Hello,

I am a soon to be college graduate, and have been a lurker of this site for a long time. Will be shipping out soon as an 18x. I thank all the QP's and other members of this site for the invaluable information. Back to PT.

Thank you,
Kratos

Intro Post
 

Hi, I'm a guest - my fiancée is going through the 18D course right now (I think that's how you say that...)

I'm a dual army 'brat' and going to continue the cycle to be a wife soon. (Yes, I know getting married during the Q is generally a bad idea).

Since I won't have much to contribute, and will only be reading the posts, I figured it was a good idea to still introduce myself. I'm just trying to learn all that I can about what I'm getting ready to marry in to, so I can best support my fiancée.

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Introduction
 

I am a private currently in AIT to be a 68c (LPN). I recently discovered and researched SF and now wish I had chosen an 18x contract. I am 20, highly motivated and open to all advice and insturction.

spd0302 Introduction
 

Thank you very much for accepting me into your community. I enlisted in the Marine Corps leaving a very abusive home in 1988, and even went open contract, to get the earliest date I could. I really did not know the Marine Corps had anything, but tough looking men that shot things, and while at Parris Island, my manhood shrunk to peas when I realized I could be anything from cook to admin to (man I have no idea).
In any case I ended up a 6466 Avionics FLIR tech and was stationed with MALS 11 in El Toro working on DRE's for the A6, and F/A-18 FlIRS. Did a deployment to Iwakuni in support of MALS 12, returning to EL Toro not 6 months later, 11 months later at the end of Desert Storm.
Finished my enlistment out in 1992 and went off to school with the goal of becoming an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps and lead Marines at the Company level (Head scratcher I know...Avionics to Infantry....OCS, TBS, IOC...anytime someone ready to give me a hard time for something I did wrong you would hear, "WHERE IS MY ROCKET SCIENTIST."
Upon completion, I served as Weapons Platoon Commander for 2/3 Echo and later XO for 2/3 Echo based out of Marine Corps Base Kaneohe from 96-98. Deployed to Hansen, and was small boat company for the 31st MEU on the Belleau Wood in 97. I was your basic line Infantry Officer who worked hard to be the best leader I could for my Marines and maintain contact with many today. We trained hard, did not do any high speed low drag type of things most on this forum have, but we were ready for the call, and I consider myself lucky now that when I resigned my commission in 1998, that while I had dreams of gloriously leading my men in battle, I left with no such war stories. Still I am very proud of my service, and due to any lack of direction growing up, it was the Marine Corps that taught me to be the man I am today, and strive to be the best husband I can be to an awesome wife, and the best dad I can be to an amazing 12 year old daughter.

I am an IT Consultant now, and the lessons from the Corps have served me well, and I feel very lucky to have the life I have. My three closest friends are TBS and IOC classmates of mine and we are still as close as brothers today.
I live in Philadelphia with my family and our favorite activity is being in the mountains skiing and snowboarding as much as possible. My daughter is a nationally ranked slalom skier for her age group and is pursuing her dream to represent our country on the US Ski Team in time for the 2018 Olympics.

As I look at how much the Corps has done for me, I am now at a point that I want to give back and support our warriors in any way I can. Sr. Chief Don Shipley's "Phony Navy SEAL of the Week" opened my eyes to how sick some people can be in pursuit of stolen valor, and while I have met many "Force Recon" Marines and "SEALs" throughout my life in various watering holes, etc., I always informed them of my humble role, pride in it, and walked away sad for a loser with low self esteem. Perhaps I was naive, but a cursory search of the web opened my eyes to just how bad stolen valor can be with con men and sociopaths out there. It was during this search that I came across this forum as well as SSAT1 on FB of which I am a member.

That being said I am on this forum to support the community in any way I can, help any brother in critical need, and from a selfish point, learn from warriors that served at a more elite level from me with regard to anything from service related items to what your experiences have done for you as you have grown through life.
It is an honor to be accepted in the community among such elite warriors, and I will do my best to learn all I can in this forum, and support the forum.
Best regards,

I am a doc currently in POG land at FT Lee. Planning on attending selection next fiscal year when I get back in shape. I have been reading here to get the knowledge to go. I have deployed to Iraq in 2010 to 2011 and worked with I think 3rd g7th group guys. Want to continue service as special forces to be with the best trained men in the country and serve my country the best I can.

Intro
 

Hey everybody,

My name is Austin and I am looking at going National Guard SF. I have been out of the army since Jan 2012, when still on active duty I served with 1/75th RGR REGT. for 41/2 yrs and have 4 deployments under my belt. I'm on the forum to pick the brains of some qualified people and make the best decision for me and my family. I appreciate acceptance to your the community and all the future help.

Cheers Austin,
RLTW

Intro
 

My Name is Damon and I am an 18Z and currently stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. I began in 5th Group in 1994, as an 18B on ODA 514 and also served on ODA 525. I moved to 1st SFG in 2000, served on ODA 155 at Lewis then moved to Okinawa and served on ODA 131. Did my SWCS time in Key West, Fl. Moved back to 5th Group after Key West and did my Team Sgt. time on ODA 5435. Currently working at SOCEUR but will be moving back to 5th SFG in May. Scheduled to be the Plans SGM in 4th Btn. Initially found this site conducting research for a paper in JSOFSEA.

18x Hopeful
 

Hello all,

I am an 18x "hopeful". Keeping my fingers crossed that an 18x slot is still available (I am currently waiting for my college transcripts to arrive, that is the only thing holding me back from reserving an 18x slot for MEPS).

This forum has been an amazing resource; thank you all for the time and effort you put in for us hopefuls.



Have a good one,

Chili Wango

(Long story short, Chili Wango is a type of sauce that my swim team used to sell at swim meets for fundraising. Not only was the name an oddity, but who in the world would buy chili wango sauce at a swim meet? I have used the name ever since for "gamertags", "handles", and other internet-related usernames.)

Helo! My name is Luke. I am a 20 year old
leaving for basic in 8 months. I will be an 18x Ray.

Alfred James Herrera
C co 4/23 Infantry Viet Nam 1969
11B40 25ty Infantry Division..

SPC Schindler currently serving in the Army Reserve with the 401st TC out of Michigan. I'm 21 years old soon to be a college graduate from Michigan State University. I'm looking to go active duty once I get my degree and enter the SF pipeline.

Drive on!
 

Good decision HighRoad. SF Need highly motivated, young blood. It takes dedication, not want (" I want the Green Beret") to make the cut. Always want to learn, the opportunity is endless. You will discover that behind a tall mountain is a even taller peak weighting for you. That is the engine that will drive you there. God be with you. With His help, you will make it. Just remember that: It is a journey that counts. :)

Personal Intro
 

Hi,

I am 25 years old. I grew up overseas and have since made my way to Southern California. I have been a long time lurker on this site and I appreciate all the information to be had.

It is my goal to become a Quiet Professional and am currently in the process of securing an 18x contract.

Any advice or questions are more than welcome. Thank you QP's for providing such a valuable resource in this website.

Introduction
 

Hello,

I am a 24 year old college graduate and soldier in the Ohio National Guard. I would like to thank all of those who have come before me. I am currently in the training pipeline with one of the National Guard SF Groups. I use this forum to gain knowledge, tips, and advice as I work towards my goal of attending and successfully passing SFAS.