Introductions V - Page 86

s.crews · 10-30-2013, 09:30

I'm an active duty combat engineer. I have four years of service and one deployment. I grew up around QPs and earning that title has been my life goal since I can remember. I'm slotted to attend SFAS in the near future, and I've been PTing and rucking my butt off to prepare.

ZZZ · 10-30-2013, 22:03

I appreciate the inclusion here. Name - John. Service- Commel, 7th signal, 7th, and the 11th. Years '79-85. Back when code ruled. We just had a reserve team reunion-it was great to see the guys. ZZZ

ODA 226 · 10-31-2013, 09:12

Welcome aboard ZZZ!

hlking · 11-01-2013, 08:17

Retired from the Army in 2008 after 25 years. Did 18 of the 25 in USASOC as a PSYOPer with 4 years in HHC, 19th SFG.

Lamar91BH8P · 11-01-2013, 13:58

Hello, my name is Kent. I've come to learn and hopefully apply what i've learned here, and go to selection. I'm a mechanic in the 82nd , 25 yrs. old, and a pretty hard charger. I like the life style of SF and CAG operators, the gear, the treatment, and the brotherhood. Thanks and GOD Bless.

Gungnir · 11-01-2013, 22:10

My name is Jeff. I have recently sworn in and am awaiting a delayed entry on 18x in the US Army Active.

Due to this, I will not release a lot of information publicly, although will provide information if asked privately by a Quiet Professional.

I don't plan on posting much, however, I do plan on reading everything and anything I come across.

Thank you for all the help and service every member has given.

xxforever1xx · 11-02-2013, 01:36

Hey everyone, been lurking here reading through threads for a few months now, figured it was time to make an account. I'm currently active duty USAF Security Forces, serving missile security and as part of the TRF/EST team. Im looking to finish up my time and switch into the Army as SF, most likely in the guard. Currently have 3 years TIS and 3 remaining, in the mean time I'm just training my ass off and trying to learn as much as possible about the selection process, SF operations etc. Much respect to everything you guys do... Hopefully I'll be working along side you soon.

Spiffav8 · 11-03-2013, 21:59

Gentlemen,

First let me apologize for just now getting my intro post, posted. I have been on the site since Feb 2010, though I have not posted till recently. I have gained some great info from many of the threads and posts. Any question I've searched for have been answered, without having to ask. Thank you. You have helped me a great deal.

I am currently a DoD Contractor and have been deploying wherever the job has taken me for the last four + years. As a Pilot, I have been lucky and humbled to have worked for/with some great people. Having never served in our Armed Forces, I have to admit I was more than a little nervous taking the job. I had no idea what to expect. I have to say that the experience has been nothing but positive and I have made friendships like no others.

When at home I enjoy old cars of all types, mainly good Ol American Muscle. I also enjoy aviation history and have been fortunate enough to fly some classic WWII airplanes, shooting and spending time with the Wife.

Hope I don't come off as sounding to goofy or anything.

Thanks again for allowing me to be a member of this community.

Golgo 47 · 11-04-2013, 14:24

Hello, I'm Anton, and I'm currently working on completing my associate's degree in college. It is my intention to enlist as an active duty soldier later next year, or in early 2015. I've been lurking as a guest here since early 2011.

My main purpose on this forum is to develop a career path in the U.S. Army before I enlist, with SF as my end goal.

I will mostly be reading and absorbing as much as I can from the Quiet Professionals here before enlisting, aside from the occasional question or two.

Thank you for providing access to this fantastic community for hopefuls like me.

- Golgo 47

mtnbaby · 11-04-2013, 21:11

Hey all, honored to be here. I finished my undergraduate degree over the summer and am enlisting later this year; hopeful 18X edit: don't qualify because of medical waiver and exploring other options. I'm excited and grateful for the wealth of information and inspiration held here.

Flint23 · 11-04-2013, 23:47

Hello, I am 24 years old and live in West Virginia. I've been very interested in Special Forces for a long time. Many thanks to those who are serving or have previously.

MKelly · 11-05-2013, 06:49

My name is Mike former Army 11 Bravo, 5/16 1st ID & 3/17 7th ID (Ft. Ord). Came across the site via Stolen Valor. Hope to keep current on weapons and gear as well as anything else I may pick up.

hueygunner · 11-05-2013, 12:14

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Originally Posted by mariley85

Hello, I am a 28 year old college graduate and after too many years of awful unfulfilling work in the private sector, I have made the executive decision to follow in my uncle's footsteps and do all I can to earn the honor of wearing the green beret by signing an 18X contract. I have long term goals, but i am keeping my eyes on the 25m target with selection in the 10 ring.

I have read Get Selected!, SF/Ranger workout by Stew Smith, hired a personal trainer with much USMC infantry (Army, much less SF, is hard to find in San Diego) experience for general weight training, and PT twice a day, 5-6 days/week.

I am in the same boat as far as doing unfulfilling private sector work and being a college grad. Good luck to you - I will be signing an 18X contract in the next two weeks as an old man at 28 as well.

From all the researching and reading I have done on SF, it amazes me how diverse the SF crowd is. Working professionals, students with college degrees, prior service military guys, etc. I am extremely encouraged by the stories of a lot of the SF soldiers out there, and I can't wait to get in the mix!

Johnny6 · 11-05-2013, 12:22

Greetings everyone,

Currently an Infantry LT/PL in the CA NG. Very disappointed with the way my military career has turned out so far. The NG life has been nothing but a downer to me ever since I commissioned and I am now in the process of trying to get to a better place.

Special Forces has been a goal of mine ever since I began talking to the recruiter in college. For the past year or so, I have been preparing to take the SFRE (have to wait untill I am promotable) but I have recently come to the conclusion that I would much rather resign my commission and go 18x.

I have talked to the recruiter, and he said he could make it happen on his end if I can get the paper work from my CoC. Now just going back and forth in my head with my options. Came to this site to help the decision making process.

27 y/o, very healthy, and very motivated. I look forward to seeing what everyone has to say.

-Johnny

PrettyDamnGreen · 11-05-2013, 18:53

I'm a civilian. Enlisting soon. Came across the site through sheer happenstance. Grateful to all of you who allow us regular joe blows to benefit from your expertise on these various and sundry subjects to which I, at least, have great interest and less experience than I'd like. Wouldn't have made a profile at all, except I wanted to express my thanks for the advice and the invitation to your house. Aside from this obligatory post of gratitude and welcome in accordance with standing orders, I'll likely not be speaking unless spoken to.

Thanks again.