Introduction Robert

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EighthJackal
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Introduction Robert

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First let me start by saying Thank You Rangers for your time in service and for this site

My name is Robert and currently in the NG 1/134 BSB Red Bulls . MOS: primary 63M secondary is 45G . I joined in November of 2007 at the age of 35, basic was at Ft Sill, OK AIT was at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. I want to switch to active Army. Did the NG first to see how well my family adjusted to Army life while at basic/AIT (9 mo. total) my wife and children did very well while I was away. My first year in the military I screwed up my knee (dislocated it) ended up having ACL reconstruction (my ACL had to be replaced)this year in January. 20 years ago this was a life altering injury (especially in sports) , today it is not. My doc just released me to run at my own pace a month ago. I just took my APFT 2 weeks ago passed it with 66 pu's 56 su's and the big one 18' 11" 2mile I just barely passed. I know it is slow but as I run more I get faster and will get back to low 14's. I continue to work hard to getting my score close to 300. I am committed to this goal and know that I will make it. Right now I am taking baby steps 1 goal at a time until I am ready to goto RASP/RS.
I want this and understand the risks. I love the the brotherhood that you Rangers share and feel this is where I belong. I know I will not find this any where else.
Before anyone tells me I cant make it because of my knee read this article: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/09/a ... ys-092510/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My goal is to become a Ranger and I will make it. I look forward to reading your posts and Thank You again Rangers
I hope to one day covet the Honor of calling myself a Ranger and stand next to you brothers in arms
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al_2ndWolfhounds
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Welcome, 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

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Thank you for the welcome Ranger al_2ndWolfhounds
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Thank you Ranger ZoneIV
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It is very humbling to receive thanks from those who have served longer than I, retired and current and is greatly appreciated.

Thank You for your time and service
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Buzz
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Re: Introduction Robert

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Welcome and good luck with the knee.
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.
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Welcome. Don't quit and good luck.
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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.

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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

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