Greetings Rangers:
My name is Peter, and I have been reading through these forums to learn about becoming a Ranger. Currently I am a CH-47D crew member, and am ejoying the ride! After my next deployment, I will be looking to leave the Army Reserve.
The discussions posted have shown me that at 27, I would not be 'too old'. Also, I have read the stories of prior-service individuals. As instructed they did not quit, did not compromise, and were given their option 40 contracts.
Until that day comes, I will be ridding the ramp.
Introduction
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Introduction
B Co., 5-159th AVN REG, MAR 2008 - Present
OIF 2009 - 2010
OIF 2009 - 2010
Re: Introduction
As you are already on active duty, I took the liberty of moving you to the correct thread. Welcome, Rotorhead...
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
Re: Introduction
Ranger Jim, Thank you for the welcome and correcting my forum.
Ranger Schibbs, I am looking forward to the opportunity to go for it!
Ranger Schibbs, I am looking forward to the opportunity to go for it!
B Co., 5-159th AVN REG, MAR 2008 - Present
OIF 2009 - 2010
OIF 2009 - 2010
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Re: Introduction
Welcome and thank you for your service.
RLTW
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Re: Introduction
despite what you inferred about prior service and OPT 40s, most didn't get a 40, they worked it differently.
and if you didn't know it, life in Regt vs AV is about 180. make sure you're ready for it.
and if you didn't know it, life in Regt vs AV is about 180. make sure you're ready for it.
A Co & HHC 3/75 '93-'98.
RS 10-94.
200 meters of green shit next to a river in the desert does not qualify as a "Crescent of Fertility" -me
"The meek shall inherit the earth, one meter wide and two meters long" -Lazarus Long
RS 10-94.
200 meters of green shit next to a river in the desert does not qualify as a "Crescent of Fertility" -me
"The meek shall inherit the earth, one meter wide and two meters long" -Lazarus Long
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Re: Introduction
Welcome to ArmyRanger.com and thanks for your service to our great country!
SUA SPONTE - "We few, we happy few, we BAND OF BROTHERS;
for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
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Re: Introduction
To be realistic, even if you can swing an Opt40, odds are against you seeing the far end of RASP, then you'll be stuck in BigArmy for 3.5 more years.
Consider taking your training and experience to the Green Platoon and see if you can earn your way into the 160th SOAR. You'll still do some good work there.
Either way, all the best and welcome here.
Consider taking your training and experience to the Green Platoon and see if you can earn your way into the 160th SOAR. You'll still do some good work there.
Either way, all the best and welcome here.
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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’