Howdy, my name's Jack. I'm a physician assistant, 47 years old; I work in a small town way up in the Rockies. It's an honor and a privilege to post on this forum. I would like to thank all you veterans and active Rangers (and your families) for your service ... especially now that defeatism has become so fashionable.
I served in the Marines back in the '80s. I've been in contact with an Army medical recruiter the past few weeks; I want to go to Iraq or Afghanistan, as far downrange as they're willing to send me, and look after our wounded.
Despite my advanced years I'm in good physical shape. Bizarre as it may sound, I still daydream I might wind up as medical officer in a unit whose CO I could convince to send me to Ranger training. (Be careful what you wish for, right?)
But right now, I'm not sure I'm even going to get past MEPS. The doctors are flapping and squawking about a shoulder injury that left me with some torn cartilage. I have no symptoms (in fact I can pop out about 15-16 pull-ups and 60 pushups), and have a letter from my own doc to that effect. But all the MEPS types seem to care about are the films.
I've been lurking on this site for a few months now. I stumbled onto it while researching possible Army careers. But I confess I spend more time in the 'Good Humor Popsicle Zone' than just about anywhere else. Semper Fi and Hooaah! Keep up the good work.
Cold shoulder from MEPS
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screescrambler
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Cold shoulder from MEPS
"What the f*** is wrong with you, Private? Do you have a sucking head wound?" - Senior drill instructor, Platoon 1036, MCRD Parris Island, June 1979
USMC reserve 1979-82
USMC 1982-85
USMC reserve 1979-82
USMC 1982-85
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Welcome old timer 
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69-70
I cooked with C- 4
Steadfast
4/325 82d DIV 68-69
2nd Bde HHC (LRRP), 4 ID
K Co (Rgr), 75th Inf (Abn), 4 ID
69-70
I cooked with C- 4
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Flesh Thorn
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Welcome ! Pretty damn good for a 47 year old. Since you are a former Marine this introduction should probably be in the section for veterans.I can pop out about 15-16 pull-ups and 60 pushups
A Co. 3/75 Ranger Regt. HQ Section Dec 85-June 86.
HSC USAITC June 86-April 88
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Psalm 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
HSC USAITC June 86-April 88
NAVSEA, 2014 to Present
Psalm 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
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Welcome, good luck and hope you get what you want.
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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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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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http://www.ranger.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - LM 3537
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Ranger Bill
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Welcome, Marine. Best of luck to you. If it does not work out, look into contracting.
WE NEED MORE RANGERS!
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Mentor to Pellet2007, ChaoticGood & RFS1307
Ranger School Class 3-69
7th Special Forces Group
K Company (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Airborne)
4th Infantry Division
82d Airborne Division
12th Special Forces Group
Welcome Marine....
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1FFV Echo LRP 20th INF (ABN) 67 - 68
Team 1 1
Satan's Playboys
From Hell We Rise
B Co Omega Recon CCS RT Hammer
75Th RRA Life Member 2189
Special Operations Association Member 2907-GA
Secretary, Worldwide Army Rangers, Inc
Professional Soldiers Are Predictable; The World Is full Of Dangerous Amateurs.
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