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by MAB78
September 17th, 2005, 12:33 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: RIP APFT
Replies: 19
Views: 7433

To the DEPS

When you go to Airborne after OSUT you will be surprised at how easy the PT is compared to Sand Hill. You get your first taste of freedom and you get too comfortable and start eating subway and partying too much. I dont know how Jareds fat ass lost all that weight by eating Subway but ...
by MAB78
September 15th, 2005, 2:51 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: RIP APFT
Replies: 19
Views: 7433

Failed APFT

Hey Everybody

Yes its true I did fail my APFT test and I cannot hold my head up. After all the help you guys gave me and I blew it on my PT test . I failed myself and I failed my mentor, thanks for everything you did for me and im sorry if I wasted your time. Im not gonna try and make any excuses ...
by MAB78
September 13th, 2005, 2:54 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: RIP APFT
Replies: 19
Views: 7433

RIP APFT

Hey everybody

Im taking my pt test in the morning and so far its been good. The DFAC at RIP is better than a Red Lobster you Rangers are lucky. Im gonna give it all I got tommorow and ill check in again and let you know how things went. Thanks again the for the support and I hope to make you all ...
by MAB78
September 11th, 2005, 10:22 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Leaving for RIP
Replies: 16
Views: 5088

Leaving for RIP

Hey Everybody

Im leaving for RIP in the morning. I couldnt wait any longer after the events of this weekend so ready or not here I come. Thanks to everyone for all the help along the way escpecially my Mentor. This is a dream come true and my first step towards getting that Ranger Tab. Ill check ...
by MAB78
September 1st, 2005, 9:28 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Hey Everybody
Replies: 10
Views: 3870

Hey Everybody

Ranger Silverback

Im still here at Airborne waiting to go to RIP. I was hoping to leave the week following Labor Day weekend. My leg is taking longer than estimated to heal up but I am doing my PT and look forward to RIP. Sorry I havent posted but I was waiting to leave for RIP. Im got a few guys ...
by MAB78
July 16th, 2005, 1:09 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Graduated ABN
Replies: 19
Views: 7400

Graduated ABN

Hey Everybody

I just graduated Friday and now I have silver wings on my chest. The bad news is I injured myself on the third jump but I sucked it up and made 2 more jumps. Im suppost to go to RIP hold on Monday but now I have a profile for my leg so I have to wait another week. I just hope im 100 ...
by MAB78
July 9th, 2005, 8:22 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Jump Week
Replies: 12
Views: 4599

Jump Week

Hey Everybody

Just got finished with tower week and im getting ready to jump Monday. They had Ranger Rendevous this week so we got to see the regiment running when did our last 5 miler. Cant wait to go to RIP as long as I dont break a damn leg in jump week. The conditions should be just right with ...
by MAB78
July 1st, 2005, 10:00 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: ABN School
Replies: 10
Views: 4667

ABN School

Hey Everybody

Im here at Airborne School and I just completed ground week. Im looking forward to jump week and im working hard on my PT. Im with Alpha Co and the Black Hats here are doing a good job of gettin us ready. When we PT in the mornings I see the Rangers running by in their IBAs and I ...
by MAB78
June 16th, 2005, 4:01 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Turning Blue
Replies: 13
Views: 5491

Turning Blue

Hey Everybody

I just wanted to let you know I got my blue cord today and graduation is tommorow. I will be graduating at Kannel Field at Battalion 2-19 at 0900. It was a good feeling to become an Infantryman and im motivated about BAC starting Monday. Im trying to work on my run times especially ...
by MAB78
May 22nd, 2005, 1:04 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: 4 Weeks left
Replies: 21
Views: 7204

Ranger Silverback

I graduate on the 17th of June. As soon as FTX is over with I will get in touch with you. Cant wait to see you there, this time ill utter a few more words since I wont have that deer in the headlights look from being surprised. That was one hell of a first impression Ranger ...
by MAB78
May 22nd, 2005, 12:49 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: 4 Weeks left
Replies: 21
Views: 7204

4 Weeks left

Hey Everybody,

We are almost done with OSUT, all that is really left is our FTX. We start MOUT training this week after wrapping up our last PT test on Saturday. Turning Blue is just around the corner and at last I will be your Infantry Brother. Just one step on the long road to becoming a Ranger ...
by MAB78
April 30th, 2005, 9:41 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Greetings From OSUT
Replies: 14
Views: 5353

Greetings From OSUT

Hello everybody,


Just got my first 4 hour pass so here I am checking in. Ranger Silverback has stopped by to pay me a visit which was motivating. My Drill SGt told me I was getting an article 15 and to report to the CO's office immediately. I was trying to figure out what I had done when Ranger ...
by MAB78
February 20th, 2005, 11:20 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Departing for OSUT
Replies: 15
Views: 5789

Departing for OSUT

Hello Everyone

This is my last post before departing to OSUT. I will arrive at Fort Benning Thursday morning and I cant wait. I just wanted to thank all the Rangers on this site for all the their help and information they provided especially Ranger Silverback. As soon as I get a chance to get ...
by MAB78
February 8th, 2005, 11:07 pm
Forum: About RASP
Topic: RANGER Liason
Replies: 7
Views: 4840

My apologies

Ranger Silverback

I dont want to get off to bad start and I meant no disrepect. Anyone who wears the tab should be addressed properly on this site and I wont let it happen again. My apologies to any other Rangers who lay eyes upon my reply. You all deserve the proper respect and I need to pay ...
by MAB78
February 8th, 2005, 10:45 pm
Forum: About RASP
Topic: RANGER Liason
Replies: 7
Views: 4840

Thanks Alot

Ranger Silverback

Thanks for the prompt reply. That advice seems practical and confirms what I suspected. Im doing everything I can reading all the posted FAQs in here which have been extremely helpful. I will definitely keep you posted on my progress and thanks for the help.

Respectfully Yours ...

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