Introductions III - Page 94

OldRGR · 02-07-2008, 10:47

Hello gentlemen. I found your website and decided to join. I was active duty US Army 1984-87, first with the old 5th ID(M) at Fort Polk, LA and then with 2/75 Ranger Regt at Fort Lewis WA. Spent 4 years with the old 11th SFG(A) in New York and then went back in during OPN Desert Storm, again with 2/75 RGR. Then SFAS, followed by attachment to 1st SFG(A). Then went to 25th ID(L) at Schofield Barracks HI then Fort Bragg. Out in 98, then went back into the NJARNG in early 2001. Did a Homeland Defense mission with them and then went to 2/20SFG(A) in MD. Spent 5 years there and ETS'd in 2007. I got tired of them pleading poverty on school funds. I worked as a Range Safety Officer at Fort Dix, NJ and now work as a bored DA civilian at the soon to be closed Fort Monmouth NJ. I think about goingback in to get my 20 if I can get in shape.

**The Reaper** · 02-07-2008, 10:58

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Originally Posted by OldRGR

Hello gentlemen. I found your website and decided to join. I was active duty US Army 1984-87, first with the old 5th ID(M) at Fort Polk, LA and then with 2/75 Ranger Regt at Fort Lewis WA. Spent 4 years with the old 11th SFG(A) in New York and then went back in during OPN Desert Storm, again with 2/75 RGR. Then SFAS, followed by attachment to 1st SFG(A). Then went to 25th ID(L) at Schofield Barracks HI then Fort Bragg. Out in 98, then went back into the NJARNG in early 2001. Did a Homeland Defense mission with them and then went to 2/20SFG(A) in MD. Spent 5 years there and ETS'd in 2007. I got tired of them pleading poverty on school funds. I worked as a Range Safety Officer at Fort Dix, NJ and now work as a bored DA civilian at the soon to be closed Fort Monmouth NJ. I think about goingback in to get my 20 if I can get in shape.

Welcome all.

OLDRGR, were you selected or an SFQC graduate?

TR

abc_123 · 02-07-2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by OldRGR

I got tired of them pleading poverty on school funds..

I can say unequivocably that at present and for the forseeable future, neither money nor school slots are an issue within the NGSF as far as getting people qualified goes. Meet the standards and your unit Training NCO will do up the paperwork to send you to whatever schools are needed for you to become fully qualified.

Just wanted to make sure that anyone reading this and thinking about joining the Guard didn't draw an incorrect conclusion about the present state of qualification pipeline courses.

Woog · 02-08-2008, 13:17

Hey all, the name is Justin. I'm a GM2 in the Navy, and currently serving onboard DDG-84 as a VBSS team member.

SYRUS_086 · 02-09-2008, 02:41

صباح الخير

I am Syrus. I am currently attending college and close to finishing my degree. I train Mixed Martial Arts but particularly spend a good bit of it working on FMA.

Still sifting through all the information on the website. May be a while before you see another post from me. None the less I wanted to introduce myself. Thanks Again!

مع السلامة

- SYRUS

tigerstripes · 02-09-2008, 06:55

Hi everybody. I am Greek, 44 years old, live in Greece, served in the Air Force, rank held sgt.

Dream since childhood was to be a special forces officer, unfortunately I have colour-blind deficiency (red-green). Never made it.

I studied Finance but was for a few years a defence issues reporter for specialised Greek magazines, (AMYNTIKA THEMATA, AMYNA DIPLOMATIA in case any greek speakers read this) with a focus on Special Ops/CT and still follow developments (intensively) despite the fact that my business is in the financial sector.

From time to time I free-lance some articles as a hobby and in order to inform people about what special ops/operators realy do.

I have a huge file on almost every unit of USSOCOM and most books on the same topic.

Interested on info (without OPSEC violations) and any people of greek origin serving actively in SOF.

Not experienced with forums, (although i am a frequent viewer) hope I dont put my foot in my mouth.

PS: There are a lot of people outside the US that appreciate what some people have to sacrifice serving the GWOT, especially in SOF.

