Welcome all.

We don't toss MOSes (or SF) around till we have earned it. So far, you have done nothing to gain it.

What would you like your new name to be?

TR

I am 22 years old, and I live in Baltimore, MD. I am interested in joining the Guard here in Maryland. I'm not quite sure how to go about it because I would like to serve in the 20th SFG out of Glen Arm, but I'm not sure if I should just go with 11B then tryout for them, or if i should sign as 18B. I'm not quite sure how the Guard works it, which is why I'm here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Use the Search button, then talk to a recruiter.

TR

Introduction
 

I am a 22 year old student from Michigan who is interested in the SF way of life. I ship to Ft. Benning, Georgia in January for OSUT/Airborne school. I love sports, books, and good people.

I'll see you there. My ship date is January 20th to Benning for OSUT/Airborne back to back on an 18x contract.

Introduction
 

Hello,
I am a Health Services Maintenance Warrant and am stationed at Fort Bragg. I have chosen to join this forum as during my last deployment, Iraq 04-05, I supported some of the SF community. I will be returning soon and figure that I will be once again supporting all of the military medical community including those from the SF community. I would like to know from the 18D and any of the others what the medical maintenance needs are out there.
Plus as a recreational diver I would like to meet up with any one who wants to dive in the Fayetteville area.

Lee

This post has been moved to its proper place. We don't open individual threads for introductions. Please reread the information provided to you in your registration message so as to preclude future "issues". Peregrino

My Intro
 

Hello,

I found this site while trying to verify background info. I sincerely appreciate everything the SF community has done and continues to do, so we "can sleep peaceably in our beds at night".

God bless,
Brer Rabbit

Welcome each and every one.
 

May you learn a lot and share any wisdom you may have.
Brerrabbit, welcome to the brier patch. Blitzzz

intro
 

I am 22 years old with 4 years service and am currently deployed. I am a Sgt. with the Oklahoma Army National Guard and am in the process of submitting my packet to attend a SFAD upon returning stateside. This sight was recommended to me by a 5/19th QP who has been helping me to begin on the path toward the Green Beret.
Thanks. :lifter

It's long, but it's honest.
 

For many years I was a “wanna be”. I watched all the movies and read all the books.

Two years ago a change in my life introduced me to a number of people who turned into real friends, and the one common thread they shared was they were all either currently serving or ex-military. Spending time with these folks gave a first person view into the world I had wanted to be a part of when I was a much younger man. Each and every encounter with them seemed to enrich me, and make me look at how I could be a better person. On the range, on the trail or just chatting over beers, they were always willing to share their knowledge, knowledge they had gained while serving. It also awakened my urge to join up, which I hadn't felt since I decided not to back in my early 20's (due to some poor advice).

My exposure to these new friends opened my eyes to the many benefits one reaps in service. I wanted to be more like these folks, to carry myself the way they carried themselves, to have the same presence they had. To be able to give back the way they did, and do, everyday.

So I decided to stop being a “wanna be”.

Just over a year ago I joined the Canadian Army Reserves in the Queens Own Rifles of Canada Regiment (QOR). A few of my friends wear the Maroon Beret and that inspired me to go Para as well.

While I am too old for an application to JTF2 (one of the top Canadian SF groups) and that level of SF lifestyle is beyond me now, my plan is to apply to CSOR (Canadian Special Operations Regiment) after completing my Para course, and attempt to qualify for my Tan Beret.

The transition from full time IT to full time military this late in life (I just turned 39 today) has it's challenges. Physically, mentally and financially I have a long way to go, but at least now, I know I am headed in the right direction. That feeling, deep in my gut and in my heart, is something I never got from my current vocation.

I joined these boards both for inspiration and for the unique knowledge that can only be offered by Quiet Professionals. Thanks to all who run it and contribute.

opps

Man! this is my kind of post! Welcome.
I'm still laughing about "While I'm too old . . " and this late in life (I just turned 39 today) ". HEY FOGS! This guy thinks 39 is old! FYI When you get to Petawawa hoist a Drambue for me! PS. Happy Birthday "Old Man"!

