06-04-2008, 05:10
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
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Searching and reading will allow one to obtain more info than posting questions.
Think about it.
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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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06-04-2008, 10:46
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#1832
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
Posts: 3,886
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Randall
Hello,
I own Randall's Adventure & Training (RAT). I've never served in the military but we (RAT) have worked pretty closely with the Special Operations Community when it comes to knife designs and gear. A great friend of mine, Bill Harsey Jr., invited me to join this forum.
Background:
We've been running a jungle survival school in Peru since 1997. Part of those years we worked alongside and teamed up with the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) Special Operations in our schools.
We have designed working knives since 1997 as well, starting with the RTAK and moving on into other models, some of which have NSNs. After spending 5 years exclusively designing for Ontario Knife Company, we set out on our own and now own RAT Cutlery Company.
So, our background is in jungle and knives. I'm looking forward to being part of this forum and hopefully I will have something to contribute along the way.
In closing let me say we truly appreciate all that you guys do.
Best regards,
Jeff Randall
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Jeff,
Thanks for coming over as I asked you, it's great to see you here.
More to follow in the Edged Weapons area but Jeff and his crew do very strong work and I'm proud to call him a friend.
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06-04-2008, 13:52
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#1833
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Asset
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 3
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Introduction
E-5 in the TXARNG and my handle pretty much says the rest. I am here to read and learn. Thank you for the opportunity.
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06-04-2008, 15:55
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Nevada
Posts: 3
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I thought I posted this months ago but I guess not.
I am a civilian who comes from a military family. Father is retired Air Force, brother was Army. I have a buddy who is a new 18b. I am interested in military history and read a lot of military books. I'm just here to primarily read and get a bit of insight into what my buddy does for a living.
Thanks
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06-04-2008, 16:07
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#1835
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sneaking back and forth across the Border
Posts: 6,690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Jeff,
Thanks for coming over as I asked you, it's great to see you here.
More to follow in the Edged Weapons area but Jeff and his crew do very strong work and I'm proud to call him a friend.
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But is it OK to drink with him? 
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06-05-2008, 09:41
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Gun Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Iowa and New Mexico
Posts: 2,143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SF_BHT
But is it OK to drink with him? |
Unknown, as to that...But drinking with Bill can be hazardous!
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B model gunship pilot 65-66 Soc Trang, Cobra Pilot 68-69-70 Can Tho Life member 101st Airborne Association
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06-05-2008, 10:30
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sneaking back and forth across the Border
Posts: 6,690
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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET
Unknown, as to that...But drinking with Bill can be hazardous! |
I hear all he drinks is Milk. 
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06-05-2008, 12:10
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#1838
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,822
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SF_BHT
I hear all he drinks is Milk. |
Only from the tap.
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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06-05-2008, 13:39
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 288
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Introduction
Hello,
My name is Nick, Im an 18F in 1 SFG. Before that I was a good and honest, hardworking 18B. Well I was a hard working 18B anyway. A buddy of mine from 1 SFG turned me on to this site, so here I am.
Look forward to participating.
Former units:
2/325 AIR
2/27 In
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06-05-2008, 17:26
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 13
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Introduction
Hello,
Sorry this is my second post I guess I should of post here first,
I am disabled Vet, I was injured 2004 in Iraq, when My M1059A3 ran over an anti-tank mine. Lucky we all survived, and I happen to get the worst of injuries. I enjoyed my 4 years in the Army. I still serve but in a state guard.
Edit... guess I should of read the sticky first, please move to Introduction III
Last edited by Hellfire61; 06-05-2008 at 17:28.
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06-05-2008, 20:27
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#1841
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intro
Hey,
My names Andy. been in the army for 5 yrs, baumholder germany for 3.5 of them, campbell for one, and now im here in the SFQC at Ft. Bragg.
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06-07-2008, 08:29
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#1842
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Asset
Join Date: May 2008
Location: fayetteville, NC
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hello, My name is Carlos. I've been in the army/Bragg for 4 years now. I am trying to get all the information i can about sf before i make a decision. I am tired of working with people that are just here collecting a paycheck. I want to do something that is challenging and has alot more camaraderie. I am pretty much sold on the idea of going, but my wife doesn't think so. its not like I'm tricking her into letting me go or anything. but this is what i have to do. i just have to have a better reason other than "cause its bad ass". i want to make a informed decision. i want to include her in that decision. this site along with all the books I'm reading will help me do that.
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06-07-2008, 15:36
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#1843
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 34
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Introductions
Hello everyone. I'm currently deployed to Iraq, Oklahoma NG, hoping to learn as much as I can here. Thank you for letting me join, and learn from you all.
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06-08-2008, 02:10
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#1844
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: hooch
Posts: 36
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Not real good with introductions when it applies to myself, but I am glad to be a new member of this community of professionals. I'm not former SF but I did serve as with USNEODMU-1 18 years ago. Now I'm a security contractor HRSO, between gigs at the moment waiting for an upcoming contract this fall while working temp EP jobs INCONUS and continuing my training. I'm hopeful to be able to contribute to the group and grateful for the opportunity to learn from all of you.
Tinman
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06-08-2008, 05:05
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#1845
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 13,080
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Welcome All
A warm welcome to all.
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