12-05-2008, 16:59
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 1
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Introduction for cmu178
I'm a 23 year old law student. I'm determined to take an 18x slot post-graduation. Like Muncaster, I registered to use the search function so I can explore the wealth of knowledge available on this site.
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and I enjoy running, hiking and camping. I qualified for the Boston Marathon a few weeks ago, so I'll be running that in April. I read voraciously. Right now, I'm reading Montaigne's "Essays," "Inventing Leonardo" (a historical da Vinci biography), "Complete Poems" of DH Lawrence, and "Get Selected! for Special Forces" by Warrior-Mentor. I'm also teaching myself Arabic.
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12-06-2008, 12:02
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#2507
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Ft. Campbell
Posts: 3
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Introduction
I am 22, currently living in Houston, TX. Just got back from two years in Brazil. Found this site after reading "Get Selected" by Warrior Mentor. I am already talking to the recruiter and will go 18X with, as the name says, 18B is my first goal.
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12-06-2008, 17:29
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,804
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Originally Posted by MO-18Btobe
I am 22, currently living in Houston, TX. Just got back from two years in Brazil. Found this site after reading "Get Selected" by Warrior Mentor. I am already talking to the recruiter and will go 18X with, as the name says, 18B is my first goal.
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Welcome all.
We don't toss MOSes (or SF) around till we have earned it. So far, you have done nothing to gain it.
What would you like your new name to be?
TR
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
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12-06-2008, 17:35
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 2
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I am 22 years old, and I live in Baltimore, MD. I am interested in joining the Guard here in Maryland. I'm not quite sure how to go about it because I would like to serve in the 20th SFG out of Glen Arm, but I'm not sure if I should just go with 11B then tryout for them, or if i should sign as 18B. I'm not quite sure how the Guard works it, which is why I'm here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."
- Sun Tzu
"It is only the dead who have seen the end of war."
-Plato
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12-06-2008, 18:27
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,804
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Originally Posted by army_bound
I am 22 years old, and I live in Baltimore, MD. I am interested in joining the Guard here in Maryland. I'm not quite sure how to go about it because I would like to serve in the 20th SFG out of Glen Arm, but I'm not sure if I should just go with 11B then tryout for them, or if i should sign as 18B. I'm not quite sure how the Guard works it, which is why I'm here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Use the Search button, then talk to a recruiter.
TR
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
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12-07-2008, 15:46
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1
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Introduction
I am a 22 year old student from Michigan who is interested in the SF way of life. I ship to Ft. Benning, Georgia in January for OSUT/Airborne school. I love sports, books, and good people.
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12-07-2008, 15:53
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Columbia, TN
Posts: 4
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Originally Posted by Improve
I am a 22 year old student from Michigan who is interested in the SF way of life. I ship to Ft. Benning, Georgia in January for OSUT/Airborne school. I love sports, books, and good people.
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I'll see you there. My ship date is January 20th to Benning for OSUT/Airborne back to back on an 18x contract.
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12-07-2008, 20:28
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Posts: 1
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Introduction
Hello,
I am a Health Services Maintenance Warrant and am stationed at Fort Bragg. I have chosen to join this forum as during my last deployment, Iraq 04-05, I supported some of the SF community. I will be returning soon and figure that I will be once again supporting all of the military medical community including those from the SF community. I would like to know from the 18D and any of the others what the medical maintenance needs are out there.
Plus as a recreational diver I would like to meet up with any one who wants to dive in the Fayetteville area.
Lee
This post has been moved to its proper place. We don't open individual threads for introductions. Please reread the information provided to you in your registration message so as to preclude future "issues". Peregrino
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12-08-2008, 10:58
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southwest
Posts: 5
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My Intro
Hello,
I found this site while trying to verify background info. I sincerely appreciate everything the SF community has done and continues to do, so we "can sleep peaceably in our beds at night".
God bless,
Brer Rabbit
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Ps 91:5-8 "You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked."
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12-08-2008, 19:02
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Nashville
Posts: 956
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Welcome each and every one.