Introduction
 

Greetings all,
I'm currently on active duty as an OPS NCO at FT Bliss in the National Guard liaison office. I'm a Guard infantryman with service in Afghanistan (05-06). While there I was an Embedded Trainer with an Afghan Recon company who did journeyman service with TF 3-1 of 3rd Group and CANSOF as well as other American and Canadian units in the Khandahar/Helmand/Oruzgan area. I'm not SF but I respect them and keep up with the latest to make me a better PSG in my home Scout PLT.
I learned a lot of new ways of doing things both "In" and "Outside" the system that have served me well since my tour and want to keep learning. That's me in a nutshell and why I'm here. Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question or to tell me I'm full of S***. (I'm a big boy, I can take the hit if I'm wrong)

Welcome SD
 

SD I'm a life time SF guy with a couple of tours outside SF. Once as a combat engineer Squad ldr ,and years later as a Platoon SGt with A Mech Combat Engineer co. (one year there) I really enjoyed both tours and learned much. I was a very different PltSgt because I never left SF in my mindset. I would be glad to talk about anything you wish in that arena. Blitzzz

FNG
 

Gentlemen,
I've been in the guard for about 4 years, the last 3 as an O. I just finished up as a PL in a rifle co and was recently accepted to the training team, 2/19 SFG with the WV guard. Glad to have this site and the individuals on it as another tool to help me through the journey.

v/r,
Matt
1LT, IN

You are young yet, don't need you last name out here

Hello all,
My name is Josh and I have been reading on this forum for nearly a year and a half. I just recently graduated Infantry OSUT in august. I am a cadet at Sam Houston State University and I plan to branch Infantry. I drill with a Guard unit here in Huntsville, TX with a STB and I am currently in the process of transferring to an Infantry unit in Palestine, TX. I am here to learn.
To our soldiers in theater: Godspeed.

Hey,

Im Heath from New Zealand, been researching about information on Steel and came across your site, look forward to listening and learning all I can.

Cheers,
Heath

Greetings...
 

My name is Joseph, I'm a Veteran Aviation Ordnanceman of the United States Navy. I did two years of duty onboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and two years onbaord the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) 03-07. I spent a year outside the military in the civilian world..."Didn't care for it." I decided to follow my fathers footsteps and join the Army as an Infantryman, but when I got to the mep's station there wasn't any 11x MOS positions open. I did qualify for the 18x MOS program and jumped all over it. I'm a well diciplined 23yr old man, and I'm looking forward to shipping out to Fort Sill on DEC 30, 2008 for the Warrior Transition Course, then it's off to Advanced Infantry School and so on...I would like to thank all the Quiet Professionals for making this site possible, the amount of information I gained in a few hours is incredible.

Thanks!!!

And MayGod Bless You All!!!

Intro
 

Hey Guys,
Read the Stickies, cool... got it. Heritic should vet me. Damn the 72 hr hold.;)
I'm a First Grouper out doing something new right now. Married and have a little girl. I enjoy diving but havent since I left Oki and we like to travel.
Cheers

I see you took your time finally registering here. Welcome.

Sir! Will do!

Thanks!

Just thought I'd reintroduce myself since I haven't been on here for a while. I've been in for a couple years now. I am originally from Indiana. I am a S2 clerk/intel analyst at BN level. Just spent a year in Korea and now back in the States down in GA.

Hey, my name is Corey. I found this site from a friend of my father who is in 3rd group. Myself, I will be leaving January 22 for Benning under an 18x contract. I have already learned quite a lot from here and hope to continue to do so.

Hello all,

My name is Mike, I'm an 18x-ray starting the Q-course. I'm just trying to always put my best foot forward, which is why im joining this site. I like to learn and educate myself as much as I can. It most certainly appears as though this is the place to do so. Hopefully, in about a years time, with god willing and some hard work, I will become a part of the brotherhood.

