Introductions V - Page 136

RegularDude · 12-22-2015, 14:30

Current 18B ODA member with A/2/20 SFG(A), and student. Graduated class 280 December 2013.

Diesel46 · 12-23-2015, 21:05

Good evening everyone,

My name is Drew and I am 25 years old. I am currently on an 18x contract with my ship date to basic on 20160425. I am here to gain additional knowledge and preparation for the journey ahead.

BGANMan · 12-24-2015, 05:12

18X candidate. Shipping in late July, 2016. Ready to absorb the knowledge available here.

Joestar · 12-26-2015, 10:03

17 years old, will enlist when I turn 19 with an 18x contract. I'm just here to prepare and to learn from people who have done the job.

Mlitalie · 12-29-2015, 16:03

I am Mike. I am a prior service E5 medic who ets'd in 2010 to attend college. I have recently graduated from Physician assistant school and I am currently employed as a hospitalist PA in Washington state. I am enlisting in the National guard as my prior MOS 68W and hope to tryout for A company 1/19 in the coming year. I have trolled this site for the last couple of years and decided since I am close to trying out that I would post an introduction . I hope to find a training partner in the area and continue to learn from other members on this site. Thank you for reading my intro.

Deadlifter14 · 12-29-2015, 16:53

Nothing exciting here like some of you high speed low drag people. I love deadlifting and my wife.

I have already learned quite a bit reading the forums and like to learn more.

Bobfire · 12-30-2015, 15:01

I am Bob... Older guy and "a lowly little cook" good to meet you all

Ramsay · 12-30-2015, 22:20

Hi I'm Matt. I enjoy browsing the forum, have an interest in military history, and think all y'all quiet professionals are inspiring. Thank you for your service.

PSM · 12-30-2015, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobfire

I am Bob... Older guy and "a lowly little cook" good to meet you all

"An army marches on its stomach." -- Napoleon Bonaparte

Pat

S. Goard · 01-01-2016, 22:17

Hello, members of this forum. In an effort to respect the formalities of this site, here's an introductory post.

My name is Steven. I filled out my profile as requested, so the simpler information that you might be interested in is where it should be, but nonetheless I'll go into detail. I'm 15, a freshman in high school. Honor Roll student, part of my schools Army JROTC program. My father was in the Army, though it's been years since I've spoken to him, and I've forgotten details on his behalf. My grandfather was an E4 in the Marine Corp, toured the Philippines in the early 80's I believe. My uncle an E5 in the Marine Corp, toured in Iraq and served from '02 to '10. These two men shaped my respect and admiration for the armed forces, along with other family members of mine.

I came to this site in the hopes of gathering information. So far, the information vastly exceeded my expectations. I do plan on joining the Army. I feel in myself that there is no reason I couldn't make it, and I believe I have the mental fortitude to excell. The Special Forces, I strive for. I don't know If I have what it takes to join the Quiet Professionals when my time comes, but every fiber of my being will put forth the effort to fill the space needed. If I don't make it, I won't feel as though I've failed; it will be a learning experience nonetheless, and I'll grow from it. But if I do, I'll see it as a new milestone reached, with an infinite amount more to surpass within my career.

Though, I still have quite a bit of life to go through before I truly know what will become of me. As I am 15, and the Board Rules discourage posting from my age group, I shall try to keep my posting to a minimum.

~Steven~

Rip5 · 01-02-2016, 01:36

I've been scrubbing this site for knowledge for the last couple weeks and I cannot get enough.
I am Active Duty USAF on a 6 year contract with 4 down come March. I was selected for promotion to E5 with a line number for 2016 but after reading the prior service business rules for 18X I'm wrestling with hoping for a determination or staying E4. The pay would be nice with two kids but I'm willing to do what I need to. My wife is 100 percent supportive of my goal.
For some backround, I'm 23 but I've spent half of my life overseas. I grew up in Mexico, Chile and the PI. I've spent at least 6 months on four of the seven continents and picked up some language skills along the way. My stateside home is in the Ozarks and that means loving the wilderness and all it has to offer.
I look forward to reading more here and fighting for that 18X contract and what follows when the time comes. In the meantime, more PT.

beardedman · 01-04-2016, 13:05

Hi my name is Juan i've been intrigued by special forces all my life currently finishing an associates before signing up this site has been a goldmine of information

Ren11b · 01-05-2016, 00:27

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am an eight year veteran of the United States Army. After a two year break civilian side and some college under my belt I am interested in coming back. As a former 11b my best option (so I am told) at this time is to enlist as an 18x. In the early years of my first term I had entertained notions of taking the plunge but optempo and other considerations took precedence so this is an excellent opportunity for me. The way I see it, if I'm going to get the chance to be evaluated and maybe chosen to be a part of the best community of soldiers in the Army then I better be ready to give it my best shot.

Garnering all the intel I can from the members and posts of this board is one facet of my preparation. I'd like to thank those quiet professionals responsible for this resource for their dedication to aiding prospects, enlightening the curious, and (my favorite) exposing the liars and frauds!

Ren11b

WhiskeyClown91 · 01-06-2016, 17:55

Hello everyone,

I am currently serving in the Air Force reserve as an aircraft mechanic. I've been in for 3 years, my initial intentions were to stay in the reserve, deploy when needed and build a career here stateside after I finished school. During my time in I've had a desire for more. After research and soul searching I enlisted in the Army under an 18x contract, I leave in a couple of months for OSUT. I found this website while researching what to expect and how to better prepare. Just here for information to hopefully make it and thrive in this community.

Thank you for allowing me to be here.

Stefkhan · 01-12-2016, 19:10

I'm Steve, a civilian, in school to be a Paramedic and trying to discern if the life of a special forces soldier is what I want to dedicate myself to.
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.