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Speedracer wrote:Got mine in 1980
had to do the old hands on SQT also along with the EIB
That sucked

When did they stop requiring a hands-on SQT, Ranger Speedracer?
I enlisted in '86, and I cannot remember taking one, just the annual written exam.

Depends on the Battalion. I can say honestly that Leg graders protect the EIB with everything they got.
Agreed, Ranger Silverback. I got mine back in '88 in a mech battalion, and made sure I got it because I didn't want to go through that again.

But then, you get tasked as EIB cadre every year ...

Sturgis 1995



Seward, Alaska



Tok, Alaska - replacing a rear tire. My other bike, a 1994 BMW R1100GS.

Allons Acres

H8 Train wrote:Because we don't cosider guys in JRTC real paratroopers.

I was in the 501st, not the 508th.

"I see the light." Thanks for the change.

You care to explain to us how its now a part of "your" picture folder? Eh "soldier boy" :lol:

MY folder? http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/umph.gif Uh-uh. Check the address - linking pictures is easy.

"Soldier boy." Why does it still stay "soldier" under my avatar and not ...

Airborne Medic wrote:I only have one question. Why were you looking for red leather pants on ebay?

Hey doc. :D

Somebody posted it yesterday in a motorcycle forum I'm a member of.

Tell me this is not one of you guys.

Item on eBay.

Who needs a stove?



I do. Ever try to boil water for coffee by burning paper under an e-tool handle? Don't hold your breath.

Damn, I had forgot about DeJong. I recently got together with Amer and Brock out in Seattle for Amer's wedding.
I remember their names, but not their faces. Were they Apache docs?

DeJong was great, he's the only one of my docs I remember from 10 years of service. Smart guy - prolly a real doc ...

I tried a search before posting this, but didn't find it. I hope this hasn't already been posted.

The Jumpmaster Shuffle

Airborne Medic wrote:Hey do you remember CSM Sneed? I got a kick ass story top tell about him some day.

I think everyone has a story about CSM Sneed. Good guy. His last formation before he retired was in our quad, was sad to see him go.

DeJong was our platoon medic.

Woobies. Two woobies and a poncho and you can sleep comfortably below freezing. If you get time to sleep.

WhisperYuke with MSR bottle.

Granite Gear compression bags.

Poly-p contact gloves.

You work in the BAS or work with a platoon? An' which one?