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NousDefionsDoc
03-07-2005, 10:39
If you've been a member for more than a month but never posted, here's your chance. Come on out and tell us something about yourself. Or at least say hello.
icemanj17
03-07-2005, 13:04
Just a lurker saying hello as ordered. Currently getting myself in shape for 18x. I'd like to thank everyone here for the unbelievable amount of quality information and advice that is especially helpful for someone in my position with no Army experience as of yet.
Thanks again,
-Jason
Not really a lurker par the definition ‘being here over a month’ however I have been doing a bit of lurking.
I am a collage student who has made the decision to enlist after school as I have been in to long to drop out now. I hope to go 18x when I get done here, and hopefully 18B when I am in. If anyone wishes to know more check the profile then PM me and ask.
I would also like to thank everyone for the quality information. As I have worked on web sites before, I know how much work it can be to keep up a site of this quality. Thank-you for both your time on this site and your service to this country.
Thank-you
JPH
PS: NousDefionsDoc did you get my PM, I ask because I sent it two times and neither one showed up in my sent box. If you have not, feel free to PM and let me know as I have saved it to a word doc. and can resend it easy.
NousDefionsDoc
03-07-2005, 13:53
I don't think I did. Send it again.
Hello from the "Home of the Infantry", building 4, sixth floor.
This site is the first one I look at in the morning and the last one I visit at night. The information here is invaluable, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are usually in line with mine, and the humor is second to none.
I must admit that I'm nervous posting to this site, and this will be my last unless otherwise directed.
Roguish Lawyer
03-07-2005, 15:50
I must admit that I'm nervous posting to this site, and this will be my last unless otherwise directed.
Consider this to be contrary direction. Just don't be an idiot. ;)
Bill Harsey
03-07-2005, 16:06
Hello from the "Home of the Infantry", building 4, sixth floor.
This site is the first one I look at in the morning and the last one I visit at night. The information here is invaluable, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are usually in line with mine, and the humor is second to none.
I must admit that I'm nervous posting to this site, and this will be my last unless otherwise directed.
I didn't understand what RL meant, but he's a lawyer and a lot smarter than a knifemaker.
Heck yes you should post here when you want. I think that last thing RL said means don't be chew toy.
edited to add my manners: Welcome aboard You guys!
Swindleous
03-07-2005, 16:26
I guess saying hello can't hurt. Out of curiosity, do any of you gents happen to know Maj. Bob Bevelacqua? Seeing him speak several times on news shows and reading some interviews with him has been a big spark in my interest in SF, especially after his comments today about that ex-hostage Italian journalist. I ordered his book yesterday, once I get a hold of it I'll let you all know what I think about it.
Consider this to be contrary direction. Just don't be an idiot. ;)
They let me stay!
Roguish Lawyer
03-07-2005, 17:51
They let me stay!
That's only so we can tell sheep jokes. ;)
Kyobanim
03-07-2005, 18:41
They let me stay!
Every kingdom has a court jester
Every kingdom has a court jester
I thought that was my Job !!!! :eek: :confused:
Looks like it's time for a duel.
NousDefionsDoc
03-07-2005, 19:52
This thread is not for the court jesters to duel. Go away! Shoo!
No blood on the throne, gotcha.
NousDefionsDoc
03-07-2005, 20:25
I'm glad you guys posted (lurkers not jesters). Feel free to post in the forums, just stay within your limits of expertise and do a little research before asking a question - that's all we ask.
Enjoy the boards.
Hey guys,
I want to start with a sincere Thank You to all the Quiet Professionals and higher ups on the site. Whether it's a motivational quote or a 4-page story about selection, your knowledge and wisdom is invaluable and it does wonders while I’m still on the outside looking in.
I've been a member for a couple of weeks. I already made a few posts, but I’ll formally introduce myself again.
I'm in my 1st semester of college, but it's not what I want right now. I plan on signing my 18X contract mid July 2005. It's still up in the air though. I don't want to sign anything until I'm 110% ready physically and mentally to start the journey. One 25m target at a time.
I'm also a Pizza Chef. :munchin
Respectfully,
JMH85
NDD, Mr. Harsey and RL,
Thanks for the welcome. I'll stay well within my AO.
