Introductions III

[Burns76]

Gentlemen,

I am an IT manager without military experience who enjoys shooting & hunting. I stumbled across your forum while looking for reviews & discussion threads on an H&K USP via Google. As I have quietly reviewed the posts I have come to appreciate your collective thoughts specifically on shooting equipment, gear and PT.

[AmericanMETAL13]

Greetings,

I joined this site to learn a little bit more about the Spec Ops community. I'm an Army Reserve 1LT (Quartermaster) deployed to Afghanistan and we've been helping some SF units over here recently.

I was pretty shocked when I learned that a lot of folks don't treat the SF issues as a priority here in the support community. I assure you anything SF that comes across my desk becomes a priority and gets handled right away. I also try to make sure they get all the newest sh*t.

Like I said above, I'm just here to learn more so maybe I can do a better job supporting you over here in the fight. Anything that can be done to make your life easier is what I'm here for. Thanks.

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[Blitzzz (RIP)]

americanMETAl13., I appreciate your working with SF teams. It is not unusual to see that support for A-teams has been traditionally weak. That is why a good scrounger is a must on every team. This is a Special Forces site not so much Spec OPs. There is a distinct difference . Though many try to lump us all together. There is much good info here and I hope it helps. Blitz (some times long winded)

[ComCamGuy]

Good Morning all,
I am a retired USAF Combat Cameraman/ Aerial Cameraman with multiple deployments from Desert Storm through OIF/OEF currently teaching at the 68W basic course at Ft Sam. I am a NREMT-P/Texas Paramedic. I am here for two main things: 1- gain info , both for myself and to pass on to my students and 2 - if a question comes up within my very narrow lane of SME knowledge, pass on info from my experience. I have lurked here a while and expect to read frequently and post rarely.

[Saoirse]

Hello Gentlemen.
Thank you for allowing me to be a member, it is an honor for me.
I was in the US Army in military intelligence and am a former law enforcement officer. During my time as a deputy, I worked at Robin Sage for 4 yrs as a roll player. I have been around the community since I was very young. I have many friends in the community, most of which are like family to me.
I have enjoyed the postings thus far, in particular the "posers". I have taken an interest in two of them. One of which I found updated information on and have queries out there to affirm his public statements about himself. I will gladly give you the information when I receive it.
Have a great Monday!
Slainte'
Saoirse

[LoneDefender]

Morning, all.

William Germany. Pleasure to meet you men.

[Snaquebite]

Welcome all....

Saoirse,

'Bout time you signed up. You've been lurking a long time. Welcome!

[Mac123]

Hey all-

I'm headed to SFAS in March. I appreciate everyone who devotes time to keeping this resource up; I just snagged a copy of the How to Get... book as well. Looking forward to a new challenge. I'll miss a lot about being stationed in Italy, but Europe isn't going anywhere.

-Mac

[29G31]

Hello members.

My name is Stephen G. and I am fire-rescue battalion chief with a south Florida department with 27 years of service. I am also the medical TL for our police departments SWAT team, a program I implemented about 4 years ago. I am active in this field with the Florida SWAT Association and am a member of the NTOA and SOMA. I also sit on the TEMS advisory council for South Florida.

I have no military experience but am proud to have a son serving as a 13F with the 1/214 FA. He is currently home from an extended tour.

I will be reading and participating in the medical forums and am here primarily to learn from your experiences.

Thank you all for your service.

Stephen G.

[Kiran]

I am currently a 21B in the Army Reserves, and I'm shipping out for Basic and AIT this summer. I'm also a Junior in Industrial Engineering. I intend to sign a contract with ROTC in about a year, and I'd preferably like to branch Infantry. I do intend to improve my athletic and soldiering skills, and be the best I can before I get selected to get a shot at the Q course.

Also, my ID is my name. It's pronounced thusly:
KI as in KIt and RAN as in RUN [it's a short A sound.]
I've been told it's also an Irish name spelled Kiran or Kieren.

I ran across this website on google a while ago, but I forgot about it. I saw a link to it on futuresoldiers.com. I checked it out and the wealth of information is fascinating and beyond belief. I read every word with great humility as I remind myself that they're the words of the best of the best. Also, I've been using the search engine quite frequently.

EDIT:
My apologies TS. Understood
--Kiran

[viper_5150]

My name is Nate

First let me thank you for allowing me to be here. I respect all that you go through for my freedom. My father was an 18B in the 60s and 70s. I have always wanted to follow in his footsteps, but keep hitting raodblocks. I am determined to bust through every last one and join the ranks of the most amazing defenders of our freedom.

I was born and raised in Maine. My step-brother attended The Citadel while I was young. We went to visit and I was hooked. I attended as well (in the same company even - Cahrlie casual cats). Upon graduation, I figured I had had enough and returned to Maine to teach. I wasn't long before I was at a recruiter's office to enlist (to pay off college loans - yeah right) - again I was hooked. I am currently a 27D Paralegal NCO. I still have the taste for the real deal. I am training, reading, and researching - and now I am hooked on this site. Thanks again for letting little old me satnd in the shadows of giants.

[Bloodgiver82]

Originally Posted by Blitzzz

Be really sure, it is enough to endure all that is required for this life style without family conflicts. Though we all have had some. My present wife of 30 years knew me and what I was before we were Married, and she has always been a major supporter of my career.
Make sure the family will be proud of the fact that you are a soldier in the Apex warrior role. Make them proud to be a part of you and keep the wife informed, most time it decreases her worry and anxiety. WELCOME, Blitzzz

Originally Posted by Old Guy

Bloodgiver-
In my opinion which is based on 1 trial marriage that failed and another that is at 16 and holding (most in SF), the career can accelerate the failure of a weak marraige. A strong marriage is not destroyed but made stronger. You have but one life to live. Love your babies and your country, you wife will understand.

God bless, safe landings, good teammates!

Thank you gentlemen very much for the remarks.... Your thoughts will be taken greatly into consideration.

[Calrngr]

Hello all,

My name is Nik. I am an 18D in 1st GRP.

[beans]

Hi, I am 25 and I have been in the reserve for 8yrs. I am very interested in going active duty and becoming SF.

[Team Sergeant]

Kiran & AmericanMETAL13

This is an "Introductions" thead not an advice forum.

Team Sergeant