Introductions III - Page 101

FrostyHunter · 03-04-2008, 21:08

I would first just like to say that this site has given my friends and myself an invaluable amount of advise and hard won experience, for that I respectfully thank you. I am 17 preparing myself for enlisting in the Army under a Ranger Contract. Due to my utter lack of real life experience I have no idea if I will someday have the chance to go through SFAS, but as of now I certainly intend to if I prove to my peers and myself that I am worthy. For now I'm just learning all that I can, thanks again for this great site.

rjoshi1982 · 03-05-2008, 21:07

I ended my contract with the Marine Reserves in Dec of 07.
I served as a radio operator, with a deployment to Iraq, I still was not satisfied. While in the reserves, I read "Masters of Chaos" 4 years ago which pretty much made me realize that it is the special forces that i will one day join. After reading about the special forces, my interest in the Marine Corp was slowly diminishing leaving me out of place, but don't get me wrong, I still gave my 100% in the Marines. I have been talking to a recruiter and been doing research. I will be signing up for the 18x after i finish college and am excited, motivated, and nervous currently following warrior mentor program... there are nights when i can not sleep thinking about the special forces and their missions, FID, Counter Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare, Direct Action, and Special Reconnaissance.

sleepyhead4 · 03-05-2008, 22:26

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Originally Posted by rjoshi1982

I ended my contract with the Marine Reserves in Dec of 07.
I served as a radio operator, with a deployment to Iraq, I still was not satisfied. While in the reserves, I read "Masters of Chaos" 4 years ago which pretty much made me realize that it is the special forces that i will one day join. After reading about the special forces, my interest in the Marine Corp was slowly diminishing leaving me out of place, but don't get me wrong, I still gave my 100% in the Marines. I have been talking to a recruiter and been doing research. I will be signing up for the 18x after i finish college and am excited, motivated, and nervous currently following warrior mentor program... there are nights when i can not sleep thinking about the special forces and their missions, FID, Counter Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare, Direct Action, and Special Reconnaissance.

I wish my brother would also see the light...There's something about those Marine O's that I don't really understand...and don't like.

JEVapa · 03-06-2008, 01:57

Hey, I'm Mike and I'm new to PS. It's an outstanding site...wish I new about it before. I know a few peeps that post here, I'll have to say hey to them later. Been perusing the forum for a few days to make sure I don't screw up...don't want my kit in the hallway!

Anyway, thanks for having me.

schapm · 03-06-2008, 14:52

I am investigating joining the Army. I have some things I need to get squared away before I ask for a recruiter's time, so in the interim I have been trying to self educate as much as possible. I don't plan on posting much here, but wanted to have the introduction completed just in case.

**Bill Harsey** · 03-06-2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by patrioticgirl

No, I'm not your granddaughter, sir.

Being a helo pilot, he had to check...

Welcome aboard.

Blitzzz (RIP) · 03-07-2008, 08:01

Joined a little while back, but haven't said "howdie" yet. Howdie

, I'm an old group guy. Training group '68, 1st group to '72, (3.5 years 27th Engineers), 7th group '76 to 79, ----->DLI, ------>DET "A" Berlin,----->10th group til '86 ------->Key West til '89, -------->5th Group til retired in '92. Loved every muinute of it. Retired Team Sgt because I declined SGM acadamy three times. Anyway I don't know who's who in here ., but hello to you all. Blitz

dov1700 · 03-08-2008, 13:49

My name is Dovid and I'm currently a 19d (scout) with 2/70 AR at Ft. Riley, Ks; I was selected In November for 18d and russian. Right now I'm waiting to PCS in May and ready to get started . . Tahnks for giving me the chance to post here.

Dovid

dennisw · 03-08-2008, 15:17

Best of luck Dovid!

sonofranger · 03-09-2008, 13:20

Hello, gentlemen. I recently discovered this site while gathering information on the 18x program (specifically) and SF life (in general). I doubt I'll be posting much, but I'd like to absorb all of the information and knowledge that I can.

That said, I'm 25 years old, have two degrees, have been in IT since high school - and find that I don't really want to sit behind a desk for the entirety of my life. With that in mind, the military became a thought. My father was a LRRP with the 101st in Vietnam (68-69), so the Army is the service I know the most about - and if I decide to enlist, it'll be with the Army.

Thank you for this site, I look forward to reading a great deal.

naccout · 03-10-2008, 01:16

First off I'd like to say thank you for the great service you have all done for the country. Thank you for allowing me to take part in this community, this forum is an amazing resource, and the "staff" seem to be the finest around. Another thank you to Major Martin and contributors for writing "Get Selected." I will do my best to utilize your efforts!

