallel residencies, and Syd was a great asset.

Developed and ran an EMS Fellowship program, and have both Board certification in Emergnecy Medicine and Certificate of Added Qualifications in EMS.

EMS additional experience included overhead support and some underground training with the Wilderness EMS Institute in support of the Eastern Region National Cave Rescue Commission, and the Applachian Search and Rescue Conference. I also tripped with my chairmen, a ret. USAF Col. from Wilford Hall, to Operation Bushmaster at Camp Bullis, San Antonio.

I still teach all the civilian alphabet courses, having brough BTLS to Eastern PA when that began.

Currently continue to serve on the Board of Directors for a local borough EMS service, which has affilaitions with an In State Rescue Task Force, and a Federal USAR team.

From a firearms perspective, I took up shooting, again, just before the heart attack/baloon pump/failed bypass/rescue stents, and have been heavy into the shooting sports for the last 7 years, becoming a RWVA "Appleseed" instructor, and NRA Training counselor. Currently I am directing a mil friendly private gun club in Pa. (in fact recently completed a Precision Rifle program led by an ODS vet with somolia and grenada experiences)

The "light part' of my training/experience is in the MIL and Tactical environments.

The major purpose of signing up was to use the "search function" and perhaps participate in a conversation with current or retired mil specialists with TASC experience to answer a couple of questions relating to medical care under fire.

After three weeks of searching with various terms, this was the best bet to get that intel.

Thank you for all that you do, have done, and will continue to do. Though my "step" son (friend of my sons who lived with us for a bit during a nasty remarriage after his dad passed) has successfully rotated back from Ramstein (?) and though separated from Army continues to serve as a inforamtice specialist, and my nephew has HonDischarge from the USMC after a few rotations in OEF, I have many other friends who were not so fortunate.

Keep the line. Sorry we need to be in theater, but if we must, prosecute with conviction and alacrity!


Thank you for the opportunity to participate

Pacer, OUT

[MBriggsII]

My Bad, My Bad Just anxious let me try again-


Hello Everyone,

My name is Mickey Im from and live in North Carolina. I am 17 years old and a senior. I haven't read the other intros to be honest but i imagine that you all told your plans to become special forces if your not already so i suppose i will tell you mine as well. My plan is to graduate, get a house, prepare until i am 21 and then enlist into a 18D contract. I know the basics but if anyone has any advice on how i might better fufill my dreams of the Green Beret it would be greatly appreciated. Email me at briggsmickey@yahoo.com. I enjoy talking to anyone who has enlisted about their experiences and im here to learn so please lets communicate.

Mickey

[The Reaper]

Welcome all.

Mickey, you cannot enlist as an 18D and you are way too far out to start asking questions (that have probably already been answered) here. Incidentally, you will also not want to buy a house before receiving an assignment.

Focus on getting onto shape, enjoying your youth, and reading/searching here. Fill in your profile and you can put your contact info there, rather than out in public.

Best of luck.

TR

[Matta mile]

Welcome all and Happy Holidays!
MM

[sbl]

I'm just another 11b with the GaANG, and going to school. I will be seen and not heard for the most part, but I may have questions about SF from time to time..hopefully they will meet the standards of this forum.
Thanks for the interesting reading!
-sbl

[Kalich]

Hey fellas greeting form the North , Im a new corporal with Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry , I have one tour back in 06 , within the Kandahar province , im deploying again in Febrruary back to same AO , im here to benefit from any experience anyone has got to offer on anything to help me become a better troop

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Gent's.


Team Sergeant

[just_hank]

Hi, my name is Jon and I am currently a full-time student at the University of Albany in New York. Ive had a serious interest in special forces ever since I had the priviledge of sitting down and talking about SF with an 18e about a year ago and I hope to become an SF candidate soon. I love the site and look forward to learning. Thanks.

[Tobo108]

Sirs,
My name is Tony, Im from Finland(small country somewhere) and Im former light infantry, moved higher up since then. Ive Been in the army for 10 years and try to keep my knowledge up to date and learn new. If you'll allow me to hang around I'd much appreciate it.

[The Reaper]

Welcome all!

Tony, we know exactly where Finland is.

Perhaps you have heard of Lauri Torni?

TR

[Tobo108]

Sure have. Larry's picture was 20 feet from my bunk when I was a buck private. Among Larry there were men like Alpo Marttinen, Paavo Kairinen and Aito Keravuori. Not sure they are known as good as Larry but they were associated with him in his US SF years.

Thanks for the welcome.


Welcome all!

Tony, we know exactly where Finland is.

Perhaps you have heard of Lauri Torni?