Thank you all

Welcome gentlemen

Hows it going guys, I'm a former USMC infantry Sergeant, left AD in April to attend school in DC. The experience has been good, but has made clear what my goals are. In the process of getting a prior service 18X contract hashed out, just here to look and learn. Cheers.

Welcome
 

Welcome aboard Marine. I've had the honor of having had a couple of Marine retreads in SF and they were great friends and Team members. Blitzzz

Hello Gentlemen,

I am an 18x, 21 years old, and shipping out the summer of 2009 after I graduate college. I have an incredible amount of respect for the Quiet Professionals, and I will never quit as long as I am working towards or have acquired that same title. Much thanks to those of you who established and contribute to this site, as it is a remarkable resource. I look forward to learning more.

J. Mark

Intro
 

Special Ops, 20 years, Asia, South America, Somalia, Afganistan, Iraq
Retired, Florida--import/export, single

Name is Mike and I am an independent contractor in Iraq. Currently working as a medic although I have held the position of security shift leader, Ops, and Site Manager as well.

DOC OUT

My name is Dennis. I am a FOG, I guess. I feel like I was in the Civil War, when I see what our military does today. I have the greatest respect for you all...especially for those who made the military a career.

Thanks to those responsible for this site. It is the best available for exchanging info and keeping in touch.

I have a recindled interest in the "black rifles" available to the public today, and am putting one together for quick deployment while riding snowmobiles in pursuit of fur.

Allow me to introduce myself, I have served this nation in two wars and over twenty-three years, in the Regular Army. In most positions from Private to Battalion Executive Officer of a Combined Arms Task Force in Iraq. After being diagnosis ed with Agent Orange I was side tracked to my last assignment as Deputy Commander CEGE. In Retirement, my last fifteen years has been as the Senior Army Instructor in a High School. Cadet Command instructed all instructors to get an AKO account, where I met some old SF friends. They suggested I might just find some old SF buddies from a bygone era here. I also was told to put a lot of info here and in my bio which I took straight from my DD 214. I sincerely hope this suffices.

Welcome.
 

Stedfast, I would like to welcome you, but I do have a question about your time line. You state 23 years in service from Vietnam to Iraq. That's nearly 30 years were you out for 7? Blitz

No Problem, Out for College (4 years) not 7 though. Vietnam was 1971, Desert Shield/Storm was 1990-1991 that would be more like 20 years not 30 years.

Welcome aboard Gent's!

Team Sergeant

rkam98 intro
 

I am a 2LT attending Law School at the University of Maryland. I am also in a Civil Affairs Reserve unit. Upon Completion of Law School in 2010, I will be an AD JAG officer. I hope to one day be assigned as a Lawyer to SOCOM, however will be honored to serve in any capacity and with any unit. I was also born in India and have language and cultural expereience from that which i would also like to use in my Military service. This site has been a great asset, and I look forward to learning more from the breath of experience here. Also I would like to thank all the vets/ current Soldiers, it is only because of your sacrafice that i as an immigrant am able to enjoy all the benefits of this country.

Introduction
 

I’m a QM officer stationed at Fort Campbell. I learned about this site after reading Major Martin’s book “Get Selected”. I joined specifically in hopes of finding a mentor at Fort Campbell or abroad to learn from and help guide me to accomplishing my goal.

Intro
 

My name is Ryan, I'm just a thankful citizen enjoying the chance to see the opinions of professionals on gear. I also have an interest in functional fitness, there seems to be a fair ammount of info on this subject here. I've had the oportunity to have many vets, a few being SF, pass through my life and have been very thankful for the advice they have given me and even more thankful for service they give to this country. I appreciate the chance to be a member of this forum and hope to continue learning from your experience.

Regards,

RMR

introduction
 

Hello. I am a civilian with no good reason to be here except a desire to learn and a fascination with a culture that's very different from anything I've been exposed to. For that reason I won't be posting much if at all, but I thought I'd better follow protocol just in case.

Welcome all.
 

Welcome to this community on line.good luck pyreauy, bkamp, Rkam, and Rose may you find what you what. Blitzzz