May you learn a lot and share any wisdom you may have.
Brerrabbit, welcome to the brier patch. Blitzzz
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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
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To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
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12-09-2008, 01:03
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Camp Buehring
Posts: 1
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intro
I am 22 years old with 4 years service and am currently deployed. I am a Sgt. with the Oklahoma Army National Guard and am in the process of submitting my packet to attend a SFAD upon returning stateside. This sight was recommended to me by a 5/19th QP who has been helping me to begin on the path toward the Green Beret.
Thanks. 
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12-09-2008, 07:41
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 7
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It's long, but it's honest.
For many years I was a “wanna be”. I watched all the movies and read all the books.
Two years ago a change in my life introduced me to a number of people who turned into real friends, and the one common thread they shared was they were all either currently serving or ex-military. Spending time with these folks gave a first person view into the world I had wanted to be a part of when I was a much younger man. Each and every encounter with them seemed to enrich me, and make me look at how I could be a better person. On the range, on the trail or just chatting over beers, they were always willing to share their knowledge, knowledge they had gained while serving. It also awakened my urge to join up, which I hadn't felt since I decided not to back in my early 20's (due to some poor advice).
My exposure to these new friends opened my eyes to the many benefits one reaps in service. I wanted to be more like these folks, to carry myself the way they carried themselves, to have the same presence they had. To be able to give back the way they did, and do, everyday.
So I decided to stop being a “wanna be”.
Just over a year ago I joined the Canadian Army Reserves in the Queens Own Rifles of Canada Regiment (QOR). A few of my friends wear the Maroon Beret and that inspired me to go Para as well.
While I am too old for an application to JTF2 (one of the top Canadian SF groups) and that level of SF lifestyle is beyond me now, my plan is to apply to CSOR (Canadian Special Operations Regiment) after completing my Para course, and attempt to qualify for my Tan Beret.
The transition from full time IT to full time military this late in life (I just turned 39 today) has it's challenges. Physically, mentally and financially I have a long way to go, but at least now, I know I am headed in the right direction. That feeling, deep in my gut and in my heart, is something I never got from my current vocation.
I joined these boards both for inspiration and for the unique knowledge that can only be offered by Quiet Professionals. Thanks to all who run it and contribute.
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12-09-2008, 10:59
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BANNED USER
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,751
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12-09-2008, 11:18
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BANNED USER
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,751
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Originally Posted by Blackthorne
For many years I was a “wanna be”. . .Two years ago a change in my life introduced me to a number of people who turned into real friends, . . . It also awakened my urge to join up, . . . So I decided to stop being a “wanna be”. . . .Just over a year ago I joined the Canadian Army Reserves in the Queens Own Rifles of Canada Regiment (QOR). A few of my friends wear the Maroon Beret and that inspired me to go Para as well.
While I am too old . . . my plan is to apply to CSOR (Canadian Special Operations Regiment) after completing my Para course. . . at least now, I know I am headed in the right direction. That feeling, deep in my gut and in my heart. . .
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Man! this is my kind of post! Welcome.
I'm still laughing about "While I'm too old . . " and this late in life (I just turned 39 today) ". HEY FOGS! This guy thinks 39 is old! FYI When you get to Petawawa hoist a Drambue for me! PS. Happy Birthday "Old Man"!
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12-09-2008, 12:18
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Posts: 1
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Introduction
Greetings all,
I'm currently on active duty as an OPS NCO at FT Bliss in the National Guard liaison office. I'm a Guard infantryman with service in Afghanistan (05-06). While there I was an Embedded Trainer with an Afghan Recon company who did journeyman service with TF 3-1 of 3rd Group and CANSOF as well as other American and Canadian units in the Khandahar/Helmand/Oruzgan area. I'm not SF but I respect them and keep up with the latest to make me a better PSG in my home Scout PLT.
I learned a lot of new ways of doing things both "In" and "Outside" the system that have served me well since my tour and want to keep learning. That's me in a nutshell and why I'm here. Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question or to tell me I'm full of S***. (I'm a big boy, I can take the hit if I'm wrong)
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