Introduction - Isaiah

[Mungi671]

Hello, my name is Isaiah.

I am a 16 year old High School Senior. I was born on and currently live on the Pacific island of Guam. My retired father was enlisted in the Navy, so I've spent most of my life living here and on the east coast of the United States. The first time I ever displayed an interest in the military was 4 years ago when I became a member of the Army JROTC program. This program has greatly impacted my life by showing me the importance of integrity, leadership, and taking the initiative.

For the past few years I've read up on everything and anything that I could find that involves the U.S. Army, Infantryman, and most especially the Army Rangers. So I would like to personally thank the community of this forum as it has been a priceless resource of information. It isn't my intention to leave the impression of a naive boy who will continue the collection of introduction threads of people who never made it. I refuse to let that scenario become an option towards an easy life.

I have scheduled to take the ASVAB with my recruiter in December. When I graduate from High School, I plan on enlisting in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 (with parental consent of course). I have hopes of becoming an 11X Option 40 recruit. I understand that any task is easier said than done. I also know that the proof is in the action.

Most of my inspiration comes from my Army instructor. He was an 11B Infantryman and retired at the rank of SFC. He has been a great role model for me and I can truthfully say that he has had more of an impact on my life than anybody else. He has told me stories of how wearing that baby blue cord has shaped him into the man he is today. He didn't make it through RIP, and it always puzzled me how a man that I always pictured as the epitome of a rock hard soldier got dropped from the course. In his story he literally described getting into battalion the equivalent of dying and going to heaven. It is this reason that I have incredible respect for every Ranger. I told my instructor that one day he will point to my picture on his wall and say "That guy made it". He smirked and said, "I'll believe it when I see it". This promise is what drives me and I will fulfill it at any cost.

I know that RASP will be the hardest challenge that I have ever faced, but it will not be the hardest challenge in my life. Every day as a Ranger will be a greater challenge and I yearn for the privilege to fight alongside the greatest warriors this world has to offer. I also know that becoming a Ranger will not magically make me an exceptional individual, i must do that for myself. Every day I work to improve myself physically, mentally, and morally. I must never quit. Every day is a day closer to the moment I have the immense honor of wearing the Ranger scroll and the Tan Beret, until that day I continue to develop into a man worthy of doing so.

My PT scores leave a lot of room for improvement.
2 Minute Push Ups - 63
2 Minute Sit Ups - 60
Pull Ups - 14
2 Mile Run - 13:30

Thank you for your time.

[rangerjd]

Welcome Isaiah, you have a hard but noble task ahead of you. Your goals are achievable if you remember one thing, NEVER, EVER QUIT. Give everything you've got every time you give. I've known several Rangers in the 75th Ranger Regiment from the Island of Guam, the most notable would be CSM (R) Leon-Guerrero, one of the most well known and well respected Rangers in the history of the Rangers. He is truly a man among men and a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame. I would like you to do a search on CSM (R) Leon-Guerrero and post on here what you have learned. Never, ever quit. RLTW

[Jim]

Agree with what rangerjd says. Over the years, I had the good fortune to serve with a number of very fine young men from Guam. Some of the finest NCOs and soldiers I've seen! Very high standards!

[rangerjd]

Hello, my name is Isaiah.

"It isn't my intention to leave the impression of a naive boy who will continue the collection of introduction threads of people who never made it. I refuse to let that scenario become an option towards an easy life."

"I told my instructor that one day he will point to my picture on his wall and say "That guy made it". He smirked and said, "I'll believe it when I see it". This promise is what drives me and I will fulfill it at any cost."

Hello Isaiah. I am not a Ranger or even a soldier, but I am probably one of those naive failures that has an easy life that you are referring to. I'll tell you right now - walk a mile in someone else's shoes before jumping to such extreme conclusions. Have you ever dug ditches as fast as you can for an entire week with someone yelling at you? Have you even dug a hole before? And I am not talking about the one you are digging yourself with that statement. And that's not even the beginning of how difficult my plumbing job is. It's also a lot easier to join the Army when you have 0 commitments tying you down.

Also, when you do something in life, do it for yourself. Not to make someone else respect you. You may be setting yourself up to be discontent. You could win the medal of honor and still get no respect. Your desire of self-improvement is a much better reason to do it. Having respect from your instructor one day should just be icing on the cake, if it ever happens, not the main source of motivation.

