06-27-2007, 10:11
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Asset
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 2
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Intro
Hello,
My name is Craig and I served as a Military Policeman from 1981 - 1984 on AD both in Berlin and at Ft. Bragg.
I joined the 430th MP Det(CID) from 1984-1988 at which time I moved to the USCGR as the 430th was deactivated. I remained in the USCGR as a Port Securityman until 1992.
Thanks to all for your service.
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06-28-2007, 04:38
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 165
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Hello,
I have been in the Alaska guard close to 6 years. I have been deployed with them to Kosovo, Haiti, and now Kuwait.
Originally I wanted in the military because in the spring of 2001, I read Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down. This in turn motivated me to loose 100+ pounds to be eligible to join the Army. Unfortunately 9-11 happened before I was old enough to join (being on the cusp of 17) and my mother wouldn’t sign paper work to put me in the active army.
I figured I could back door into the active army thru the guard but wasn’t aware of having to complete Basic/AIT before being able to switch. Unknowing of many other options, I trudged on and completed Basic/AIT as a 15t.
I was still aspiring to be part of 160th all the way thru my second deployment. Upon return to Alaska, I worked for the Counter Drug Support Program while on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission.
The first Iraq mission never happened and resulted in our Haiti mission. There I was again placed on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission. When I got home and was told I had been taken off the list for Iraq. The unit’s reasoning was that I had already volunteered for two deployments and I should let a new person take my spot. I worked at the hanger for a few months until the money ran out for the fiscal budget, and then moved into a civilian job doing armed security.
Our unit lost an aircraft in January of 06 and I was told to come back to Anchorage to be a replacement for one of the deceased crewmembers. I was supposedly heading out. Well orders never came thru so I moved into bar security. Worked that for a few months and then deployed with our Infantry unit to Kuwait.
This third deployment has better shown me things that I now know I love and hate about the military. Here I have decided that it’s all or nothing. I want to work with the people I can trust, that are intelligent, and will be as loyal to me as I will be to them. So that being said, I am following the advice of a Professional Soldier and enlisting under the 18x program after this deployment ends.
I hope this makes for a satisfactory introduction and that you may be pleased with future questions/input I may have.
Thanks, Brian
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Last edited by Fiercely Loyal; 06-28-2007 at 19:29.
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06-28-2007, 05:04
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,813
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Welcome aboard everyone.
Brian, is English a second language for you?
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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06-28-2007, 06:50
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 165
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I have edited my first and second postings. I hope this clears up the dribble I had posted prior.
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Last edited by Fiercely Loyal; 06-28-2007 at 19:37.
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06-28-2007, 09:13
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wherever my ruck finds itself
Posts: 2,972
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Originally Posted by bfelts1ak
...I just am very bad about proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation when I'm in a hurry. Fret not I have a plan, Microsoft word.
Take care, Brian
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Brian:
Slow down. There is no need to be in a "hurry" when you are posting on the web. The opinions of you, formed by others here, will be based on how you present yourself. You may want to think about that in the future. I am not saying your grammar needs to be perfect but you need to try. 
Also, using short cuts will only get you so far. Learn the language and use it properly.
Welcome to PS.com...
Crip sends...
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"Its not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me" -Batman
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06-28-2007, 17:59
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Benson, Arizona
Posts: 143
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Originally Posted by bfelts1ak
hey yall,
my name is brian. i have been in the alaska gaurd for 6 years on 1 oct 07. i have been deployed with them to kosovo, haiti, and now kuwait.
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Brian, Brian, Brian... And so your vetting process continues. Sorry I never told you about this forum. I figured if you were serious about SF you would find your way in here. I pondered giving you the "situational awareness" speech before your first post, but I think you learned the lesson better yourself. It’s a little different than Myspace huh? 
“Read & heed” and you’ll be fine… Welcome!
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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~ George Orwell
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06-28-2007, 18:17
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 197
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Welcome all!
MM
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"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other" President A. Lincoln
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06-28-2007, 09:18
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SC, Iraq now
Posts: 10
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Hello Brothers
My name is David, active duty 5th SFG(A) I'm an 18D and I love my job. Shame you can't stay one forever.
I stumbled across this site and it looks great. I was hoping to find something like this where I could pick the minds of other SF guys not in my immediate circle.
It is good to be here, and I look forward to the conversations we will have.
Thanks
Dave
18DocDave
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John Stuart Mill, "The Contest in America," February 1862
Primum Non Nocere
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06-28-2007, 09:21
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
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Welcome Brother Dave.
PM your bona fides to an Admin.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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06-28-2007, 11:18
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 1
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My Introduction
Sirs,
My name is Eric. I am a student at Texas State University. I am also joining the Army after I graduate. I am here to learn about the Special Forces and take advantage of the knowledge that is made available through this site to help me if I decide to go with a Special Forces MOS. I won't post unless I have a question that isn't answered elsewhere on this site. I'm here to listen and learn. I appreciate your efforts here and your Service.
Thank You for having me as a member, Eric
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06-28-2007, 12:23
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
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Originally Posted by ekilo
Sirs,
My name is Eric. I am a student at Texas State University. I am also joining the Army after I graduate. I am here to learn about the Special Forces and take advantage of the knowledge that is made available through this site to help me if I decide to go with a Special Forces MOS. I won't post unless I have a question that isn't answered elsewhere on this site. I'm here to listen and learn. I appreciate your efforts here and your Service.
Thank You for having me as a member, Eric
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Fill out your profile please Eric.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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06-28-2007, 13:02
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orygun
Posts: 10
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introductions
Not sure if I did it before but here goes.
My name is Rudi, I am an IT specialist part-time and a substitute teacher in the secondary education field. I have taught elementary and high school for nearly 5 years.
Currently with the Corp of Engineers, doing IT work ( 25B).
Saw this forum from another friend and I like the different topics especially the mental ones.
I would like to someday try the SF courses or even qualify but I will need a medical waiver due to hearing loss. For now, I just deal with the IT stuff where I am and its pretty cool.
I guess the Army does takes care of it's own in a weird sort of way.
Anyways....
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06-28-2007, 11:49
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: N. California
Posts: 36
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thomps2100
I'm a civilian that has always been interested in SF. I'll be keeping my mouth shut here and learning. Thanks for doing the "real" work out there guys. 
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06-29-2007, 20:17
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Asset
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 2
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Intro
Hi All,
Back in the Army and off to the Q soon.
Great site, lots of info. Look forward to participating.
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06-30-2007, 07:37
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Area Commander
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Raeford, NC
Posts: 3,374
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Hi All,
Back in the Army and off to the Q soon.
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You say that like we know who you are. Follow your instructions.
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"If one day you decide to know yourself...you'll have to choose the warrior path...You'll reach the darkness of your spirit.... Then, if you overcome your fears....You will know who you are."
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