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**The Reaper** · 03-03-2007, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Thanks for everything guys, and thanks for having me here. With some guts and the grace of God, I'll be posting from the other side of the fence next year.

Rusty

What fence?

TR

**Razor** · 03-03-2007, 21:55

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

What fence?

TR

The one around the pseudo-motor pool/gravel pad behind Building 3 on Pete AFB.

Rusty, if you look around really carefully, you'll find even more current and former SF guys at your location and next door that you can most likely (politely) tap for advice and guidance.

Rusty · 03-04-2007, 11:58

Roger, Razor, that playpen behind Bldg 3. I see alot of QP's around Bldg 3, but I don't want to bother them with my concerns. I've been researching, reading, and asking questions of former and current candidates and QP's for some time now, and it's time to just do it.

It's always good to talk to someone who's been there and done it, but by the same token, I don't want to appear to be another pestering wannabe looking for answers to questions that aren't going to be answered. I ruck, and run, and PT, and think and read as much as I can. I just want my body and mind to be ready for SFAS.

But, Razor, it's always nice to get a beer and hear a story or two.

Rusty

BigBro · 03-04-2007, 11:59

Thank you all for letting me come aboard. I asked to join this board due to the quality of information that I saw on H5N1 bird flu and the great work on the La Mas Ammo. On the bird flu, I am involved in our company response to a potential outbreak. In regard to the La Mas ammo I have been working on terminal balistic for a number of years due to my personal interests. I have not been in the military but have some time in as a peace officer. I have a background in Zoology and Chemistry, and currently work in the power industry. I have been a handloader for over 30 years, was a master class pistol shooter in falling plate matches and try to be a shade tree gunsmith. I have an extensive background in water treatment including R.O.'s and domestic water if this will be of any use to any of you. Bb

Thank very much.

InfantryPL · 03-04-2007, 14:02

I am Tony Soika, a relatively new 2nd Lieutenant. I was commissioned on 5 AUG 06 after 16 years 10 months as an enlisted man (highest rank: SSG). While I am in the army reserve, I elected to branch Infantry since that was where most of my enlisted time was spent. I had only recently switched from the guard to reserves (May 05). I was active duty from 1989-1994 which also reflects one reenlistment. My last active duty slot was at Schofield Barracks where I attended Air Assault School, RIP, and the local version of SERE which was put on by the 125th MI Bn if I remember correctly (might have been 1st of the 25th or something like that, it's been a while).

For the past 6 months as of this posting I have been serving as a PL of a Rifle Platoon while I waited for my transfer back to the guard to go through. When the packet was lost for the 2nd time, I drew the line and interviewed instead for a local tactical Psyops battalion. I was accepted and will be taking over a Tactical Psyops Detachment. I go to BOLCII which is some new thing that apparently is like PLDC for officers (giggle). I then am slotted for Infantry OBC in August, Jump School in late September, and the Psyops Q course in June '08. It is expected that in 2009 I will deploy to parts as yet unknown and in 2010 I will attend DLI.

As a civilian I own a business that specializes in training athletes. This is NOT an adertisement, but my career bio is on my company web site at SportsPerformanceAdvancement.com

In 1998-99 I served in the support company 3/20th SFG(A). in my 3rd drill with the unit, it was discovered that my contract had been done incorrectly and I would lose my bonus and student loan repayment deal which I had in writing. Just as bad, with 10 years of service I would be reduced to Corporal (from SGT). My chain of command went to bat with the FL ARNG people for about a year but to no avail so I left the unit. That's my one brush with SF types.

My deployments and overseas service include Desert Storm, Team Spirit '93 (Korea), RSO&I (Korea), Puerto Rico (w/3/20th), and El Salvador.

If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to drop me a line.

2LT Soika

Dragbag036 · 03-04-2007, 19:45

I have the luxury of working with someone who has been there and done that. In my 18 years of service I find it humbling to listen and learn from those who have come before me but are not gone, maybe mostly because they are stubborn. I thank those of you who have the power in this forum for not giving me the boot just yet. I am here to not only get knowledge, but also contribute to the subjects that I can. Once again thank you all for this opportunity and to those who are here and still debating whether to stay or not I say this:

The Spartans learned only one craft, soldiering, and were inculcated with only one conception of excellence: fighting bravely for their city.

Edit: Moved to intro thread, Kyo

nyeti · 03-04-2007, 20:10

I've been lurking around here for well over a year, and like what I have seen. I finally decided to register as I am growing weary dealing with kids, computer commandos and civilian inquisiters on several forums. I have decided to stick with one "fun" forum, and a couple professional forums.

I have been a full time police officer in Southern California for 19 years. I have been assigned to SWAT as a firearms instructor and armorer for 17 years. I'm also the primary firearms instructor on all of our current systems as well as starting a nationally recognized edged weapons program for L/E. I am currently in limbo awaiting a forced medical retirement due to numerous on duty injuries. I have worked all but 6 months of my carreer at night (swings or graveyard) and also spent 3.5 years in a crime suppresion bicycle unit, and 4 years in our aviation unit.

I have spent a bunch of time cross training with many folks from the military special operations community. I am also keenly aware that I don't sleep in dirt, am not a snake eater, and try to stay in my lane. On the other hand, I've spent my entire adult life hunting people in the ghetto, so the urban stuff is my cup of tea.

Hopefully, I can add some different perspective in the weapons section of the site, and keep my mouth shut on the other stuff. Thanks-DB

Air.177 · 03-04-2007, 20:15

Welcome Nyeti,
I have seen your posts on Badlands. Plenty of good info here, soak up what you wish and contribute where you can.

Good times,
Blake

nyeti · 03-05-2007, 00:51

Thanks, I'm sure I'll probably have a difference of opinion on some of the weapons stuff here (sort of like everywhere else), but at least I can have a good healthy interaction with other professional gun carriers rather than the morons I have dealt with elsewhere.

scrateshooter · 03-05-2007, 05:28

Hello all,

I am from Texas, but living in AZ. I have a little military experience from the U.S. Army and Marines. I recieved my education in AZ at NAU. I like to spend time in the desert when I can and have even spotted illegals on my own while occupying a hide on the border where I live. I am an occasional shooter, enjoying decimating the jackrabbit population here when I am in the mood. I became interested in the U.S. Army Special Forces after meeting Major Matt Casteel and Chief Slatt during OCS Phase I at Ft. Meade, SD.

longrange1947 · 03-05-2007, 09:09

Dragbag - You calling me stubborn?

Gents, be aware of the fact he has a touch of 'Guy' in him.

Welcome dragbag, and I see you managed to post in the wrong spot right off.

Welcome to the rest of the new personnel.

Jacek · 03-05-2007, 09:14

Welcome everybody
My name's Jacek, I come from Poland. I have no military experience. I'm glad I can be here and I hope to learn a lot from other members and that's all.

Sean · 03-05-2007, 09:16

Hi all,

Lurked on here all the way through the Q-Course, gleaned huge amounts of useful info from these boards. Graduated 02 MAR 07, class 03-06, on my way to 5th SFG. Now the REAL work starts.

I'm an 18C, came in as an 18X, originally from Milwaukee, WI.

I enjoy Crossfit (Wait, nobody ENJOYS Crossfit, do they?), reading (Greg Rucka is my current favorite author), crossword puzzles, dark beer (Rogue's Shakespeare Stout is awesome), and the occasional video game.

-Sean

dennisw · 03-05-2007, 09:56

Congrats Sean. Good luck at group.

Gypsy · 03-05-2007, 18:11

Congrats Sean. And welcome to all the new members, my thanks to those who have, or currently, serve our Country.