Hope politicians dont screw up... again!

docholiday84 · 02-09-2008, 11:29

what's going on everyone...well a little about myself for this intro, I joined the army in early 2002 as an 11b, went to the 10th MTN Div, in which my 1st deployment was attached to SF through the whole year of 03-04, working with 5th group and then 10th later on. Most memorable part of that deployment was working with ODA xxx in samarra. My squad lived there in the house with them working with them day in and day out. I was later deployed again shorly after that in 05 after we got back home to Baghdad. Then I switched MOS' to a 68W, b/c of one of the team members in 092, Ken XXXXXXX, I saw all the awesome things he was able to do for some folks in samarra and thought that maybe it would be great to be able to save lives. He is the reason that I am working as a medic now and he is the reaon I am about to attend SFAS, we stayed in touch ever since that 1st deployment and he was talking me into joining the ranks of the green beret. Which I plan on going through selection soon and hoping to be an 18D. So I hope that I can soon make it through and do half as good a job on a team as what I saw he was able to do. Well I think I have overdone it a bit on this intro, sorry for making it so long fellas, but thought I would give a brief background on myself. Have a Great day all!

etcheeves · 02-09-2008, 14:36

Good evening all. My name is Casey, I'm active duty Navy since 1992. Currently serving as the communications Chief at JMAST Europe. We, JMAST, set up mobile C4I facilites for Commander Naval Region Europe taskings. It's a small command, my first small unit experience, and I love it. The comradre is a whole different level than what I'm used to on shipboard life. I "stumbled" upon this site while researching rucks. I immediately noticed that this board was different, the Moderators had ROE and actually enforced them. I like that.

Thanks for letting me be a guest.

R/
Casey

FiveOpopo · 02-09-2008, 16:33

Discovered this site while surfing the web a few nights ago. I was an 18B in 10th Group (071, A Co, 3rd BN) 84-86. Left active duty to go into law enforcement. Was with 12th Group in Los Alamitos from 86-89. Been a cop for 20 years now. Came close to going back with the 19th in Los Alamitos in 2004 but I was transfered to our homicide division and that assignment requires a major time commitment. Been checking out a lot of the threads. Found a 12th Group one that had a link to their website that I didn't know about. Good stuff. Recognized a few names. There's 4 of us from 071 that have stayed in touch the past 20+ years, Phil XXXXXXX, James XXXXXX, George XXXXXX and myself (Tim XXXXX). In fact, we're looking at getting together in VA towards the end of this year. Anyways, I think this is enough of an intro. I'll be posting up later in some of the 10th and 12th Group threads.

Tim

Sorry ref the last names....pulling head out of a**

ParaM80 · 02-09-2008, 21:32

Hello, I am a recent DEP 18X my ship date is 20080604. A SF recruiter let me know about this forum which has been a big help. I have learned a lot of things from this forum. I am a Paramedic from TN but moved to GA for Grad school. Grad school is almost over and I decided to move onto the Army for some real world experiences. I have a BS in Biology, work out alot, wrestled for a number of years (including college) and now hope to serve my country well. Thats all for now. Thank you.

lightwalker · 02-10-2008, 00:41

I have been a silent viewer of this forum for over a year now so I guess it's time to introduce myself. I am a Sgt in 10th Mountain currently deployed and am attending SFAS when I redeploy. I have had the opportunity to do some work with various SF teams over my 2 deployments and have been impressed by the professionalism and skills that those men have shown. For a long time I viewed special forces as a unachievable goal only reached by "supermen" but after working with them and seeing several of my friends earn the beret and tab I realize that with some motivation and hard work I too can succeed. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

batabootsbaby · 02-10-2008, 03:13

My name is Shelley and Bata-Boot was my dad. He retired back in '79 and I know he was HALO and a SEAR instructor. If anyone has any old stories of my dad I would love to hear them. Thank you.

**Jack Moroney (RIP)** · 02-10-2008, 06:09

Welcome aboard Shelley. I know your Mom, a terrific lady, and knew your Dad. He never missed a trick. When your Mom found out I was taking over the Special Warfare Training Group somehow she she found out a nickname bestowed on me in previous assignments (your Mom was always good at finding things out) and mentioned it to your Dad. He created a rubber stamp for me that I now use as my avatar on this site, more in rememberance of him than anything else.

**The Reaper** · 02-10-2008, 09:45

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Originally Posted by batabootsbaby

My name is Shelley and Bata-Boot was my dad. He retired back in '79 and I know he was HALO and a SEAR instructor. If anyone has any old stories of my dad I would love to hear them. Thank you.

Shelley:

I worked with your Mom also, and knew your Dad, but not well. You have great genes.

Welcome aboard.

TR

rickygski · 02-10-2008, 10:23

Hi, the name is Rick, Went through boot camp at Ft. Knox in 1976 then was a straight leg. In 1983 joined the 12th SF in Arlington Hts Il. Went to jump school then radio operator school at Ft Gordon. Like the site