Chase:

I thought the same thing as JM when I read your intro.

There are easier ways to pay for college, and an 18X contract is a six-year commitment. Think about where you were six years ago.

As much as we talk about motivation here, if you do some searching (both on this board and within your heart), you will find that the financial benefits will not keep you a degree warmer, make you any less tired, heal the blisters on your feet and back, make your feet walk another klick, or fill your stomach when it is empty and you are out at Camp Mackall, busting your ass trying to get selected.

That sort of motivation makes you likely to quit SF selection or training and spend the rest of your six years in the Army as an infantryman. Nothing wrong with that, but I think that you are overestimating yourself, your chances of success, and your motivation for financial reasons.

Just offered for your consideration, not a personal atttack in any way.

Good luck and welcome.

TR

Again, for the third time in two days, we do not do individual introduction threads here.

If you would take the time to read the registration message and follow the link, or to read the first sentence of the sticky "Attention...BEFORE POSTING HERE!!" at the top of this forum, you would not be making this mistake.

All introductions go on this Introductions thread not too deceptively titled, "Introductions I I I- Your first post on this board goes here."

Enjoy your visit.

TR

Roger The Reaper and Jack Moroney, (Sorry I haven't figured out how to address you guys yet)

I plan on staying in the Army for a long time. I've wanted to enlist since high school but decided to go to college because I had already saved up money to do so (Started saving when I was 10 years old with birthday money).

I apologize, I should have included more information in my intro. I fully understand the commitment it takes to be SF and I wont just come in and jet. I am going to make this a career.

I just made sure to get the G.I. Bill in the contract so that when I do leave (possibly when I'm not on active duty) I have sufficient funds to finish a degree.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

Hey all, I cant remember if I posted an intro (CRS ya know!) Anyway, I'm Bob and my screen name may give away my last name, but if not, oh well. Been reading some good stuff on here, alot of good info, current and historical. I am up in DOT -D now as the training developer for the 18E's, yes I do ACTUALLY work! I was in A/3/5 from 82-87(JR Commo) , Commo Committee from 88-91, (Commo Instructor), B/2/3 91-96 (TM SGT) and then moved to 5th in C/1/5, 96-99 (TM SGT) until I retired at campbell. Decided to come back to bragg, its kinda like rome, all roads seem to lead us here. Anytway, good to meet you all.

Well Well...What's up Bob?
Long time since B/2/3.....

George

B/2/3
 

Bob & George,

Looks like a little B/2/3 reunion here. Hopefully we can down a few at Charlie Mike's when I get back.

Take care

Salutations.
 

Greetings gentlemen. I am a Sergeant in the US Army, stationed in Fort Belvoir, VA currently. I'm looking into taking the SF route some time within the next year or two; I need to get my mental and physical readiness up a notch before I do it.

Hopefully I'll take a tip from the QPs and be as quiet as possible, while absorbing your valuable knowledge like a sponge. I've already taken in more info on the SF community than I have ever learned in one place. Less posting, more reading is what I intend to do here.

Thank you for operating this site, and thank you for doing what you do (or have done, in the case of retired/ex/fallen brothers).

-Robert

Jeff here,

Did 3 years, all of them as 11B with the 1-325th AIR at Bragg, finishing up in June '06. However, after a year of civilian life and working miserable jobs just to pay the bills, I am strongly considering reenlistment.

Either way, while I spend my days doing PT to get back to the shape I was in, or better, I will enjoy just perusing this forum and occassionally conversing with likeminded people. I am more of a reader and listener than a speaker so don't expect the post count to rise too quickly.

-Jeff

Hello To All
 

Hello to all. This is my first post, but I have been snooping around for a few months. I served in the Army as an 11BC2V20 from ’86 – ’92. Now living the “woulda, coulda, shoulda…” life, and missing the military.

1/4 and 2/4, huh? So, how much do you love Hohenfels? ;)

Hohenfels
 

Like any new and developing OCONUS post, it was difficult at first, but I learned a lot, worked with some good people, and actually wound up enjoying myself.

Hello Quiet Professionals and members
My name is Dan, I am a college student with a goal of enlisting under the 18x option after graduation. I am here to study, learn, and absorb as much as I can until then. Thank you for the opportunity to be a guest here and congratulations on an excellent site.

Intro....
 

Hello all,
Wanted to say I like the site, and thanks for allowing me to join. Been down range with 20th a time or two and just recently returned from a tour with the 115th Infantry. Got hurt this time, and they are pushing me out the door. (read: MEB/PEB) But good lord was it fun! To all the shooters and looters, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team, however brief. (hoists a glass of single malt, and a nice Cohiba) May God keep you all safe in his arms.......
Tomahawk sends.....

My Introduction:

I'll be attending the Virginia Military Institute this fall. My major will be in history, and my ROTC will be Marine. I'm looking forward to the challenge I'm about to face in my Ratline year, because physically I'll be prepared. But I believe being mentally strong is just, if not more, as important. That's where this site has come into play for me, because the character of the "quite professional" is slightly amazing. (lol) Thanks for having me, I hope to learn a lot.

