Introductions III - Page 157

Oldschool45B · 10-26-2008, 19:54

I registered here many moons ago and my last trip in was in 2006. It feels good to be home, I see alot of familiar names. I entered the service as a Marine in 1988, had a break in service for a while and got back into the UTANG. I started out as a 45B and when the oportunity opened up to go to 19th as their 45B I jumped at it. I did the 03'-04' Afghan deployment with the BN. (Lora Logan was quote a treat for us all)

I came home I opened the gunstore and got our manufactures license. We moved into a 10,000 sqft building and are adding another 22,000 sqft for our indoor range complex this winter. We keep a good number of the team guys employed between missions, you could say it's a family business.

I am no longer with 19th, but I am still in the community. If you guys ever get to Camp Williams for training, drop buy and see me, the first rounds on me.

JEHalloranIV · 10-27-2008, 04:25

Tired old Redleg that's always looking to learn, have been nothing but regular Army for 19 years, but live vicariously through a bunch of buddies that have been varying shades of Army SOF. Finally got away from mech and got to a light unit and don't plan on leaving any time soon. Thanks for having me.

Blitzzz (RIP) · 10-27-2008, 08:14

I spent 1 year May to May in the 522 CBT ENG co Mech at Ft. Knox. That was enough. Blitz

Magnolia · 10-27-2008, 20:08

Hello, I have been lurking for a few weeks and decided I would like to participate in some of the discussions here.

I am a civilian with a formal education in Political Science. I am studying to enter a career in International Affairs and find this forum very interesting in that regard.

Thanks in advance for allowing me to participate in this forum and take advantage of the knowledge of the members of your community.

**Team Sergeant** · 10-28-2008, 06:11

Welcome aboard all.

Gordon · 10-28-2008, 06:25

Hello this is not my first post but raither a reintroduction after my self imposed exile. I was a former SFQC student that was academically dropped from the 18D phase. Med Blocks 1 to be specific, I would claim this primarly due to my immaturity on taking my studies serious at the time. The board saw this and i paid the price of a return in 1 year without being given a recycle. A day hasn't gone by where I don't think about finishing the course and that reins true now.

My profile has been updated to reflect my current status. But I will elaborate more here. After being dropped, the cadre squirreled me away to work as a medic at SFAS in the fall of 07, as I was still SOCM medic qualified. This was their offering to me as a chance to redeem myself. I was there for about 3 cycles before a policy was passed that anyone dropped from the Q must leave SWG before returning for the course. After a few SGM playing tug of war with me because they needed medics I decided it was best to accept fate and go someplace where I could get small team experience.

I switched over to 96th CAB where I was a medic on a 4 man CAT-A. Admitidly I was fortunate to get this job as a SPC through an "under the table" deal. It's almost unfortuneate to say it took my experience in Iraq with that team and the casulties I had to treat to open my eyes to the gravity of whats expected of me. Nonetheless I performed well and it just reenforced my desire to finish the SFQC. Having an exceptional TM SGT who was well versed in SA and combat operations was also a major asset to my growth there.

Because of the circumstances surrounding the lack of medics in CA and through some form of a "good old boy" system my going back to the SFQC on active duty was going to be nearly impossible without burning bridges and ticking people off. I opted to leave active duty and go back to the SFQC through the 19th SFG, who have been more then willing to help me put my packet together, that I will be sending off shortly. We have time tabled my return to be in the Jan-Feb time frame.

In the mean time I am kicking off my college time with a semester focused in biology with an emphisis in pre med, after my time on rotation to Jacksonville during SOCM, I am inclined to go into peadiactrics or orthopedics. With a legitimate possiblity of restarting the course from the 2nd portion of Phase 3 for 18D it was also my intention to develop better study habits, admittily though the 18D course was much harder academically then my college classes combined.

In short I've brought myself back from exile so I can begin to keep myself updated on the community before I go back to finish the course. I've had the mentality that it's not a question of if, but when.

On a side note, I wish to pay respect to an old friend Jesse Clowers who I started the course with, he passed away last summer in Afghan. Saw him in the army times while down range at the time...

On the some what brighter side I belive I had the privilage of meeting the QP who goes by the name of Jack Moroney last spring during my time I spent as a G for the robin sage exercise. At least everyone called him Jack, the cadre minded us to pay respect too as we were told Jack is the legendary epitomy of what a special forces soldier is sposed to be. I certainly belived it when he mentioned something about just need his sidearm when we were escourting him out to his vehicle. I wouldn't doubt that he would neither confirm nor deny that is was him but I had my sneaking suspections and it was an honor. Rest in peace sir.

I apologize for the long introduction, I had 2 years to account for.

Edit for spelling...

**The Reaper** · 10-28-2008, 07:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

On the some what brighter side I belive I had the privilage of meeting the QP who goes by the name of Jack Moroney last spring during my time I spent as a G for the robin sage exercise. At least everyone called him Jack, the cadre minded us to pay respect too as we were told Jack is the legendary epitomy of what a special forces soldier is sposed to be. I certainly belived it when he mentioned something about just need his sidearm when we were escourting him out to his vehicle. I wouldn't doubt that he would neither confirm nor deny that is was him but I had my sneaking suspections and it was an honor.

It was not Colonel Moroney.

TR

Gordon · 10-28-2008, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Reaper

It was not Colonel Moroney.

TR

I'm vexxed then. Perhaps I'll figure it out someday.

ejcremata · 10-28-2008, 15:20

Hello Sirs,

Thank you for creating this site. I am a native californian who just finished grad school for economics and am currently working at a University doing research. I also work as a firearms instructor and love to ride my motorcycle through Northern California, park it, and take my rifle and backpack into the mountains. I know it is my duty to serve this country and will be joining the army in roughly one year. Although I began with the intention of going to OCS and may still end up there, being a red-blooded American male I am looking seriously into the 18X enlistment option. This has led me here, to your phenomenal site. I look forward to reading and learning with humility and respect.

Sincerely,
Ed

lisp · 10-28-2008, 17:59

Gentlemen,
just wanted to introduce myself in accordance with the protocol you have posted. I'm Sloane, a Quartermaster officer stationed at Fort Bragg with the 82nd. First became interested in learning about SF as a lifestyle and career path as a college student at Auburn University and really firmed it up when I had a chance to support an ODA from 3rd Group with some of their training.

Also, wanted to thank ya'll for creating this site. I've been lurking on here for a little while and it's an outstanding resource that I try to use everyday. Thanks again.

turboprop · 10-28-2008, 21:58

Hello all. My name is Ryan, I'm an 18B and I vacation in Iraq.

colin · 10-28-2008, 23:04

Hello,
My name's Colin and I'm just counting down the days until I ship-out.

Jazz · 10-29-2008, 01:00

Hello,

I'm currently a Reservist in a CA unit in Phoenix. I enlisted right out of high school and went to Germany for 3 years. After being deployed to OIF 1, I left active duty and joined the Guard while going to school. I deployed again with the COARNG in 06-07, then moved back to Arizona and am currently finishing my degree.

This is a great site, and thank you all who keep it running and share your knowledge.

- J

CLIMBNRG · 10-29-2008, 04:53

Hello all, Former 18C/F, 1st SFG, 96th CA and SWTG. Currently living and working in Kuwait. If you are in town, send me a PM and we can link up. Sorry, no beer to offer, but a good safehouse to crash, or just refit for a while.

Best regards, Doug R.

DE OPPRESSO LIBER

SF_BHT · 10-29-2008, 06:24

Welcome All to PS.com