I googled "contrary direction" :confused:
Roguish Lawyer
03-07-2005, 22:08
I googled "contrary direction" :confused:
LMAO! Welcome.
Tropic_Mjolnir
03-07-2005, 22:41
So much for trying to go Gray Man! Anyway, about me.
Infantryman currently stationed in Hawaii (boo, hiss, cheer and cajole at your discretion) serving at The Right of the Line, having just got back from doing the whole OIF-II thing. Got to work with/for some Teams a couple of times during the last year and loved it every time. Been thinking about the Special Forces community for some time now and am trying to figure out when I want to attend Selection. Enlisted out of college, so I’m not sure if I want to do OCS and then go to Selection many moons from now or if I want to try for it now and see what Group is like first.
Not too sure what else to write, other than to apologize in advance for my personality. Though it may seem otherwise at times, I am very humbled to be posting in this community and want to learn as much as I can from you gentlemen so I can make a good, informed decision and, hopefully, serve alongside you in some capacity. Thanks for your time.
-M
NousDefionsDoc
03-07-2005, 22:48
Welcome all.
Originally Posted by PFC11B
I googled "contrary direction"
LOL
SFRADIOMAN
03-08-2005, 01:03
This is for Pfc 11B - I can't believe we have to tell a weapons man to get on point. That is your job, young fella, get in there and mix it up. hehehe
SFRadioMan (also a 11B)
Joe Johnstone
03-08-2005, 01:10
Hello,
The name's Joe Johnstone. I was just a regular guy in the service and a good citizen. I have always admired the Special Forces and I have learned allot here. I will post more often if that's ok.
Joe
Roguish Lawyer
03-08-2005, 01:27
I will post more often if that's ok.
Yep, we need more SoCal posters on the Board! :lifter
Hello,
Some here will know me from another board. I haven't been as involved here as the environment seems more specific to the SF soldier, so out of respect for the QP's I'll speak when spoken to, but I'm a guest. I belong to the same family, just a red-headed step cousin twice removed by marriage. (PSYOP)
I'm a recently retired PSYOP Detachment Sergeant (E-7). I went to Iraq 03-04, Cobra Gold 01, Bosnia 97-98, L.A. Riots '92 with the 7th ID from Ft. Ord, Spent just shy of 5 years in Heidelberg Germany working DST and MPI, went to DLI in San Fran for German and a couple other assignments.
Currently employed as a Deputy Sheriff in Washington State.
Goggles Pizano
03-08-2005, 12:45
Yep, we need more SoCal posters on the Board! :lifter
Only if he is a UCLA fan! LOL!!!! :munchin
Welcome to all the new personnel!
But i guess ill throw in a comment aswell.
Im 24 years old and live in Denmark,
Got enlisted for a year in a armored infantry unit, and picked up a heavy taste for army work, didnt continue as a professional due to various reasons, one of them due to me being a fuckup at the time - went about missing the smell for a while, and then desided to join what i guess, is the danish equalent of the homeguard, in a recon/patrol unit.
Found this site through a post on socnet a while ago, and been lurking and learning ever since - alot of valuable insight and some great people in here :munchin
-Tetrian
CPTAUSRET
03-08-2005, 12:59
Welcome, all!
Terry
Trip_Wire (RIP)
03-08-2005, 13:00
Currently employed as a Deputy Sheriff in Washington State.[/QUOTE]
Yeah TPD 1280! From the BEST Sheriff's Department in Washington State and may be the USA! :lifter :D
I'm a college student in Rhode Island who has been lurking here for awhile. I appreciate the thoughts and opinions found on this site, The UWOA section has been a treasure-trove for me. Thanks.
Trip Wire your opinion is biased because they send you a retirement check :D
Detonics
03-09-2005, 01:31
Have thoroughly enjoyed the forum for several months and can't even begin to say how much respect I have for the folks here.
I enjoy the humor and try to pick up the odd tidbit of info on gear and such that would be useful to my son. He's been back for about 5 months after a year and 27 days in the Tikrit area. He's vacillating between tryout for SF and the Green to Gold program. He's a pretty squared away kid and will likely do well either way.
