01-04-2009, 20:35
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Asset
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 1
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I have known of this site, and have been reading on it, for well over a year now. I have finally registered so that I can use the search function, and take better advantage of the incredible amount of knowledge here. I have never encountered a site that maintains such a level of professionalism. I am continuously impressed the more I read the threads. I feel priveleged to have the opportunity to be here.
Thanks to all the QPs who take their time and disseminate their expertise. It is unlikely you will hear anything else from me; I have little/nothing to offer, and I'm used to researching my questions on my own. I'm here to continue to learn and use this site to gain more knowledge and understanding. It's nice to have a legitimate, trustworthy source about the topics that I am interested, and that will be a huge part of my life when I go on active duty and deployments. Thanks for the help.
Sincerely,
Carmen
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01-04-2009, 22:24
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#2642
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,816
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvengeance
Howdy.
My name is Calvin and I'm currently a student in Texas in Army ROTC.
I don't know if, when I graduate, I'd like to go medical and be an army doc or infantry and then perhaps special forces.
I'm here to learn.
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Calvin:
If you go to med school, I do not see why you would then try to go SF.
Most everyone would do it the other way around.
Welcome all!
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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01-04-2009, 22:43
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New England
Posts: 1
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Hi, My name is Adam. I'm the 18E for ODA 2125.
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01-05-2009, 07:05
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wherever my ruck finds itself
Posts: 2,972
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wickedpissah
Hi, My name is Adam. I'm the 18E for ODA 2125.
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Well there goes the "neighbahhood"...
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"Its not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me" -Batman
"There are no obstacles, only opportunities for excellence."- NousDefionsDoc
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01-05-2009, 08:45
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Asset
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 5
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Intro
Hello Gentlemen,
I am a former college baseball player and a current law student interested in 18X. I recognize this is an unconventional path with my having already begun law school, but it is something I can come back to. I'm here to soak up knowledge. To those who serve or have served - thank you.
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01-05-2009, 14:40
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Asset
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Rathdrum, Idaho
Posts: 1
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Hi, my name is Chris. Nice to meet you.
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01-05-2009, 14:45
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southern Mo
Posts: 1,541
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Intro
Quick introduction:
1989-91 Wpns platoon, A. Co. 2/7h
1991-92 Bolo'ed the 18D course("Sgt. Carter, you're going to hurt somebody. You'd better go be a Bravo")
1992-93 18B Course, arabic language school
1993-2001 12th and 20th SFG
2002-10th SFG
Presently-Getting fatter, less hair. Trial judge in Douglas County, Missouri
Thanks for the website. Pretty interesting to see that some of the now-old farts are still alive.
Craig XXXXXX
No need to have your last name out in the open...  Welcome to PS.com
Last edited by Surgicalcric; 01-06-2009 at 07:16.
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01-05-2009, 23:46
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bellevue, Ohio
Posts: 2
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Hey everyone my name is Joe and i leave for BCT on january 21st and my MOS is 18X. I have gotten alot of valuable information from this site and am hoping that i will one day be able to be of some help to some of you.
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01-06-2009, 23:55
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FTFSI
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: California
Posts: 2
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Introduction
Hello everyone and thank you for welcoming to this fine group of yours. I was an Infantry SGT who served for seven years. I was stationed in Baumholder,Germany for my first tour and FT. Stewart for my last. I was part of OIF I in April 2003, and OIF III in 2005-2006. I am now a civilian Firefighter/EMT. I have joined this group because i miss the military and i still love learning, and hearing about high speed stuff.
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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing
Edmund Burke
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01-07-2009, 06:27
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Nashville
Posts: 956
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Many of us miss it.
Welcome all to our home away from home. Blitzzz
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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
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01-07-2009, 19:10
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Asset
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Columbus, GA
Posts: 2
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New, and Hi
Hello, I'm a 11B, Did a tour in Iraq with 3rd ID, 2005-2006. My tanker buddy made it into SF. I enjoy listening, learning, and observing. I have the most respect for all those who work and serve in not so friendly place, and do it for love or country.
Adam
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01-07-2009, 23:04
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Asset
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 1
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Hi everyone, my name is Geoff. I have never been in the service. I was referred to this site by a friend of mine who is on a team in A-stan right now. I have another friend who is in the pipeline at the moment as well. I'm mostly here to try to understand my two friends and what motivated them to try to get into SF.
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01-08-2009, 14:49
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Asset
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Upstate NY/ NYC depending on the day
Posts: 1
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Hello to the community,
I'm called Muddyboots.
I'm a Mountaineering guide and instructor. I also have experience in general outdoor education and other guiding. I have worked as an EMS/SAR/Rescue instructor and program designer. Really what I do is teach people. The subject matter is something that is less important to me than the goal. I'm the kind of person you want between a techno-wonk and a team in a train up for some odd ball mission need. I have worked with Quiet Professionals though I'm nowhere nearly as well known as Mark Twight who worked with the Navy. I have also participated in FTX. When asked, I have helped individual soldiers further develop their own skills in technical outdoor activities. I have worn many hats and travelled widely, working and living with local people on five continents. Another area that people see fit to pay for my opinion and assistance is logistics. I can identify with some of the bread and butter work of Special Forces.
I am a moderator on a well known survival board and from that experience I have a real respect for the demeanor of this board. I will not be posting much and will stick to my areas of knowledge. I offer help in any area I can. There is a wealth of information posted on this board. I know because I spent about two years reading before I even registered.
I am here at the suggestion of a Washington State area Reserve component ODA Team Sgt.
Muddyboots
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01-08-2009, 16:01
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Nashville
Posts: 956
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I can't wait for TS on this one, but I'll send you welcomes.
also does Mark Twight help train up for ODD BALL MISSIONS. I don't think I've ever heard of him.
All Hail Muddyboots!!. Blitzzz
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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
Last edited by Blitzzz (RIP); 01-08-2009 at 18:20.
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01-08-2009, 22:58
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Asset
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NC/DC
Posts: 3
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Hello all,
Former 18x, medically discharged at Benning after my right tympanic membrane mysteriously ruptured. The problem ended up healing on its own in about 6 months and I’ve been cleared by my civilian ENT. I’m listed as an RE code 3, so I’m waiting to see if I can get a waiver. I’ve kept up with friends in the pipeline and would like nothing more than to reenlist. I’ve since gone back to working with the federal government which I enjoy but due to my political background is of course at the moment looking quite bleak.
I want to say thank you to those of you who have served and/or are in service. The wealth of knowledge and respect I’ve witnessed on this forum is amazing and commensurate to its title. Thank you
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