Introduction

DeterminedToBe · Post by **DeterminedToBe** » November 24th, 2007, 4:18 pm

First off let me say thank you to all you Rangers and anyone who has served this country making the American way of life possible for the rest of us. I'm really honored to be in your presence. Its sappy and cheesy but true.

My name is Andrew I'm 23, not yet DEP but will be this week. I have spent the last week or so browsing this board and have been through many threads and found a lot of useful information. I am stuck between joining the Marines and Army it feels as if every day I lean more one way or another.
I suffered injuries from a car accident at 18 including a broken pelvis and slight bulges(not full herniations) in my lower spine. None of these injuries effect me or give me any problems whatsoever as I am in good shape and getting better every week. However, I feel I may still need waivers, I'm not sure. That's one of the main reasons I am here. I lose ALOT of sleep every night thinking about it and hope to get some good answers here. My recruiter isn't much help as he has advised me to lie about the little scars I have from arthroscopic surgery at MEPS. Seems like pretty bad advice to me. Lying about anything is not my way of dealing with it.
Since I can remeber I have idolized the Rangers and special oprations forces and have been in training since my accident to get in good enough shape to enlist and have a real shot at it.
The armed forces, specifically the Rangers appeal to me because of how fierce you guys are, but more-so the bond, and comradery established amongst you. My family life has been meager to say the least, I was raised by a single dad who is gay, and realized having kids was the worst mistake he ever made. Since this 'epiphany' I have been living with my grandmother while my father is out living his life and doing whatever he wants to do, without being tied up by the responsibilities of being a father. It has only made me stronger, yet I long to feel I am a part of a REAL FAMILY. Everything I am, everything I have accomplished in life I have done on my own, which isn't much anyway. I want nothing else but to be a part of something bigger than myself, something important, something that really matters.
I hope that is enough of an interesting introduction, I plan to hang around here for a while as you guys seem incredibly knowledgeable and I could learn alot here. I'm interested to see what kind of name I get. With the information I've provided I'm sure you will not have a problem comming up with something rather 'interesting' to say the least.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » November 24th, 2007, 4:33 pm

Welcome to the site. Either of your choices (Marines vs. Army) are commendable. It takes nuts to step up to the plate these days, and everytime one of you guys comes here as a fresh enlistee, I'm more impressed. Good luck in your decision and future military path.

RLTW
EP

DeterminedToBe · Post by **DeterminedToBe** » November 24th, 2007, 4:38 pm

EarthPig wrote:Welcome to the site. Either of your choices (Marines vs. Army) are commendable. It takes nuts to step up to the plate these days, and everytime one of you guys comes here as a fresh enlistee, I'm more impressed. Good luck in your decision and future military path.

RLTW
EP

Thank you, much of my friends and family(the few who care) think I am crazy for wanting to join, and even more nuts for scoring in the 90's on my ADSVAB practice test yet only wanting to join the infantry/special forces. I feel that is the only way to go, I want to get my hands dirty, I am not afraid of death and am willing to do whatever it takes. There is no limit to what I will do to get to where I want to go.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » November 24th, 2007, 5:22 pm

DeterminedToBe wrote:I want to get my hands dirty, I am not afraid of death and am willing to do whatever it takes.

You have many years ahead of you...don't be too quick to dance with the Reaper. The thing that separates the SOF from the common troops is their diligence and expertice in fighting. The idea is to surround yourself with the very best, so death isn't an option. I know you probably didn't mean it sound so John Wayne--y.

RLTW
EP

RTO · Post by **RTO** » November 24th, 2007, 5:36 pm

Welcome to the site young man. For what it's worth, I'm proud of you for wanting to serve with the best as well as better yourself.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » November 24th, 2007, 7:38 pm

Lemme get this right...your dad sucks cock?

Don't fucking tell anybody that shit.

DeterminedToBe · Post by **DeterminedToBe** » November 24th, 2007, 8:01 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:Lemme get this right...your dad sucks cock?

Don't fucking tell anybody that shit.

Im not sure what my father does concerning his personal life, Its not my business and I do not care to know. What he does has no effect on me. I am fine with who I am, and do not have a problem telling anyone anything about myself or anything effecting me. Something you should strive for maybe?

DeterminedToBe · Post by **DeterminedToBe** » November 24th, 2007, 8:32 pm

Roger That
And For The Record, Yes He Probably Does Suck Cock

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » November 24th, 2007, 9:58 pm

DeterminedToBe wrote:Roger That
And For The Record, Yes He Probably Does Suck Cock

I just told you not to tell anyone that shit.

Oh and by the way...I don't need your advice on what to "strive for".

Copperhead · Post by **Copperhead** » November 25th, 2007, 6:07 am

Welcome to the site Andrew,

PM imbound.

-Caleb

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » November 25th, 2007, 7:09 am

Welcome and thank you for wanting to serve our country at this very important time. Joining the military is an important decision, so make the decision that is right for you. Refrain from dispensing "adivce" to any Ranger on this site and read the Rules of Engagement PM I have sent you.

cams · Post by **cams** » November 25th, 2007, 2:19 pm

DeterminedToBe wrote:
Kilted Heathen wrote:Lemme get this right...your dad sucks cock?

Don't fucking tell anybody that shit.
Im not sure what my father does concerning his personal life, Its not my business and I do not care to know. What he does has no effect on me. I am fine with who I am, and do not have a problem telling anyone anything about myself or anything effecting me. Something you should strive for maybe?

Shut the fuck up.

K.Ingraham · Post by **K.Ingraham** » November 25th, 2007, 10:44 pm

DeterminedToBe wrote:[. There is no limit to what I will do to get to where I want to go.

You'll find out.

DeterminedToBe · Post by **DeterminedToBe** » November 27th, 2007, 5:06 pm

Thank you Rangers for the hearty welcome, I've begun my process to become DEP. I've found out today I will be needing a moral waiver for some stuff I got in trouble with when I was 12 and 13. I was informed I will not be able to get an 18xray contract or much less an option40 because of the waiver and because of the injuries I sustained years ago. That I will have to join with an infantry MOS and prove myself before I can get my shot at Special Forces or Ranger School, something I am more than willing to do.