Introductions III

[MillerTime]

I'm a former Soldier (Army, ARNG), Iraq Vet, 96B. ETS'ed in 2005 after coming home.

Am particularly interested in helping chase phonies (see Haberman in Hall of Shame). I'm following that case particularly assiduously as Haberman was briefly in my unit (1-120IN) in Iraq before he was sent packing for, uh, 'medical' reasons.

Am looking forward to reading this site extensively.

[82ndtrooper]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

I'm a former Soldier (Army, ARNG), Iraq Vet, 96B. ETS'ed in 2005 after coming home.

Am particularly interested in helping chase phonies (see Haberman in Hall of Shame). I'm following that case particularly assiduously as Haberman was briefly in my unit (1-120IN) in Iraq before he was sent packing for, uh, 'medical' reasons.

Am looking forward to reading this site extensively.

Thank you for your service.

I generally do not post in this thread, but I find your particular interest in "chasing phonies" as your primary reason for registering here interesting.

I believe you'll find that the search button will reveal that those in the past that have had an interest in "outing phonies" has already been answered.

But, if you haven't read the board instructions, ignored your PS email sent to you upon registration and are still not able to find the "SEARCH" button, then by all means start a thread asking about any individual that you suspect is a phony SF Soldier. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Welcome to Professional Soldiers.

[lindy]

I spent 12 years AD as a Navy linguist (Russian, Serb, and Ukrainian) but got out in Oct 2001 to take a job with the USG. Soon after starting my new gig, I learned a low-density GWOT language. I joined a USNR unit in Maryland in 2002 and picked up SCPO but had to go IRR a few years later when I PCS'd overseas. At some training courses in CONUS, I met several QPs who suggested that I look into the 20th SFG upon return to the US.
I've found that the civilian sector has a "different" work ethic than the military and I'm looking forward to affiliating with a unit that is actually making a difference.

[Persevere]

Hello everyone,

My name is Jake and I'm a 21 year old 4th year university student studying public administration, international relations, and rhetoric. I was in the ROTC department here at my university but after careful consideration I came to the conclusion that should I join the Army, I'd prefer to go enlisted first, and then perhaps attend OCS down the road...the logic behind this being that I figure I would be a better, more experienced Officer. I speak Polish and English fluently, and my German is pretty solid seeing as how I spent a year abroad over there.

I was directed here from ArmyRanger.com and told that this would be the place for any SF-related questions. I'm seriously considering enlisting with either an 18X or an 11X + Option 40 contract when I graduate, and so I'm hoping to utilize both AR.com and this page as a source of learning.

Thank you for your service and dedication to this country.

[Bigblue]

I am an E4(p) MI Reserve Soldier currently serving in an Adjutant General Corps unit. I am looking to return to MI as I realize I made a mistake transferring from MI. I am relocating to South Florida and looked into transferring from the Reserve to the 20th SFG but it seems like it will be a lot of trouble if not impossible to pull off a release. I am currently exploring my options. I have no interest in getting 18 series-qualified but since I am studying Intelligence/Special Operations & Low intensity Warfare I have an interest in serving the remaining 5 years of my re enlistment contract with a MID. I have been a "lurker" on this site for a little over a year and finally decided to register so that I could ask questions,etc...
The Quiet Professionals here always give straight shooting advice and good answers. I appreciate the opportunity to be a member.

[MardiGras]

Gentlemen

Greetings, first I want to express what an honor it is to be in the company of such men as yourselves. After reviewing some post and profiles I can see there a lot of dedicated men who truly are "quite professionals". To those of you who have served our great nation so honorably let me say thank you for your service and sacrifice. Now for an introduction and something about myself.

I am current attending college and trying to complete a degree in management. While I do not possess a military background beyond JROTC/ROTC I have always had a life long interest in the military. If I was asked I would say a lot of that was because of my fathers brother who served two tours of duty in Vietnam (65-66) (68-69). He was a helicopter pilot with the 6th Airlift Plt. and 281st AHC (65-66), A/159th ASHB, HQ/159th ASHB (68-69). I admired him a lot growing up and I suppose every kid has his heroes mine were John Wayne and my uncle. Maybe that makes me a wannabee or maybe not. I have always believed that trying and failing are much better than never trying or quiting. I had a friend of mine whose father was stationed at Ft. Polk once say "god helps those who helps themselves and could care less about quitters". Maybe that stuck. I am also looking to find a local instructor who can teach me to fly fixed wing and maybe rotor wing also. It seems harder to find rotor wing IP's than fixed wing IP's so I will keep looking.

MardiGras

[jump6]

Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

My best buddy has (pretty much) devoted her life to helping those who are unable to help themselves, ie the "mentally ill"...She is arguably the leading expert in the world on Schizophrenia. I do not believe she would not support the theory that most who are diagnosed as mentally ill are in fact, not! Do a search for Nancy Andreasen.

Other than that, welcome aboard! Good luck!

Thanks, sir, glad to be apart of this great thing!

While there are definitely valid cases, I was (a little to vaguely) alluding to the areas of personality or social disorders and the quickness with which diagnoses are made and medications prescribed, such as ADD and depression. I've seen quite a few times in friends that were complete screw ups with such diagnoses make overwhelming changes practically overnight when they finally found, discovered or chose a path that they believed in down to the core. Especially these days when there are so many lucrative options so easily attainable, sometimes it's necessary to go through several levels of graduating purposes to find your one unique contribution. I mentioned this in my profile because there cannot be a better example of unique purpose than the Quiet Professional.

I read up on Ms. Andreasen and have just ordered a few of her books from Amazon. Thanks for the great reference and sorry if I exceeded the existentialism limit...

[CPTAUSRET]

Originally Posted by jump6

Thanks, sir, glad to be apart of this great thing!

