Introductions V

[Si_El_Bolivar]

Chad
32
211 Sapper Co
Iraq 04
Aspirations of a Support position

It's an honor to be here, sincerely. All of my Respect.

[nick54]

Hey guys, my names Nick. Just another young man seeking a career within the military. I come from a long family history of veterans and I guess I've always felt it was my destiny to do the same.
I've got a few unanswered questions that I hope this forum will eventually provide given due time, I'll probably be sticking around for a little while.

Thanks

[18XP]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Make your first post here:

Son was recruited to switch from 11B to 18X during OSUT. He took it. I'm staying out of his way -- this is his thing.

[Lactose]

Greetings Gentlemen,

Firstly, I would like to begin by recognizing that your perseverance and adaptability as a QP is truly inspiring. Also, I would like to express my gratitude for enabling the community through this network.

I am a 30 years old civilian (naturalized U.S. citizen), hold a Bachelor of Science degree, and proficient in four languages (namely, Dari, Pashto, Urdu and English). I am interested to learn, and if given an opportunity, to earn a position in the National Guard Special Forces. I am a science oriented, nerdy and just a bit reserved kind of a person. Although I have a lot to research on my own, I would like to begin this journey by first figuring out how I will fit in the Special Forces community. I hope to learn and ask questions from the Middle Eastern American QPs (if there are any), as well as all other professionals here.

Respectfully,

Lactose

[zofinda]

Gentlemen,

First thanks for operating this community, it is truly invaluable.

Briefly, about me and how I arrived here.
I graduated with a BS in Biology in May of 2013 and shortly after submitted an OCS packet with the USMC. First class was reserve only, so I declined, and my second opportunity I was not selected. Finally I was selected and shipped to Quantico in Jan of 2015. During in processing a discrepancy in my application was found and I was sent home an encouraged to reapply.

I was frustrated beyond belief but began the necessary waiver process. It was during is time I again began exploring the 18X enlistment option, which I had explored prior to applying for OCS. To wrap this long story up, I followed my heart and today I reserved my slot for an 18X opening and ship to Benning on October 13th.

I'm glad to be here, thanks again.

[SGTShaft]

Good morning,

My name's Keith and I am a "former" Marine 2621 (SIGINT) guy who happened to re-enlist in the army. I served in 1st Radio Batallion at KBay with the MEWSS element which is (or was) attached to the 1st Light Armored Recon guys (LAVs n such). No MEU deployments; just details here and there and 4 CAX exercises at 29 stumps in two different iterations (they go back to back). It was the late '90s.

In the Army I was with 1st Infantry Division, 2nd BCT, 101 MI BN. We deployed during the surge to Iraq and accept for a number of TST missions where I was the 240b gunner on a hummer with a hand me down asset from guys here, I was mostly a fobbit preparing a HUMINT summary. I enjoyed the work. It had a huge customer base and I got left alone.

Any how I am a SFAS casualty from 2005. I self assessed as being 5'3" the rucking was too much and I figured I wouldnt make the time allotted for the STAR course seeing people literally run by me (and I was getting slow...). It was my own fault. I did not ruck as much as I should have. Very dumb thinking back on it.

I am grateful to be able to partake in this forum. The stories and information are outstanding, at least in my humble opinion.

Thank you, and Semper Fi.

[NOMISS]

Hello to all, my name is Mark, I joined the Irish Army in 1998 and am still currently serving.
I spent ten years in support infantry spending time in all the weapons crews, everything from 81mm LBLM, to HMG's and ILSW using the Carl Gustav 84mm M3 with the Anti Armour platoon.
I am currently a qualified Armourer.
I have three tours over seas complete, one to south Lebanon, and two trips to Liberia.
I may be an Armourer now, but as is our ethos here - I still hear my platoon sergeant roaring at us saying "your job first and foremost is a platform to fire that weapon off!!"
I look forward to getting to know you all.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by NOMISS

Hello to all, my name is Mark, I joined the Irish Army in 1998 and am still currently serving.
I spent ten years in support infantry spending time in all the weapons crews, everything from 81mm LBLM, to HMG's and ILSW using the Carl Gustav 84mm M3 with the Anti Armour platoon.
I am currently a qualified Armourer.
I have three tours over seas complete, one to south Lebanon, and two trips to Liberia.
I may be an Armourer now, but as is our ethos here - I still hear my platoon sergeant roaring at us saying "your job first and foremost is a platform to fire that weapon off!!"
I look forward to getting to know you all.

Welcome to the Irish Infantry!

(You know why God invented whiskey, so the Irish didn't take over the world.)

TS

[NOMISS]

Yep, especially Tullamore Dew!

[frp98]

Hey, I'm a high school senior going to college soon, during which I will plan to enlist as an 18x. I registered almost exclusively for the use of the search function and to learn from the vast wealth of existing information in these boards, but maybe a situation will arise in which I might make a post so I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to do an introduction.

Thanks for everything you all do here and out there.

[=one=]

First off, I just wanted to thank you guys for hosting this site. I've been coming here for years now, and honestly, it's the only site I visit every day.

As for me, presented with the option of joining the Navy in hopes of becoming an aviator or staying home with the girl I hoped to one day marry, I chose the latter. Twenty years later I'm a software architect and we're raising our family in the California bay area. Probably the only good thing I can say about the majority of the people in my industry is they scare easily. Like the first time they approach me and see the hand loaded (dummy) rounds strewn about my desk.

[Spalding117]

Greetings QPs and other guests.

I go by Spalding. (Last name)
I'm 23 years old, and aspiring to join the SF ranks.
I went to a community college through a technical program intended to fill positions in the nuclear industry, and landed a very solid job in Radiation Protection after I graduated.

However, after a few years things have grown stale and this position is just not making the difference in the world and in my life that I went in thinking it would.

So I scratched the itch I've always had and enlisted in the Army with an 18x contract, believing I can make it, and hoping I can make a difference in this world of ours.

I've been browsing this and a few other websites for several months now, and joined to make use of the search function, and to thank the Quiet Professionals for running this site and for everything else they do.

I ship out October 13th for OSUT, and have been getting ready physically and mentally by following a lot of advice from you QPs.
Thank You again.

[Dano37]

Greetings,

I am Danial
Prior Service 11B2P.
OIF 07-09

I have been lurking/reading this forum since 2009, decided to finally register a couple of years ago and realized I never posted an Introduction. So here I am. At this point in life I am finding an itch that I never got to scratch and may try and scratch it soon. QP's appreciate all the free life advice/lessons.

[DesignatedDiver]

Gentlemen, it is truly an honor to introduce myself to a group of individuals such as yourselves. Spending the last few weeks combing over this forum has already been a huge boon to my community knowledge and a humbling one for my ego; needless to say, said ego been checked at the proverbial door.

My name is Nick and I am a recent graduate from a four-year private college. I've been interested in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community ever since I was a child, but it wasn't until my junior year of college that I had an experience and mentorship opportunity that showed me Special Forces (SF) was where I should set my sights.

I am signed into the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP) with a ship date to One Station Unit Training (OSUT) on 21 MAR 2016. Until then, I am working on my family farm and focusing on training. I know I have a long road ahead and hope to every day demonstrate to this community and the SF community-at-large that I have what it takes to make it and work for and with the community.

Thank you for your time; I look forward to learning from and growing with the best.


-Nick

[airbornepunk]

Good morning,
My name is Alberto, former 5th SFG(A) SOT-A Member and now going to be stationed with 10th SFG(A). I have always love referring to this site for my questions.
As always, it's an honor to serve with you all.