TR

[The Reaper]

Sure have. Larry's picture was 20 feet from my bunk when I was a buck private. Among Larry there were men like Alpo Marttinen, Paavo Kairinen and Aito Keravuori. Not sure they are known as good as Larry but they were associated with him in his US SF years.

Thanks for the welcome.

We know who Simo Hayha is, too.

Stick around.

TR

[wpd654]

Greetings Gentlemen,

I stumbled across this site and looked around for a couple of days. I found a wealth of information on a broad range of subjects. I am a police officer working patrol and I am always looking for an edge on the street and feel this site will be a great resource. Thank you Sirs for allowing civilians' access this site. I don't think I will be doing much posting, but wanted to give an intro none the less. Feel free to ask me any LEO related questions that you wish. Thanks again and take care.

Chris

[samwaz123]

Hey, my name is Sam. Currently I am a full time student at the University of Whitewater-Wisconsin, with a Spanish and Finace double major. After graduating I would like to enlist as an 18x. I'm on this site to learn any helpful information available.

[brownhd]

Hi,
I appreciate the site and the base of knowledge you gents are passing on. I'm here to absorb as much as I can & aspire to join your ranks.

[CrossFitter]

Hello everybody. I'm a recent graduate of Williams College, where I was a German major. I'm interested in joining the Special Forces. I'm also considering Air Force Pararescue. I heard about this site from a man currently in the selection process.

Thanks for running these forums,
Andrew Meador

[Pete]

Welcome all.

[Pike]

Getting ready to re-join, I left the Army after 8 years for a 6 figure job, I've decided the corporate life is not for me and to give that up and return to service. SF is my goal. I will not be doing much posting here, just reading. Thank you for your intel.

[Red Flag 1]

I'm a new member. Retired from military after 21 yrs active comissioned svc. SFA Life mbr...attach 20th GP. Living in Virginia.

De Oppresso Liber
VP

[AerovacTech]

Hello gents. I'm an Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Medical Technician(Flight Medic). I've been in for 13 years and I'm currently doing a HQ tour so I'm flying a desk at the moment, which isn't too bad since I'm knocking out a ton of school now. I'm really interested in tactical medicine and I'm currently trying to develop a better way for us to carry our medical kits on the aircraft. I'd like to thank all the Quiet Professionals out there for there committment to service.

[Suffocation]

Good day all, I'm a RA joe looking to make myself something better. I started reading the SFAS forum the other day and got hooked by all the good info. Thanks-

- Suffo

[EStraub]

I am a SFC (ret), having served from 62 -83, with two tours in Vn, 25ID 66-67, 3d Ord Bn (99EOD), UITG-FANK 70 - 72, 5 years as instructor, M-60 series tanks, traveling around the world for foriegn tech assistance, 2 yrs Korea , 2yrs Germany, Sr Instructor Ft Dix, 2 yrs, then finishing up with civ comp duty with a USAR unit in Maine, part of Pres Reagans rapid deployment force. Just an old soldier who likes to keep up with military life.

[Congo336]

Congo here. It all started with 594 and when 5th went to FCKY, we stood up 1st BN 3rd Group. During O&I we switched but I continued to wear my 5th Gp flash until I went back to my "new" old team 334. As soon as I got the four colored flash sewn on we started getting ready for Desert Storm and 1/3 made our debut from the parking garage at the airport. I wrote a decent history of what 1/3 did during Desert Storm if anyone wants to see it, send me a note. From 334 I went to 384 and was the Team Daddy after Tim L. left. We had some fun in Zim land and then I headed for the MFFS where I got my "I" and we moved from Bragg to YPG. DA let me have a short tour at SWC due to promotion to MSG and my crying to get back to a team. For my sins they sent me to C/2/10th at Carson. Had 061 - a good tem, just not MFF - for a few years and we had a blast until I was told I had to go to a staff position - then I retired. Working now for a big corporation and still keeping my fingers in National security concerns. Recognized some names from back in the day from both the 5th and 3rd Group threads. To all my Brothers, Happy New Year!
Congo sends.

[warrottjr]

I wrote a decent history of what 1/3 did during Desert Storm if anyone wants to see it, send me a note.

Congo,

That's an excellent article, and really filled in the blanks for this REMF.

[MVS2]

Hello,

My name is matt and glad to be allowed to share thought's and read on this website. Canaidan born, but raised in the US. I've been busy living in KY, and do read about SF and military/history in general.

I also enjoy food

Happy New Year:munchin

[Mourge]

Gents, Just following protocol. My name is Morgan, I'm in the Navy currently deployed. Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year

Morg

[Matta mile]

Welcome all and Happy New Year.
MM

[Gypsy]

I also enjoy food

Happy New Year:munchin


That just made me laugh. :D

Welcome and thanks to all of you serving, and those who have served. Happy New Year and stay safe.

