03-11-2008, 09:24
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#1516
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: All over right now
Posts: 1
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Hello
Hey guys, former Marine here. I'm currently a contractor in A-Stan and did a couple tours of Iraq. Worked with an ODA in Najaf during '04 but not sure of the number. Just here to read and learn. Thanks for letting me on. Take care
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03-11-2008, 13:18
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#1517
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 22
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First Post Intro
Hey Sgt. New to the site, former Army aviator WO2, MOS 152F, 1986-1997. 1/211th Avn BN UTARNG. Now married with 6 kids. I now sell gear to the Gov't. 2 family members in the hills now with SOCOM. Just here to pay my respects and say thanks.
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03-11-2008, 13:58
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#1518
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: The Boxx
Posts: 46
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All,
I’m a former 25S4O prior to commissioning into the AG Corp (last year) via G2G ADO. Even though I didn’t commission into a maneuvers branch, I still aspire to become an 18A once my year group is eligible. In the meantime, I’ll continue to PT, work towards excelling as an AG officer and contribute as much as I can to my unit. I’m currently with USARSO and look foward to some great training opportunities; as well as the possibility of attending both airborne and ranger school during my stay here – if not, I’ll drive on.
I take great pride in being a professional soldier. Hopefully, my career goals will come to fruition and I’ll be given the opportunity to become an 18A. Thus far, my searches here have answered the mass majority of my questions. I thank you for that.
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03-11-2008, 14:10
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#1519
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,805
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Originally Posted by Blakeslee
All,
I’m a former 25S4O prior to commissioning into the AG Corp (last year) via G2G ADO. Even though I didn’t commission into a maneuvers branch, I still aspire to become an 18A once my year group is eligible. In the meantime, I’ll continue to PT, work towards excelling as an AG officer and contribute as much as I can to my unit. I’m currently with USARSO and look foward to some great training opportunities; as well as the possibility of attending both airborne and ranger school during my stay here – if not, I’ll drive on.
I take great pride in being a professional soldier. Hopefully, my career goals will come to fruition and I’ll be given the opportunity to become an 18A. Thus far, my searches here have answered the mass majority of my questions. I thank you for that.
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Wouldn't count on getting a lot of school slots while on a theater army staff.
That is something to try and get as part of a PCS, if AG branch will entertain it at all.
TR
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03-11-2008, 14:24
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#1520
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: The Boxx
Posts: 46
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Wouldn't count on getting a lot of school slots while on a theater army staff.
That is something to try and get as part of a PCS, if AG branch will entertain it at all.
TR
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Agreed.
The current trend here leaves room for a little bit of hope. These options were presented to me when I got here and I couldn't believe it. I'll believe it when I see orders.
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03-11-2008, 15:06
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#1521
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
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Intro
Former Marine here, heard about the forum from a buddy who is a contractor at Balad air base. I appreciate the oportunity to join the forum. I am mainly here to read and learn.
My experiences range from deployments to Central America to some limited Gulf ops. I spent most of my time at MECDEC Quantico Va. which is now MCCDC. My last unit was EI co. Supp. Bn. at TBS. I am an 0341/0321 with my last years spent as an instructor.
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03-11-2008, 17:01
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 1
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18x 'er
It all starts tommorrow. Got my eye on that 25m target. Thanks for all the advice.
Stay safe.
Last edited by cupofjoe123; 03-11-2008 at 17:04.
Reason: decided i had more to say
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03-11-2008, 17:26
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Originally Posted by cupofjoe123
It all starts tommorrow. Got my eye on that 25m target. Thanks for all the advice.
Stay safe.
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I hope not, it better had started the day you decided to go for it......
Welcome aboard.
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03-11-2008, 19:11
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 15
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hmm
Something weird is going on with my browser, not sure I'm displaying all pages on this thread. Just making sure you got my introduction a page or 2 back.
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03-11-2008, 23:44
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: colorado springs, co
Posts: 2
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been quiet for a long time
I'm an NCO stationed Ft. Carson. I have been on this site for a long while reading and learning and keeping my mouth shut. I have a selection date for
9 APR. My apologies for not doing an intro prior to this. Before I didn't feel that I had anything worthwhile to say. Things are different now, the dream has become a mission. Thanks guy's.
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03-12-2008, 01:17
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 5
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Introduction
Hi, I'm Michael. If all goes well this Friday, I'll be enlisting in the Army and shipping in April. Thank you for providing the wealth of information that is this forum.
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03-12-2008, 17:33
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 4
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Intro
De Opresso Liber...NormC27
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03-12-2008, 19:12
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Greater San Antonio, TX Area
Posts: 178
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Originally Posted by switz03
I'm an NCO stationed Ft. Carson. I have been on this site for a long while reading and learning and keeping my mouth shut. I have a selection date for
9 APR. My apologies for not doing an intro prior to this. Before I didn't feel that I had anything worthwhile to say. Things are different now, the dream has become a mission. Thanks guy's.
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Welcome aboard, Switz. I'm sure we'll bump into one another in the QC. Best of luck to you.
Mick
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03-13-2008, 07:33
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#1529
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3
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Im 21 from Ohio and leave for Ft. Benning 20080320
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03-13-2008, 12:29
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Timberlake NC
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Hi, my name is Glenn. I was active duty 86-92 as a 13 Fox. I served with 8th ID in Germany, 10th MTN, and the 82nd. I submitted a SFAS packet in 92 but tore 2 ligaments in my right knee before my school date. I decided to get out afterwards under the force reduction plan. Last year, I joined the NC National Guard and am currently in Phase 0 of OCS.
My first encounter with quiet professionals was in Bad Toltz, Germany at a school called platoon confidence training. Great school, learned a lot and was very impressed with the staff's professionalism.
I have already learned and remembered a lot just from browsing the site. Thanks for letting me onboard.
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