Introduction

brandon · Post by **brandon** » February 11th, 2007, 9:14 pm

Hello All,

My name is Brandon, I'm 20 and finishing up my 2nd year in college at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I signed an 18X contract this January and am scheduled to go into basic on August 17th.

Reasons for me joining the Army and signing the 18X contract are completely different. I joined the Army so I could give something back to this great country and protect my families, friends, and everyone's freedoms. I signed the 18X contract because I want adventures, like guns, and everything I have read, seen, and heard about it interests me absolutely.

I am sincere when I say that I have upmost respect for those that have served in the past, are currently server, and will serve in the future. It really hit me when my Dad's friends actually thanked me for my decision to join the Army and having them tell me it meant a lot to them. For me, it put a whole new perspective on life.

I know Basic, Airborne, and SFAS will not be easy... but I am determined to make it through. SF is a life dream of mine so that makes it a little easier too, I suppose.

I know I didn't sign a Ranger contract, but I hope that's ok.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » February 11th, 2007, 10:35 pm

Welcome Brandon.

While it is apparently no longer P.C. to congratulate and thank you for the decisions you've made, I will go ahead and do it anyways.

As you know, the road you have chosen is tough. Many are called and few are chosen. I for one wish you the best of opportunities and hope the best for you.

Charlie 51 · Post by **Charlie 51** » February 12th, 2007, 1:41 am

Good luck Shake-N-Bake

In the end luck has very little to do with it, hope you can road march!!

Bravo57 · Post by **Bravo57** » February 12th, 2007, 6:59 am

Welcome to the site

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » February 12th, 2007, 7:50 am

Welcome, and good luck on your trek.
RLTW
EP

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » February 12th, 2007, 8:38 am

EarthPig wrote:Welcome, and good luck on your trek.
RLTW
EP

X2

Oh and go fuck yourself for not getting an 11x option 40.

Scoty · Post by **Scoty** » February 12th, 2007, 12:10 pm

brandon wrote:...my Dad's friends actually thanked me for my decision to join the Army and having them tell me it meant a lot to them. For me, it put a whole new perspective on life.

Sounds like your Dad is runnin' with a good pack. Welcome.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » February 12th, 2007, 12:59 pm

Congratulations and good luck!

Draco · Post by **Draco** » February 12th, 2007, 2:21 pm

Welcome!!

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » February 15th, 2007, 7:33 pm

My advice to you is you might want to give FM 21-20 a read. It's kind of a self help book.

The Holmchicken · Post by **The Holmchicken** » February 15th, 2007, 8:24 pm

Have fun in the Pipeline!

Looon · Post by **Looon** » February 15th, 2007, 8:26 pm

hello

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