11-28-2007, 23:11
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Asset
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Anchorage, AK (But Afghanistan right now...)
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Greetings. I recently had what you could call an epiphany of sorts. I just turned 20, am 12 credits shy of my associates degree, and had a nice, cush, decent-paying civilian job that required very little actual 'work'.
And I HATED it. I wasn't made to drive a desk. So I quit my job and enlisted as a 68W (Airborne). (Call it a mid-life crisis if you will, though I do plan on living past 40...)
I plan on attending the RIP after jump school, and applying for the SFAS as soon as I am eligible. I have done a great deal of lurking around this site since then, and learned a great deal. I plan to continue doing so, and I will try to keep my mouth shut and watch the boards unless I have a legitimately relevant question.
Thank you all for the knowledge that you impart here! I particularly enjoy the fact that people who don't follow the standards that you set for the site (read before posting, don't be dumb etc.) are punished for their indiscretions; if only more things in the world were like that! I knew my 5th grade teacher was full of it when she told me there's no such thing as a stupid question.
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11-28-2007, 23:19
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
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Originally Posted by alright4u
Hello: Just didmy jobs in SF. Have lifelong friends from time in Omega and CCS mid 68- mid 69.
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Welcomes aboard. I moved your introduction into this thread.
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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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11-29-2007, 07:28
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,824
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Originally Posted by Onward
Greetings. I recently had what you could call an epiphany of sorts. I just turned 20, am 12 credits shy of my associates degree, and had a nice, cush, decent-paying civilian job that required very little actual 'work'.
And I HATED it. I wasn't made to drive a desk. So I quit my job and enlisted as a 68W (Airborne). (Call it a mid-life crisis if you will, though I do plan on living past 40...)
I plan on attending the RIP after jump school, and applying for the SFAS as soon as I am eligible. I have done a great deal of lurking around this site since then, and learned a great deal. I plan to continue doing so, and I will try to keep my mouth shut and watch the boards unless I have a legitimately relevant question.
Thank you all for the knowledge that you impart here! I particularly enjoy the fact that people who don't follow the standards that you set for the site (read before posting, don't be dumb etc.) are punished for their indiscretions; if only more things in the world were like that! I knew my 5th grade teacher was full of it when she told me there's no such thing as a stupid question.
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You have an important question to ask yourself.
Do you want to be a Ranger, or do you want to be SF?
Then you need to work toward it with every resource you have. Focus.
Trying to be both before you even get started is a bad idea.
And if the Rangers find out that you are going SF, you are going to be in the hurt locker.
Best of luck.
TR
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11-29-2007, 11:37
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: central Pennsylvania
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Greetings!
Gentlemen,
After reading many threads/posts/stickies I wanted to take a moment and properly introduce myself. I am 23, interested in a career in law enforcement or military, have spoken with AD and NG recruiters, found them lacking in intergrity and complete and accurate information, and have found this site to be an outstanding resource. I wanted to say "THANK YOU" to all the QP's and other servicemen who have shared their wisdom and provided guidance to the rest of us observers. Your unselfish service and devotion to country and fellow man has not gone unnoticed. Thank you in advanced for your continued service; I will observe (unless, on occasion, my input is appropriate in a reply/post) and continue to prepare myself mentally, emotionally, and physically, and use these and other resources for the journey ahead. Godspeed.
-DC
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11-29-2007, 15:28
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Blacksburg, VA
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hello everyone, im 20 years old and I attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. stumbled across this site while doing some SF research online. Been interested in a career in Spec Ops for some time now. My father retired after almost 20 years in the Navy SEAL teams. I always thought SEALs was what I wanted to do, but doing my own research, something about SF stood out to me. I look forward to my time on this site, and thank you for your service.
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11-29-2007, 19:18
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Asset
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Anchorage, AK (But Afghanistan right now...)
Posts: 20
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
You have an important question to ask yourself.
Do you want to be a Ranger, or do you want to be SF?
Then you need to work toward it with every resource you have. Focus.
Trying to be both before you even get started is a bad idea.
And if the Rangers find out that you are going SF, you are going to be in the hurt locker.
Best of luck.
TR
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SF it is...
I'm going in as an E-3, so I'll be applying as soon as I hit E-4. Until then; lots of PT and land nav.
Thanks.
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Onward is offline
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11-30-2007, 04:57
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palmetto Bay,FL
Posts: 15
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Originally Posted by Onward
SF it is...
I'm going in as an E-3, so I'll be applying as soon as I hit E-4. Until then; lots of PT and land nav.
Thanks.
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Wecome! Commitment is what it takes. Drive ON!
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My heroes wear camouflage.
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11-30-2007, 06:15
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sneaking back and forth across the Border
Posts: 6,691
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Welcome All to the board....
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12-02-2007, 17:45
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 377
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Originally Posted by We R VT 31
hello everyone, im 20 years old and I attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. stumbled across this site while doing some SF research online. Been interested in a career in Spec Ops for some time now. My father retired after almost 20 years in the Navy SEAL teams. I always thought SEALs was what I wanted to do, but doing my own research, something about SF stood out to me. I look forward to my time on this site, and thank you for your service.
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Welcome aboard Hokie!
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12-03-2007, 09:58
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BIG SKY
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MFF3705 intro
greetings gents - recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. actually found this site by accident and had wondered where you all had gone to - clearly here. i strongly endorse the attitudinal basis i see here, borne out of our collective experiences last few decades. good job in maintaining the flame. appreciate the opportunity to straphang. al c.
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12-03-2007, 10:57
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vermont
Posts: 3,093
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Originally Posted by MFF3705
recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. .
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Welcome aboard Al. For those of you curious enough to check out his profile you should not be drawing any conclusions about the Duke and I corrupting this young troop as a 2LT in his first SF assignment 
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Wenn einer von uns fallen sollt, der Andere steht für zwei.
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12-03-2007, 12:04
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Iowa and New Mexico
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Originally Posted by MFF3705
greetings gents - recently retired 30 yr SF officer raised / tolerated by the team members listed in the profile. actually found this site by accident and had wondered where you all had gone to - clearly here. i strongly endorse the attitudinal basis i see here, borne out of our collective experiences last few decades. good job in maintaining the flame. appreciate the opportunity to straphang. al c.
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Welcome aboard.
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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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12-03-2007, 12:17
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Georgia
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Hello Gentlemen,
I have spent a lot of time researching and contemplating whether or not to go for SF. I have finally decided to go through with it and have recently signed an 18x contract. I will be shipping 20080128. I realize I have a difficult task ahead of me, but I am confident in my ability to persevere. I feel very fortunate to have been exposed to this site. It is well run and has been very informative. Thank you and keep up the good work!
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12-03-2007, 17:41
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DFW Texas Area
Posts: 4,741
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Originally Posted by Jack Moroney
Welcome aboard Al. For those of you curious enough to check out his profile you should not be drawing any conclusions about the Duke and I corrupting this young troop as a 2LT in his first SF assignment |
Not Snyder?!?!?!
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12-03-2007, 20:34
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SF Candidate
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 23
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I'm Not really sure what to put here, so here goes.
My name is Sgt. Axel, I joined the army in 99' as a 11X (now 11B). Spent 3 yrs at Bragg with 1-505th PIR in Aco,HHC and Bco. Ranger class 5-01,EIB,Airborne and a few other misc. things. In 02' I hit my ETS date and went to school for a while, then sighned back up in 04', for a fun 22month deployment to good ole' Iraq, with the MN guard. Now I am planning to tryout for A 2/20th and take it from there. I'm just here to observe for the most part.
Thanks
Sgt.Axel
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