Sitrep....Oneday_I_will...?????

[oneday_I_will]

Good Day Rangers, Vets, and Future Soldiers,

Well, I went to MEPS on Thursday and long story short I found out that on that very day the Army came down with a message that there are NO JOB OPENINGS FOR PRIOR SERVICE E-4 AND E-5. With that being said the liason Army Top did some extra looking but it was still a no go. So, this morning I wrote my congressman. Does anyone else think that it's just a bit ridiculous when the Army does not want to find ANY job for any Honorably discharged veteran, who is a 4 year college graduate, a former federal police officer, who is RIGHT NOW at the age of 39 able to pass the AFPT in the 17-21 category, can run RIGHT NOW the 5 miler in 36:40, complete at least 11 dead hang pull ups, and has been in A-stan and Iraq leading force protection forces for U.S. FOBS, and has had his fair share of mortar attacks, some rockets, and one missed IED, only because I AM A PRIOR SERVICE E-4!!!! However...if I was a FIRST TERM enlistee at ANY AGE...I could get a job. What is this country coming too???? With all of that being said, I am not one to give up. However, my chances of going Ranger on that Thursday were slim to none, so now, well...you get the picture. Gentleman, it was truly, truly, a priviledge to hear complete strangers..all be it Rangers....who supported me and gave me words of encouragement. This forum is an awesome place for a guy like me to at least have had the real opportunity of having a moment to have believed that it might have happened. God bless you all. Oneday out.

[al_2ndWolfhounds]

Sorry to hear it. Maybe it will change but for you and your job situation it could come too late.

After Vietnam they down-sized the service and the only people that they would allow back in were those that had been awarded a Silver Star or higher.

[Caruthers]

I'm pretty sure your not turning over every rock. Look into the NG.........like oh.........19th group. If your gonna quit that easy.....so long and good luck.

[oneday_I_will]

Thank you for your words Ranger al_2ndWolfhounds.

Ranger Caruthers, you have been reading my mind. I have been thinking all day about NG or Army reserve. NG really comes to mind. Not quitting that easy. Thank you for your words and a good swift kick in my 4th point of contact.

[oneday_I_will]

Good Day Rangers,
Well, this morning I sent out an email to the 19th SF Group looking for info to enlist via the TXARNG. I already sent Ranger Caruthers a PM, but I just want to thank him once more for basically telling me to "pick up your damn teeth, put em' in your pocket and drive the f*** on"!!
Oneday out.

[fusion94]

Good Day Rangers,
Well, this morning I sent out an email to the 19th SF Group looking for info to enlist via the TXARNG. I already sent Ranger Caruthers a PM, but I just want to thank him once more for basically telling me to "pick up your damn teeth, put em' in your pocket and drive the f*** on"!!
Oneday out.

You might also consider 20th SF Group as they might be closer to your location.

[oneday_I_will]

Fusion94, roger that. Thanks for the support. Oneday out.

[Earthpig]

Honestly, with your age, experience, etc......I believe SF would be more your cup of tea. It's an older crowd. You might shoot Leatherneck a PM. He's not on here much anymore, but he was in your same position. After chasing an Option 40 as a Prior-Service Marine for over a year to no avail, he went 20th SFG.

Good luck!

RLTW
EP

[K.Ingraham]

Earthpig really knows what he's talking about here. You don't really want to be the old guy with a bunch of 18 year old kids. It would be a very solitary journey. And EP was only a few years older - you are really efff'n ancient.

[Earthpig]

Earthpig really knows what he's talking about here. You don't really want to be the old guy with a bunch of 18 year old kids. It would be a very solitary journey. And EP was only a few years older - you are really efff'n ancient.

I was one of the FEW who wasn't into rap music, video games, and comic books. Definately a bit of a generation gap.

RLTW
EP

[oneday_I_will]

Ranger K.Ingraham and Ranger Earthpig...roger that...and thanks for the advice. SF bound...hopefully. I have found out that for NG the rules are a bit different and in my favor. Live is looking good again. The Good Lord certainly works in myserious ways Gentlemen. Oneday out.