Introductions V

[Ergo]

Great to be here, Sir's.

I'm prior service AF, got out, took a job with DoD, and was fortunate enough to be placed in a capacity which gave me exposure to SOF forces between the two most popular theaters. That said, I was exposed to batt boys (always in the gym with them), ODA's, MARSOC, SEALs, CAG, CCT/PJ's, to OGA, etc. My entire perspective changed, and I knew I wanted a chance to serve with professionals.

Initially, I was set on trying to get an 11b/opt.40 contract as a lot of the SF guy's recommended that I go batt first for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, that option isn't available to prior service, so 18x it will be.

I'll most likely be signing the contract here in a week, or two.



Regards,
Ergo

[chuckn0rr1s]

Hey there! I am extremely excited to be a part of this forum. I've already found tons of helpful information for future SFAS. I am prior service army and I have decided to come back in and puruse a career as an SF 18E or 18D. I am looking forward to learning a lot from all the QP's on here. Good luck to all those that are doing the same!!

[Snaquebite]

Originally Posted by chuckn0rr1s

Hey there! I am extremely excited to be a part of this forum. I've already found tons of helpful information for future SFAS. I am prior service army and I have decided to come back in and puruse a career as an SF 18E or 18D. I am looking forward to learning a lot from all the QP's on here. Good luck to all those that are doing the same!!

Well Chucky...I'd focus on just qualifying to be an 18 series first.

[alexTO]

Hello. My name is Alex. I joined the Army Reserve in January of 2004 after a year of college. I enlisted as 38B, Civil Affairs Specialist, went to Basic at Jackson and AIT at Bragg.

I have a deployment to Yusafiyah, Lutafiyah, Mahmudiyah triangle just southwest of Baghdad in 2006.

I work in healthcare on the civilian side and want to be a lifer in the military, at the least in the Reserve/National Guard basis. With that said, I want to make the most out of my military career, civilian career, and personal life as I have changed and matured incredibly over the past year or two.

Here to learn and listen.

Thanks ProfessionalSoldiers.com, the quiet professionals, and everybody else.

[the_enforcer]

Hello all,

I'm 22 years old and I live in the Philadelphia area. I'm an E-5 in the PAARNG as an 88M with 1 deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. I've had the dream of becoming a Green Beret in the back of my mind since AIT in 2010 and now I am ready to tackle that goal. I want nothing more than to get back into the fight! I am attending my first SFRE in February with the 20th SFG in Maryland. I'm currently working part-time as a Police Officer and have been doing so for the past 10 months. I'm looking forward to soaking up as much knowledge as possible on this forum.

[regular6uy]

18E, currently stateside. (Administrators, please PM for credentials, I will be happy to provide them)
V/R
regular6uy

[Mako November]

Hello all-

Thanks to the QPs and other managers of this site for providing such an excellent resource to those of us interested in pursuing military careers. I've read and reread many of the threads here, and I joined in order to - hopefully - pass along some meaningful information to color-deficient/colorblind individuals pursuing 18X contracts.

For personal background, I'll turn 23 in a little under a week, and I was born and raised in Kentucky. I attended college in Washington, DC, where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics, with the equivalent of a minor in Spanish and extensive coursework in African Studies, graduating last May. While living in DC I had the pleasure to work and become acquainted with several current and former military personnel, including many who served in special operations units. I signed an 18X contract in December 2013, and I'm scheduled to leave for OSUT 20140408.

In the meantime, if anyone here lives in the Louisville/Cincinnati/Lexington areas and is interested in running or rucking with me, send me a PM.

V/R

MN

[apft300]

Greetings All,

First, let me thank PS.com for this source of information, and to the QP's for contributing. I appreciate you all having me as your guest.

I have been enlisted in the NJARNG for the past 7 years. I am currently a commo chief for my current unit of assignment. I have attended 'hooah' schools and been blessed with many ADOS assignments.

I am a full-time police officer with 6 years on the job in a big city. During this time, I have been TAC team, School Resource Officer, and Narcotics Detective.

College educated in Political Science, with future plans for my Juris Doctor.

I have been cruising the forums for approximately 1 year and recently registered. I am here to soak up information, learn from peoples experiences and the QPs. The ball is rolling, with my brief in February at Det2/2/20th in Glen Arm, MD.

Very Respectfully,

APFT300

[Kemical]

I'm a 40 option with my only goal being Selection.

For around a month I've been working with somebody whom has had repeated success training those with like goals.

I'm here to get questions answered and general info so I don't go in looking like an idiot.

[tkas0213]

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[gwill034]

My name is Greg. I'm a prospective 18X from the DC area. I have recognized this site instantly as a wealth of information, and am thankful for all the contributions.

While reading 'Get Selected' finding a mentor was suggested multiple times. I figure this forum would be an excellent way to seek such personal guidance.

-Greg

[cowboy117]

Greetings, shalom, or otherwise, hello. I'm humbled by being allowing to observe as a guest. I appreciate all that silent professionals have done for this nation.

I'm a taxi driver in one of America's most dangerous cities, and I tirelessly work day and night at the expense of my own comfort to transport people to their chosen destinations quickly and efficiently. I've lived in the West and in the East, but presently I reside in the South. I was educated on the Great Plains at a land grant university.

I'm married with one child and another on the way.

I've always had a desire to serve, but I was rejected for service because I once had a malignant tumor from testicular cancer. I am otherwise healthy, but it's a buyer's market for recruiters right now and they figured that a waiver wasn't worth the effort at this juncture. I am, however, a member of the official State Defense Force.

Again, thank you.

[vcotto]

I would like to introduce myself, I served in three branches of service since 1970; 3rd MARDIV Okinawa JA. 1/325 Inf. 82nd ABD Ft Bragg NC, and Finally with the US Coast Guard at various assignments where I retired from Active duty. I presently live in Central FL, and have two Sons who presently serve, My youngest in 1st Bat, 75th Ranger Regiment, and my eldest who is a Lt in the Navy as a Naval Aviator. 2 Nephews 1 USMC and One USA 101st. and 3 nieces all USCG also serving. Of these, 4 have been to the Sandbox (IAVA) since desert shield. I hope to engage in conversation with anyone having something Intelligent to say, otherwise I will fall back into the shadow quietly.

si vis pacem, para bellum...

[Nonstop24/7]

I would like to introduce myself by saying THANK YOU to all of the service members on this site for their sacrifices and service to our country.
I am retired and spent 10 years active duty in the US Army and thirteen years USAR. The greatest assignment I experienced was in Bad Toelz, Germany for a little over 2 years with 10th SFG, A-32 as 18E. Attended flight school and served in Vietnam as an Avaitor. I have one son who is currently attending Sergeant Major Academy in El Paso.

[Lasttoleave]

Thank you for your services and thank you for providing all the valuable information on this site. I am currently active in the national guard and I am planning to leave and sign an 18X contract.