Introductions V

[stevekoz]

Hello all,

My name is Steve and I am 26. I currently work as a corrections officer in southern Indiana for IDOC. I am originally from the east coast (Philadelphia suburbs) and moved to Kentuckiana roughly a year ago. I have recently just started discussing 18X contract options with a recruiter for the A/2/20 that recently moved to Indiana. I have a B.A. in History from Messiah College and was a member of the lacrosse team for 4 years. I grew up in the city, spent my summers at the beach, and now live in the country. I hope that my experience and background will be useful as an 18X candidate.

If anyone is from the A/2/20, likes Philadelphia sports teams, or has any other questions... please feel free to pm me.

“there is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” -Miyamoto Musashi

*EDIT... Going 11B and making it to selection via the Special Forces Readiness Assessment

[Mjones43]

Hi, I'm a 33 year old prior service Marine looking into SF, most likely with a NG unit in MD. I was a communicator in the Corps, so the 18E MOS appeals to me, but there's also the draw of 18B (Marines like their guns). I know cross-training is big so it couldn't hurt to have experience in both fields.

This is a great website with more info than I ever hoped to find, so I want to say thank you for that! Between this site, my copy of Get Selected, and the Army websites I've got more than enough to keep me occupied and come up with a workup plan.

[Smitty240]

Good morning all, my names is Weston, I've been reading the forums on here for a few months now and decided to register just incase I have a question that I can't find an answer to. I want to thank you all for having me, I am currently in college and am looking to pursue a career in S/F once I finish at the end of the month. Until then I'll be sponging in all of the information you all have made available to me, thanks again.
Smitty.

[MacMan48]

Gentlemen, Hello. Reporting as ordered.
I know Jack and can do diddley. I’m here to learn.

QP’s thanks for what you do.

[alan503]

My name is Alan, 22 year psych major at Miami dade college. I plan to enlist after getting my bachelors. I came here to use this website when research does not provide me with an answer.

[medicaustik]

QPs and others,

My name is Andrew, I'm a 26 year old paramedic/firefighter out of VA.

Been researching different military options in search of challenge and furthering of my medical career.

[ElevenBravo87]

QPs and others,

My name is Jay, I am prior service Georgia National Guard both infantry and armor. Been a while since those days, so I have enjoyed reading here for the last few years. IMO, there is no other place in the civilian realm where you can get such candid perspective. Never figured I would ever post, so only just now following the rules.

To the QPs, paraphrasing Col. Jessup's request, Thank You. I will be on my way now.

Jay

[JHaskan]

Hello. My name is JHaskan, and I am here to learn. I became interested in US Special Forces when I was 17 years old. Since then I have been improving myself and growing in order to become the right man for the job. I am currently attending college. I am going to enlist in October of 2016 with an 18X contract.
I thank you all for allowing me this area to conduct research and interact with like minded people. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Sincerely,
JHaskan

[Dobi84]

Good day Quiet Professionals & all other members!

My name is Derek, and I'm 31yrs old. Some might say that I'm too old, but to hell with that. I've been pondering SF for quite some time now, and finally decided to pull that trigger a couple months back. I haven't looked back since and am now 3 mos into my training regiment. God willing, this time next year I'll be on my way to Q course.

Whatever the hell the outcome, at least I gave it my best!

If anyone on here is a candidate or QP with B/2/20, by all means please feel free to contact me

[DaveP]

Good morning.

Ended up here over early-AM coffee and vit I during a search of CSS and motivation to get back in the pool several months ago. Stayed for the med scenarios and uXo threads, land nav, other random topics.

Thank you for the open-door policy.

DaveP

[Camo]

Here to Learn. Enlisting to guard next month

Angelo

[Premsore]

Hey, Woody here. It was great finding this site, was actually looking for an old 6th Grp friend who had been on the Son Tay raid. Haven't found a way to reach out to him yet, but I'm sure I'll eventually get there. SF has changed a lot since the late 60's/early 70's, for the better I'd say. Was talking to the CG of JFK a few weeks ago and he told me that the scenario's in Robin Sage are pretty much the same as they were when I went through in Nov 69. No, I'm not a name dropper, we're not buddies, but I am a good friend of his uncle.
Flanagan was CG, my Company Commander (no SF battalions then, we were small and tight) was LTC Ellerbe, my SGM was Beckerman, and my team sgt was Szabados, a Polish refuge from Nazi Germany as a child, who I learned so much from.
Nice to be on board, looking forward to hooking in to SF brothers.

[Pawelczyk]

QP's and others

My name is Joe and I am from Northern California. I am currently training my body for a 18x contract because failure is not an option for me, and don't plan on signing until the coming summer. I am here to learn and better understand the ways and attitude of QP's like you all and hope to become the best soldier I can possibly be.
Thank you for hosting and posting in this forum with a no nonsense approach; it has answered many questions I could not find elsewhere .

-Joe

[rustybodine]

Former Infantryman with the 1st ID, currently have the privilege to be an 18A in Regiment. Looking to continue learning and maintain connections through this site. DOL.

[Ronnoc]

Greetings, received my commission as a 2nd LT branched Infantry yesterday and leave for IBOLC in a few weeks. I'm here to use the search feature and to continue learning. Thank you for having me.