My introduction post:
 

hello, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to use this site. I have been in the Army for 3 years in a Signal MOS. I deployed to OEF 10 for 12 months I was stationed in Germany for 2 years as well.
While I didn't grow up dreaming of being an SF soldier I now want to be SF because i am tired of business as usual & checking boxes, I want go the distance. Currently i am using most of my free time to physically prepare for SF (not just SFAS). being SF would be my greatest accomplishment. i need it, but first i must prove myself at selection.
thank you to all the Quiet Professionals for all you do.

respectfully, scarey

First Post
 

Trying to follow the rules as best as possible here.

Been skirting around and not posting for a long time now. Felt like it was best to learn what I could from everyone else's posts and not place my foot in my mouth.

Thank you all for your service and dedication to this country. My limited time in the military has done little more than give me insight into the amount of strength and dedication many of you have put forth.

Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go back to my hide site before I give Team Sergeant a reason to put my rucksack in the hall.

Greetings All:
 

An old SF Baby here, graduated from USAIMA in 71 (with Zonie Diver). I only served 3 yrs. (CLT/RVN) before joining the civilian ranks. I can now honestly say that nothing in my life has ever compared to that short time I had the honor of serving in Special Forces. One can only attribute that to the high quality of people in one unit. The incredible courage, honesty, intelligence and of course the unique brand of humor that make up an SF soldier. I was in awe during my time in and continue to be today as I read about our current SF warriors. God Bless all former, current and those to dare to be QP's.

Joined a while ago, while I was serving in Iraq as a Medic. I have since then been home for almost two years now. Married with a one year old daughter. For the last 7 months I've supported my Wife's military career. She is just finishing up AIT for 68X, Behavioral Health Specialist. She is reserves and I am National Guard. When she gets home I leave for active duty. I landed a 18X contract and will be shipping for Infantry school two days after she gets home. I am excited and have been able to get a lot of very useful information from this site. So thank you to all of the Quiet Professionals and candidates who have put out so much helpful information.

Introduction
 

Hello and thank you for providing and maintaining such a valuable resource.
I am a 68W with the OKNG and will (very) soon be attending SFAD with the 19th in Texas.
All pm's are welcome. Thank you again.

Hello, all. I am a Colorado National Guardsman who has just come home from Afghanistan. I looked into SF when I first enlisted five and a half years ago but I wasn't sure if I wanted to make that commitment. Every special operations soldier I have worked with throughout my time in the military, has made me reevaluate that decision. After this deployment, I am certain that I want to test myself against this group and one day stand as one of them.

I am extremely grateful for the information and experience shared on this forum.

I've been lurking since September of last year and thought I'd finally make an account.

I come from a relatively military family, with relatives in several branches and so the military has always been a draw for me.

I hope to learn more from this site in the future in addition to the vast wealth of knowledge it has already provided me.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our nation.

Introduction
 

I have been lurking around for some time now, I am 33 yrs old prior service National Guard 11B. I have completed my B.S. degree as well as my MBA thanks to Uncle Sam, and have been interested in the opportunities within the 20th group, particularly in North Carolina.

Intro
 

Thanks for making a site like this possible (QPs). I am an AD 68W with 5 years of service. I am just here to be a fly on the wall.

Hello
 

Hello Everyone,
My name is Rob, I spent almost 10 yrs as an 11B before going to selection I spent just over 4 yrs with 5th Group and the last year and a half or so doing my SWTG tour as a mountaineering instructor. I heard about this site from my coworkers and have been checking it out for the last couple weeks. I look forward to reading about and interacting with you all.

Thanks,
Rob

Introduction
 

Thank you for creating this site which has a ton of good information.

A little bit about me I'm 31 years old, joined the Army in September 2001. I've been Married and Divorced and Married again :confused: . From my first marriage I have a little girl who is 8 years old now and she will kick your ass :D . I've been deployed a few times and now I'm ready for a challenge a change in my career. I attend SFAS in June 2012. I feel like it is something that I have to do and I won't know if it is meant to be unless I go and give it my best.

-Ski

tardy intro post
 

I thought I had posted it but apparently not. Enlisted at 17, Hollywood Marine out of New River Air Station, four and out, one float to the med and one on REFORGER. Short support role at Dahlonega prior to discharge.

I'm a reservist that will re-up as 18x. 4 years TIS. Looking forward to the challenges that will lie ahead of me.
Very grateful for the opportunity to learn from people who have been there done that.

Introduction -John
 

My name is John. I am an AROTC cadet. I came to this forum just to read and learn. I look forward to the opportunity to serve and to one day potentially try out for SF.

A Dad's First Posting
 

I have filled out my profile several years ago, and have been lurking on this site for several years. This is likely my first and only posting. As a civilian, I really have nothing to add to the discussions on this site.

I started reading Professional Soldiers at the time my Son entered the Q course in the hope of trying to better understand what my Son was going through and what being in Special Forces was all about. Having never served my frame of references and understanding is minimal. So I started "lurking" in here for clarity.

What I have found in here has been a constant source of useful perspectives on all things, military and other. Perspectives, that have been filtered of BS and other correctness.

I have wondered if someone like the "Reaper", had not chosen SF as a career, and gone into a corporation or business, how much money they could have made? I have certainly meet many individuals who, have half the sense or drive that most of the QP's have in here who have made lot's and lot's of money.

I hope my Son, will become a man, like those in here. I am proud that he has completed the Q course and last Wednesday, recieved his Green Beret and Yarbourough knife.

I am proud, because, this has been a calling for my boy, (as Big Teddy posts), he certainly has given up a lot financially by doing this and not joining the family business.

Mostly I am proud that it is the wish of every Father, that his son grow up and become a better man than himself. I am a lucky Father, who has had the chance to see that wish fulfilled.