07-16-2008, 07:56
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
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Welcome all.
Здравствуйте. Спасибо.
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
De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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07-16-2008, 13:29
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#1997
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 4
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Intro's?
Well I was turned onto the site after my brother's interest in my training, I love this country and everyone one who has the balls to pick up their weapon when the country comes calling. I owned my own business before I came in and at the ripe age of 26 I joined and earned my tab, that I wear proudly. I also like to read about the poser's on this site and how you guys put them in their place. Nice to meet everyone here, and look forward to gaining some tools for the toolbox(no, I'm not a toolbox)!
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07-16-2008, 20:49
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Orange County, CA
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I am back after a 3 year absence...my son passed selection in June 05 and soon after decided he wanted some regular army experience. He was assigned to 1st Cav and deployed with them to NW Baghdad for 15 months. He returned and put in his packet to return to SF - missed the (3 yr) deadline by a few days - so he is going back to Selection next month. I'm here mainly to read and learn and be able to support him the best I can. He is a much stronger and better prepared person than he was 3 years ago and I know he will give it his best.
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07-16-2008, 21:19
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Hawaii
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Greetings to all.
My name is Ed Powers and I am an active duty SSgt in the USMC. Presently, I am the Scout/Sniper platoon sergeant of my battalion. I have 11 years in The Corps, and due to the fact that as you pick up rank here, your billets tend to make you less of an 'operator', I am searching for new horizons and new challenges. SF is both of those and apparently much more. I have done extensive research over these last couple of months to include chatrooms, message boards and books (Masters of Chaos by Linda Robinson and Chosen Soldier by Dick Couch). I even made a visit to the SF recruiter on Schofield Barracks here on Hawaii, seeking any and all info I could get.
Anyway, I will be getting out of The Corps in Dec of 2010 and plan on enlisting in the Army. Seeing as I will be 30 years old when I get out, I will not be eligeble for the 18X program, so therefore I am planning on signing up for something in the Intel field, such as perhaps CI or PsyOps. From there I will drop my SF package ASAP. My first inclination was to head towards Rangers and THEN to SF, but after looking into it more deeply, this does not seem the way to go. Any thoughts on that? I definitely want Ranger School at some point, though. Kind of frustrating that I barely missed the age cut off for 18X, but so be it. I will do what it takes.
Looking forward to utilizing the site, gentlemen. Have a good one.
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07-17-2008, 12:15
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Erie area, Pennsylvania
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I am an 18X-ray recruit, and I ship for basic on the 12th of August.
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07-18-2008, 11:45
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New retired 18
Howdy folks. I see a lot of old-timers on here and I think that is very cool. My friend Bill told me about this site, so here I am.
I finished the Q course in 1992 and spent the rest of my Army career in 3rd SFG besides a SWCS tour. I was JR/SR Engineer and 18F on ODA 361 until 1998, did 4 years in SWCS in Eval/ QA, then returned to 3rd SFG in early 2002. I was the 18F on ODA 372, then Team Sergeant of ODA 376 until I retired in 2005. I feel very fortunate to have been able to go lots of places and do so much really cool shit while I was in SF. It was tough at times, but it was great and I wouldn't trade my SF memories for anything. I miss being on an A team a lot. Hanging out with you guys here is the next best thing for us busted up retirees I guess.
Glad to meet you all in advance.
De Opresso Liber
Be safe,
Randy
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07-18-2008, 19:46
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Olympia, Wa
Posts: 3
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Hello all
Just wanted to say hello and give a small intro. So, hello all.
I started out in aviation as a Blackhawk mechanic and crewchief. I was stationed in Campbell, Panama, Campbell (for a second time), and Germany. It was in Germany when I decided I wanted something more and went to selection in the spring of 2000. Unfortunately, I didn't make it all the way through team week. I went back a second time and was selected as a medic. I then started the q-course in April 2002. After the course, I went out to 1st Group as a medic. I had deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq with a couple of JCET's and other trips thrown in the mix. Now, I am on a SWCS tour.
Anyway, this site was referred to me by a former co-worker as we were looking up information about fallen comrades. In addition to honoring the fallen, I also like what I've been reading in the other forums and I look forward to maintaining the QP traditions as well.
Glad to meet you all. If you have any questions of me, feel free to ask.
DOL
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07-20-2008, 13:24
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Fayetteville
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Introduction
Staff Sergeant. Ft Bragg, Ive been reading longer than I've been registered. I will still probably never post, I just like to read and research.
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07-20-2008, 17:54
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrVudoo
Hi, My name is Vu, I'm part of the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Airborne combat team. I would like to say it is an honor to be posting on this forum. I'm here to learn and hopefully one day be part of THE GREEN BERET!
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Well, I would recommend against being the liner.
The string might be okay.
TR
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LMAO...
TR, your a funny guy!
-Dan
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07-20-2008, 18:10
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
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Originally Posted by OIFDan
LMAO...
TR, your a funny guy!
-Dan
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That's what I keep telling people.... 
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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07-20-2008, 19:17
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Fort Lewis, Washington
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Introduction
Greetings,
I'm an EOD team leader currently deployed to Iraq who has found himself at the point of deciding whether to continue working in the Army, or turn toward civilian life. 9-11 was my J.F.K. and brought me into the life both of my parents were involved in. My mother was in the Woman's Army Core before it was disbanded, and my Father met her in the military. I lucked out into picking Explosive Ordnance Disposal as a career field and I've experienced some very positive life lessons because of it. With recruiting emails and rumors of a special forces support company opening soon I find myself wondering if there is something even better out there. I've been perusing this website in the hopes of answering some of my questions about the special forces field. I realize that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but I'm curious as to if the complaints I have about my current job would be answered in a more demanding field.
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07-21-2008, 11:39
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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Hello everyone.
My name is Jesse, I am 21 and I live in Nashville, TN.
I'm a Senior at MTSU, majoring in Computer Information Systems.
I plan on enlisting 18x Fall 2009. Currently I am preparing myself physically and mentally for the challenge that awaits.
I look forward to learning as much as possible from the honorable Service Men here.
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I am here to learn.
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07-21-2008, 12:13
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 166
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Welcome
welcome Jesse 
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07-21-2008, 14:43
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Ohio
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My name is Eric, I am a civilian who just came to learn.
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07-21-2008, 19:33
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 31
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hey
18b 7th group
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