Introductions III - Page 181

**The Reaper** · 01-19-2009, 20:11

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Originally Posted by usmcman01

Hey guys I am a former MARINE who served four years and completed tours in both OIF and OEF in an infantry platoon. I have been out four years and I am interested in joining the NG and possibly getting into a SF unit to see if the lifestyle is for me. I live in FL and would most likely go with 3/20A out of Ocala. I am here to find out some info on NGSF and 20th group in a whole. Any general info you guys could provide a prior service veteran looking to join the NG would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome everyone.

usmcman, I strongly suspect that what you are asking about has already been discussed thoroughly here.

If you have questions which cannot be answered by searching, and I mean THOROUGHLY searching, ask in the appropriate area.

newguy, I believe that you have been given some excellent advice that you should follow.

Best of luck all.

TR

EverSoLost · 01-19-2009, 20:55

Thanks for the site, been reading for awhile now. I do apologize for not posting an introduction earlier.

I'm a CANG member PMOS 42A, SMOS 11B, re-enlisted after a ten year break in service, and loving every minute of it.

Hope to make the move to Intel someday and hopefully become proficient and useful enough to apply for a Support Role in SOF someplace.

Again my sincere thanks for creating this site and allowing individuals like myself to interact.

ESL

darbs · 01-20-2009, 13:55

Mike XXXXX here, U.S. Army MP (95B) '86-'89.

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of joining ProfessionalSoldiers.com.
I was a "leg" MP stationed in Frankfurt Germany so I am here primarily as an observer. I look forward to talking with all of you (probably at the very minimum) in the future and learning more about SF History.

Although I chose a different career path outside of the Army I still hold all the values that the Army instilled in me and I try to pass those values on to my children.

Lastly, thank you to everyone here for your past, present & future service to the Greatest Nation on the planet...

"Ever Vigilant!"

Mike XXXXXX
US Army MP 86-89
McHenry, IL

nrg · 01-20-2009, 22:30

Former cav scout and longtime lurker to this forum. Dad indoctrinated me very young with SSG Barry Sadler, John Wayne, and of course John Rambo. Grew up with paratroopers who cut their teeth in Bastogne, LRRPS from Vietnam, and did a few jumps with the WW2 Airborne Demonstration Team.

Thank you all for your dedication to your profession and service to our country.

**Team Sergeant** · 01-21-2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by MAOakley

Also...I am looking for a SF mentor, if anyone would be willing to give me the time of day.

Out!

There's hundred's of vetted Special Forces soldiers on here, I suggest you do more reading.

Let us know if and when you obtain your 18X contract, then and only then will you receive our undivided attention (and not always in a positive manner.)

Welcome aboard

Team Sergeant

Bordercop · 01-22-2009, 10:51

My name is Tom Jenkins. I served in the Army from 1976 through 1983 in the Military Police. I entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol in September 1984 and have worked chasing illegal aliens and drug dealers along the southwest border in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona for over 24 years. I'm currently assigned to HQS. in DC as an Operations Officer. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from the Quiet Professionals on this site. Thanks for your service to this country. I appreciate what you do and what you've done.

glebo · 01-22-2009, 11:46

BorderCop,

We may have worked together a time or two. I've done several JTF-6 missions with the border patrol, the BORTAC unit also. We always had a great time and some good training.

EDIT: Oh and welcome to the site also

Bordercop · 01-22-2009, 12:04

glebo,

The Border Patrol, particularly BORTAC, have worked with SF on numerous occasions. I've personally dealt with JTF-6 when we put training missions together for our counterparts south of the border. Good folks working there to be sure. We've also called JTF-6 for air support when our own assets were unavailable to us. Thanks for the welcome.

wiggy615 · 01-22-2009, 16:35

Sorry I ment to put my post in this thread.

Hello everyone. I have sat here for my 72 hour waiting period wondering what to say and what questions to ask. I have two kids, I'm married and I was in the Reserves as an Engineer for 8 years and was in Iraq from May 2003 to May 2004. I started my own business in Lawn and Landscaping and had that for four years and closed the doors in 08'. I have always had this desire to achieve something great, to be among the elite if you will. It may sound cheesy but I find it difficult to be a civilian and I hated the Reserves. There has always been this part of me that draws me to the SF I think of it everyday, literally.

I guess what answers I am looking for is what is family life like, or even just everyday life. I understand that SF is deployed about 50% of the time but for those that have wives and children how do you get through it? How do you walk away from your kids? I dont mean that to be rude but how do you emotionally hold it together? no I'm not a sensitive wus I'm just a concerned father with many questions. How do you work it out with your wives?

I hope to hear from those that have experienced it, those that have comparisons and good advice. I guess I am hoping for some motivation in a way. If everything works out I hope to be getting in the pipeline in July of 2009.

phantom1984 · 01-22-2009, 23:43

I am an Idiot. I started my own thread for this when i shouldn't have. Here is my Intro. Im sorry for the mix up.

thanks for letting me be on this site. I am a military wannabe but due to some problems i had with my knees as a teenager I was disqualified for military service. I have a son In the Ky National Guard and has been in since he was 17 His mom and I signed permission. We support him and the Military with all our hearts and souls and want to thank the men and women serving

rstage79 · 01-23-2009, 04:25

Im a SSG with the 10th MTN. i have been on 3 tours to iraq a total of 3 1/2 years in country. I have too many hobbies to list the biggest one is im a gamer, video games are my weakness. im going to selection in feb.

glebo · 01-23-2009, 07:09

rstage, my son just left the 10th (well, not just left, I think it's been almost a year, he went to the 101st) He was in 2d bde, he's into the gaming also. Good luck in selection. I hope ya been humping, in reality, not virtually in the games LOL

**Pete** · 01-23-2009, 07:22

Folks;

Remember this is the intro thread. Take chatting and such PM.

And a warm welcome to all.

Pete

bmg2010 · 01-23-2009, 08:47

Hello,

I am currently currently in college and commission into the Army in less than 18 months. I just got back from Robin Sage where I participated as a "G" and was extremely impressed with the professionalism of the students as well as the cadre. This experience has made me want to learn as much as I can about the Special Forces community and this site is the perfect forum for this. Thank you for your service and for all the valuable information you have compiled here!

Tobusch · 01-23-2009, 09:11

Good Day Sirs!
I have read from time to time a lil bit in your forum.

After Mr. Bill Harsey was kind enough to ask a question in this forum for my stay in the USA, I just wanted to say personally thank you.

My name is Tobias and I am working in the cutlery branch for roughly 10 years...

I am looking forward meeting meeting many nice people and even finding friends!

Best regards,

Tobias