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USMC 1987-1993. Served in Panama, Lebanon, Liberia, Gulf War (Iraq and Kingdom of S.A.), Adriatic, Somalia. Proud of my service but even prouder (and even more humbled) that I got to serve with some great men who taught me damn near everything worth knowing. What does one miss the most? Your teammates you served with including those of all stripes and all branches. Semper Fidelis, gents.

I'm here to learn what I can from other warriors and those who endeavor to join them.

Introduction
 

Hello Everyone,

I am a recent college graduate (Computer Engineering from UVA). I am currently in DEP with an 18X contract and I am leaving for Ft. Benning in a few weeks. I have been lurking on this forum for several months now but I don't expect to be posting here much since there is basically nothing I can add.

I have been spending the last 1.5 years preparing physically and mentally for a life in special operations. I have been reading and rereading Get Selected by Col Joe Martin (Major Joe Martin at the time of publication). I have been doing some form of exercise and training everyday of the week with 4 days of running and 3 days of rucking. I have also been getting involved with the GORUCK community having completed 8 events (2 heavy's, 5 tough challenges and 1 Kill that 5k). Being able to talk in person with members from various special operations communities through GORUCK has given me a small glimpse into the lives, persona's and experiences of those involved.

Former Ranger here from B 2/75 Ranger Rgt (01-04). Been out since then and working for the dark side as a PSS and Instructor for DoS programs, as well as a stint teaching deploying personnel for the DoD.

I'm here to read. I've been considering going back in and trying to absorb as much as possible and contribute if/when my experience allows.

Introduction
 

I am 25 years old and hold an 18X contract. I ship to OSUT at Ft. Benning in one month and I have been conditioning and preparing for Training and Selection for the past nine months.

My alma mater is GWU, where I studied History; I swam competitively for nine years and ran cross country. I have been lurking on this forum for a while, and I look forward to reading and learning further.

Welcome aboard.

Prepare for pain. ;)

Intro
 

34 years old, 13 years infantry (NG). I ETS'd my NG contract from another state to pull away and focus on getting back to where I need to be, rediscover that part of me that loved to be motivated and methodically get myself prepared for going back in under a NG SF contract.

I've just been quiet and been doing a lot of reading here. Plan on doing more.

Introduction
 

I am currently 20 years old, stationed at Ft Gordon, GA as a 35N and going to SFAS in April. I've been doing a lot of reading on this website and look forward to reading and interacting more.

Introduction
 

Hello Gentlemen,

My name is Tom, from Vermont. I graduated Norwich University and received a commission as a maintenance officer.

I have been preparing for SFAS for 9 months by training with the SF recruiters at Fort Drum.

My selection packet is turned in and I am awaiting acceptance to attend SFAS.

I desire to become a SF Soldier because I believe that success is made, not by the individual in a group, but by the collective efforts of its dedicated members, whose fundamentals are manifested through teamwork and the ability to think critically. I look forward to reading and learning from this forum.

I served just over 24 years in the Air Force in communications. I joined years ago and never visited again. I did a search about an instructor who's class I wanted to take and was directed here and found he was a fraud.
I read a few post and foun them interesting.

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Good Morning,

I am a 24 year old student living in New England. I have wanted to be a Green Beret since I was a teenager. After a few years of maturing, I feel that I now have what it takes to give everything I have for the opportunity to serve with America's best. I have worked hard to eliminate as many distractions as possible so I can focus on what is important to me and my family.

As of earlier this year I have signed my 18x contract. I have dedicated all of my free time into acquiring knowledge and physical training. The Professional Soldiers website has been a great help throughout the years that I have browsed through the forums.

I am very excited about giving my all and being rigorously tested.

Thank you.

Hello men. Love y'all. Not a vet. Son was. If I can help any of you in Southeast Texas, just ask.

Butch

Good morning Quiet Professionals I'm 20 years old and currently enrolled in Woodstock Job Corps Obtaining multiple trades to become a versatile man with skills to support the nation. Always something to improve and always ready to be pushed past exhaustion.

I am a PV2, 19 years old, currently assigned as an air traffic controller/15Q.

I was not eligible for the 18Xray program, due to the fact that I enlisted at seventeen under DEP. I'm working with a SF recruiter and have a tentative date for September. When all is said, I want to be an 18D. Religiously, I'm a Buddhist, however, I feel that some actions are necessary, and if there is to ever be a war in my lifetime I want nothing more than to have the ability to save lives and make an impact on those around me. My father was crippled as a child during the Vietnam war, and is still handicapped because he wasn't given aid at the time. I just want to be able to help people who aren't able to help themselves.

Uuuuuuuhhhhh???????? WTF?

Ha I was thinkin the same ting.

But since this the intro thread, Good on you Saigon, your cause is noble. However, keep in mind "if" you bollo the medic course, you could be blowing/shooting things and folks up.

Even so, you're medic 18D mos is secondary, being a tm guy (18) is first...all I'm gonna say ;)