[NBC-Guy]

I joined the Army because my father was in the Army for his whole career and it made him into a totally person than who he was when he enlisted. The big reason I want to go into the Special Forces is from my interactions with three key individuals. The first was a CSM whom got me into JROTC as a freshman. Then second was my ex-girlfriends father, a CW4, who treated me as a son and encouraged me to follow this dream of mine and provided incite to what it took and above all told me of the confidence he had in me. Lastly, was a Maj. that was a cadre member in the ROTC program I was in for a couple of years. He told me the realities of what to expect and suggested WM's book for a more precise look into training and what not.

Associating with these three great people showed me the type of company and men that are within the various Groups. They are people that inspire, that push themselves, and above all hold themselves to a high standard. All of those reasons inspired me to do research on my own into the different missions, different Groups and AO's, and ultimately brought me to this site.

I have been planning going to a NG Group when I return from Iraq, but I just found out that after I demob I can go to an AD recruiter and get an 18x contract if I meet the pre-req's which I believe I have most of those boxes checked. I had planned to eventually go AD if I had made it thru the pipeline thru the Guard and its just amazing that this opportunity has surfaced. I only pray that the paperwork will fall into place and allow me to pursue this dream.

I would like to thank all of you for what you do, endure, and above all sacrifice in the name of Freedom and our country. I pray everyday and bust my ass in the gym and on the track to enable myself to own day join the fraternity and brotherhood.

SPC B