I served in the 1/508th abn inf, 82nd airborne from 72 to 75. My MOS was 05C, radio teletype operator. I never deployed, never hunted for Ho Chi Minh in the A Shau valley, ran black ops in Cambodia or Laos or whatever the current poser bullshit that’s currently floating around the net. I was just one of a million or so people that served a tour of duty, and went home and lived their lives.
My son came home two days ago and told us he’s going to join the army. My first word was Airborne? His response was fuck no, you’re the only nut case in this family. The first thing that went through my mind was fucking pussy but I didn’t say it. I’m learning in my old age. I’m proud of him for wanting to enlist.
He’s going to take the ASVAB on Monday. He also has 72 college credits in Information Technology. He asked if I would look over his contract before he signed it and I agreed so I’ve been searching the net for information about current army practices. Fuck, it’s been 35 years since I wore a uniform. I found a wealth of information on this site so I thought I’d register and post an intro. I felt like a peeping tom going through all of your threads without anyone knowing who I was.
If anyone has any information that I can use I’d appreciate you mentioning it. I know recruiters are basically salesmen looking out for the best interest of their employer. I just want to make sure my son gets a good deal before he makes his commitment.
Thanks for letting me visit your house.
My Intro
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K.Ingraham
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Welcome Paratrooper.
Thanks for raising your son right, well, almost. Still, a uniform sans wings is better than no soldier suit at all. :)
He is an IT guy? The US is finally setting up a cyberwarfare defense command. This is the most important thing the nation can be doing right now, maybe he can be part of it?
One thing hasn't changed since our day, your son gets only what he is guaranteed in writing in his contract. The recruiter's nod and handshake is worth little.
You might hint that our regiment uses IT MOSs too.
Good luck!
Thanks for raising your son right, well, almost. Still, a uniform sans wings is better than no soldier suit at all. :)
He is an IT guy? The US is finally setting up a cyberwarfare defense command. This is the most important thing the nation can be doing right now, maybe he can be part of it?
One thing hasn't changed since our day, your son gets only what he is guaranteed in writing in his contract. The recruiter's nod and handshake is worth little.
You might hint that our regiment uses IT MOSs too.
Good luck!
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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’
Re: My Intro
Tell him it beats walking to the objective.BillW wrote:His response was fuck no, you’re the only nut case in this family.
Welcome.
C Co 3/75 88-90 (Just Cause)
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
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124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
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Ranger Ron
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Welcome to ArmyRanger.com and thanks for your service to our great country! (even if you didn't get to do any of that cool shit)
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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
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SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
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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
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SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
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al_2ndWolfhounds
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Welcome and thanks for your service. Since your son wants to serve we know you brought him up right, how he does it doesn't matter.
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: My Intro
I think it's noble to enlist with any MOS, especially in this day and age. We are fighting all around the globe, and you can bet he'll be deployed to a combat area at some point, no matter what he does.
Welcome to the site, and thanks for your service.
RLTW
EP
Welcome to the site, and thanks for your service.
RLTW
EP
Always remember: BROS BEFORE HOES.
Re: My Intro
Welcome.
2nd squad-1st plt-C 2/75 77-78
RS 4-78
The way I became a Ranger and have earned the small amount of success I have had in life has been mostly due to one quality - determination. Lefty.
RS 4-78
The way I became a Ranger and have earned the small amount of success I have had in life has been mostly due to one quality - determination. Lefty.
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Welcome
A/3/505 PIR, 82nd 96-98
B/2/121 Inf, 48th BCT Iraq 05-06
B/1/118 Inf, 218th BCT Afghan 07
I'm not stupid, I'm crazy...there is a difference.
B/2/121 Inf, 48th BCT Iraq 05-06
B/1/118 Inf, 218th BCT Afghan 07
I'm not stupid, I'm crazy...there is a difference.
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Thanks for the welcome. Is it OK if I print off some of the PT regimens posted here? Also is being called a leg still an insult or did that go the way of fatigues, breaking starch and CWEI bags? just need to know how to 'address' my son when he comes back from boot camp. :)
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A dirty nasty leg? Yeah, that is still an insult in my book.
A/3/505 PIR, 82nd 96-98
B/2/121 Inf, 48th BCT Iraq 05-06
B/1/118 Inf, 218th BCT Afghan 07
I'm not stupid, I'm crazy...there is a difference.
B/2/121 Inf, 48th BCT Iraq 05-06
B/1/118 Inf, 218th BCT Afghan 07
I'm not stupid, I'm crazy...there is a difference.
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panthersix
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Gotta ask him the QuestionBillW wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Is it OK if I print off some of the PT regimens posted here? Also is being called a leg still an insult or did that go the way of fatigues, breaking starch and CWEI bags? just need to know how to 'address' my son when he comes back from boot camp. :)
What's yellow and hold's up a chicken's ass?
Welcome and are you a Jumpmaster? Can never have enuf JM's!
Doc Mac
Ranger Class 11-80
C.Co. WPNS 1/75 79-81
3rd Plt/498th Medevac 81-82
104th LRSD 92-93
422d CA BN (A) 94-97
118th ASOS 02-08
Ranger Class 11-80
C.Co. WPNS 1/75 79-81
3rd Plt/498th Medevac 81-82
104th LRSD 92-93
422d CA BN (A) 94-97
118th ASOS 02-08
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Welcome!
C 2/75, 1st Plt, Wpns Sqd 76-79
RS 3-78
Mattoon's Goons
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'
RS 3-78
Mattoon's Goons
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'
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Print away!! That's why we have this site!BillW wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Is it OK if I print off some of the PT regimens posted here? Also is being called a leg still an insult or did that go the way of fatigues, breaking starch and CWEI bags? just need to know how to 'address' my son when he comes back from boot camp. :)
Welcome here, and thank you for your service
B Co. FIST 3/75 Rgr Rgt.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
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Welcome, Trooper. Being called a leg is still an insult only if the addressee knows what it means. And I suspect that most legs know what it means.
"War is an extension of politics by other means" - Carl Phillip Gottfried von Clausewitz - "On War"
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Class 2-73
B/75: 72-74
Co.B,1st Ranger Bn.: 74-75
Div.Pathfinders-T.L.,101st Abn.
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