Introductions III

[fwill794]

I attempted to submit a post and don't know if it took.

I served in SF from 88-03 and did all my time in 3/7SFG except my SWCS time at the end of my tour.

I currently have a training company SSTI and work for a tactical outfit in Washington DC.

I look forward to using the site.

Frank

[Jatekos]

Great to see some old friends on this site. My name is Mike and I currently work in Europe managing Security Assistance chaos. I guess I shouldn’t say “currently” since I’ve been here since 1996.

Started my military career (retired in 2000) at the Ranger Battalion, went SF, assigned to 5th Group for a few years, then ended up doing the rest with 10th.

It is an honor to be part of this site.

[TexasEngineer]

Hello,

I am a 21B currently serving in Iraq with the 82nd ABN DIV. I am looking for anything that I can use to better myself as a soldier and set myself apart from my peers. I look forward to continuing the learning process. AIRBORNE!

[sazlarry]

Larry from Tucson here. Supplier of Military aircraft parts and am also an FFL/SOT. I've been a local vendor to the USAF 306th RQS for a few years.

Thanks for the board!

[ronin1965]

Hello All,
Bill here, currently in leesville la. Been a combat arms soldier now for 12 years i just usually read the posts on this site especially the commo and medical threads. just trying to keep up on the lastest and greatest TTP's . looking foward to learning and corresponding with other like minded people.

Thanks

[holdcenter]

Hey you guys my name is Johnny. I am an 18B coming out of the mighty 1/3..haha...been in group for a little over 3 years and before that I was in the
82nd. Look forward to talking with you all.
out

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Originally Posted by ronin1965

astest and greatest TTP's . Thanks

Welcome aboard. TTPs are not a matter or subject of discussion on this site as it is open to all.

[Doc 1/69]

As requested - my name is Phil. 8 Years as a combat medic in the NG - finally made the decision to go AD for SF. My profile says the rest so I won't wast more space. It's a pleasure to be here with all. Thanks.

[Aragimlas]

My name is Britt. I am about to graduate from high school. I plan to attend two years of college, and in that time prepare myself physically and mentally for what I hope to achieve, a Green Beret. I thank each and every one of our soldiers, past and present for their devotion and sacrifices. I had wanted to be a Navy SEAL from the age of 7 or 8. As I have grown a little older I have changed my career path but, I have stayed with the dream of serving my country in a unique and challenging way. I love the French language, and I love food ( I am not "big", in fact I am very slender). Once again, I know that most of you reading this are members of the Special Forces so I would like to thank you again for your service.

Merci

[czfan]

Hello, I'm a civilian with no background in the service. I do enjoy many aspects of guns and shooting, and have found that sometimes my quest for better quality information (from experienced shooters) than is available on the various Internet gun forums, has brought me here. My main interest in joining is to listen in, and perhaps participate occasionally, in discussions about the types of weapons and ammunition I use, which are also used in the service.

My sincere thanks to all those who serve; you are the best among us, and my family and I deeply appreciate what you do and what you sacrifice. God bless!

[zman]

My name is adam, I'm 26 and in the new batt over in 5th group (ODA 5432). Heard about this site from a buddy I knew during the course. Great source of information and knowledge for guys like me that are new to group.

[ArtR]

Hello, another old man checking in. My name is Art. I started out with the 11th Abn Div in 1953. I served with various Airborne Units for 17 of my 20 years service, which included 31/2 years with the 10th Grp in Bad Tölz from Apr 1955 to Oct 1958.

[JJ_BPK]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Introduce yourself with your first post.
De Oppresso Liber

Hi,,

Very far away and long ago I was drafted into Uncle Sam's Army (March, 1968),, during basic at Ft Jackson, SC, I was offered the opportunity to go to either the rotor-wing school or OCS or possible both,, I elected OCS, job paid better.. The 1st weekend we had off,, watch a new John Wayne movie,, The Green Berets,, talk about sci-ops...

So, I'm off to Artillery OCS,, Ft Sill, Ok,, unfortunately after FDC,13E20, I was told that they didn't need more canon fodder,, but they had an opening in the Infantry School,, back East to Ft Benning I go..

Our platoon OIC was 1st Lt "Black Jack" Dawson, fresh back from Nam, The class was composed of 70% new draftees and enlisted,, with 30% prior service NCO's. We graduated about 60%,, The guy in the next cube had just returned from his 3rd tour,, Special Forces,, E7,, leaned to the left because of his salad,, We called him Haus(house), Larry sat me down one day and gave me the ultimate pitch...

"You are going straight to Vietnam,,, do you want to go with 40 draftees who may not want to be there or 11 professionals,, go SF"

Thank you Larry,,

Someone here may know Larry,, I believe he retired as an O6 in the late 80t's early 90t's??

I graduated OCS in March 69, immediately followed by jump school,, with an assignment to Co C, 3 Bn, 6th Gp SF, Ft Brag.

I was given the S4 opening,, for those that don't know,, at that time the S4 was responsible for support of the Gabriel Demonstration Area on Smoke Bomb Hill,, Disneyland.. A couple stories..

That summer I managed to complete the IMA Underwater Operations Course in Key West and the IMA SF Course, and earned my flash in September..

By December I had orders for Nam, upon arrival I was assigned to the Co D, 2/7th, 1 Bg, 1st Air Cav Div..

On May 5th, my platoon was one of the 1st to enter Cambodia,, on May 10th I lost a hand grenade tossing contest,, with a NVA fellow hiding in a bunker.. I spent the next three months in the loving hands of Uncle Sam's Hospital system,, Mostly at Camp Zama, Japan.

I returned to Nam in August, was assigned 1st Cav, XO of Div Hq Co Forward, completed my tour as a semi-REMF..

Upon separation in January 1971, I returned to my home town, Boca Raton, Florida, and soon afterwards found a slot in Co C, 3rd Bn, 20th Gp SF ABN, FNG, Ft Lauderdale. I served there for the next 5+ years and re-qualified for my Flash. I had a bad jump and was told I had to switch to a leg transportation unit,, or resign my commission..

I left 20th Gp SF in January 1976.. A most unhappy person..

I'm now a retired ISP Designer/Developer. Wife & I live on an island,, 150 miles SW of Miami & 90 miles N of Havana.

Thanks for the oppertunity..
Jim

Am fear nach gleidh na h-airm san t-sith, cha bhi iad aige 'n am a' chogaidh
"He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war"
Old Gaelic

[Snaquebite]

Jim, Must be the same guy we referred to as Uncle Larry in the late 70's when he was my Co in 10th. ( Larry N. ?) If so he did retire as an O6.

Welcome

[JJ_BPK]

Originally Posted by Snaquebite

Welcome

Thanks,, That's Larry,, He rotated between Fort Devens & Germany,, when not in Nam. The last I hear from him was when he was the S1 in Germany,, 1975??
We had sent 2 teams over for winter training..

Jim