12-10-2007, 06:01
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia
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hey my name is Steven and i have been looking into the special forces for years. i found this site by accident and i've read a lot already. i look forward to talking with you guys! 
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12-10-2007, 17:35
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#1157
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 1
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Greetings gents
By way of intro, I was a member of A/1/19 SFG (A), Washington Army Nat'l Guard, as a member of their training platoon. I attended SFAS and was selected May 07. I recently had to transfer to Virginia because of my day job. Now, I am a member of the Maryland Army Nat'l Guard and trying to get to the Q Course as soon as I can.
Prior to all of that, I was a 97B...counterintelligence...with an Army Reserve unit. Was in the Stan from 04 to 05 and Iraq 06 to 07. Decided to add to my current skillset by going to SFAS. Looking forward to joining the Brotherhood.
To all of you here and to all of the men downrange, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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12-10-2007, 19:51
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Reston, VA
Posts: 3
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Good Evening Gentlemen,
I have been a silent observer on your site for a bit and as per ROE set out by Team Sergeant I am posting my initial introduction. First and foremost I wanted to say congratulations on a great site. It has answered so many of my questions already.
I am a recently discharged Navy aircraft mechanic. I had given serious thought to attending BUD/S but did my research and decided SF was a better fit. I served my contract and now have my sights set on the task at hand. I have been taking college courses to learn Arabic and joined an orienteering club to learn some land navigation. I am trainig for my first marathon in the spring. My plan is to enlist on an 18X contract this time next year.
I am looking for a a mentor from someone who has been there and can give me advice throughout the training pipeline. Any wisdom would be appreciated and if anyone is in the Metro D.C. area and has time to chat that would be great. Again, great site and thank you.
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12-11-2007, 16:40
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Potomac River
Posts: 925
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anyone is in the Metro D.C. area and has time to chat that would be great.
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Well, with a name like Big .Assissin one assumes you have spent a lot of time at McDonalds or else you know what to do with a rifle. There are 1000 yard F-class matches at Quantico about once a month or so. It is mostly a bunch of jarhead snipers, some civy benchrest type shooters, a few hunters and me. You are welcome to come and and bring your best stuff. The 2007 season just ended and we will probably start back up in February or March. I do not know didly dog about modern SF, but I do know which end of the rifle to point down range and sometimes I get lucky and even shoot at my own target.
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12-11-2007, 17:41
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#1160
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Nu Shto
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12-13-2007, 16:23
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 4
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Greetings to everyone on this site. I have been out of the Army for just a few years now and I have been going to college as a full time student. I will be graduating this next semester and I am setting my sights on trying out for 19th Group in California.
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12-14-2007, 08:05
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Green Bay WI
Posts: 9
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Hello All,
Thank you for letting my join your site and benifit from your experiences.
I am a Deputy Sheriff with a NE Wisconsin dept. (Green Bay area for all you football fans). I am an Active Mobile Shooter instructor and was reserching Dragon Skin armor, as an entry vest, when I came accross the excellant thread on this site, on the subject. Needless to say, I will be looking into other types of armor.
I regret to say I have never served in the Military. However, I do have a deep respect and gratitude for all those who have and do. Thank you all for protecting us here. I firmly believe you have, and are, keeping the enemy off our backs.
If my searches come up negative, I will ask few questions in regards to gear. Other than that, I am content to sit back, read and only occasionally throw in a comment or two, where applicable.
Thank you.
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12-14-2007, 09:23
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Originally Posted by Ryval
Hello All,
Thank you for letting my join your site and benifit from your experiences.
I am a Deputy Sheriff with a NE Wisconsin dept. (Green Bay area for all you football fans). I am an Active Mobile Shooter instructor and was reserching Dragon Skin armor, as an entry vest, when I came accross the excellant thread on this site, on the subject. Needless to say, I will be looking into other types of armor.
I regret to say I have never served in the Military. However, I do have a deep respect and gratitude for all those who have and do. Thank you all for protecting us here. I firmly believe you have, and are, keeping the enemy off our backs.
If my searches come up negative, I will ask few questions in regards to gear. Other than that, I am content to sit back, read and only occasionally throw in a comment or two, where applicable.
Thank you.
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dragon skin, banned by the Army, banned by the Marines and now banned by the Air Force, I would say you made a wise decision...... 
Welcome aboard.
Team Sergeant
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12-14-2007, 15:18
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3
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Hello everyone,
This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.
If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.
de oppresso libre
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12-14-2007, 15:41
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Consigliere
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland (at last)
Posts: 8,836
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Originally Posted by Widow_Maker
Hello everyone,
This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.
If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.
de oppresso libre
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Welcome, SGM. We are honored to have you here.
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12-14-2007, 15:52
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Originally Posted by Widow_Maker
Hello everyone,
This is SGM Rodriguez checking in on the net. I am really impressed by this website and the wealth of information you provide here. It is good to see that the honor and tradition of the SF soldier is still alive today.
If any of you find yourselves in So Cal drop me a line.
de oppresso libre
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Welcome aboard SGM!
Team Sergeant
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12-15-2007, 18:15
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Geneva, Ohio
Posts: 1
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Hello everyone. My name is Jimmy Sulecki. I'm 19 years old live in Geneva, Ohio. I joined Professional Soldiers to gain the information that I need to decide what I want to do with my life. I currently have two years of community college under my belt and want to move on to something different. My main two options are:
1. Join the Army right now and go to school afterwards. I can either join to see how I like it before deciding on Special Forces, or sign the 18x contract when I enlist.
2. Go to a larger school, get a degree, and then see how I feel about the military after I've grown a little more. Most people say this is the best idea.
Both choices have their unique benefits. I hope that through reading and asking questions when necessary, I will be able to make the correct decision that will decide what I do for the rest of my life. Thanks for having me here.
Jimmy Sulecki
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12-15-2007, 18:35
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wherever my ruck finds itself
Posts: 2,972
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Jimmy:
Welcome to PS.com.
The dilemma you mention isnt a new one and as such has been covered here before. With a little searching followed by some reading you will find most if not all of your questions, on this topic and Special Forces in general, will have been answered. It is well documented here how we feel about education and finishing what you have started.
Enjoy your stay and your youth.
Crip
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12-15-2007, 20:15
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 1
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Intro.
New to this site,figured i would go ahead and introduce myself.I have read and enjoyed what little i have seen on here.I also hope to be a part of the SF brotherhood in the near future.I do have a ? My unit is going to be deployed to Afganistan sometime in fiscal yr 2009.I have not been since i only joined in 2005.I was wondering what would you all think would be in my best interest,to get deployed and possibly get some combat experience,or to train and try out for SF.Just looking for the best decision.Thanks for any and all responses.
A Troop 1/153rd (RSTA)
"SCOUTS OUT"
SPC.Brown
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12-15-2007, 20:34
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,816
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Originally Posted by ubiquitous
New to this site,figured i would go ahead and introduce myself.I have read and enjoyed what little i have seen on here.I also hope to be a part of the SF brotherhood in the near future.I do have a ? My unit is going to be deployed to Afganistan sometime in fiscal yr 2009.I have not been since i only joined in 2005.I was wondering what would you all think would be in my best interest,to get deployed and possibly get some combat experience,or to train and try out for SF.Just looking for the best decision.Thanks for any and all responses.
A Troop 1/153rd (RSTA)
"SCOUTS OUT"
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SPC Brown:
Welcome aboard.
I think if you do some reading and searching here, you will find that your question has already been asked and answered repeatedly.
Best of luck.
TR
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