[RedBaron]

Gentlemen,

My name is Ian from Washington State. I am currently a Scout Platoon Leader in the National Guard. I interested in changing my career path to either Active Duty or National Guard Special Forces. Thank you for sharing your time and efforts in these threads.

[mandingo]

I was in the Marine Corps for four years, went into the Army after debating about becoming a cop, went to selections in December of 2006 and now I am a student in the Bravo course. I work part time (a couple hours a week) at Phase 5 Supply in Fayettevile so I can get good deals on guns when I am out here. Studying Indonesian so I am probably heading to 1st group some time this summer. Hope to get some good information off this site.

Nate :lifter

[Ambush Master]

Nate,
Good to see that I got you connected!!

Take care.
Martin

[Hundred]

I am a soon to be Leo cadet pursuing an 18X contract. I realize that if I do not go for it I will regret it. I am here to read and learn all that I can.

[kaz11]

Hello all. I'm a 19 year old college student; currently a poli-sci major, but undecided is closer to the truth. I walked on and a made my school's football team, but after dealing with the bureaucracy/immorality of D-I football, I'm strongly considering shifting gears and doing something more.

I also lived nearly 3 years in Vienna, and though I prefer my hometown to it, I'm feeling restless with my normal routine of the last few years.

Essentially, I'm looking into 18x (or possibly RIP), and this site should (and already has) be helpful in making a decision within the next year.

[11b29ID]

Hello everyone,

I'm an 11b currently deployed in support of OIF with 3/116 IBCT 29 ID. I'm looking to go to 20th SFG when I get home in a few months. Glad to be here and ready to learn.

Thanks,

Nick

[GaretTrooper]

I don't know if I have posted an intro or not so I am posting one just to make sure it gets done.
My name is Ralph and I am a retired 24 year vet of SF. Actually 23 years in SF the first year was training. I enlisted in May 1967, went to Russian lang school then Airborne and SF. Graduated SFQC in Dec 1968. Retired in Dec 1992. The rest you can read in my bio. Thanks.

[red0devil]

All,

I am known as PO, to the men. I'm recently honorably discharged after three years and fours months of active duty as an 11B. I was with 3rd Brigade 2nd ID and deployed with them once on a 15 month tour. June 06 - September 07. I have been scouting these boards for years; I appreciate all of the general advice and knowledge presented on this site. Enough kissing butt, I have left the army, but the army has not left me.

PO

Choose your words more carefully in the future.

[The Reaper]

All,

I am known as PO, to the men. I'm recently honorably discharged after three years and fours months of active duty as an 11B. I was with 3rd Brigade 2nd ID and deployed with them once on a 15 month tour. June 06 - September 07. I have been scouting these boards for years; I appreciate all of the general advice and knowledge presented on this site. Enough slurping cock, I have left the army, but the army has not left me.

PO


Congrats.

Since you have been here for a while, did you ever notice where the introductions for everyone else go?

Maybe you have read the sticky for this forum?

TR

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Gents!

Team Sergeant

[japatzke]

Just wanted to take a minute to intro myself.

Active Army for 18 years now.

3/75th
5-20 In 2nd ID
1-30 In 3rd ID
1-18 In 1st ID
134th LRSD
PLDC/BNCOC Instructor
Recruiter

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge here.

Jerrimy

[Markus Desimus]

Just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm a Cavalry Scout, and I graduated the 501-07 SFAS class.

Looking forward to becoming an Echo and going to 1st Group.

I've learned a lot already from this site.

Thanks, Mark

[SAR]

Hey My name is Spencer Alan Reiter of SAR custom knives, I had a conversation with Bill Harsey and he encourage me to come over and take up his slack;).

I served 10 years 3 month and 18 days 11b3V, all my time was spent on the line with the 25th ID, 10th (M) and a stint as a O/C at JRTC. I was recently put out on a medical discharge as a SSG (P)
I started building knives about 2 1/2 years ago and have seen some relative success with a few designs. I met Bill when he lost his cool and fired around over my bow we talked came to terms and became friends, I am very luck to have a veteran maker like Bill to call on when I cannot figure things out.

While I was a O/C I had the opportunity to work for a Col. Meadows, hands down the best bos I ever had the chance to serve under, common sense prevailed 99% of the time. He also gave us a great LPD on his Father Dick Meadows involvement in "The Son Tay Raid" good stuff.

I have been married to the same women for about 10 years we have two children Daughter Taegan 6 and son Ethan 4, my wife Corbe is currently in training to make Leather and tactical nylon gear.

I will have to read up on the rules and regs, figure out when I can post some pics not mention see what topics are going down.

Thanks Bill for the invite
Spencer

[CPTAUSRET]

SAR:

Welcome aboard, Spencer.

Nice looking website, nice looking blades.