I work for a prosecutor's office doing child support investigations, ride herd on about 85 NLETS terminals and teach folks which end of a pistol to point down range. Been doing variations of that theme since age 18. I enjoy SIG & Detonics pistols, Al Mar knives, Carta Blanca beer and green-eyed women (or various combinations thereof).
Yep, we need more SoCal posters on the Board! :lifterNative San Diegan here.
I've been lurking since mid last year, a lot of good political commentary here. Thanks for the education.
About me: Ex-Navy photographer. Heterosexual. Currently live in Japan with my wife and son. Work for DoN MWR. And I like girls.
Lancer33
03-09-2005, 21:37
Some of you know me from another board. Lurk and learn most of the time. Post occasionally if I have appropriate input.
NousDefionsDoc
03-09-2005, 21:50
Heterosexual
And I like girls.
What's that all about?
Sacamuelas
03-09-2005, 22:10
It must be dark in his closet..... he got confused and typed his cover story twice. ;) LOL
Bravo1-3
03-09-2005, 22:23
Ex-Navy... Heterosexual... And I like girls.
I don't buy it.
I've got that song from Sesame Street running through my head... "One of these things is not like the others, one of these things is not quite the same..." :D
What's that all about?Bad Navy joke, my appologies. Some people see "Navy" and need clarification.
NousDefionsDoc
03-09-2005, 22:30
Whya re you apologizing? LOL
It was a good Navy joke. Watch. :munchin
CPTAUSRET
03-09-2005, 22:44
Some of you know me from another board. Lurk and learn most of the time. Post occasionally if I have appropriate input.
lANCER33:
Welcome aboard.
Terry
I don't buy it.
Given your first-hand experiences as a Marine? :D
Ambush Master
03-10-2005, 20:02
Welcome to all !!!
Bellerophon
03-10-2005, 20:05
Feel free to post in the forums, just stay within your limits of expertise and do a little research before asking a question - that's all we ask.
Enjoy the boards.
Hello all,
I have been a member for a little over a year now. Even though I am a registered user, I normally appear as one of the “guests” in the list of viewers.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you. A lot of teaching and learning takes place here on a daily basis, and I would just like to acknowledge all of your collective and individual efforts.
I had been attempting to do my best at staying out of sight so that nothing could come back and bite me on the ass, but considering that I am now DQ’ed from service I have no need to play the grey man anymore.
My name is Bruce and I am a student. I am working on getting my pilot’s license at the moment and I should be taking the bar exam sometime in the next 12 months.
I have spent quite a bit of time here in the past year and feel as though I have gotten to know many of the regular posters; as well as you can get to know anyone by reading what they write on the internet. I suppose now is as good a time as any for you all to get to know me. That is assuming that you’ll have me.
Thanks NDD, this thread is just the push I needed to come out of the shadows.
...I should be taking the bar exam sometime in the next 12 months.Cool! Good Luck.
RL/AL, can I pass the baton before s/he gets admitted and jumps to the other side? At least you'll get better answers! :D :munchin
Roguish Lawyer
03-11-2005, 00:58
RL/AL, can I pass the baton before s/he gets admitted and jumps to the other side? At least you'll get better answers! :D :munchin
No, but you have some help now. ;)
hunter19
03-11-2005, 02:21
Another kiwi here, been lurking for a while, mostly listening and learning. I'm Infantry, enlisted. Appreciate the site you guys got here.
Given your first-hand experiences as a Marine? :D
There is no such thing as "Marine". The proper term is US Navy Infantry Auxillery. :p
Just poking a little fun here guys. Don't blow the covers off the top of your heads.
Pete
Weazle23
03-11-2005, 07:57
Hello,
Some here will know me from another board. I haven't been as involved here as the environment seems more specific to the SF soldier, so out of respect for the QP's I'll speak when spoken to, but I'm a guest. I belong to the same family, just a red-headed step cousin twice removed by marriage. (PSYOP)
I'm a recently retired PSYOP Detachment Sergeant (E-7). I went to Iraq 03-04, Cobra Gold 01, Bosnia 97-98, L.A. Riots '92 with the 7th ID from Ft. Ord, Spent just shy of 5 years in Heidelberg Germany working DST and MPI, went to DLI in San Fran for German and a couple other assignments.
