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Old 07-21-2007, 08:59   #61
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We in Special Forces are not "shooters" we are not "operators". Others coined those phrases simply because they themselves could not be called Special Forces soldiers.

We are Special Forces soldiers, not to be confused with a Ranger working in a Special Forces unit that is not Special Forces qualified, they call themselves operators or shooters.

This has been a ProfessionalSoldiers announcement brought to you by the Special Forces soldiers, past, present and future.

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OUTSTANDING! That's why the Special Forces Soldier's community is like no other. That's why we still communicate and hold dear the relationships we made in 1969 and travel to spend time in thier company a couple of times a year. We remember and immortilize those we have served with and those we have lost. We also evaluate today's Special Forces Soldiers and realize that they make us proud. Remember, no matter what anyone says, there are only 2 branches in the Army, Special Forces and support.
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Old 03-17-2008, 21:49   #62
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waking this one back up for posterity's sake....
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Old 04-17-2008, 21:34   #63
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A sign of the apocalypse...

A sign of the apocalypse is when the sheep start telling the sheepdogs how best to protect the flock. Just look at Ted Kennedy and Jack Murtha. Those two sheep wouldn't know a rusty knife in their neck from a bottle of expensive whiskey in their mouth.

Summary-- F*** the ACLU and every other socialist in the western world trying to bring about 'multiculturalism' and the death of the true shepherds. Only when the sheep watch their friends being devoured do they realize the necessity of us filthy mongoloids.

Ugh... I'm stopping before I get more irrational
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Old 04-17-2008, 21:48   #64
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I myself am not a sheepdog. My hair does not hang in my eyes, I am not lovable, I'm not a pet to be petted and I don't give a shit about protecting sheep.
I would be willing to argue otherwise... You can't choose not to be a "sheepdog" if it's in your blood. By simple fact of your chosen path in life alone, I would venture to guess you would not sit idly by while the wolves are in the fold. I think I understand what you're trying to convey, although it's less a frame of mind, and more of a natural affinity of empathy towards your fellow man.

Slap me if I'm wrong and out of line
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Old 04-17-2008, 22:09   #65
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Nothing personal, but the concept of a feelgood book and two weeks off for wounding someone who attacks you andyour family escapes me.

Maybe extra range training....

In Vietnam we just had to go right on to the next one-I feel cheated.

An enemy who is still alive can still hurt your kids.
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Old 04-17-2008, 22:21   #66
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I myself am not a sheepdog. My hair does not hang in my eyes, I am not lovable, I'm not a pet to be petted and I don't give a shit about protecting sheep.
Some just want to kill wolves...

That's honorable...


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Old 05-09-2008, 04:04   #67
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Hear Hear

Whole-heartedly agree. And there are plenty of wolves who require killing. As someone who has many non-infantry types in the unit (it's a composite company) we have found quite a few sheepdogs amongst the CSS. Of course there are more who, unfortunately, fit the typical stereotype. I had to almost be physically restrained when told "I only joined for the college money . . . I never thought I would get deployed!" by one particular soldier. They are all coming around though. I think the shock of a whole new command team and the introduction of a mortar platoon to fill them out was a little too much for some of them to bear. In any case, the point of my post was to pass on this website:

http://www.killology.com/index.htm

Its a research group founded by LTC Grossman. Im sure there is some interesting reading available.
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Old 03-27-2009, 11:41   #68
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A grateful sheep

I've never posted here, but I hope it's okay to quickly tell all of you how grateful this sheep is for your presence in the world. I can't begin to fathom the strength of character it must take to do what you do. God bless every single one of you!

It doesn't surprise me to know that many of our fellow Americans don't "get" what you do, and I feel like I should apologize for them. Some sheep have tiny brains, I guess. lol But for me, and others like me, you ARE heroes....guardian angels, really. I thank God for you guys, and I am totally in awe of you. Your jobs must be hard enough without the disapproval of people who are clueless about the true nature of terrorism and the methods that are needed to stop it. But you are loved and appreciated even if you rarely hear about it.

I hope this is at least a little encouraging to you. I for one will never be able to thank all of you enough.

God bless the sheepdogs!

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Old 03-27-2009, 20:05   #69
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I've never posted here, but I hope it's okay to quickly tell all of you how grateful this sheep is for your presence in the world. I can't begin to fathom the strength of character it must take to do what you do. God bless every single one of you!

It doesn't surprise me to know that many of our fellow Americans don't "get" what you do, and I feel like I should apologize for them. Some sheep have tiny brains, I guess. lol But for me, and others like me, you ARE heroes....guardian angels, really. I thank God for you guys, and I am totally in awe of you. Your jobs must be hard enough without the disapproval of people who are clueless about the true nature of terrorism and the methods that are needed to stop it. But you are loved and appreciated even if you rarely hear about it.

I hope this is at least a little encouraging to you. I for one will never be able to thank all of you enough.

God bless the sheepdogs!

Jill
Thanks for the kind words.

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