Introduction

Makarov001 · Post by **Makarov001** » January 20th, 2005, 5:16 pm

Hello Rangers,

My name is Erikâ€¦yes another Erik. I am age 32 and have secured an 11x with Option 40(RGV4) contract on 20041215. My ship-date is 20050126. I have wanted to do this since childhood. I figured it was about time I do this.

Before I ship out, I wanted send my heart-felt thanks to everyone on this site. The advise all of you take the time out of your day to share is invaluable. I especially wanted to thank Ranger EarthPig for posting the recruits SITEREPs. Ranger EarthPig, without this service I would be more nervous than I am at the present.

I am looking forward to shipping out and beginning my journey. I most likely will not post much but will check in from time to time and continue to absorb your hard earned knowledge.

csforstall · Post by **csforstall** » January 20th, 2005, 5:16 pm

welcome PM inbound

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » January 20th, 2005, 5:24 pm

Makarov001 wrote:Hello Rangers,

My name is Erikâ€¦yes another Erik. I am age 32 and have secured an 11x with Option 40(RGV4) contract on 20041215. My ship-date is 20050126. I have wanted to do this since childhood. I figured it was about time I do this.

Before I ship out, I wanted send my heart-felt thanks to everyone on this site. The advise all of you take the time out of your day to share is invaluable. I especially wanted to thank Ranger EarthPig for posting the recruits SITEREPs. Ranger EarthPig, without this service I would be more nervous than I am at the present.

I am looking forward to shipping out and beginning my journey. I most likely will not post much but will check in from time to time and continue to absorb your hard earned knowledge.

Wow! Impressive! I was nearly 31 when I enlisted. You beat me! Welcome and thanks for signing on the dotted line. This will be the toughest thing you have ever done in your life. It will be worth it, though. Show these kids how it's done. Best of luck to you. Let me know if I may assist in any way.
RLTW
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Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » January 20th, 2005, 5:34 pm

Welcome to the boards and good luck.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » January 20th, 2005, 5:49 pm

Welcome and lots of luck Erik

blueskiesalways · Post by **blueskiesalways** » January 20th, 2005, 5:57 pm

Best of luck!!!!

Gravedigger · Post by **Gravedigger** » January 20th, 2005, 7:57 pm

Welcome Erik, this is a big gut check.

RLTW

Ardent Lady · Post by **Ardent Lady** » January 20th, 2005, 9:02 pm

Welcome and thank you for stepping up. I am sure you will find it is the finest thing you could have done.

My son really appreciated the older guys in OSUT. He went in right out of High School and the presence of the older guys was so helpful to him. He said they helped the whole platoon's attitude and steadiness. Also, he admired them for having lived a life as an adult and come into the Army. It seemed to boost his confidence in his decision to be there, too.

Go show those young bucks how it's done! Let us hear from you now and then. :)

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » January 20th, 2005, 11:30 pm

Makarov001 wrote:Hello Rangers,

My name is Erikâ€¦yes another Erik. I am age 32 and have secured an 11x with Option 40(RGV4) contract on 20041215. My ship-date is 20050126. I have wanted to do this since childhood. I figured it was about time I do this.

Before I ship out, I wanted send my heart-felt thanks to everyone on this site. The advise all of you take the time out of your day to share is invaluable. I especially wanted to thank Ranger EarthPig for posting the recruits SITEREPs. Ranger EarthPig, without this service I would be more nervous than I am at the present.

I am looking forward to shipping out and beginning my journey. I most likely will not post much but will check in from time to time and continue to absorb your hard earned knowledge.

It figures that a 32 year old stud would post a decent intro. You're an Olddddd fucker bro..........But you'll be a hard as nails, onrey son of a gun if you make it, and I hope to hell you do!!!

Good luck, don't be nervous just fuckin DO IT AND DON'T LOOK BACK!!! We can already assume that you've got some balls for signin up at this age. This assignment is one that will require stamina, courage, mental toughness, strength & commitment for the ultimate service to our great nation......

TO BECOME AND SERVE AS A UNITED STATES ARMY RANGER!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONOR AND SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!

Best of luck to you

mipuke · Post by **mipuke** » January 21st, 2005, 1:56 am

Welcome to not only this site, but more so welcome to the military.
It fun and worth all the pain.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » January 21st, 2005, 4:26 am

Good luck to you. The hardest part you will deal with is the KIDs during training.

Vee · Post by **Vee** » January 21st, 2005, 6:39 am

rgrpuck wrote:Good luck to you. The hardest part you will deal with is the KIDs during training.

I dunno, I didn't have a hard time with them in training, but my first 21 year old E-6 and I didn't get along AT ALL.

Best of luck Erik.

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