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Hello all I am a student finishing up school and in the process of enlisting in the Army. I came to this forum looking for information, and will be reading more then posting. I would like to say thank you to all the quiet professionals on this board for the valuable resource you offer to aspiring soldiers as myself. Thank you and hope to see you down range soon.

-Blue

First Post by an FNG
 

Very interesting and informative site. I spent 7 years in the ARNG as an 11B in a SCT Plt, then 3 more in the ANG in a SFS. Been working as a Probation Agent (adult felons) for about 14 years now, train DT and firearms, execute warrants and searches. Spent about 3 years on the local FD went thru some USAR training also took an EMT class. Just trying to keep up on the tactical side of things.

I appreciate being allowed on the site.

Greetings,
I had served in OIF as a grunt in a line platoon, and after that I knew where I needed to go... I attended SFAS when it was 24 days long, Airborne after that, started and finished the Q course without recycling. I was MOS Q'ed at Eureka Springs and took language blitz in Russian. After one tour in Pineland I graduated July 2008, and now I'm serving in 20th SFG (A) just south of the Mason-Dixon line.
I've been viewing this site for a few months now and admire all the knowledge & wisdom delegated through out this site, and realize I still have a long road ahead of me... the learning has just begun.
Thanks for the web site
Have a Happy New Year!

I'll do my best to keep this short
 

My name is Taylor and I am an 89D in training. I have been in the Army for about 6 months now and went to basic at Ft. Leonardwood. So far I'm loving EOD and am only here to absorb knowledge and stay out of the way. Thank you for this privilege.

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ALCON,
I have served a long while in the worlds greatest Navy and will continue to do so as long as the admiralty allows. I have achieved the honorable rank of Chief Petty Officer in a community that is well regarded professionally and notorious in deeds. Though these days I am not a full time sailor and perform my drill weekends with pride. I have served with the best warriors this great nation of ours has ever produced and it has been the highest priveledge. We have made and shaped history despite the ill decisions of a few powerfull elected officials. Ahhh...but alas, there be opportunity in conflict matey! Anyway, I have chosen a life of service to Uncle Sam and imagine I will do so for some time. I don't know how active I will be in this forum, but I do stop by to read them all. I am a life long learner and there is much to take in from this site. Thank you all for posting your knowledge.

KD

Well, Kelly. You can only imagine how thrilled that you have joined us. Are you a brother of the SEAL persuasion? (A little hard to tell from your post and profile.) Welcome!

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Hello everyone. My name is Tom, I'm an 11B, I have 5 years of service and I am currently stationed in Fort Benning. I deployed in Iraq in 05, 06, and 07 with 2-14 INF of the 10th MTN DIV. I'm going to selection in Feb of this year. I am hoping to become an 18D within a few years from now. Thanks

I am a member of the run, jump, swim club; however, not a SEAL. I am a Chief EOD Tech who has served along side SEALs and SF in Kosovo, Iraq, HOA, and Colombia. I am Combat Diver, MFF, HRST qualified and currently a Federal LEO. Thanks for the warm welcome though.

Hi. I found this site awhile back when I Googled Flint Kaserne. I was stationed there from June 71 to Dec. 72. I was with the support company. If I could have stayed in Bad Toelz for my entire carreer I would have made the Army a career. I had a great time there and met a lot of great people. It's sad to see what they have done with the Kaserne but there's no stoping progress?

Greetings.

My name is Mike. 24 years old. Active Duty 11B. Currently deployed in support of OIF. Assigned to the S-3 Shop. Few credits short of my degree in English. Plan to knock it out this tour, and then start a B.S. in Intelligence Studies (concentration in Intelligence Collection).

Reading, writing, training, foreign languages, drills, and ballistics occupy my down time.

Have a few friends who are in the SF pipeline now, wanted to learn more what they are going through, and found the site to be vastly informative. I look forward to learning a lot and thank you for the opportunity to do so.

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Hello QP members;

I am an Active duty enlisted soldier in the Army. I have been a 68KP9 (Biological Research Tech) for the past four years and served that time at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine.
I recently re-enlisted under the BEAR program to become a 35F (Intel Analyst) and upon course completion, I will be heading to one of the units in the 173rd.
The reason I joined this site is to 1) learn as much as I can from those that have been deployed, and 2) share my knowledge where applicable.