Cline

Hi everybody. I am a former college football player and will earn my degree this fall. I am very interested in the SF way of life, and this site has been a tremendous source of information. I would like to thank all of the administrators and the QP's that contribute to this useful site.

Welcome aboard all.

Don't forget to fill in your profile, if you have not done so already.

TR

Rep 63 from TX. Shipping 20070905. Now back into the corner for me.

Thanks,
Debo

Well its about time...

Now go do PT.

Crip...

Welcome all.

Debo, go do PT and when you're done, do some more.

Team Sergeant

introduction of myself
 

Name is shaun. Was an 11b with 1-36 out of Freidberg, Germany. Graduated the Q Oct. 2006. Currently 18E on 075. Is that enough get me certified as being legit? I dont want to give out to much info on an open board. In phase three we called our two main cadre BLAZE and RAZZOR, two highly motivated SCUBA types from one of the bragg groups. Lemme know if this is enough to vet me, or if the Zulu needs more.

Abu, welcome. PM your info to one of the Admins and they will take care of you.

Tell me the guys names on 075 and the Op's Sgt's name and your name in a PM and I will Vet you I was in Aco on 072 for 4 years and know almost everyone in 3rd BN.

Greetings, all.

My name is Hans, and I found your site via a link on a gun-related site.

Being that reading, learning, and posting when appropriate are the orders for the day, that's what I intend to do.

I appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity to hang out in your living room.

V/R,
Hans

Returning guest
 

Last time I was on here was back in 06.Came here to update and attempt to acquire some intel.

Graduated BCT in Aug. 93 & jan. 07
Graduated AIT in Mar.'07

Trying to find info on 20th GRP.

Currently w/Ky. Nat. Guard

Hello. I have been browsing for some time, and doing research on my own.

My name is Corey.
I am currently studying for my ASVAB and doing a lot of PT.

I intend to sign up 18x and ship out in the next couple of months. Just introducing myself.

Thanks for all the info here on the site, it is quite helpful.

Hello,

My name is Kyle. I have been following the site for quite some time reading/learning, but it was just recently that I have become an actual member of the site. I have signed up as a Rep63 candidate; I believe I am one of two people that have been able to get the Rep63 option in Texas. I will be leaving for OSUT on August 28th 2007.

Hello all,

Excellent site. Registered a while back, but haven't been to the site again until lately.

Graduated the SFQC in Apr 88 as an 18E & stayed in 1st SFG(A) until present day, with the exception of language school and a SWC tour.

Please pm if you need more information to vet me.

Greetings
 

My name is Benny Lee, long time 7thSFGer.....spent mega time in Latin America with many of you....currently retired but pulling duty at NGCSU as the Operations Coordinator for the Military Dept. and I also teach at the college.....as soon as I figure my way thru this techno-msg-machine and site I hopefully will be communicating with ALCON....Thanx to TR for getting me in and started....

Take Care and Be Safe, :)
"war has been demonized like the serpent."

kg4nnk's Introduction
 

I've been a member of this site since 2004. I went through SFQC with Class #06-82. I am Commo - 31V3S converted to 18E when the new MOS career path went into effect.

I served in the 5th - some of that time at Mott Lake. 3/7 from Nov. 86 - Nov 88. SWC instructor for 4 years - E. Company. 1 Bn. 7th for awhile then ROTC.

I am also a SF List member and have been for a few years.

I'm James Bruce a SF Vietnam veteran. I was a 11F, SSG and served with the 6th and 5th SFGA. A member of the SFA since 1977 and the SF list 1997. Having read and enjoyed some of the posts I see I'm one of the oldies here. :boohoo

Welcome all.

(I'm also a former member of the SF list.;) Gene knows who I am.....;) )

I registered quite a while ago and have enjoyed reading and gaining knowledge. Spent 4 years in A/3/75 91-95. Went thru a Scout Swimmer MTT in 93' and was greatly impressed with the instructor, who was also the NCOIC for Combat Diver at the time. Thanks for allowing me to straphang in your AO.

Hooahh!
 

Hi all! Ret Army in 2005-11H/M/B currently working as a DoD contractor for Ops Grp at the NTC. Love Soldiers and Marines and family, off-roading in the desert, and AR's particularly the gas piston ones. Thanks for letting me be a part of the team. Hooah!!:lifter

Hi everyone, my name is ernesto. I came across this forum during an online search on TCCC.
Im a MD (anesthetist) with some interest in military medicine.
Thanks for allowing me to participate

ernesto

Welcome All (and welcome back)!
MM

Intro;
 

Gentlemen;
Name is Tom.
Will be lurking until I get oriented.
Thanks

FNG here
 

Don't know how many SEALs you have here, but add 1 more to the number.
I'm here to keep up on the latest news concerning my green brothers.

Frog, Class 122

Welcome aboard D.

Great to hear from you again.

We are not yet at full capacity with SEALs, another one is always welcome.

TR

Welcome Frog. It´s nice to see a SEAL on the forum. :cool:

Welcome Frog, there's always room for one more SEAL.