05-16-2008, 21:06
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: North
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My name is Tim, and I'm currently an E-4 in the USAR. I spent 9 months in Iraq in 2005/6 with the 220th TC as an 88M. I've been in uniform since I was 17 (22 now) and had grand plans to be an army aviator or, failing that, SF... unfortunately the army had other plans. I've had the honor of brief encounters with different members of the SF community a few times, and it's always something I enjoy. I've been trained by you guys a couple of times heading to the box and while I was there, and shared brief conversations whenever I could upon crossing ya'lls paths... I am always pleased to have got the chance.
I'm here because I didn't get to do everything I wanted to in the army, and life has changed for me now. So I like to learn, watch, listen and live vicariously through you guys. I guess you can say I'm an enthusiast of the tactical mindset.
I don't know if I personally ever had what it took to become one of you guys. I know statistically, probably not. But, to you QP's out there... I want to say I am honored to wear the same uniform as you guys. Each one of your lives is worth 100 of mine. Stay safe when going into harms way gentlemen... our world needs guys like you too much.
Take care all.
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05-16-2008, 22:47
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Colorado Springs
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Originally Posted by Animal8526
Each one of your lives is worth 100 of mine.
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That's simply not true at all. We all have our place and responsibility, and all of them are needed to get the job done. Please re-examine your low self-worth a little more critically and understand your own valuable contributions.
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05-17-2008, 00:02
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Originally Posted by Razor
That's simply not true at all. We all have our place and responsibility, and all of them are needed to get the job done. Please re-examine your low self-worth a little more critically and understand your own valuable contributions.
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yeah, that didn't come off quite right.
blame it on the overnight shift. 
we all contribute to the mission, for sure. Just wanted to convey appropriately the amount of respect I have for you guys. its tough to do without the handshake and face to face chat.
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05-17-2008, 09:26
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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Introduction
Hi, my name is Andrew, im 17 years old and becoming a Navy Seal is my goal, and although this may not be a site dedicated to Navy Seal, Army SF are the essentially the same, just a different branch. Nevertheless, I've come seeking guidence both mentally and physically.
Respectfully,
Future_Frog
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05-17-2008, 09:44
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wherever my ruck finds itself
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Originally Posted by Future_Frog
...I've come seeking guidence both mentally and physically...
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Welcome Andrew.
My guidance to you is do some more reading on both SF and SEALS. While both are SOF units we are not essentially the same.  Nonetheless, enjoy the site and be sure to utilize the search button...its amazing what info is often overlooked.
Crip
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05-17-2008, 10:28
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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
Welcome Andrew.
My guidance to you is do some more reading on both SF and SEALS. While both are SOF units we are not essentially the same. Nonetheless, enjoy the site and be sure to utilize the search button...its amazing what info is often overlooked.
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Sorry bout the mix up I hope i didnt offend anyone, but I will do and I'll become friendly with the search button, my next post will be more informed.
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05-17-2008, 11:05
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
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Originally Posted by Future_Frog
Sorry bout the mix up I hope i didnt offend anyone, but I will do and I'll become friendly with the search button, my next post will be more informed.
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I find your ignorance offensive.
While you are at it, what would you like your new user name to be?
TR
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