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by OP-FOR
October 8th, 2018, 5:45 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Something Missing
Replies: 1
Views: 3417

Something Missing

Ran the Army 10 Miler in Washington DC. Special Operations signs everywhere. Green Berets everywhere. No Rangers. Not even on the Special Operation sign or business cards. I’ve been out for decades. I know Regiment is leading the way on the war against terrorism. I would have like to have seen the R...
by OP-FOR
June 11th, 2017, 7:25 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Spec Ops Warriors Foundation 13.1 Mile Perdido Key Fl
Replies: 0
Views: 13238

Spec Ops Warriors Foundation 13.1 Mile Perdido Key Fl

Mission: To complete a half marathon at the age of 46 on the sandy beaches of Florida March 25th 2017 in combat boots and a 65lbs ruck in honor of those who have fallen October 3rd 1993 during Operation Gothic Serpent Mission COMPLETE! Pix attached. Disclaimer: I was in the 3rd Ranger Battalion at t...
by OP-FOR
July 4th, 2016, 6:35 am
Forum: Ranger Transportation
Topic: Fastroping
Replies: 85
Views: 102158

Re: Fastroping

I see now that everyone puts their boots on the rope. When I was in we were told not to allow the boots to touch the rope because of the boot polish. We also would try to catch the Ranger in front of us and get a dog pile going. One of the last fast roping I did in Bat was at Mckenna. Due to the inc...
by OP-FOR
July 3rd, 2016, 11:34 am
Forum: Ranger History
Topic: (Video) Operation Gothic Serpent (Task Force Ranger)
Replies: 5
Views: 6304

Re: (Video) Operation Gothic Serpent (Task Force Ranger)

I will also have; "I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy" , at the bottom.
by OP-FOR
July 3rd, 2016, 11:30 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Run in with a Stolen Valor Ranger
Replies: 2
Views: 2303

Re: Run in with a Stolen Valor Ranger

No, but when I head back I will get the name. I do not have face book but I will get to him. I'll get the name out.
by OP-FOR
July 3rd, 2016, 9:44 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Run in with a Stolen Valor Ranger
Replies: 2
Views: 2303

Run in with a Stolen Valor Ranger

I am currently tracking down a "Former Ranger" who stated that he retired from the Army from the 2nd Ranger Battalion in ...wait for it....Fort Benning, Ga. Yes, Fort Benning. I had a run in with him a a local Sportsbar in Florida. He lives and works in New Orleans. Well, well, well, I hav...
by OP-FOR
July 3rd, 2016, 9:03 am
Forum: Ranger History
Topic: (Video) Operation Gothic Serpent (Task Force Ranger)
Replies: 5
Views: 6304

Re: (Video) Operation Gothic Serpent (Task Force Ranger)

I just came across your post from Oct. I wanted to let you know that during this I was apart of C Co 3/75. I/ we had no part of this thanks to Clinton. But, I wanted to let you know that I will be honoring those that gave the ultimate sacrifice during a half marathon taking place on the beach at the...
by OP-FOR
April 4th, 2015, 3:55 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: RSOV
Replies: 7
Views: 3749

Re: RSOV

I bought my wife a Jeep which is all around a cool vehicle when the doors are off and the top is down. I would have rather got her a RSOV.
by OP-FOR
April 2nd, 2015, 9:09 am
Forum: Ranger Culinary University
Topic: Hell Wings
Replies: 2
Views: 5199

Hell Wings

Easy recipe cause a picture is worth a thousands words
by OP-FOR
April 2nd, 2015, 4:34 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: RSOV
Replies: 7
Views: 3749

Re: RSOV

Accident: I posted the wrong picture.
by OP-FOR
April 2nd, 2015, 4:33 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: RSOV
Replies: 7
Views: 3749

RSOV

Are the Ranger Special Operations Vehicles (RSOV) still in action? The vehicles were Land Rovers deck out for us back in the 90's.
by OP-FOR
April 2nd, 2015, 4:18 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Destin Ultra 50K
Replies: 0
Views: 13095

Destin Ultra 50K

Fellows I am getting up in age. Older than some younger than others. I have been doing a few half marathons along the Gulf coast. Goal this year is 5. I have completed one marathon in the past. I was not to thrilled with it. Well now I see that there is an Ultra in Destin in the month of Feb. The di...
by OP-FOR
April 1st, 2015, 6:35 am
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 5
Views: 3206

Re: Introduction

I have completed a few half marathons along the Gulf Coast. I am thinking about doing the Destin Ultra 50K (31 miles) supporting SOWF next Feb. Anyone done the Destin Ultra?
by OP-FOR
March 31st, 2015, 1:03 pm
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 5
Views: 3206

Re: Introduction

After leaving the service in '96 my Cajun Wife and I used my GI bill to start our college educations. After completing college we began our careers. I currently reside in NW Florida.
by OP-FOR
March 31st, 2015, 12:25 pm
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 5
Views: 3206

Introduction

Glad to have found the forum and glad to begin maybe contacting past Rangers I served with. I served in C Co 3/75 from 92 to 95. I did not see any combat, I did not receive a tab. But I am glad to have served in the Ranger Battalion. I worked my way to Gunner on the Carl Gustav in Weapons Plt. I had...

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