Introductions III - Page 191

riversend · 02-24-2009, 20:43

Unremarkable civilian. Primarily here to read/learn—appreciate the wealth of knowledge and wisdom to be found here. Thanks for allowing me access. And thanks for all you do for this country.

preblake · 02-24-2009, 22:10

Quiet professionals:
Thank you. Thank you for creating this web page. And, thank you for allowing me to participate. I have been perusing the information found here (long before I joined), and I have found most, if not all, of it to be extremely helpful. I would remain silent and just observe quietly, but I have been directed to introduce myself. With that direction in mind, here I go: Admin edit; Team Sergeant

Richard · 02-24-2009, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stindoor

I'm so old my SFAS was still SFOT (Oct 88).

[hysterical laughing] Oh, weren't you trying to be funny?

Richard's $.02

Blitzzz (RIP) · 02-25-2009, 00:07

Damn, What does that make me. Training Group '68.

Blitzzz
...and preBlake A simple introduction please read your instructions.

1stindoor · 02-25-2009, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

[hysterical laughing] Oh, weren't you trying to be funny?

Richard's $.02

Yes I was trying to be funny...sarcasm doesn't type out as well.

But as far as still being on active duty...there's very few of us left that came in prior to SFAS or right after it was implemented.

**The Reaper** · 02-25-2009, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by preblake

Quiet professionals:
Thank you. Thank you for creating this web page. And, thank you for allowing me to participate. I have been perusing the information found here (long before I joined), and I have found most, if not all, of it to be extremely helpful. I would remain silent and just observe quietly, but I have been directed to introduce myself. With that direction in mind, here I go: Admin Edit Team Sergeant

.

Wrong place for all of this.

This is the Intro thread.

TMI.

You might acquaint yourself with the Search button and do some reading on older SFAS candidates.

Not everyone agrees that you need a mentor to succeed. Most of us did not, and we made it.

Best of luck, all.

TR

SGTCello · 02-25-2009, 13:56

Greetings Everyone. I'm John, a NG MP recently assigned to an Inf Co. I learned about this site from Lightfighter, and from what I've read on the forums here so far it's another outstanding resource. I have far more I need to learn than I do to share, so forgive me if you don't hear much from me. I appreciate you extending the courtesy of joining to me.

here2learn · 02-25-2009, 14:18

Hello all,
Former Army type here. More currently working as a contractor, but looking to go back into the service as NG. This site seems to be an amazing resource.

VT_MTN_CAV · 02-26-2009, 11:05

Been lurkin for awhile now. 8 years in the Army, 3 with 82nd( always star-struck by the "SF guys"), 1 with 2ID at Camp Casey Korea, 3 in Germany, 1 in Iraq in '03. 11C. Now a full timer in Vermont Guard as a training NCO in a light CAV trp(mtn). A very close friend of mine from active duty finished 18D course recently and was assigned to 10th group. I found this site from looking up info on that unit. Lots of great info on here. We are deploying later this year and I'm trying to glean as much info as I can on that AO. Doubt I'll ever post but will enjoy reading and learning. I'll be at mtn warfare school this summer and I'm told there will be several QPs there as well. Hope to learn even more then.

edited for content.

dk0878 · 02-26-2009, 16:20

Hello everyone,

I have spent five years in the Florida Guard as a Chaplain's Assistant, with one deployment. I am currently in the process to go Active and am also preparing myself to go SF. I hope to be going to SFAS in approximately a year. You guys stay safe.

Dan

Blitzzz (RIP) · 02-26-2009, 16:40

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Blitzzz

Not Done Yet · 02-26-2009, 16:49

Just watching and learning, I have far to go with little time. However, I will spend it wisely. Thank you for allowing me in your house.

1st Cav 86-88
82nd 89-93
TX NG 06-

"Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum"

Blitzzz (RIP) · 02-26-2009, 21:20

I took a look at your Bio, and you don't seem "done " yet. Clean up the Language, and try again.

cooter · 02-27-2009, 08:37

Howdy everyone

Following the website guidelines, here is a little something about myself:

I am a 23 y.o. college graduate from Pittsburgh, PA. My major was political science and I initially planned on going to pitt law school, but I have a heavy background in the sciences... and due to various recent circumstances I decided that I would rather go to med school. Lacking some of the classes necessary for a med school application, combined with a desire to serve my country, I enlistment in the Army reserves as a 68W (combat medic) with an additional M6 (LPN). I leave for basic training at Fort Benning at the end of April.

Yet, after a lot of research I have also become very interested in SF, in particular the 18D MOS. Interest was sparked mostly because of this website...also because my dad spoke highly of SF (he was an army combat medic during Vietnam). I played Junior A ice hockey and still play rugby, am 'efficient' in spanish and scored an overall score of 93 on my ASVAB, so hopefully that would be advantageous if I were ever to be recruited (and lucky enough to even get half-way through the SF training haha). But in the mean time, thank you all for serving our country to the highest degree, and I wish you all the best. Most people will never know how much they owe you.

Mitch · 02-28-2009, 01:24

Man, where did the last four years go?

I may have introduced myself before - I can't remember?

I spent all but about 5 of my 20 army years on an A-team. That other time, was filled with fun and adventrue of the aviation kind, so that was a good career!

Best place in the world is 9am in the team room, getting that first cup of coffee - damn, I miss that. And when I wasn't in the Teamhouse, I was probably at the Rod & Gun Club - setting up a few for me and the guys.

Mitch