While there are definitely valid cases, I was (a little to vaguely) alluding to the areas of personality or social disorders and the quickness with which diagnoses are made and medications prescribed, such as ADD and depression. I've seen quite a few times in friends that were complete screw ups with such diagnoses make overwhelming changes practically overnight when they finally found, discovered or chose a path that they believed in down to the core. Especially these days when there are so many lucrative options so easily attainable, sometimes it's necessary to go through several levels of graduating purposes to find your one unique contribution. I mentioned this in my profile because there cannot be a better example of unique purpose than the Quiet Professional.

I read up on Ms. Andreasen and have just ordered a few of her books from Amazon. Thanks for the great reference and sorry if I exceeded the existentialism limit...

Actually we would both agree with you, re over-diagnosing ADD.

I was going to list a couple of threads I started about Nancy's work, however my computer is not co-operating. So, if you are interested, click on my user-name and search out threads started by me.

Clinton story, Editorial on PTSD, Induction remarks to the American Academy of Arts, and Sciences, you get the drift.

You will find we have some sharp people on-board, I'm sure someone will let you know when you have exceeded your existentialism limit!

[monsterhunter]

My service record includes seven years active duty with the USAF followed by three years with the California Air National Guard. My last assignment was with Security Forces on the law enforcement side of things; however, I’ve spent the past sixteen years working in civilian law enforcement in Southern California.

I enjoy reading history, especially military history, as I feel it aids significantly in leadership development. The information found on this site is some of the best concentrated knowledge and wisdom I have ever come across. The medical posts have also provided me with information I cannot find anywhere else on the net. (I am EMT-B qualified and conduct first aid/CPR training within my department). Thank you all for your service and for sharing your knowledge on these posts.

[Bengal Raider]

I’ve been a Civil Affairs Officer for 10 years and prior to that was an 11A for 16 years.

Deployments include Panama, Ecuador, Peru, El Salvador, and OIF. All as a 38A, some as an augmentee to the 96th CA, where I worked with Bill Cockfield, Scott Winters and “Hamchuc” Menor.

Interests in this site are Counter-insurgency, Counterterrorism, and the recent spate of fake veterans.

[phalanx-warrior]

Hell All;

My name is John, or just JD. I was in the US Army from 1987-1992 as a 91B10 back then, but I believe the MOS's have changed a bit. Proud "five-jump-chump" as they say...and had a great time while in service. After Operation Just Cause, I finished up my service at Fort Sam Houston, Texas and I’ve been in Texas since then.

I am a 16 year Texas Master Peace Officer and I’m currently assigned to my agencies Special Operations Division (SOD), where we focus primarily on fugitive apprehension and high-risk warrant operations. I am a team-leader and assaulter for my unit, as well as a trainer. Prior to this, I have had assignments in just about all LE positions imaginable.

I appreciate the add to PS.com and look forward to good, intelligent conversation with professional people. I enjoy sharing my experiences in LE, so if anyone wants to ask any questions from a LE perspective, I’ll be glad to chat about it.

Until next time, be safe and God bless.

-JD

[the_goat]

Hello everyone,
My name is Peter. I am a senior at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and will graduate in December of '07 with a bachelor of business in computer information systems. I come from a military family and always thought that I would end up with some time in the service. I had always thought I would follow the path that my father and grandfather took and go in aviation but after reading about the quiet professionals I have changed my thoughts on what I would like to do. I am checking into both the active and national guard options and have been reading as much information as I can to help myself for what will be a lifelong commitment if I am one of those lucky few that have the honor of earning the right to wear their "tab". I plan on lurking and learning for many months to come. Thank you for letting me come into your house and having the chance to learn what you have to offer.

the_goat
Tab or slab.

[JD11B]

hello everyone my name is joshua ive always wanted to be in the military ever since i was a lil runt and after i took my asvab i got that chance and i enlisted as an 11B right b4 my senior year in high school into the national guard i spent the year going to RSP drills (boring as hell at the time) after school was out i shipped off to benning for osut then got assigned to A. Co. 1-182 Infantry spent about six months drilling with them then our unit changed over to become a cavalry unit (1-182 Cavalry) just b4 our deployment as part of KFOR 8 (Kosovo Force Rotation 8) and towards the end of this deployment we got the chance to change our MOS' over to be 19D while deployed in theater now im wrapping these final days up here in country to return once again to the great old USA you know people say they join up to travel the world and what not and in my travels so far i have come to appreciate all the luxuries we have in the states people normally overlook and take for granted now i have to go do some detail right now so in the meantime take it easy everyone stay safe im out

[Kyobanim]

Joshua,

Thank you for your service.

I recommend going back through your post and use some proper grammar and punctuation. This isn't your normal internet forum.

Originally Posted by JD11B

hello everyone my name is joshua ive always wanted to be in the military ever since i was a lil runt and after i took my asvab i got that chance and i enlisted as an 11B right b4 my senior year in high school into the national guard i spent the year going to RSP drills (boring as hell at the time) after school was out i shipped off to benning for osut then got assigned to A. Co. 1-182 Infantry spent about six months drilling with them then our unit changed over to become a cavalry unit (1-182 Cavalry) just b4 our deployment as part of KFOR 8 (Kosovo Force Rotation 8) and towards the end of this deployment we got the chance to change our MOS' over to be 19D while deployed in theater now im wrapping these final days up here in country to return once again to the great old USA you know people say they join up to travel the world and what not and in my travels so far i have come to appreciate all the luxuries we have in the states people normally overlook and take for granted now i have to go do some detail right now so in the meantime take it easy everyone stay safe im out

[Dad]

I am the father of a soldier. I come here to listen and learn. I apologize, I made my first post without posting here first, so this is probably my last post since I am a little embarassed, but I will continue to listen and learn