[Eagle 9294]

I initially joined this site four or five years ago. I served in the U.S. Army from 1990-1994. I was a artilleryman. I initially served in the 2nd Armored Div(FWD) 4/3 FA out of Garlstedt Germany. During Desert Storm we were assigned to the 1st Infantry Div. It was a experience I will never forget and forever changed me and the outlook I have on life. I then served in the 101st Airborne Div in the 18th FA Brigade. At that time we were the single 155mm howitzer battery on the entire post. I enjoyed it because we were in reality a 82nd Airborne unit assigned to the 101st and we would on occasion train at Fort Bragg. We had a good rivalry with our sister units there. I then decided to ETS because I did not have a desire to become a career soldier. I believe I was too much of a free spirit. I then attended college but left to start a business which we managed for almost a decade. Due to economics we had to close our doors. I wanted to show the world that I did not feel sorry for myself, and mopped floors at a Holiday Inn for several months on night shift. After that I worked at a homeless shelter for a year and a half. I now work as a Security Officer at a well known medical facility. I've had some family who served in a SOF, and I have always had a interest in SOFs even though no real desire to be SOF myself. I did have some interest possibly working for a PMC but have some mixed feelings about it because I am unfamiliar with the culture. Thanks for having me.