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CSB
08-10-2009, 16:05
So I was Middle Tennessee State University, at the R.O.T.C. Department, when I spot a Bulletin Board labeled "RANGER CHALLENGE." So of course I had to check it out. It was for R.O.T.C. cadets who want to engage extra PT, and learn "Ranger-like" skills of rope bridges, rappelling, and playing with high explosives and automatic weapons. A page front and center caught my eye.

Yes, it was the "True Believer" quote, proudly displayed and without attribution to our own NDD.

I had a talk to the NCOIC of the "Ranger Challenge" and he promised a correction.

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Now as for why I was at the R.O.T.C. Building ....

That was to pin a gold bar on my daughter, one of the Army's newest newest Second Lieutenants.

Yes, she is beautiful, yes, she IS engaged, and her finance (1LT) is in Iraq so I will climb out of your computer screen and pummel you if you even think any impure thoughts.

The soldier to the left is my (civilian) boss, COL Roger Nell (USAR) who just returned from a one year tour as the Command Staff Judge Advocate in Bagram. He administered the oath.

College graduation was the next day.

(Uh, I am on the right, hair is a bit gray, but I can still fit into my greens from my last tour on active duty).
Pete
08-10-2009, 16:11
Congrats on the new 2LT.

So when will 1LT and 2LT be dropping into CMs to buy a few rounds in celibration of the wedding?

And where are her jump wings? In the planning process I hope.
ACE844
08-10-2009, 16:38
Congrats to you and your daughter "CSB".
greenberetTFS
08-10-2009, 16:53
Congrats to your lovely daughter as 2nd Lt. ........ :) I'm with Pete, when will she get her wings? ;)

Big Teddy :munchin
SF_BHT
08-10-2009, 17:10
Congrads......
Gypsy
08-10-2009, 17:22
Congrats!!
JJ_BPK
08-10-2009, 17:27
Congratulations to the new Thiếu Úy and the proud Pop..
Dozer523
08-10-2009, 17:32
Congratulations LTC and 2LT.
Impure thoughts? Not here. But she must favor her MOM!:p
PSM
08-10-2009, 19:15
Congratulations! :lifter

You could have tried to look a little prouder, though. ;) :D

Pat
Bill Harsey
08-10-2009, 19:56
CSB,
Congrats to your daughter.


Thank you for seeing NDD's quote.
And also Thank you for making sure the gentlemen involved with the "True Believer" quote will make the correct attribution...

...soon.
Ambush Master
08-10-2009, 20:04
Congrats to ALL!!!
NousDefionsDoc
08-10-2009, 20:54
Congratulations Sir, you are truly blessed. Is this the first of your off-spring to take the oath?
ZonieDiver
08-10-2009, 21:00
Congratulations, CSB!

(Love the gray hair! All distinguished gentlemen have a full head of gray hair!):)
CSB
08-10-2009, 21:03
Thank you for the kind greetings.

She has said "no thank you" to Airborne, besides, she is a tiny featherweight. Don't you notice how the 1st Cav horse blanket goes halfway down her sleeve?

I don't think there is a canopy small enough for her. On a Hollywood jump under a T-10 or an MC1-1 she would drift about three zip codes off the drop zone. :)
Guy
08-11-2009, 04:25
Stay safe.
Penn
08-11-2009, 19:09
Congratulations, CSB and wish her well from us all!!!!!
armymom1228
08-11-2009, 23:22
Congratulations Sir.
Lovely young lady you have there.
AM
Sigaba
08-14-2009, 12:32
CSB--

My congratulations and my thanks to you and to your daughter.
gagners
08-14-2009, 12:53
Congrats to you and the Army's newest "mulazim", sir.
Utah Bob
08-15-2009, 06:02
Very cool! Congratulations.
echoes
08-15-2009, 11:45
Sir,

Congratulations to your beautiful daughter! Our Armed Forces have been made stronger!

Holly
greenberetTFS
08-16-2009, 11:46
I don't think there is a canopy small enough for her. On a Hollywood jump under a T-10 or an MC1-1 she would drift about three zip codes off the drop zone. /quote/CSB

Totally agree with you on that.......;) Your a long tab, so do the Rangers allow female candidates? :D:D

Big Teddy :munchin
Utah Bob
08-16-2009, 13:54
Don't you notice how the 1st Cav horse blanket goes halfway down her sleeve?
:)

Hey! So did mine!!:mad: :D:D