Hi,

I grew up as a world traveller, Navy Civilian, speak 2.5 languages, meet minimum PT requirements, love playing with guns, love being out in the woods with a pack, love teaching, love interacting with strangers, love my God who first loved me.

Dreams of being a Quiet Professional at Glen Arm, but distracted by quirks of civilian life and fearing to fail at something that has defined my values all of my life.
^^^(:boohoo)^^^

Peace.

Hi,

I've dreamed of being a Green Beret since I joined the Army 12 years ago. I just went to SFAS for my second time and got selected. I can't wait to start the training pipeline. One thing I've learned in my small experience with SF is that the men who undertake this endeavor want to be there, and most are really great guys.

-Ravioli

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Hello to everyone,

I'ld like to present myself. I'm a student in criminology. Outside of my studies, I'm incredibly passionate about the military history, and more particularly the early stages of the Operation Iraqi Freedom.

When I have some time, I like focusing on a particular event that happened during OIF and make a detailed article about this. Just consider me as an amateur historian ;) This time, I chose to focus on Special Forces operations in Northern Iraq in March and April 2003. I guess some of you were deployed in Iraq at that time. I hope I'll have the opportunity to learn some on this forum. By the way, if some of you have informations and pictures you can share that I could use for my article, that would be much appreciated ! :o

However, I have to admit I'm not familiar with the OPSEC rules as I'm not a soldier, so I don't know if this is still applicable for the beginning of the Iraq war (I mean, the war is over now, and in a few days, that'll be the 11st birthday of the beginning of the war :eek:) ? If someone can clear my ignorance about it, that'ld be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading !

Hey Guys,

I am 23 years old and currently contemplating an 18X contract. I graduated from college in 2012 and immediately entered the workforce, finding myself in the finance field. I did not plan on being in finance/business for too long, but today, I am still here. I have recently been contemplating an 18X contract for several reasons. Most importantly, I want to be in a profession where I can help out and give back to those who are less fortunate than I have been. In addition to this, I want to experience the world first hand. There is only so much information you can gain from books and stories. I believe that the experience makes the man. As far as life goes, I wish to be the best. In order to be the best, I must be selected by the best. That being US Special Forces. This is my main goal and mission at this point in life.

I have been doing a great deal of research on my own and have joined this site in order to gain even more knowledge. I look forward to learning from all of you.


Very Respectfully,

SV

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Good Evening Everyone,

Im a current 18X contract, I head to Fort Benning May 28th. This Website/Forum has been essential to my preparations. Thanks for all the advice and guidance! Back to ruckin and runnin..

-Ace

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Good Evening,

My name is Ben. Currently a Medic stationed at wonderful Fort Lost in the Woods. Heading to SFAS in a couple weeks and I am very excited. I joined the Army after a few years working as a full time Firefighter/EMT-I and have loved the last 4 years. I found your website while on Google and can't believe the amount of information on here. Every time I have a question I seem to be able to find the answer. Thank you for allowing me to join the site and sharing all the knowledge.

Ben

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Good Afternoon,

My name is Paul, I am 19 years old and attend North Eastern University in the pursuit of a business degree. I've spent some time sifting through the forums over the past few years and thought it was about time to introduce myself to this fine community.

I have great interest in the military, it's SOF units, and the intel community. I've been lucky enough to have met a few people from these various communities and it's always been a pleasant and enlightening experience.

If you're wondering what the "YM" in my name stands for, that was from a few years back when I spent a good chunk of my time in the Young Marines program. It's comparable to JROTC and it opened my eyes to the military in a very new way.

I look forward to the further exploration of this site and into joining in the great conversations and debates that happen here.

Thank you for your time and your service.

Be well and stay safe,
Paul Cating.

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Howdy,

For the purposes of this site, I will go by Rick. I am 24 years young and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S. in Legal Studies (Minor in Criminal Justice). Currently, I am working at a law firm as a Legal Assistant and it is boring as hell.

I signed my 18X contract earlier this month. Ship up to Ft. Benning at the end of May and begin OSUT the first week of June. Airborne begins in September, then off to Ft. Bragg.

I am very excited to begin training (officially) and join this elite brotherhood upon completion of the SF pipeline.

Thank you for all the invaluable information and advice made available to all who are interested, and more importantly, thank you all for your service.

Best,
Rick

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Hello everybody,
I've been reading through posts on this forum in preparation for SFAS. Im a 24 year old civilian from good ol' Southern Maryland, currently working in excavation. Thank you for sharing this site, your knowledge, and experiences. I wish the best to everyone.
-G.I.434

Hi all,

Thank you for this very important and informative forum. I'm not SF, I'm AV - retired. I've turned into sort of an informal recruiter, as many kids in my area seek me for advice on joining the service. I am being asked about Special Operations more and more than even my own branch lately, so I've come here to learn what to tell them.

Plus, Aviators need heroes too.

Cheers,

HHH

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GOING ON 15YEARS OF SERVICE
WITH A MEDEVAC UNIT.
NOT SF BUT HAVE WORKED WITH AND LEARNED A FEW THINGS....
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE SERVED AND ARE STILL SERVING.

Hello all.

25 year old infantry platoon leader. Dropping my ARSOF packet, hoping to be picked up for SF. Currently preparing for SFAS and Ranger School. Thanks for all the quality information found on this forum.

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My name is Rob and I am a senior at Trinity College, CT right now. I am the captain of the Varsity Rowing Team and I am finishing up my History major. I have wanted to serve in the military for awhile and since I am about to graduate I have been looking more specifically at what I want to do. Special Forces is something I have been looking at very seriously because of the reputation and impact they have across the globe.

Finally I just want to say thank you to the guys who set up this site both because it has helped me immensely and for your service. I haven't had the chance to serve yet and I will always owe a debt of gratitude to those who have.

My name is Mike. Spent some time in 1/75 in the late 70's. Had a break in service and was a Miami Cop for a few years. Got recalled back to active duty and spent time in 2/7, SWC, 2/7 and 3/7 as an NCO and an officer. Did my last 2 years in the 82nd after CGSC and retired in '06. Earned my PharmD in'11 and work in the ED at an Army hospital.

Greetings,

This is Dean Jarvis AKA Short Round. I was doing a little web surfing and came across this Professional Soldiers site. I served on active duty between June of 1969 to April '72. After graduating from SF training in July '70 I was assigned to
6th SFG. I volunteered for Vietnam and served with UITG at B-36 on A-363 from July '71 to April '72.

I look forward to finding some old friends and possibly making some new ones.