I finally found this thread! I had been looking in the wrong discussion areas. I failed my first attention to detail test.
I served in the Army from '88-'92. My first duty station was Ft. Bragg in the 21st Chemical Co., 82nd Abn Div. After serving a short time there, I was put on levy (sp?) to Germany, where I ended up in E Co. 320th FA, Berlin Brigade. My MOS was 31V (Unit Level Communications Maintainer).
After 9/11, I looked into re-enlisting as a WO helo pilot, but after assessing the pay and comparing it to my debts (auto/school loans, and cc), I reluctantly decided that it would be financially unwise for me to join at that time. Since then, I was laid off from my engineering job, started my own business, and recently sold the business at a profit. I was able to pay off all my remaining debts, and the new debts acquired for starting a business, and again turned my attention to re-enlisting.
In addition to looking into WO aviation, I was curious about the possibility of SF. Both of which would require significant age waivers as I have found out. But I believe I’m physically fit enough, and have the mental discipline to train up for and go ALL THE WAY. The only issue is that I’m married and wish to start a family. So, I’m leaning towards NG SF, particularly A Co., 5th of the 19th SFG. So, imagine my surprise when I find on this site, a discussion area for that unit!
Now, don’t laugh at this, but while I was running my business, I was introduced to Airsoft. I had tried paintball, but just couldn’t handle the unrealistic look of the guns and tactics used. When I was shown my first full metal M4-copy airsoft rifle, I was impressed! And not only that, but there was a local airsoft group that wanted more military realism in their tactics, and so began using tactics learned in the Rangers Handbook, and tactics learned from an ex-SF airsoft player (yes real retired SF, not a poser). Playing with this group reminded me of the days of war games on Bragg using Miles Gear. The group’s name is Crazy AITs (Airsoft Incursion Team), crazyaits.com.
All playing airsoft did was remind me of how much I missed the Army.
Anyway, there is my introduction. Wonderful site BTW!
(-Brad
(Edited post to include my MOS information.)