Introductions III - Page 186

Boris · 02-09-2009, 05:05

Hi, the name is Aurélien, and i am currently working as a journalist on military matters & military equipement for a French press group. Thought coming here would be a nice way to get some first-hand informations about the SOF community in G-WOT.
I was brought here by my good friend Google.

Cheers.

Untoward · 02-09-2009, 13:22

Hi, I'm a NGSF guy, recently passed SFRE. Background is in Marine Recon and Signals Intelligence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_R...ssance_Platoon). Looking forward to SFAS becoming an 18D... as soon as these #%U$%!! clowns manage to finish my SF physical.

This is my second post, because I like to break rules on the internet.

**The Reaper** · 02-09-2009, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Untoward

This is my second post, because I like to break rules on the internet.

I predict a rocky future for you if you continue to do so.

Welcome aboard all.

TR

QuietObserver · 02-09-2009, 16:49

Hello, I was formerly in training, now am a Quiet Professional at 10th. Another 18E in the ranks.

Psydoc · 02-09-2009, 18:24

Just selected in class 04-09. 18D with Farsi as my language. Currently a sergeant in 4th PSYOP Grp. Looking foward to learning from all of the Quiet Professionals that post here.

21BravoInDaSand · 02-09-2009, 18:43

I enlisted in the Marines in '99 because I wanted the hardest, highest level of training the military had to offer. Because of a blown out knee (ACL, MCL & meniscus) a few years earlier, I got the boot at MEPS when I was in my skivvies in front of the doc right at the cusp of completing the mind-numbing process. Spent the next decade waiting tables & bartending, going to school for criminal justice & partying with stupid people & paying the consequences (lesson learned the VERY hard way).
When I was 27 I had an epiphany of sorts that I was wasting what little time I have on this planet & needed to pursue my destiny of serving in the military. I tried to go in the Marines again but that didn't work, then I tried to go active Army but they wanted me to ship out several months later so I got passed off to a Guard recruiter who told me that he could get me shipped out in a hurry. He told me that I could volunteer to deploy & be activated then go active duty after I satisfied the TIS in my contract.
When I saw how unmotivated most of the guys in my Guard unit are & how little we do on drill weekends I knew I needed more...a LOT more. Then my active duty battle buddy in Iraq tells me how they really don't do all that much either & I got quite discouraged. I prayed to God to use me as a tool for good, to put me on a path that will help good people & punish evil people. Fast forward several months & I'm doing pre-deployment training at FT Stewart & come across some SF pamphlets.
Next thing you know, I'm PT-ing with a small group of guys in the heat when other soldiers are relaxing. I'm running 1st thing in the morning around the mock FOB when others are sleeping or eating chow. I'm leading PT with the guys in my CHU doing push ups while wearing an IBA & stacking up other guy's IBAs on top to add another 40lbs each (I'm the lowest ranking soldier-PFC-& there are 2 E-6s among the guys following my lead). When guys ask me "When are you going SF?" my reply is "As soon as we complete our mission & I get a little time for R&R when we get home".
I hope that my intro/life story isn't too long, I just had a strange path that finally is coming to fruition & I want you gents to get a picture of me. Saying "I went to FT Lost in the Woods in Aug. '07. I transferred from MA to NC in April '08..." would be boring & not really say much about me. I will be an 18C after completing SFAS & joining a unit.

Dogger · 02-09-2009, 21:40

I apologize for posting in an inapropriate manner. Rest assured that my head has been removed from my hind end and I have been properly mentored on how a forum works. I am new to this and will ask a few more questions before hitting the post button. I meant to say that I am a senior in high school with an intrest in SF.

Ad11 · 02-10-2009, 18:45

Hello all,

My name is Adam. I'm an 18x recruit from Louisiana. This website has been an outstanding asset. Thanks to all who make it possible.

florida_annie · 02-10-2009, 21:44

Hello to All,

My name is Ana and I am a returning member so I wanted to take the opportunity to re-introduce myself. I am employed with a Federal contractor.

Thank you for allowing me to visit your home.

Thank you for your service.

RetiredSOCS · 02-11-2009, 08:05

Gents,

I'm a retired SEAL that spent some time as a JCO in Bosnia with a handful of SF brothers. I'm very interested in reconnecting with any of the guys in the Bijeljina House from December 97 to March 1998. Hopefully this is the correct thread Pete.

Cheers,

Frank
BUD/S 188
ST-2
NSCT-1
NSWG-1

Mountain25 · 02-11-2009, 08:15

Hello everyone, My name is Roger, I am an 18C in the guard currently overseas. I look forward to exchanging information with my fellow brothers.

**Team Sergeant** · 02-11-2009, 10:32

Welcome Ladies and Gents!

Hey Frank,

"reconnecting with any of the guys in the Bijeljina House"

Remember, What went on in the "Bijeljina House" stays in the Bijeljina House!!!!!

(just kidding.)

Welcome aboard.

Team Sergeant

McCarthy, James · 02-11-2009, 11:27

hello, found this site last month, I'm impressed. Joined SF in Dec 1963 and served with some groups that were deactivated, 13th, 8th and 11th. Some old SF friends got me involved with SFA some years back, and we formed chapter 85 which has members from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. to Ft. Pierce,Fl. Our next chapter meeting is April 18th at the Dockside Inn in Ft. Pierce-----some members come down from Ga, Sc etc on the 16th and 17th of April to hang out with others and SEAL Team Zero at Little Jim Bridge or Dockside Harborlights. If you are in the area stop by for a beer or the Sat meeting.

Would like to "talk" to any members of the old 322 SF Detachment that originally made up the 13th group when it was activated in 1961.

Posted a raffle in Base Camp for an M1919A4/A6 .30 cal air cooled, belt fed, machine gun (made semi auto) for our wounded SF project.
Jim McCarthy

RetiredSOCS · 02-11-2009, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Welcome Ladies and Gents!

Hey Frank,

"reconnecting with any of the guys in the Bijeljina House"

Remember, What went on in the "Bijeljina House" stays in the Bijeljina House!!!!!

(just kidding.)

Welcome aboard.

Team Sergeant

I'll definitely confine any incriminating datails to PMs.

werwuf15 · 02-11-2009, 14:57

Hi All,

I've been out of the net for a while and wanted to link up again. I have many friends already here on the website. I thought this would be a great way to maintain contact with those "lost" friends and catch up on the "news".

A little about myself; I joined the Army in 1979 and yes, am one of the "original", albiet older, SF babies. I've spent a majority of my time with the 10th SFG (Devens, Stuttgart, Carson), with short stints in 2/1 SFG when it was stood back up in '84, and was sequestered in the basement of USASOC working for the G3. I am now retired (October 08) and still support the Group as a contractor. I am active in the SFA and a Life member.

I am sorry I couldn't attend BullDog's funeral. Another great one will be missed.

Andy