Thank you for the opportunity,

-BB

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

My name is Ed, I am currently serving my second tour in Iraq as 19D NCO. We are currently tasked to TST up north. I find your forum quite informative and motivational, thank you.

Intro
 

I am a civilian who has done nothing to warrant my membership here. I have always enjoyed reading military history and found the site while searching book reviews. Since then I have been lurking and have found a great source of information on such a wide variety of topics. I have hesitated to sign up since I do not see myself having much to contribute, but I appreciate being able to use the search feature. The little bit of SA that I have aquired tells me that I have probably said more then I should so I better run for cover. I would just like to add that I am greatly appreciative of the service many here have given on behalf of freedom. Thank You.

Howdy.

My name is Calvin and I'm currently a student in Texas in Army ROTC.

I don't know if, when I graduate, I'd like to go medical and be an army doc or infantry and then perhaps special forces.

I'm here to learn.

I have known of this site, and have been reading on it, for well over a year now. I have finally registered so that I can use the search function, and take better advantage of the incredible amount of knowledge here. I have never encountered a site that maintains such a level of professionalism. I am continuously impressed the more I read the threads. I feel priveleged to have the opportunity to be here.

Thanks to all the QPs who take their time and disseminate their expertise. It is unlikely you will hear anything else from me; I have little/nothing to offer, and I'm used to researching my questions on my own. I'm here to continue to learn and use this site to gain more knowledge and understanding. It's nice to have a legitimate, trustworthy source about the topics that I am interested, and that will be a huge part of my life when I go on active duty and deployments. Thanks for the help.

Sincerely,
Carmen

Calvin:

If you go to med school, I do not see why you would then try to go SF.

Most everyone would do it the other way around.

Welcome all!

TR

Hi, My name is Adam. I'm the 18E for ODA 2125.

Well there goes the "neighbahhood"...

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Hello Gentlemen,

I am a former college baseball player and a current law student interested in 18X. I recognize this is an unconventional path with my having already begun law school, but it is something I can come back to. I'm here to soak up knowledge. To those who serve or have served - thank you.

Hi, my name is Chris. Nice to meet you.

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Quick introduction:
1989-91 Wpns platoon, A. Co. 2/7h
1991-92 Bolo'ed the 18D course("Sgt. Carter, you're going to hurt somebody. You'd better go be a Bravo")
1992-93 18B Course, arabic language school
1993-2001 12th and 20th SFG
2002-10th SFG
Presently-Getting fatter, less hair. Trial judge in Douglas County, Missouri

Thanks for the website. Pretty interesting to see that some of the now-old farts are still alive.

Craig XXXXXX

No need to have your last name out in the open... ;) Welcome to PS.com

Hey everyone my name is Joe and i leave for BCT on january 21st and my MOS is 18X. I have gotten alot of valuable information from this site and am hoping that i will one day be able to be of some help to some of you.

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Hello everyone and thank you for welcoming to this fine group of yours. I was an Infantry SGT who served for seven years. I was stationed in Baumholder,Germany for my first tour and FT. Stewart for my last. I was part of OIF I in April 2003, and OIF III in 2005-2006. I am now a civilian Firefighter/EMT. I have joined this group because i miss the military and i still love learning, and hearing about high speed stuff.

Many of us miss it.
 

Welcome all to our home away from home. Blitzzz

New, and Hi
 

Hello, I'm a 11B, Did a tour in Iraq with 3rd ID, 2005-2006. My tanker buddy made it into SF. I enjoy listening, learning, and observing. I have the most respect for all those who work and serve in not so friendly place, and do it for love or country.

Adam

Hi everyone, my name is Geoff. I have never been in the service. I was referred to this site by a friend of mine who is on a team in A-stan right now. I have another friend who is in the pipeline at the moment as well. I'm mostly here to try to understand my two friends and what motivated them to try to get into SF.

Hello to the community,

I'm called Muddyboots.

