Introductions III - Page 112

TEXAS ED · 04-20-2008, 14:48

Name is Ed, retired 18Z. Went thru SFTG as 91B in 1969/70. Served in C/2/5th (74-80), went to JKFCEN (SF O&I Committee) 80-84,and left there for one of the special mission units. Retired in 1991. Didn't do the contractor route which seems to be somewhat tradtional. I build custom bikes and work in a major bike shop. Live in Wash DC area but will leave here this fall and head back to Texas.

Elia · 04-20-2008, 17:12

Hello all. My name is Elia, i am 32 years old. From Israel. Served 6 years in IDF. First in LRRP later in 50 para batalion. Rank - Capitan.(ret) Still in reserve duty.

Mangoose · 04-20-2008, 20:08

Gentlemen:

I would like to thank all of you for your service to our country. I would also like to thank you for sharing your time and knowledge and contributing to this excellent resource of information. I am interested in serving my country (just turned 38 yrs old - but hey, better late than never) and am presently considering the 18x opportunity. I am a college graduate with a BA in International Studies, lived in Austria for a short time, speak German and basic Mandarin, very interested in foreign policy, and work in NYC in the construction industry as an operating engineer / cranes and other heavy equipment operator. Some of my hobbies are martial arts (I am an instructor in Wing Chun Kung-Fu), hockey, running, and hiking. Thank you.

Steven

GuestRobWyoming · 04-21-2008, 17:47

Gentlemen,
I am 35 yr old civilian and I'm researching all I can about the SF way of life. I am an attorney by day and live in Wyoming. I am interested in the SF guard units in CO (I understand Wyoming Guard has no SF unit?). This forum has already been a big help. I find most of my questions answered already in prior postings. Thank you for sharing and thank you all for your service. I'm here to learn.
Cheers,
Rob

Surgicalcric · 04-21-2008, 19:08

Welcome Guys...

Mangoose:

WOW what a name!!

You may want to look at other options given your age; the cutoff age for the 18X program is 30. If you havent already, you may want to search the forums for topics on age and SF. There is a multitude of threads here on such topics. Not trying to dissuade you from your aspirations and dreams, just widening your field of view

HTH,

Crip

i_am_sancho · 04-21-2008, 21:09

I'm a 25 y/old SF hopeful currently stationed in Yongsan. I'm hoping to work on my Korean while I'm here as well as prep for SFAS.
I decided to check out this site after reading Selected in order to educate myself further about what I can do to become a more competent, mature, informed soldier regardless of if my career takes me SF, which I'll do my best to get there, or elsewhere in the Army.

Eric

scmarines9303 · 04-22-2008, 07:25

Im a former Marine from 93-03. Joined the Army and now the TNCO for an MP Co. I have the following MOS' 11b, 42a, 25q and 31b. I have a friend I graduated HS with that is a SF soldier and have taken interest in SFG. I am probably too old to attempt to become SF since I am 39. But I am honored to be in the presence of such professionalism. Semper Fi!!!

vinoveritas · 04-22-2008, 15:44

It is an honor to be a guest on your forum. I am a Kiowa Warrior pilot. I was recently selected to attend SFAS with the rest of my YG05 brothren. I will be attending SFAS 08-007. I currently live in Northern New York State and serve with 6-6 CAV. I have an M.A. in History and am particularly interested in Central/South America. I have always been interested in the misguided teachings of Che and the hippies who have no idea why they wear shirts with his image. Thank you for allowing me in your house, I hope soon it will be mine as well.

**Team Sergeant** · 04-22-2008, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinoveritas

It is an honor to be a guest on your forum. I am a Kiowa Warrior pilot. I was recently selected to attend SFAS with the rest of my YG05 brothren. I will be attending SFAS 08-007. I currently live in Northern New York State and serve with 6-6 CAV. I have an M.A. in History and am particularly interested in Central/South America. I have always been interested in the misguided teachings of Che and the hippies who have no idea why they wear shirts with his image. Thank you for allowing me in your house, I hope soon it will be mine as well.

You know you've got it backwards..... SF guys go off to become helo pilots, not the other way around.

You're sure you want to "walk" the rest of your career?

Welcome aboard.

Team Sergeant

Mangoose · 04-22-2008, 19:47

Crip,

Thanks for the advice - that definitely helps.

Mangoose!

Mangoose · 04-22-2008, 19:58

Crip,

Thanks again for the reply- read a bit about Col. Aaron Bank, very inspiring.

Mangoose!

MoPro · 04-23-2008, 13:46

Hello Everybody-

This may be long, I apologize, but the best information is complete information. Who knows how long until I post in another forum - that 'search' button is a beautiful thing.

Thank you to all of those who have served, continue to serve, and are thinking of serving. My name is Morgan P. and I am a second-year student (credits wise, Junior) at American University in Washington DC but originally from Los Angeles. I am contemplating a career in public service whether that be for the military or other government organizations. I am considering the 18x option after I graduate as I feel my experience studying abroad for three semesters will provide valuable experience in a field that can most benefit fellow SF soldiers in addition to my country. My other option would be OCS where I might either be interested in PsyOps, MI, or Ranger School, then SF; I have not pressed that 'search' button enough times to figure it out.

I would say I enjoy long walks on the beach, but then that would make me want to be a SEAL, right?

If I would have to describe myself I would say that I posses many of the qualities that I have read and learned about as it relates to a Special Forces soldier. I, however, will never compare myself to one as I have yet to earn that privilege.

Again, thank you to those Quiet Professionals as well as all of our other service members who have risked everything so that I can sit here typing about myself... in English.

Best
Morgan

Richman · 04-24-2008, 02:20

Howdy all,

I registered over a year ago but I don't think I ever made an intro or posted anything. I was drawn back to this site over news of a death of an associate of mine (Logan Coffey) and figured I should finally say 'hello'.

I am in the NG and a non-tabbed member of ODB-9110 & Life member of SFA Chapter 16 (A3630). I'm an old Marine who went Army (Civil Affairs) and made the jump to A/1/19th back in Feb 2005.

Been to a lot of places, need to go to more. Seen a lot, but haven't seen enough.

Thanks for having me here.

CharlieMike · 04-24-2008, 13:33

Hello, I am an active duty Sergeant serving with the 728th MP BN out of Hawaii (formerly out of ROK). I will attend SFAS as soon as my unit returns from Iraq. I am married and have three little girls 8, 5, and 6 months, all four girls I absolutely adore. I love shooting and all things firearms related, I have dabbled in knife making (heat treating escaped me, but I have researched more and will try again.), and I am a gym rat. I look forward to learning from the collective years of experience on this site. Thank You.

keitho · 04-24-2008, 16:19

Greetings,

I'm a 26 y/o law grad, and I've been lurking around for a few months. I'm looking forward to enlisting as an 18X early next year.

This site has been a godsend - it frames the big picture nicely. Teach a man to fish...
Thanks for your dedication, and for letting us know how it is.

K