I wish you the best of luck with your goals

My father was my hero in life. He was the toughest, hardest, kindest man I ever knew. He was there for me in everything I did in life. Every mile I walked, every muddy hole I crawled through, every moment of suck, it was him that kept me going, not wanting to let him down. Sure I wanted for myself, but I also wanted it for him, so I could be something special, someone special, like he was special to me. He is no longer with us, but he told me several times how proud he was of me for the life I had made for myself, not just in the military, but as a success in the civilian world, also. It is okay to have someone to look up to in life, regardless of who that someone is, if they motivate you then use that to your advantage. RLTW

[cams]

Hello, my name is Isaiah.

"It isn't my intention to leave the impression of a naive boy who will continue the collection of introduction threads of people who never made it. I refuse to let that scenario become an option towards an easy life."

"I told my instructor that one day he will point to my picture on his wall and say "That guy made it". He smirked and said, "I'll believe it when I see it". This promise is what drives me and I will fulfill it at any cost."

Hello Isaiah. I am not a Ranger or even a soldier, but I am probably one of those naive failures that has an easy life that you are referring to. I'll tell you right now - walk a mile in someone else's shoes before jumping to such extreme conclusions. Have you ever dug ditches as fast as you can for an entire week with someone yelling at you? Have you even dug a hole before? And I am not talking about the one you are digging yourself with that statement. And that's not even the beginning of how difficult my plumbing job is. It's also a lot easier to join the Army when you have 0 commitments tying you down.

Also, when you do something in life, do it for yourself. Not to make someone else respect you. You may be setting yourself up to be discontent. You could win the medal of honor and still get no respect. Your desire of self-improvement is a much better reason to do it. Having respect from your instructor one day should just be icing on the cake, if it ever happens, not the main source of motivation.

I wish you the best of luck with your goals

Get back in your lane. The Rangers of this site will determine what is right or wrong with any visitors coming here, we don't need your help.

Any bullshitting between DEPS or Wannabes will be done by PM and not in the open.

DEP Mod Ginger, you better square these turds away sooner rather than later.

[Mungi671]

Thank you all for the warm welcome

Ranger rangerjd, I did a bit of research on CSM Leon Guerrero.
I found that he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966. After two tours in Vietnam he served as a Drill and Senior Drill Sergeant. CSM Leon Guerrero touched every enlisted rank and held various positions during his time as an NCO. Including Assistant Operations Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Command Sergeant Major of the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalion. CSM Leon Guerrero retired as the Regimental Command Sergeant Major of the 75th Ranger Regiment on February 1993. He was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame on June 19, 1997.

Ranger Jim, I'll do my best to live up to and continue the practice of high standards set by the Guam soldiers and every Ranger.

[Ginger]

Welcome Isaiah!

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[Mungi671]

Happy New Year Rangers,
A PT test is long overdue
The updated results of my self-administered APFT conducted on 010115 are as follows
2 Minute Push-Ups - 75
2 Minute Sit-Ups - 64
2 Mile Run - 13:57
Pull ups - 14

I'm going to start emphasizing more cardio training because my run time is lacking.

[Jim]

Happy New Year Rangers,
A PT test is long overdue
The updated results of my self-administered APFT conducted on 010115 are as follows
2 Minute Push-Ups - 75
2 Minute Sit-Ups - 64
2 Mile Run - 13:57
Pull ups - 14

I'm going to start emphasizing more cardio training because my run time is lacking.

What is your recruiter telling you?

[Mungi671]

Ranger Jim,
My local recruiter makes regular visits to our JROTC unit so I can occasionally sit down with him and ask questions. I have inquired about Option 40 enlistment contracts to ensure that my understanding is in line with what the actual contract entitles. He told me that the contract is very competitive and he will be willing to check for any available once I get the results of my ASVAB and I am of age. For now he has advised me to focus on staying out of trouble and graduating.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Isaiah.


RLTW!!!

[Slowpoke]

Welcome Isaiah. A very close friend of mine started the very first ROTC program on Guam, and by association the first JROTC program. Ask around and see if anyone knows the story of Master Sergeant Jakovenko shooting pop cans off of the heads of the ROTC Cadets using a .45.

[Fuego]

Happy New Year Rangers,
A PT test is long overdue
The updated results of my self-administered APFT conducted on 010115 are as follows
2 Minute Push-Ups - 75
2 Minute Sit-Ups - 64
2 Mile Run - 13:57
Pull ups - 14

I'm going to start emphasizing more cardio training because my run time is lacking.

Those numbers are starting to look decent. Dig down harder and get them to where they need to be. Stay focused.

[Mungi671]

Roger, Ranger Fuego.