I'm a Mountaineering guide and instructor. I also have experience in general outdoor education and other guiding. I have worked as an EMS/SAR/Rescue instructor and program designer. Really what I do is teach people. The subject matter is something that is less important to me than the goal. I'm the kind of person you want between a techno-wonk and a team in a train up for some odd ball mission need. I have worked with Quiet Professionals though I'm nowhere nearly as well known as Mark Twight who worked with the Navy. I have also participated in FTX. When asked, I have helped individual soldiers further develop their own skills in technical outdoor activities. I have worn many hats and travelled widely, working and living with local people on five continents. Another area that people see fit to pay for my opinion and assistance is logistics. I can identify with some of the bread and butter work of Special Forces.

I am a moderator on a well known survival board and from that experience I have a real respect for the demeanor of this board. I will not be posting much and will stick to my areas of knowledge. I offer help in any area I can. There is a wealth of information posted on this board. I know because I spent about two years reading before I even registered.

I am here at the suggestion of a Washington State area Reserve component ODA Team Sgt.


Muddyboots

I can't wait for TS on this one, but I'll send you welcomes.
also does Mark Twight help train up for ODD BALL MISSIONS. I don't think I've ever heard of him.

All Hail Muddyboots!!. Blitzzz

Hello all,

Former 18x, medically discharged at Benning after my right tympanic membrane mysteriously ruptured. The problem ended up healing on its own in about 6 months and I’ve been cleared by my civilian ENT. I’m listed as an RE code 3, so I’m waiting to see if I can get a waiver. I’ve kept up with friends in the pipeline and would like nothing more than to reenlist. I’ve since gone back to working with the federal government which I enjoy but due to my political background is of course at the moment looking quite bleak.

I want to say thank you to those of you who have served and/or are in service. The wealth of knowledge and respect I’ve witnessed on this forum is amazing and commensurate to its title. Thank you

Hi everyone,

my name is Nathan.
Right now I am trying to join the 19th in Utah. I am hoping to get a waiver for jump school. A couple of old injuries are slowing things down.
I am also looking for people to train with here in the Phoenix area.
Thanks to those who have organized this website and kept it professional.

John
 

My name is John. I am in the civilian sector, and manufacture custom military/LE gear in my garage for a very small customer base. I don't plan on posting much, just learning what I can as I lurk.

Welcome All...

Cowboy, PM inbound.

My name is Stefan and I am a 25C in Corps LRS. Thank you for allowing me to be a guest in your house and for all the great information on your site.

Introduction
 

Hello all.

My name is Foots. I am a member of 2-20th SFG(A). I have been with the unit for 7 years. I enjoy my occupation, and the many adventures that my job has introduced me to, has made me much of the man I am today. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to join this forum and the benifits that go along with it. I look forward to sharing what little knowledge I have gained over the years and also to become a more well educated individual by the absorbtion of information that is available on this site.

Thanks!

Hello
 

I joined the Army in 1992 as a 11B spent a year in Korea with 1/503 Inf the moved to Ft. Campbell with the 2/187 Inf. Love the great info on this site and love reading it. I would also like to say thanks for the great service you have done for this country

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enlisted in the marines in 1996, did my 4 years and got out in 2000. following my active duty stint, i joined the marine reserve and have been in and out of the reserves ever since. i most recently attended sniper school and i am currently in the sandbox. i am very intrested in the national gaurd special forces and used this site to find a poc. awesome site gents, thanks

Head hunter!
 

Welcome aboard men.

Welcome All!
 

Nice to meet you.
MM

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Hi everyone, my name is Ian. I am a lifeguard working in south western Colorado and learning about avalanche survival on Red Mountain Pass. I have been reading this forum for about 4 months and finally think i will poke my head into a few forums.

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Hello Everyone...

My name is Torres and I've been a lurker here for a while so it seems about time that I finally introduce myself. My SF time was spent with 11th SF from 1979 until 1986. I was a rep 63 with no prior service that enlisted as a medic. I went through SFQC and returned to B211 after completing same. I'm currently working as the clinical director for an aeromedical transport service called STAT MedEvac in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was told about this forum by friends on the SFList email group, several of whom are also on this forum. My PMOS was 18D but was originally 91B3S until SF became its' own branch. My civilian profession is registered nursing. I still have a few friends that are out there in the active and NG groups but more of my contemporaries are either senior NCO's or are retired now.