06-11-2012, 11:27
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A One Man Army..........
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
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06-11-2012, 11:34
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No mention of his kukri?
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06-11-2012, 12:50
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Gurkha Badassery
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Originally Posted by Destrier
No mention of his kukri?
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I was curious about that, too! However, around the same time, this event took place:
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ghlight=Gurkha
Gotta admire this badass, too! 
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Last edited by DIYPatriot; 06-11-2012 at 13:35.
Reason: PSM pointed me to another thread - my bad
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06-11-2012, 13:25
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06-11-2012, 13:35
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Originally Posted by DIYPatriot
I was curious about that, too! However, around the same time, this event took place:
Gotta admire this badass, too! :
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There are badasses and there are badasses, this guy however is a real deal badass.... Top has a good point,why don't we try recruiting in Nepal,when I was in the 77th there may have been more foreigners than Americans at that time(Lodge Act).........
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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06-11-2012, 13:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greenberetTFS
There are badasses and there are badasses, this guy however is a real deal badass.... Top has a good point,why don't we try recruiting in Nepal,when I was in the 77th there may have been more foreigners than Americans at that time(Lodge Act).........
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Thanks for educating me. I had never heard of the Lodge Act and just went a little crazy with my google machine.
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06-13-2012, 04:36
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Originally Posted by Brush Okie
The guy deserved the Victoria Cross IMHO.
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I don't know if the "Victoria Cross" would be an allowable English medal for a Nepalese soldier to be awarded......... 
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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06-11-2012, 11:35
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Gurkhas frequently exhibit extreme badassery. 
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06-11-2012, 11:49
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More:
Badass of the Week: Acting Sergeant Dipprasad Pun of the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
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"The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen." -- Dennis Prager
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06-11-2012, 12:20
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His response........
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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06-11-2012, 12:34
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We need some Gurkhas in Special Forces.
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06-11-2012, 12:47
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Ever pushing the envelope in badassery.
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06-13-2012, 00:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
We need some Gurkhas in Special Forces.
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Your wish had been granted over a year ago, Team Sergeant.
I have personally met one currently in the pipeline. Okay, not gurkha, but 100% Nepalese nonetheless (with the gurkha genes I suspect). He found selection tough, but not as challenging as most told him. Thank the MAVNI program for that, which is similar to Lodge Act albeit faster. I was privileged to share some small arms (AK, shotgun, pistol) fundamentals with him. He was a quick learner. No wonder he's in the 18D course. Who knows...perhaps he'll show such display of badassery one day 
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06-11-2012, 17:57
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Just
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06-11-2012, 18:16
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I was lucky enough to have a 35 man Gurkha guard force during one of my gigs in Iraq. Not only are they fierce fighters they are fiercely loyal and honorable.
I agree with the Victoria Cross, however do not believe it will ever happen.
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