Introductions V - Page 40

stevene48 · 10-03-2012, 18:40

Hello Gentlemen,

I am the proud father of a current 18A, and have found this site extremely educational, as he volunteers very little information! As for me, I enlisted in 1970 and was a signal corps guy at the White House (yes, sweet duty station). Thank you for allowing me to learn more about the SF experience. I know my son absolutely loves it, and this gives me a peak inside. Thank you. Steve

FS Travis · 10-03-2012, 21:46

Hello,
I'd like to introduce myself, I'm 18 years old and have just recently enlisted as a 11x in the Army. Right now I'm focusing on getting ready for BCT, and have been wanting to enlist since an early age. I was always being told stories of my Grandfather who served in Vietnam (3rd force Marine Recon.) I hope to eventually get the chance to attend SFAS and all that comes after, but for now I'm here to learn what I can at the moment, and take away knowledge that could help me in the long run as a person, and as a Soldier. I have a ton of respect for everything you guys do, and I'm glad to be here. Thank you.

mikey67 · 10-04-2012, 11:11

Hello everyone, I was in the Marines, from 87-93', nothing special just a lowly REMF as I was called at one time. My squadron was in Bahrain during the Gulf War which everyone has probably passed through at one time or another.
I have the utmost respect for your organization. My interest is posers who say they are "Green Berets" as well as any other service member.. I can't stand a thief or a liar so this gives me some insight on what to look for. I can't believe there are people out there with fake papers saying they have served!
Thanks for your help Team Sergeant.

Bwell79 · 10-06-2012, 01:35

Greetings QPs,
I am an AD US Navy Helicopter Aircrewman. I have been in for 8.5 years and am currently stationed in Coronado, CA. I had the honor of working with 10th group during their 60th anniversary in Ft. Carson this past June. I was given a coin from a FM after a day demonstration training mission. Thank you to the moderators for putting together a well organized forum. I hope to read through the posts and learn more about your guys history and heritage. Thanks for reading.

Very Respectfully,

-Matt

Ruger · 10-08-2012, 08:52

Good Morning,

I'd like to say that I come from a family that has deep military roots. I'm a firm believer that freedom is not free and that it is every American Citizen's responsibility to support his/her country by joining or supporting the military.

I'm a civilian nurse and have wanted to join the military since I was a child, of course wanting to be anything from being a pilot to K-9 handler. I know that with the decision for my career, I was born to save/help people, I take great pride in my work as a nurse despite the normal gender role.

Even though I love what I do, I feel as if I can do more. With my clinical background I feel it would be advantageous to set out on a path of a Special Forces Medic.

I am currently gathering all my paperwork for the recruiter and it should be assembled by the end of the month. I have looked at all the branches of the military and feel that the relationship I could have with the Army would be beneficial to both of us.

I have just recently joined this forum, but I have been viewing it for the past few months as a guest gathering the information needed for my decision.

I look forward to joining your ranks, if allowed the opportunity.

Take care,
Ruger

dbill69 · 10-08-2012, 10:45

Hello,

Former HUMINT guy gone contractor here. Looking to make the most of this site and learn all I can!

Regards,
Dan

Texas_Medic · 10-08-2012, 21:35

Long time troller, first post. New grad as of May. I hope to learn and soak up knowledge like a sponge.

Bass Master · 10-09-2012, 19:56

Gentlemen,

My name is Steve, I have been in the Army for almost 4 years serving as a 13R and I'm currently a Squad Leader in the 82nd. I had the privilege of training with 19th SFG one weekend about 2 years ago, and it changed my entire prospective on where I wanted to be and what I wanted to be doing with my career in the next 5 years. I am recently returning from Afghanistan and will be attending SFAS this Dec. Thankful for the opportunity to join the site and learn all I can.

bigjoe · 10-11-2012, 07:41

My name is bigjoe I am a vet was in the Army for 10 years serving as a 11V I had the privilege of working for and with 10th SFG & 5th SFG. Plus other Divisons of 3 letter goverment agencys. Have been on this site for years but because of my work can't say a lot,but i like to keep up with latest groups and
how training as changed over the years Thankful to learn all I can. you must
keep up todate as war is a changing fog.

Fozzie · 10-11-2012, 08:41

Hi I'm fozzie,

I'm former UK Airforce, 12yrs. I have done contractor work in Iraq, only Brit with 50+ Americans, Team Leader etc. I'm a supporter of the GBF, due to most of my team being SF. I'm now back in the UK with my own company. I just want to learn some extra skills from you guys and maybe help out.

Fozzie

dixonra · 10-11-2012, 12:05

Hello All.

I'm a 35L20 reservist in the IRR. Came off a tour supporting an SFOD-A in April. Enjoyed it immensely! Now, I'm looking to get into 19th or 20th as a support guy. I'd appreciate any assistance you all could offer.

Raz459 · 10-12-2012, 12:58

Hi all,
I'm a former active duty 11B and currently an Indiana guard Soldier/college student. On active I was with 1/509 at Polk for two years and spent four years with 2/327 No Slack at Campbell. I've been deployed to Samarra, Iraq for 14 months and a little NW of J-bad for about 11. I'm here to see what I can pick up to get my national guard recon team in order before we head out again. I've been scanning threads concerning gear, fieldcraft, and area studies. I look forward to getting to know some of you and will gladly take any information that can help my guys and I.

V/R
Raz

that1otherdude · 10-12-2012, 22:52

Sorry so late posting an intro.

I am and have always been a student of modern military history. I have never served and would be considered more of a "never gonna be" than a wanna be. I have a lot of friends who have served only one of which was a SF Team sargeant who has taught me quite a bit of what it actually means to be a quiet professional.

Tyler24 · 10-14-2012, 10:56

Hello all,

My name is Tyler and I have been lurking around the site for sometime now. I have already learned a lot and hope to soak up as much knowledge as I can before heading off to SFRE/SFAS.

I am a prior service Marine and have been training for the last few years for upcoming SFREs to hopefully start the accession process.

Lastly, I am in debt to all of you QPs for your service and I remain in awe. I hope I can squeeze every bit of info out of you guys.

Thank you for this site,
Tyler

David P · 10-14-2012, 12:23

I am a father of a 23 yr old who has a desire to join the Special Forces. I found this site, looking for information and advice regarding the job and what it takes to become an SF soldier.
We are missionaries working in the jungles of SE Asia, always off road, a lot of walking involved, carrying big loads. So it has been interesting reading the advice and questions about feet care, carrying loads, etc., as I have learned to do things from experience.