Introductions V

[glebo]

Originally Posted by Rachane

Respectful Greetings! I am a LTC, USA-Ret who has spent most of my career in the somewhat obscure position of "Politico-Military Affairs Officer" (PSSI 48G). Thus I spent time as a FAO with NATO, an attaché, and with agencies such as USIA (now part of DOS), DOS, CIA, DIA. Pretty much chewed up & spit out by Bragg: SF, CA, PSYOP, & FAO. Did a year in Vietnam 1969-70, all over IIICTZ & elsewhere, wondering why the buttons on the front of my jungle fatigues kept me so far off the ground when things got noisy. Looking for a change of pace from all this Spook stuff, went through Space Intelligence training with the USAF in 1990 and spent my last 4 years as one of the Army's first space officers at HQ USSPACECOM, Peterson AFB & Cheyenne Mountain - which would have been a peaceful place to work except for the occasional ruckus from the Stargate downstairs.

I admire everything I've seen on "Professional Soldiers", and appreciate the opportunity to both learn and contribute.

Welcome aboard Sir...haaa...Stargate..awsome. Love that show.

[JEV84]

Hello,

Currently serving in the Washington Guard (AGR) and plan to talk to the guys at 19th SFG in Buckley to attend selection. Been reading the threads for 3-4 months to prepare and decided to become a member.

Thanks to those who have served and those who continue! The resources you provide on this site are much appreciated.

Thanks

[JoeBear]

Joe, age 17. Training to oneday become an Airborne Ranger, SF Green Beret, 1st SFOD-D Operator. I've always wanted this life, I have nothing else. I believe it's my Destiny. It's who I am.

If it's worth Fighting4, it's worth Die'in4

[Protivnik]

Hello everyone, my name is Will and I registered on professionalsoldiers.com after looking for more information on Special Forces. I've read a few books on American Special Forces among other nations' and as an infantryman I've always found myself incredibly inspired to read the accounts of Special Forces soldiers in combat. This inspiration along with a few friends who are in the pipeline now or in other professional military units has lead me to believe it is in my future to become a Special Forces qualified soldier and that is what a lot of my time and energy is going towards now.

V/R
Will

[The Reaper]

Welcome all!

Originally Posted by JoeBear

Joe, age 17. Training to oneday become an Airborne Ranger, SF Green Beret, 1st SFOD-D Operator. I've always wanted this life, I have nothing else. I believe it's my Destiny. It's who I am.

If it's worth Fighting4, it's worth Die'in4

Pretty bold talk.

Might want to chew that one bite at the time and take a big swig of humility along the way.

TR

[MountainMan35]

Hello all. I have been in the National Guard for eight years. I have served on a SOT-A team with 19th group, worked in the J-2 of SOD-E and SOCEUR, and worked with JSOC on numerous occasions. I am getting ready to attend SFAS very soon. I have been training for this for years now. In my free time I go hiking on the Appalachian trail, base jumping off some bridges and various cliffs in the area as well as climb them. From time to time I go scuba diving in the Chesapeake bay and Atlantic ocean off the ocean city shore line. A lot of my "idle" time at night is spent reading historical documents as well as reviewing previous battles, the tactics used and the lessons learned by commanders from both sides.

[dEMoS1371]

Hello folks,

let me start by thanking all who served and those that serve today. I too, am currently serving active in the Marine Corps. My MOS is 1371 which is a Combat Engineer. I have only made one deployment overseas to Afghanistan, due to fracture before hitting the fleet.

I am coming to the end of my four year term with the Corps and have held an interest in the Army and what they do. I'm not to much of a book reader but have recently started the book 'Chosen Soldier' by Dick Couch. I may soon be an aspiring SF candidate, if all short term plans pan out smoothly.

My name is Steven. I am 21 years of age. I am married with kids and have held numerous open discussions with the wife about the possible future careers, SF being one of them. I will soon start my training once my training cycles come to an end here with my current unit. I will be training for approximately 10 months, while evaluating my self several times throughout the months to see where i stand and what needs work.

I will be using the search button before posting, and have already find many threads that answered many of my previous questions that were in mind.

Thank you all for reading and contributing to ex, current and aspiring SF soldiers and other military members. Have a good night.

[RaNDoM]

Hello all,

I am currently an Intel Analyst serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. I come from an SF family and plan on attending SFAS when I return from Afghanistan. I attended SOPC back in NOV 2007 when I was a Radiology Specialist. I planned on attending SFAS after SOPC, but was pulled for a deployment with 7 days notice. I used that time to better prepare for SFAS so that I would be ready to go as soon as I returned. After returning from Afghanistan, I got in a bad car accident and was told that I would never run again.

3 years and 3 kids later I am in the best shape of my life and will be finally getting the chance to do what I have been training for. I have hopes of becoming an 18D and will not let anything get in the way! My wife is also supportive, so thats a plus

[backwoods10]

Hello, found this site when I was getting ready for SFAS, it helped! I was in class 3-12 which ended in December so it was a little chilly. Currently in SFQC going for French and 18B. Time in service is 8 years now. Previously served with 101st Airborne divison at Ft. Campbell as a Cav Scout. Looking foward to training and soaking in as much knowledge as possible. Thanks for having me.

[Survival7201]

My name is Ron. I am prior service 1971 through 1984. I graduated Instructor Training Branch in class 72-01. I served at FAFB as a field instructor. I pcs'd to Homestead AFB in 1975. I separated and worked for Northrup Acft for a year in Dahran Saudi Arabia, then with DoD, and finally went to Dept. OF State in 79. I have worked in many of the countries in middle east and Africa. Many of the men I worked with were former SF or Navy. I have trained many times with Army, in several different schools. I was impressed with the quality of the people who I worked with and that has changed how I ran my squads. I am honored to be on this site. I am a former Air Force Survival Instructor , Air Force Specialty code P92170. I intend to lurk, as a guest and learn. I initially was looking for some men that I served with in the late 70's early 80's. I appreciate the privilege. I hope to represent the AF in a positive manner on this site.

[bg_]

Robert. 23. Senior (PA college). Ears open, eyes wide, mouth shut.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by bg_

Robert. 23. Senior (PA college). Ears open, eyes wide, mouth shut.

Might be the best intro yet!

Welcome aboard!
TS

[FireandFlames]

I am 20 and from Ohio, I signed my 18x contract just a couple months ago and leave for basic at Benning next April. I'm mainly here with my ears and eyes open and my mouth shut. I would like to find a Quiet Professional in my AO though, so if anyone wants to go for a run or spend a day at the range clearing malfunctions, let me know.

[murf]

Long time lurker here. I have enjoyed my time spent reading and learning. My name is Joe. Originally from NJ. Undergrad degree in psych. I have worked as an ACO, animal cruelty investigator, and director of a humane society. Currently live on a small farm with wife and dauter in AL. I am honored to be here. Thank you!

[Silent Warrior24]

I am currently in 1/5th SFG(A). I was PM'd since my prior alias on this site was my name and I was told to change it for OPSEC. Upon them changing my name for me I realized my posts were wiped clean as well. Which means I should probably post here again before I start commenting on threads...