GravityMan is still at it. (RANGER)

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » March 23rd, 2005, 6:56 pm

Ranger EarthPig,

I have completed my third day of RIP (Class 07-05) with all critical tasks to date passed (5 mile run, CWST and 12 mile today). Just studying my Ranger history and getting myself mentally prepared for Cole Range next week. LMS is going to be graduating this friday with his class. Damn, that guy impresses me.

The RIP cadre seems pretty impressed with us overall, calling us very motivated and squared away, unlike the previous class. We lost 10 on CWST and 27 on the 12 miler. Retests are friday/tuesday respectively. So many people are VWing. Its crazy to watch the numbers drop.

I'll be honest, that march was the hardest thing I've done in my life to date. Crazy shit. We'll see how Cole Range compares next week. Our graduation is slated for April 15th. Hopefully my father will be making travel arrangements after Cole Range. I also sent an update to Ranger Creeping Death, whom I haven't spoken with in awhile.

I'm surprised how far I've gotten and how well I'm doing just by not quitting. It truly amazes me, and its only the third day. I'll update again soon, most likely after CR.

GravityMan

Bell · Post by **Bell** » March 23rd, 2005, 7:04 pm

Great SITREP. And the soldier is finally getting it. DON'T QUIT! It's that simple. Drive on to the objective.

Thanks for posting these Ranger EarthPig. I love em.

RLTW
Bell

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 23rd, 2005, 10:31 pm

what can I say G-man. Everybody has told you including Ranger Bell. Keep driving on!

Thanks for posting EP. I appreciate it.

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Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » March 23rd, 2005, 10:43 pm

Damned Good. Thanks EP. I know that takes a lot of time to post them. It is greatly appreciated.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » March 24th, 2005, 6:08 am

Thanks for the Update EP.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » March 24th, 2005, 6:13 am

Thanks for posting that EP.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » March 24th, 2005, 3:17 pm

El Diablo wrote:I'm in the same class as Gravity Man, like he said this shit is crazy and it takes it toll on the body(knee is killing me) But I'm enjoying all the training that I recive and I hope to wear that tan beret very soon!

Drive on, El Diablo. I want to see Ranger under your name in the near future!
RLTW
EP

blueskiesalways · Post by **blueskiesalways** » March 24th, 2005, 3:20 pm

Great going both of you!!!

Brat Attack · Post by **Brat Attack** » March 24th, 2005, 3:30 pm

Drive on guys!!! As a recent graduate, there is nothing in RIP that can stop a highly motivated person. Suck it up at Cole Range and drive on. That is all that can be done. Study your Ranger history every free moment, and on your fireguard shifts, and the next thing you know you'll be spit shinning your boots and getting your BDU's pressed for graduation. Good luck and DRIVE ON.

Everett Ruess · Post by **Everett Ruess** » March 24th, 2005, 3:47 pm

Good job, keep it up! Thanks for the post EP.

Ranger Hopps · Post by **Ranger Hopps** » March 24th, 2005, 4:17 pm

Way to go so far guys. Stay motivated. At cole Range if you don't find all your points and the cadre tell you to go find more even if there is like 20 min left, whatever you do DON'T....... well if i told you, that would take the fun out of cole range

El Diablo, you think your knee hurts now wait until cole range, the words "hit the woodline" will make you sick to your stomach.