Introductino - Ken

[Fuego]

Rangers,

My name is Ken and I am from Washington DC. I joined in 96 as an 11B and retired as a SSG after 8 years of service. After OSUT + Airborne, I was assigned to A/1/502 Inf in Ft. Campbell. After a year of that, I was reassigned to go up to Alaska and did the dance with B/1/501st PIR (Arctic Airborne). I went through Ranger School while I was stationed up there.

Following my 3 years up north, I did a brief stint in 2ID while that Medium Brigade concept was rolling out. I re-upped for another 5 years and then called Branch to transfer me out of 2ID. The gods listened, and I went back down to the lower 48, assigned to A/3/187 Inf. We deployed to Afghanistan in early '02, then Iraq in '03 for the invasion. I was injured in line of duty and was sent back home, where I was I was Med Boarded and placed on the PRDL.

Anyway Rangers, It's great to see that there is a thriving community out there that exists, and I look forward to participating in discussions on this board.

RLTW

[Jim]

Welcome Ken, where do you live in WDC? We have a group of Ranger / SF that gets together for breakfast the first Saturday each month. Would you like to join us?

[Fuego]

Ranger Jim,

I am smack in the middle of NWDC. Breakfast sounds great; Can you or another Ranger PM the details?

[Jim]

Ranger Jim,

I am smack in the middle of NWDC. Breakfast sounds great; Can you or another Ranger PM the details?

I'll PM you as soon as the next one is announced.

[Fuego]

I appreciate it. Thank you Ranger.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Ken.


RLTW!!!

[Fuego]

Thank you Ranger CharlieRanger1FFV.

ATW

[rangerjd]

Welcome Ken, Great to have you on board. RLTW

[Fuego]

All the way, Ranger Rangerjd.

[centermass]

Welcome.

PM inbound.

[Jim]

Ken, please tell us more about yourself. What have you been doing the past few years?

[Fuego]

I spent the first few years out doing security work for the Intel Community.
In 2006, I formed a small govt contracting firm as an SDVOSB. I'm still doing that work now.
I currently work a little bit with IAVA and DAV on policy support stuff. (VA scandal, Suicide Prevention stuff) In my spare time, I try to mentor newly minted civilians on their transition. The last part has stalled significantly since Ranger Steve Robinson passed away last year. Lastly, every inaugural cycle, I help run an apolitical ball which is free for veterans and active servicemembers, using funds generated by sponsors and all proceeds going to TAPS.

[Jim]

I spent the first few years out doing security work for the Intel Community.
In 2006, I formed a small govt contracting firm as an SDVOSB. I'm still doing that work now.
I currently work a little bit with IAVA and DAV on policy support stuff. (VA scandal, Suicide Prevention stuff) In my spare time, I try to mentor newly minted civilians on their transition. The last part has stalled significantly since Ranger Steve Robinson passed away last year. Lastly, every inaugural cycle, I help run an apolitical ball which is free for veterans and active servicemembers, using funds generated by sponsors and all proceeds going to TAPS.

Sounds like you are keeping yourself busy!