Introductions III - Page 92

HMass18Z · 01-31-2008, 10:16

OK Guys, I have been hanging around this site for quite a while and I figured it was time to finally introduce myself. My name is Howie and I retired as a SGM out of 10th Group on 1 Nov 2007. I spent 26 years in the Army, went to the "Q" in 1987, graduated in 1988 as an 18E, and went straight to Ft Devens, MA. Spent 95-96 as an advisor to B-5/19th SFG(A) in Pueblo, CO, then it was back to 10th and Ft Carson, CO in 1997. I went on numerous operations, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort I & II, Restore Hope, Joint Guard, Joint Guardian, and 3 OIF rotations. Took a little time off after retiring, but now work as an Independent Contractor for a Defense Company.

skoalsoldier · 02-01-2008, 00:13

Hi my name is John. i'm currently an engineer with a company in eastern KY, getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan. I have an extremely good friend, which he is more like a father to me, that was in SF throughout the 80's and he has been my military guru since i even thought about joining. If I do go SF he will have given the skills and guidance to do so. I enjoy your site and i will spend quite a bit of time on it in the few days before i leave, and try to check in while deployed. thanks

ks13 · 02-01-2008, 00:52

Hello all. I recently attended SFAS (class 501-07) and came out with 18b, farsi. Looking forward to starting the Q course and hopefully becoming part of the family!

arapp3 · 02-01-2008, 08:56

I served with 3rd SFG (A) at Bragg as a CI/Special Agent. I have augmented a number of ODAs and one ODB with a couple of different groups downrange for OEF and the GWOT. I was essentially a collector assigned to augment or lead the intel collection for the numerous ODAs and the ODB for which I was assigned. I've been with 3rd, 7th, briefly with 5th, 19th and 20th groups and their ODAs.

I am now an Instructor (contractor) for a DIA/DoD school here in Arizona. I teach at the Source Operations Course; a course similar to the East and West version of what the 18F does. I work along beside two 18 series guys here in my office, who directed me to this interesting site. I am honored to be a part of it.

**The Reaper** · 02-01-2008, 09:00

Andy:

Welcome aboard.

If you looked at your registration message, it had a link to the correct Introductions thread, where the top stickie (entitled "Attention...BEFORE POSTING HERE!!) "says, no individual introductions, please post on the same thread as everyone else.

The stickies and the Search button are your friends here.

Moving to the proper place now.

TR

**Razor** · 02-01-2008, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknapsack

Please do, I actually want it to be as hard as can be.

Brave talk for someone that has yet to do it. "Hard as it can be" might turn out to be harder than you are.

theknapsack · 02-01-2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

"Hard as it can be" might turn out to be harder than you are.

Friend,
I think that's exactly the point.
Even so, I'll shut up now.

**Pete** · 02-01-2008, 18:35

Razor isn't it nice to know you have a friend.

Boston · 02-01-2008, 21:56

hey sergeant, I'm Diego from Boston. I'm a high school student and plan on enlisting in a 1 1/2 years. Like many on this forum I am bilingual I speak portuguese (brasilian) fluently and can comunicate effectively in spanish, I understand a lot of Italian but don't know enough to carry a conversation. I'm here to just get informed about Special Forces and read posts from you guys that already been there or are there.

**Razor** · 02-02-2008, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

Razor, isn't it nice to know you have a friend.

It makes me all warm and happy inside.

golddot · 02-03-2008, 09:33

Per the rules and out of courtesy i am posting an intro.
My name is Shawn and Im from Texas. I am a FT LEO and also a 3rd generation US Marine. I come here seeking knowledge from wiser men

I am hoping to contribute, if needed, my LEO experience (since 99). I am by no means a SME on LE activity, but I have been a ptrlman, investigator and back to ptrl as a sgt. I am currently the assistant team leader for our SRT (narc/HRWS). I am also basic SWAT cert.

I am in NE Texas and have 300 acres, love to hunt and fish.

I am currently researching the 1911 platform, having owned 6 Sigs so far, the SA 1911 is new ground and i am hoping to search here and learn.

Lastly, as i tell every Vet i meet, I APPRECITE YOUR SERVICE...

cap86 · 02-03-2008, 12:28

Chris here. I'm a current college senior graduating in May 08. I am currently prepping for the 18x program. I am always looking for information on the program and the military in general.

If anyone can give more advice on how to prep for SFAS, especially with the running, rucking and the purchase of gear to prep for selection I would definitely appreciate it. Thanks guys.

Surgicalcric · 02-03-2008, 12:55

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Originally Posted by cap86

...If anyone can give more advice on how to prep for SFAS I would definitely appreciate it...

Have you read every thread in both the SFAS and the SFQC forums? If not start reading. There is more info those two forums alone than you will find anywhere else on the web.

Welcome to the site.

Crip

**The Reaper** · 02-03-2008, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by cap86

If anyone can give more advice on how to prep for SFAS, especially with the running, rucking and the purchase of gear to prep for selection I would definitely appreciate it. Thanks guys.

Use the Search button, read, and do more PT.

TR

LR Money Shot · 02-04-2008, 13:09

Gents,

I joined up to seek out some additional information and solid direction on opportunities and options that exist on the National Guard SF side of the house.

I am former Air Force, I separated last year and am looking to get back into the game and have a few more kicks before it’s too late, I miss the camaraderie you can only get through a close knit unit.