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Warrior-Mentor
05-08-2010, 22:08
You knew, sooner or later, I'd have to ask if one or two of our brethren are interested in taking a break from getting shot at and spend some more time with their knees in the breeze and silk over their heads.

BLUF: The United States Army Parachute Team, The GOLDEN KNIGHTS, are looking for a few great Troopers. Prior to 9/11 we regularly had SF NCOs on the Team. Sometime after that, the OPTEMPO precluded them from joining the Team.

Now, SGM Young, the Golden Knights Sergeant Major, has been working with SF Branch and CSM Vigil to get approval for SF Troopers back onto the Golden Knights.

We've got a great opportunity for people who love the Army, love to sky dive and love to travel - but may be ready for a break from getting shot at.*

Why?

Because the GOLDEN KNIGHTS are the face of the Army - tasked with helping connect America's People with America's Army.

Interested?

Now is the right time to get your application packet together.

Not SF?

That's fine. There's currently only two Green Berets on the Team - SGM Young and me.

Prove you’re the right person at Golden Knight Assessment & Selection this fall and you’ll get selected to join the ranks of the World-Champion Golden Knights.

Check out the VIDEO here:
http://www.youtube.com/usarmygoldenknights#p/a/u/0/taJ4yZfQtmo

Then go to:
www.armygoldenknights.com

…and click on Downloads, Forms, Tryout Packet and you’ll find the application and additional information.

Got questions? Call (910)396-4800 and ask for 1SG Schnell.

Complete application packets are due by July 31st.

But don’t wait.

Because you’ll need you chain of command’s endorsement,

Get started NOW!


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* NOTE: Golden Knights are deploying into theater on a regular basis to support both CJSOTF-A and CJSOTF-AP. We are down to single digits that don't have combat experience. By the end of 2010 we should have 100% of those deployable on the Team with at least one combat deployment.

JJ_BPK
05-09-2010, 05:36
Thanks Colonel

Where do I sign up??

Do you have FOG selection criteria??

One FOG ready to go...

:D:D:D:D

ZonieDiver
05-09-2010, 18:23
Two FOGs... :D

Ambush Master
05-09-2010, 18:26
Three FOGs!!!:D

Think we could FOG AFW in October?!?!?!

Later.
Martin

18C4V
05-09-2010, 22:29
Sir,
What's the process for guard guys who are 18 series?

Roguish Lawyer
05-11-2010, 01:45
You forgot to mention the cheerleaders . . .

Warrior-Mentor
05-11-2010, 20:03
Sir,
What's the process for guard guys who are 18 series?

PM sent.

VA Pete
05-16-2010, 13:03
Warrior-Mentor:

Hope you don't mind me posting this in this thread...my wife and I caught the team yesterday at the JSOH at Andrews. Great stuff, the freefall jump in particular was one of the highlights of the show. Compliments to all involved. One of the many pics I took attached.

Warrior-Mentor
05-16-2010, 20:34
Glad you enjoyed the show!

Check this out...our Tandem Passenger from yesterday was Courtney Robinson, Gold Star daughter of LTC Craig Robinson, Special Operations Warrior Foundation success story - she's a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and is now a Newscaster for WJLA ABC-7 here in Washington, DC.

STORY:
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0510/736411.html

VIDEO:
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0510/736411_video.html?ref=newsstory

MackallResident
05-16-2010, 21:38
I too saw them friday and saturday, and I applaud there precision!

Ambush Master
05-16-2010, 23:17
Looking Forward to October @ AFW!!!!!:D:munchin

Later
Martin

Tyrant
05-25-2010, 20:34
Putting the word out for you Sir.

Warrior-Mentor
05-25-2010, 22:45
Thank you much. Cool avatar by the way.

Just put together our recruiting poster to be sent out to drop zones near you...

LINK:
http://armygoldenknights.posterous.com/have-you-thought-about-becoming-a-golden-knig

Tatonka316
05-26-2010, 01:42
NICE recruiting poster, LTC!!!

.... and for those of you that know Warrior-Mentor, he literally had his hand and keen eye in the production of this recruiting poster!!! I know, I was there!!!:D:D:D

Thank you, Sir for the wonderful tour of your "AO" and for all that your staff did for me yesterday!!!

molon labe:lifter

Warrior-Mentor
05-26-2010, 09:10
THANKS! Was great to see you again my Friend. Thanks for stopping by AND for the very nicely framed and matted cover of "THE MAKING OF OUR WARRIOR."

LINK:
http://www.amazon.com/Making-OUR-Warrior-Falkel-Became/dp/1606790560

Warrior-Mentor
05-27-2010, 23:19
LINK #1:
http://armygoldenknights.posterous.com/new-parachute

LINK #2:
http://armygoldenknights.posterous.com/demonstrators-take-brand-new-canopy-on-first

Warrior-Mentor
06-03-2010, 21:30
VIDEO:
http://armygoldenknights.posterous.com/want-to-become-a-golden-knight

Hope you'll agree this is ARMY STRONG!

:lifter

tst43
06-04-2010, 13:39
That is Army Strong, indeed, Colonel. It also reminded me to take my son out to our local airport this weekend for an air show at which the Golden Knights will be featured. Truth be told, I want to see them jump as much as he does.

Warrior-Mentor
07-23-2010, 20:51
Couple quick updates for you....


#1. Check out our new website at www.ArmyGK.com


#2. Count down to send in Golden Knight Assessment & Selection packets...& days and counting...would love to have a couple more Green Berets join the Team!

Find the details here:
http://armygk.com/become-a-golden-knight/




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69harley
07-26-2010, 10:05
Does this mean that some of the current Knights will be rotating back into deployable line units?

How long are soldiers allowed to stay in the Knights?