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History
I arrived at Fort Lewis in June of 1974 as a leg and was asigned to 3rd brigade 3/47 inf. The unit was not far removed the the Mekong Delta and was refered to by most as the Delta Demons. Many of our squad leaders and platoon Sgt's wore the octafoil on both shoulders. I took the time and learned from those men as much as I could about my job and about leadership.
In October there was a new arrivial on main post. The 2/75 had landed, and nothing was the same after that. The NCO clubs and training areas were now a place of combat.
It wasn't until December or January that we got our first crossover from the 2/75 a skinny little SSG who was put in as a sqaud leader in my Mortor platoon, and he proceeded to show us all what being a hardcore, hardass soldier was all about.Don't get me wrong I was a squared away troop and was already on the five list after 22 months, but this was different.
The biggest change came when our 1sg was replaced by an SFC from 2/75. His name was Haugh and he was one bad mother. He lived in Lacey and did not own a car! was there every morning by 0500 and never left before 1900. He was the hardest to please 1sg I ever had, but he never played favorites and was always the biggest support if you were right.
When I got my 5 he was one of the first to give his congrates which consisted of doing some pushups and buying him a beer. In January of 76 I was blessed with the birth of a son, and 1sg allowed me one afternoon off to be with my wife and child.
In 0ct. of 95 that child joined the Army and set his sights on being a Ranger. He went to basic, AIT, and then Airborne, but did not get a contract for Ranger. Instead he was sent to the 82nd and survived 2 years until he could reenlist, and when he did it was RIP then on to 2/75.
He arrived before the end of 98 and was in Ranger class 4-99. Much has happend since then including 9/11 and several deployments. The men you are about to join have a rich history as does there unit.
This has been a long winded way of suggesting to you that you take the time to learn from those who have gone before you. Lean on and glean all the insights you can get from those who know, and never ever forget who you are.
Get the tab and help to set the standard. One of my proudest moments was pining on my sons tab at his graduation. RLTW!!! and that is coming from an old dirt leg.
In October there was a new arrivial on main post. The 2/75 had landed, and nothing was the same after that. The NCO clubs and training areas were now a place of combat.
It wasn't until December or January that we got our first crossover from the 2/75 a skinny little SSG who was put in as a sqaud leader in my Mortor platoon, and he proceeded to show us all what being a hardcore, hardass soldier was all about.Don't get me wrong I was a squared away troop and was already on the five list after 22 months, but this was different.
The biggest change came when our 1sg was replaced by an SFC from 2/75. His name was Haugh and he was one bad mother. He lived in Lacey and did not own a car! was there every morning by 0500 and never left before 1900. He was the hardest to please 1sg I ever had, but he never played favorites and was always the biggest support if you were right.
When I got my 5 he was one of the first to give his congrates which consisted of doing some pushups and buying him a beer. In January of 76 I was blessed with the birth of a son, and 1sg allowed me one afternoon off to be with my wife and child.
In 0ct. of 95 that child joined the Army and set his sights on being a Ranger. He went to basic, AIT, and then Airborne, but did not get a contract for Ranger. Instead he was sent to the 82nd and survived 2 years until he could reenlist, and when he did it was RIP then on to 2/75.
He arrived before the end of 98 and was in Ranger class 4-99. Much has happend since then including 9/11 and several deployments. The men you are about to join have a rich history as does there unit.
This has been a long winded way of suggesting to you that you take the time to learn from those who have gone before you. Lean on and glean all the insights you can get from those who know, and never ever forget who you are.
Get the tab and help to set the standard. One of my proudest moments was pining on my sons tab at his graduation. RLTW!!! and that is coming from an old dirt leg.
RLTW
As an even older FOG, I'm proud of you. Your success is the reason many of us participate in this site -- to assist young men make the transformation to Ranger. But don't think you are done learning yet, your training will really begin now.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
