Nomad wrote:DUG, you're going to be one of the success stories of this board and the very reason why some of us still think it relevant.
Congrats on hanging in there. You da man!
X2! Excellent (but still brief) SITREP. Keep up the good work and never, never quit!
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
I got back from Robin Sage last Tuesday and graduated from the Q Course yesterday afternoon. First off, let me say thanks for everything you've done for me and all the soldiers, future soldiers, etc. who find their way to this website. You men make me proud to be an American. Robin Sage was the best training I've recieved in the military so far. Once it began we rarely "stopped" the whole scenario to do an AAR or anything administrative. It was an awesome experience. The people in the community where we were put their hearts into it are truly patriotic. I got to call my mentor, Ranger Kilted Heathen, the other night to thank him for everything he's done for me and wish I could personally call all the men on here who helped me along the way. It's hard to believe I joined this website over two years ago. For anyone thinking of going down this path here's a little perspective: I went to Basic Training in FEB of 2009 and just graduated here at the end of 2010. That's with no recycles and very little wait between phases, so this is a long ass course. Send me a message with any questions you have.
I didn't realize how little time I would have to stay updated and give SITREPS over the last few months, but I'll do a better job over the break. I hope everybody has a great Christmas and once again thanks. Your posts, mentorship, and encouragement have meant a lot to me.
This mighty soldier on the eve of the war he waged
Told his troops of lessons learned from battles fought.
"May your heart grow bolder like an iron-clad brigade"
Said this leader to his outnumbered lot.
B /1/504 82nd Abn 69 - 70
C co (Ranger) 75th (Abn) Inf, II Corps Rangers, 70 - 71 Viet Nam
12th SFG (A) 76 - 78
75th Ranger Regiment Association, Lifetime Member # 2776