03-05-2007, 20:15
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 8
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Greetings all. Glad I came across this site.
I started life as an engineer then went though assessment and the Q-course in 1992. Detachment commander of ODA 725 from 92-95. Then to Fort Polk as an ODA and BN O/C. While there I went to SFARTAETC and that allowed me the opportunity to go to Colombia as an exchange officer. Got out in 2000 and spent some time working for big pharma before I started my own business in nuisance wildlife control. High adventure!! Late last year I finally got around to changing my address with a reserve command and not long thereafter I got a call from the local CA BN here in Tulsa. How could I say no? Not with what is going on in the world in this day and age. Anyway, due to go back to Bragg this spring for the CA course with a trip to play in the sand as a 200 m target.
And FWIW, after I complete a Crossfit workout, I mix my protein powder in Guinness Extra Stout! 
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03-05-2007, 20:23
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Welcome Gents!
Russell S, I like your protein powder mix! 
TS
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03-05-2007, 21:43
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#2208
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 18
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Originally Posted by Russell S
And FWIW, after I complete a Crossfit workout, I mix my protein powder in Guinness Extra Stout! |
A man after my own heart, Mr. S.
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03-05-2007, 22:05
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Asset
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smyrna, Georgia
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37, Civilian
Smyrna, Georgia
Full-time student. I never got my college degree so I'm doing it now.
Major: History, Minor: Professional Writing, Future: Medical School
....and I may as well admit it and suffer the wrath of all you Professional Soldiers from the start...
Yes, I'm a Democrat.
Respectfully,
Rachel Shea
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03-05-2007, 22:21
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,832
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Originally Posted by rshea
37, Civilian
Smyrna, Georgia
Full-time student. I never got my college degree so I'm doing it now.
Major: History, Minor: Professional Writing, Future: Medical School
....and I may as well admit it and suffer the wrath of all you Professional Soldiers from the start...
Yes, I'm a Democrat.
Respectfully,
Rachel Shea
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Welcome aboard.
What brings you here?
TR
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03-05-2007, 22:44
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Fayetteville NC
Posts: 3,533
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Originally Posted by rshea
....and I may as well admit it and suffer the wrath of all you Professional Soldiers from the start...
Yes, I'm a Democrat.
Respectfully,
Rachel Shea
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Welcome.
Not a problem being a Dem. It depends how you look at life as a Dem. Some Dems are more conservative then some Republicans. You would probably be surprised a the number of military guys that are Dems.
At least you are proud of your choice, some try to hide it.
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Hold Hard guys
Rick B.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is knowing it is great on a hamburger but not so great sticking one up your ass.
Author - Richard. 
Experience is what you get right after you need it.
Author unknown. 
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03-05-2007, 23:13
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Congratulations
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Originally Posted by Sean
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.
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Good to see a warrior from my part of the the U.S. If you want to get ahead of the curve, go the the thread where they pop-quiz the living hell out of 18C's. After years of schooling, I realized that that, sadly, in a given situation. I am SO screwed. Be safe.
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03-06-2007, 04:42
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Asset
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smyrna, Georgia
Posts: 6
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Hi Reaper:
Why am I here? I spent most of my 20s trying to decide whether or not to join the Army. My father, who had gone Navy during Vietnam, told me, "Don't do it unless you absolutely love it." The logical response? Well, how will I know if I don't try? Then it occurred to me what my father was saying to me, so I didn't do it. Some days I really regret it, and other days I don't - like when I heard about Aberdeen PG and Abeer al-Janabi.
Okay, here's the short answer you're wishing I'd shut up and get to - because I'll always wonder about the road not taken.
Stay safe, wherever you are.
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03-06-2007, 05:33
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 13,080
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The road not taken
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.....because I'll always wonder about the road not taken.....
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I know a few of those people. Now in their late 40s early 50s they went to college, raised a family, lived the civilian life but are now wondering where life has pased them by.