Currently employed as a Deputy Sheriff in Washington State.
Good to see you post here.
For those who watch C.O.P.S. the tv show, TPD1280's Sheriff Department has had several seasons produce some great shows. Iv'e seen them taping a few times when I lived in the area.
I'm an Artillery Lieutenant currently at Fort Sill. I've posted a couple times, but I frequent the board to pick up tidbits I can't find other places.
No, but you have some help now. ;)
LOL. It was worth a shot. I gladly welcome the help. There's great strength in joint commiseration. :lifter :D
Bellerophon
03-15-2005, 16:53
LOL. It was worth a shot. I gladly welcome the help. There's great strength in joint commiseration. :lifter :D
I'm not sure how much help I can be. I didn't go to a first tier school, but most of the time I can pretend like I know what's going on. I guess so as long as there are a few of us we can deny everything and make counter accusations.
Bill Harsey
03-15-2005, 18:24
There is no such thing as "Marine". The proper term is US Navy Infantry Auxillery. :p
Just poking a little fun here guys. Don't blow the covers off the top of your heads.
Pete
Pete, Please don't make fun of the US Navy Infantry Auxillery.
They are no fun to work with when grumpy.
Pete, Please don't make fun of the US Navy Infantry Auxillery.
They are no fun to work with when grumpy.
The only way to make a grumpy Marine happy is to hit him with a bucket of salty water followed by a bucket of sand. He'll start :D and rubbing the sand around and make cooing sounds. Soon followed by loud grunting sounds, a firey look in the eyes and a fast charge up the nearest hill.
After that he's a happy go lucky fella' ready to sit down and have a beer with you. My generation of the family split about 50/50 between the Army and the Marines.
It takes may cogs on the great green machine to keep the wheels turning and the Marines do their part very well.
Pete
Bill Harsey
03-15-2005, 19:21
The only way to make a grumpy Marine happy is to hit him with a bucket of salty water followed by a bucket of sand. He'll start :D and rubbing the sand around and make cooing sounds. Soon followed by loud grunting sounds, a firey look in the eyes and a fast charge up the nearest hill.
After that he's a happy go lucky fella' ready to sit down and have a beer with you. My generation of the family split about 50/50 between the Army and the Marines.
It takes may cogs on the great green machine to keep the wheels turning and the Marines do their part very well.
Pete
Thanks for the advice, I'm going out to the shop now to look for two buckets.
Ooh-Rah To all Marines here!
Thanks for everything you guys and gals do..
Ambush Master, Do you think Mitchell (USMC Marine Sgt. we both know) would enjoy both buckets? I'll let you throw the first one.
Edited as per The Reapers information.
The Reaper
03-15-2005, 19:41
Thanks for the advice, I'm going out to the shop now to look for two buckets.
HOOYAH To all Marines here!
Thanks for everything you guys and gals do..
Ambush Master, Do you think Mitchell (USMC Marine Sgt. we both know) would enjoy both buckets? I'll let you throw the first one.
I believe that the proper jarhead term is Ooh-rah.
Hooaah is Army.
TR
frostfire
03-15-2005, 21:03
don't mean to be snoopy, Sir
but I believe you meant Hooyah for the Navy and the Navy SEALs
Bill Harsey
03-16-2005, 08:18
don't mean to be snoopy, Sir
but I believe you meant Hooyah for the Navy and the Navy SEALs
You are correct, It was Navy guys who made me drink beer and learn that at Muster in Ft. Pierce.
jgoodr1631
03-17-2005, 12:30
I am currently a Combat Engineer in the MA ARNG. I have been reading and learning as much as I can from the Professionals on the site. I appreciate being allowed to 'lurk', and vow not to put my foot in my mouth.
longrange1947
03-17-2005, 15:08
Whya re you apologizing? LOL
It was a good Navy joke. Watch. :munchin
Actually they get confused after the punk duty on the poop deck. Tires some out after an all nighter. :munchin