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I came to this site a few weeks ago on a search about the SF. Since, I’ve read many wonderful posts. I’m very impressed with the content here and certainly with the soldiers who moderate this site, albeit, with an iron fist. In my 40 years of life, I’ve never seen a site moderated hard as such.

I was so impressed that I went to my local library 4 days ago and read 5 books on the Army SF. My favorite was "The Company They Keep" by Anna Simons. (I know, that endorsement should go in the library forum).

For me, I joined the Army in 1997 (92Y) and got out in 2000. The Army was generous in paying for my student loans I racked up for my undergrad and advanced degree. They offered me that perk, so I figured it would be a good contract.

I went in as and E-4 and left the same. I served at Fort Drum, NY, and it was WAY beyond what I would have thought based on my vision of what Army life would be.

I was deployed to Bosnia in 1999-2000 for a 6-month tour. Having been a civilian and figuring I’d just be a regular Joe and just do regular day-to-day stuff in garrison, I was shocked I was going in theater.

Nevertheless, I found the experience in Bosnia to be a great thing and (afterward) a positive thing in my life. I was sad to be away from my wife and son, but the Army calls. I ate great in Bosnia (kudos to the Army for spending lots and feeding us well.) God, it was better than eating at home, seriously.

Anyway, that’s my story. Again, in my reading many books and reading these posts, I am in AWE at what you QP’s do. If I were a billionaire, I’d lavish each or you with crazy money for what you do. Sadly, very few civilians know what you do for them. Alright, enough of the “you guys rock.” I know you don’t care for that.