07-20-2007, 11:47
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Asset
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: So Cal
Posts: 4
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Gentlemen, thank you for allowing me to join your forums. I am performing historical research on the Flint Kaserne and may be asking some of you 10th SFG(A) vets some questions in the future. Hopefully I may be of some assistance as well.
R/S
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07-20-2007, 17:19
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Deep South
Posts: 936
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Where's the Beef? Intro
Greetings, My team mates called me "Beef" (as opposed to the more formal "Mr. Jerky"). I served in the Corps, 1974-1978 in infantry Bns. and 2d Recon Bn. I served in C/2/20th SFGA (18B, 18C, 18D or 11B4S, 12B4S, 91B4S) from 1978-1986. Reverted to Jarhead status when I joined 3d Force Recon Co., USMCR in Mobile, Al. 1986-1988. Got commissioned as a 2LT, Army Nurse Corps in 1988 in a CSH, Ms. ARNG, they put me thru Anesthesia School and I retired in 1998. SFA# D-3400-Life (CHAP.79) and FRA#2100. Semper Fi, Beef
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07-20-2007, 21:50
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: America
Posts: 23
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Some Insight
Hi, my name is Jen, I am a student pilot in California.
I have actually come to your community here for some insight. I have been seeing a guy for a bit who will be trying out for Special Forces.
Due to our relationship being somewhat serious we have spent time discussing what his decision will mean.
His comment was
"Well, you need to look into what it’s like being the woman of a Special Forces Soldier"
Therefore I found out about this site and here I am.
After reading the introductory posts, I will spend quite a lot of time just reading thru stuff here.
I understand that I pretty much have zero to offer, but it is a real privilege to be able to just sit in the same community as 'Been there done that’s' (as my guy says) and just get a feel for what the Special Forces community is like.
As my guy describes what Special Forces soldiers do and have done, it never really occurred to me that there where men in the military that do this kind of stuff. I think it’s amazing that there are still men out there that will dedicate their lives for the cause of "De Oppresso Liber".
In appreciation for your site and your insight
Regards,
Red Fox
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07-22-2007, 13:24
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Originally from Hammond, IN...currently at Ft. Bliss, TX
Posts: 9
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Intro
Hello board. My name is Paul. 23 years old. 24 next week actually. Just did 13 months in Suwon, ROK. Now at Ft. Bliss, TX.
Been in the Army for almost 2 years. My MOS is 14J.
I just dropped my SF packet 3 days ago. If all goes according to plan, I will be going to SFAS in Oct.
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07-22-2007, 14:05
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Riverside, CA
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Hello all,
My name is Dean (call me Dino/Deano as that is what I am known as to my friends). I am looking for a new direction in life and SF appears to have what I want. I have always been an admirer of SF but for various personal reasons chose not to go down this path earlier. Fortunately I am very fit -- most of the strength and endurance requirements I have already met and currently meet (not bad at age 41). I am basically looking for ways to get into the SF selection process in the least amount of time. Advice from any SF soldier would be greatly appreciated.
I am a college grad with nearly 3 4-year degrees (Biology, Spanish, and PoliSci). I lack a token amount of classes to complete all 3. Also, I have mainly been self-employed during my life except for the last 3 years. I hope this information gives a framework for you to help answer any questions that I have on the forum.
Dino
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07-22-2007, 14:28
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,822
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Welcome aboard all.
Dino, you need to fill out your profile.
Frankly, SF team life is a young man's game and you will not have enough years remaining under a ruck by the time you are trained and earn the experience to be a good, contributing team member. We don't really need 43 year-old buck sergeants with no experience.
This has been flogged to death by others like you here. The Search button should direct you to all of those discussions.
IMHO, you have waited too long to act, but thank you for considering serving your country.
To those who are serving or have served, thank you, too.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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07-22-2007, 15:46
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Near the flag pole
Posts: 1,168
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I am basically looking for ways to get into the SF selection process in the least amount of time.
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Um Deeno,
I would suggest filling out a profile. I would not suggest quitting your day job.
This is a young mans sport. I hope you understand that. This site, however, will help you research what you may need to know. Cutting shortcuts will be on you.
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07-23-2007, 10:06
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 11
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My Introduction
Hello Sirs and respectable board users,
My Name is Matt, and I am 20 years old. I have been interested in the military since I was a kid, and for the last 6 years have been looking into Special Forces. I have been attending college in the time after high school in order to satisfy my parents concerns of rushing off into the military (as well as enjoy civilian life a little bit longer). I am currently interning at our local State's Attorney's office, and awaiting my paperwork to be processed by MEPS so that I can sign the 18x contract. It is my intention to sign within the next few days.
At the risk of brown-nosing, I would like to thank the Quiet Professionals for offering this board. It is a valuable source of information both for myself and others. Thank you again.
Respectfully,
Matt
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07-23-2007, 11:20
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Consigliere
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland (at last)
Posts: 8,841
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Originally Posted by AbusesToilets
I found the site doing some research for my team, there's a lot of good information in here. Let me know who i have to PM to be vetted if that's required.
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Nice user name. No further details are required. LOL
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07-23-2007, 17:26
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
Nice user name. No further details are required. LOL
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I figured he was SF just by the screenname. 
Welcome aboard AB. Nice screen name BTW.
Team Sergeant
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07-23-2007, 18:57
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 9
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Introduction
My name is Pat. I'm 21 and have one year left in my undergrad degree at Tufts University. I'm considering 18X after graduation; training has begun. 
I've been browsing the boards here for a while and have gotten a lot of useful information. Thanks for running this site.
-Pat
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07-23-2007, 19:51
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Clarksville, TN
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Greetings! My name is Dakotah(SSG). I just finished CLT and am awaiting the next SUT class. Prior to coming here I was in Ft. Campbell, KY for four years. I'm 11b with a training MOS 18D. I'm looking forward to the intense training and continued training that SF has to offer, as well as offering everything that I can to fellow students and one day a team.
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07-24-2007, 12:57
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fort Stewart, GA
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INTRO
SERGEANT, IM GOMEZ 19D FORT STEWART SOON TO BE 18C PROUD OF WHAT IM DOING AND WANT TO DO MORE TO FURTHER MY CAREER AS A SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER
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07-24-2007, 13:02
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,478
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GOOD NOW SIGN THIS RED CARD FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS..
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07-24-2007, 13:02
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
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Welcome all.
Thanks for your service.
Gomez, stop shouting. Is your caps lock button stuck?
TR
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