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Odiedog52 · Post by **Odiedog52** » February 10th, 2007, 4:37 pm

It's been quite a while since i've posted here. I graduated OSUT 20 Oct 06, then Airborne a few weeks later. I injured my leg in Airborne school, it wasn't too serious like i broke anything, just alot of pain coming from an older injury. I didn't want to be stuck in a holdover, so i dropped my contract. I went on my 2 weeks leave, and reported to the 82nd. 3 weeks later, i was (and still am) in Iraq.

I'm happy where i am now, but i will always wonder what Ranger Bat would have been like. My team leader just graduated Ranger School over the summer, and we've been talking about Ranger School quite a bit and the possibility of him helping me prepare for PRC and Ranger School. So that's still a possibility.

Iraq hasn't been too. We're lucky and only here for 4 months, and we have a pretty cool mission. We're doing some good things and working with some great people. Unfortunately, one of our Platoon Sergeants, a Ranger, was killed by an IED on one of our last missions, but luckily we got the guy responsible.

Sorry for the long rant. I felt i should at least come in here and let you all know what happened, and thank you for all the help and advice i recieved on this site. I also wanted to let you know about the passing of Ranger SFC Callahan.

Slowpoke · Post by **Slowpoke** » February 10th, 2007, 4:56 pm

You fucking quit because you didn't want to hang around for a few extra weeks?????? You sure as hell didn't want it bad enough to have made it anyway. What happened to "They'll have to carry me out.....I'll NEVER quit"??????

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » February 10th, 2007, 5:12 pm

I'm with Slowpoke, but what's done is done. you have to live with the what ifs.

focus on your job, do it well and get home safe. do good things for your country and unit wherever you are.

at least you're in the fight. get some.

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » February 10th, 2007, 5:25 pm

From the perspective of someone with only 19.8 years in the Army - you made a quick decision without considering the long term (long term being 3-4 years). I was in the 101st, a SPC graduating Airborne School with a Tab already on my shoulder and RIP cadre recommended walking into ROP and doing the PCS to Rgt, because I had a "needed MOS" at the time.

I regret that decision to this day, I didn't do it. Pregnant wife or not, I regret not "being all I can be".

Good luck. Stay safe where you're at - keep your head in the game. Airborne.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » February 10th, 2007, 5:41 pm

Odiedog52 wrote:
I'm happy where i am now, but i will always wonder what Ranger Bat would have been like.

Odie,
I've always thought the difference was like a Honda and a Ferrari between other units and the Rangers. I base my opinion from having served with the Rangers, my own observations and talking with others. But I'm happy you are happy. That's the important thing. Drive on with your mission and yes, do look into Ranger school. Thank you for serving and Good luck to you. Keep us updated please.

Rest in Peace Ranger Callahan!

RRDTm3 · Post by **RRDTm3** » February 10th, 2007, 5:53 pm

If you were fit enough to enough to go to war you were fit enough to go to RIP

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » February 10th, 2007, 5:59 pm

I'm sorry to hear that you dropped it. Focus on your job over there and come back in one piece. I'll upgrade your title.
RLTW
EP

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 12th, 2007, 8:15 am

What happened is history. I'm disappointed.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » February 12th, 2007, 8:25 am

Jim wrote:What happened is history. I'm disappointed.

X2

Nevertheless, do what you have to do and stay safe. Come back and pass on your experience to new troops.

Good luck.

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