Ah! I registered almost precisely 24 hours ago, I've been studying up on the forum pretty much since. My name is Nicholas Naccarato. I'll ask that you pardon my ignorance, I am a quick learner and an aggressive study, but I have no prior military experience, and may have additional questions in the future. I'll also apologize in advance, as this introduction will likely possess the length of a short novel! I feel compelled to share with you all, mainly because I'm very honored to be associated in your community, and I think you all, if any, deserve to hear my intentions.

Down to business. I believe that we, as flawed beings, learn little by being correct, and learn everything by being wrong... and boy have I been wrong. With the experience from my adolescence and teen years I've gained much appreciated wisdom. I'll be 21 in May, but I like to think I've been around longer. Part of that is probably because I am like a sponge, time becoming irrelevant with all I soak in and observe, no matter the significance. I've always had a fascination with military, strategy, ghastly obstacles, and spectacular feats. There is nothing that agrees with me more than a challenge. Give me a puzzle, and I'll be damned if I can't figure it out. I thoroughly enjoy questions, simply because the answer leads to knowledge. I feel I've learned enough, to share with others- usually family, friends, or any new acquaintance I might meet. I started writing small pieces of literature, from an unbiased standpoint, and displaying it to small communities. I feel as though it'd be almost...selfish, to not share the things I've learned, knowing it may benefit another. I haven't been recruiting soldiers (yet) but merely offer my assistance to a generation that is plagued with bad decisions, a generation that does things merely to fit in or because their family pressured them into what looks good on paper...instead of chasing their true ambitions.

I know now that I am walking the line that is my destiny, and anyone who truly believes in their destiny will never fall short of achieving it. I've always wanted to make a positive difference, a beneficial impact. I decided to enlist, started looking for MOS's that suited my desires. I came across the 18x program, and haven't passed it since. The more I read, the more motivated I become. I've always been a warrior, but I'm more of a diplomat. I respect a weapon, but I honor reason. Anything I do, I strive to achieve the greatest level. It's become less surprising to me why I'm so willing to dedicate my life, sacrifice anything I have to, just to have the opportunity to be a part of the team. I'm committed, an absolute believer, doubtless.

You're probably thinking right now how the guy that wrote this must be related to Steve Irkel..haha. Actually I've been an athlete, and competitor, my whole life. I live in Tacoma, Washington. My family has been as committed to making a difference as I am- but now it's my turn to put in the work. I don't have a gal, kids, or lengthy strings. I'd like to serve active duty as long as I can carry my ruck. I do have 9 weeks to prepare before leaving for basic, which I'm using to train and study. I also have had the pleasure of consulting with an ex-SF who began his touring in Viet Nam and later became part of the 7th. I've been so enthusiastic about starting the training that I've been unable to sleep or read/watch anything unrelated to the task at hand.

docholiday161 · 03-10-2008, 02:00

All,
I enjoy this site a great deal. I am a former 18D out of 1 SFG(A). I spent my time at Lewis and still live in the area. I ETS'd 2004 so that I could actually deploy to a combat zone and do what I was trained to do. I have been in Iraq working in the high-risk contractor field off and on over the last three and half years.

FormerActionGuy · 03-10-2008, 12:08

All,
I found this site a few weeks ago. I went through the "Q" in 1988 as an
18E. Spent time in B/2/10, ODA 053..aka..Dark Brothers, (88-93). Did time at SWC on the ECO Committe (93-96). Jumped the fence in 96 to go to OCS. Came back in 2001 to attend the "Q" as an "O"

Went to A/2/7, ODA 744. Good times in the desert and down south

Just finished up an ROTC gig out here in CA where I retired.

Max_Tab · 03-10-2008, 12:54

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Originally Posted by FormerActionGuy

All,
I found this site a few weeks ago. I went through the "Q" in 1988 as an
18E. Spent time in B/2/10, ODA 053..aka..Dark Brothers, (88-93). Did time at SWC on the ECO Committe (93-96). Jumped the fence in 96 to go to OCS. Came back in 2001 to attend the "Q" as an "O"

Went to A/2/7, ODA 744. Good times in the desert and down south

Just finished up an ROTC gig out here in CA where I retired.

There are a few guy's on here, who were on 053 also. Just a few year's after you left.

**Jack Moroney (RIP)** · 03-10-2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Max_Tab

There are a few guy's on here, who were on 053 also. Just a few year's after you left.

As well as B/2/10 long before you got there