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Originally Posted by The Reaper
T:
I suspect that info would be a lot more useful to you AFTER you have earned a Tab, if you make it at all.
No point in you having to explain the SF engraved pistol every time you go to shoot if you do not make it.
You are a long way from becoming a member of the Brotherhood right now.
Have you even been selected yet?
TR
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I was just thinking this!
I'm a support soldier assigned to a SF Bn. Now, I fend off the remarks all the time when someone asks me where I work. I start by saying Bragg, then progressively work my way to my actual unit if I deem the person has no threat to me or the units mission. Majority of people, both civililan and military, are unaware that SF units even have support soldiers. It does get irratating when a person asks then is visibly upset with me for providing the truthful answer. I've actually been labled a poser on a few occasions for claiming to be SF because someone has introduced me by my affiliation and not my actual job.
I have for years seen this offer and don't participate in it because I do not bear the right to have something that someone works hard to uphold day in and day out. If you made one with the MI crest, I'd be game. I'm proud of my duty and would have no problems showing it on a pistol. I've spoke with both Sig and Para about this and they said send it in and they'd be happy to do it. It would take an extra 4-6 weeks since it's a one off, but they are supportive of any soldier. Besides, they both owe me for help a few years back
. It's a good deal, but you can get what you want, you just need to know how to talk to people.
I don't claim to be one of the Brotherhood, but I do claim to be damn good at my job and fortunate to be a part of the best damn regiment in the Army. You boys rock, nuff said.
Sorry for the hijack........Soapbox returned