I haven't reported back since I shipped out for the Army in June, so this post is overdue. Since then, I completed Basic in October, had a blast during Airborne school and graduated from Charlie Company on Nov. 18th, and just graduated today from RIP class 03-06 with 29 other guys.
The graduation ceremony today was pretty meaningful. Legends like COL Ralph Puckett were there, and it was truly humbling to shake his hand and receive his congratulations.
I owe a big debt to the Rangers on this site. I haven't posted on this site very much, but I visited the forum almost daily before I joined the Army and while I was in the DEP. It was a great source of information and motivation. I never would have known to insist on an Option 40 contract when I enlisted nor what to expect during RIP.
Rangers, it's an honor to be part of your legacy. I'll do my best to carry on your traditions. I know the big challenges are all up ahead. I'm sure adjusting to life in Battalion and completing Ranger School will be much harder than RIP, but I'll give it one hundred percent and then some. Thanks again for all your information and support.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!
Graduated RIP today
Congradulations Ranger. Now put your head down the reality of what you have accomplished will hit soon.
CSM RGRPUCK
CL 3-88
Operation Just Cause (Dec- Jan 89)
Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan-aug '03)
Operation Iraqi Freedom (Jan- July "04)
Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan 07- Jan 08 )
Operation Enduring Freedom (Aug 09- Jan 10 )
CL 3-88
Operation Just Cause (Dec- Jan 89)
Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan-aug '03)
Operation Iraqi Freedom (Jan- July "04)
Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan 07- Jan 08 )
Operation Enduring Freedom (Aug 09- Jan 10 )
-
Kilted Heathen
- Tadpole
- Posts: 4542
- Joined: November 12th, 2004, 4:52 pm
Well done!
I was starting to think the slug-gate was stuck open around here.
Congratulations!
I was starting to think the slug-gate was stuck open around here.
Congratulations!
312th LRS 1st CAV 89-91
RS 12-91
RI 4RTB 92-94
H Co.121(ABN)(LRS)04-PRESENT
WTC PRC 05-06
OIF 06-07
WTC PRC 07-2010
TF Wolf MUTC 2010-
"The lapdance is always better when the stripper is crying"
The trouble with Scotland is it's full of Scots!
RS 12-91
RI 4RTB 92-94
H Co.121(ABN)(LRS)04-PRESENT
WTC PRC 05-06
OIF 06-07
WTC PRC 07-2010
TF Wolf MUTC 2010-
"The lapdance is always better when the stripper is crying"
The trouble with Scotland is it's full of Scots!
-
K.Ingraham
- Ranger
- Posts: 6143
- Joined: January 25th, 2005, 11:59 am
Outstanding!
Glad to see another 'cherry' make it into the Ranger family.
Earning the title 'Ranger' is the easy part, living up to it is the sunnavabitch.
Glad to see another 'cherry' make it into the Ranger family.
Earning the title 'Ranger' is the easy part, living up to it is the sunnavabitch.
http://www.75thrra.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
Fuckin Aye..............another young jedi has received the blessing.
Continue to make us proud young stud.............these are gonna be the best day's of your life.
Congratulations Ranger
Continue to make us proud young stud.............these are gonna be the best day's of your life.
Congratulations Ranger
1984 - 1985 5th Inf Div
1985 - 1986 75th Inf Ranger Regt
1986 - 1988 3/12 SFG (ABN)
The strength of the pack is the Wolf... and the strength of the Wolf is the pack...
1985 - 1986 75th Inf Ranger Regt
1986 - 1988 3/12 SFG (ABN)
The strength of the pack is the Wolf... and the strength of the Wolf is the pack...
-
Joseph PrettyDeepWater
- Ranger
- Posts: 862
- Joined: January 22nd, 2004, 10:31 pm
- Been thanked: 1 time
,
Well done Ranger! Which Batt are you joining?
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
---------
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
---------
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
-
IDon'tCare
- Ranger
- Posts: 1877
- Joined: December 31st, 2004, 12:06 am
Good SITREP. Well done! Now you get to call yourself Ranger. Please keep in contact with the site. Where are you going to be assigned?
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
-
Ardent Lady
- Tadpole
- Posts: 2616
- Joined: November 23rd, 2004, 8:57 am