They have had no excitment, no thrills, just everyday life. Para-sailing at Cancun is not the same as making a N/CE jump onto a short DZ. Taking a cruise and blowing some bubbles on a reef is not the same as hanging onto the outside of a nuke sub. Climbing the rock wall at the county fair is not the same as dragging yourself up a rock face way out in the middle of nowhere.
I tell the young guys and gals I run into to join up. Any service. 30 years from now they will look back and be glad they did.
Welcome
Pete
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03-06-2007, 08:22
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Near the flag pole
Posts: 1,168
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Hello All
My name is Rob, and I'd like to introduce myself. After a friend directed me to this site, I felt compelled to jump with both feet, and hope to swim with the sharks a bit. While I am soaking up all the outstanding politics and ideology that Fayetteville State has to offer, I thought I might try and stay in touch and in tune alittle bit with you.
I have spent nearly 8 of my 17 years in service with 3rd SFG. I have had the good fortune to travel, as many of you have, and return with my Passport free of "Status Non Gradus" stamps. I miss the teams a great deal, even though there is always someone worth choking out. ( I think sometimes it was even me that needed a good smack, but I still miss it.) After some more civilian schooling and a bit more military education I am hoping to return to the teams and throw my hat back in the ring for better or worse.
I enjoy my new HK USP Compact, but won't give up my Kimber. And lastly, when exactly did the Steelers win anything that wasn't rigged?
V/R
Rob
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03-06-2007, 08:24
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Gun Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Iowa and New Mexico
Posts: 2,143
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Looks like I have missed a few introductions, been travelling.
Welcome aboard, everyone!
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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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03-06-2007, 12:30
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 377
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Originally Posted by Pete
I know a few of those people. Now in their late 40s early 50s they went to college, raised a family, lived the civilian life but are now wondering where life has pased them by.
They have had no excitment, no thrills, just everyday life. Para-sailing at Cancun is not the same as making a N/CE jump onto a short DZ. Taking a cruise and blowing some bubbles on a reef is not the same as hanging onto the outside of a nuke sub. Climbing the rock wall at the county fair is not the same as dragging yourself up a rock face way out in the middle of nowhere.
I tell the young guys and gals I run into to join up. Any service. 30 years from now they will look back and be glad they did.
Welcome
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I agree 110% with you Pete. Although I did not get to travel to all the places that many of you did while in the service, I did get to go out and see some of the more undesirable vacation areas of the world. Now that I in graduate school I get to hear about the trips to _insert country here_ to hold hands and do a circle jerk from other "travelled" grad students. I wouldn't give up my past military experiences (or the future ones) for anything in the world.
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03-06-2007, 15:12
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 2
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Hello, I came here mostly to find people I knew from many years ago. As it says in my profile I am not nor have ever been Special Forces. I was a LRRP with the 25th Inf Division and I was on Combat Tracker Teams with the 9th Inf division and the 25th Inf Division. I also met and knew many SF soldiers when they were sent to recuiting duty during the last years of the Vietnam War. It was an era when SF soldiers returning fom Vietnam had their choice of Recruiting or Drill Sergeant duty. Ft. Bragg or any orther group was not an option.
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03-06-2007, 16:21
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 16
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Hi, my name is Derek Schmalz and I am a Cadet at the University of San Diego studying International Relations. I am working and striving to commission as an Infantry 2LT. I found this board looking for advice on ruck marching and foot care, which has proven to be quite effective. Thanks to the Admins and Quiet Professionals for all your help, service and advice, as this site contains a wealth of information. God Bless, and thanks again for letting me listen and observe on all the information being given.
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03-06-2007, 21:50
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Asset
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Houston
Posts: 5
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Hello! Intro Post
Hello.
Was sent here by a friend who is talking to me about into going NG SF.
Civilian, not prior service,live in Houston.
Very active on AR15.com, shooter and history buff.
Trying still for age waiver for the Corps but seriously looking into SF and trying to learn as much as possible here.
Very neat site, wont be asking many questions... I found the search bar!
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