Introduction

Bikkstah · Post by **Bikkstah** » July 9th, 2007, 8:00 pm

Rangers,

Long time listener, first time caller. 21 years old, weighed around 400lbs in high school. Got to college, hit the gym, lost some weight (I've got a huge passion for exercise now and run a 3-a-day workout plan now). Got bored with the college scene, sought out a greater challenge and something more rewarding to do. I tried a semester of ROTC, thought it was pretty ok and decided to enlisting the National Guard with the intention of becoming an SMP cadet. Graduated Infantry OSUT last March and got back and found ROTC to be outdated and quite frankly, very gay. My unit was put on alert for deployment and I decided to pass up contracting with ROTC to deploy with my unit. Currently trying to finish or get close to finishing my degree before deployment (promotion points!). Transferring schools to go back home to spend time with my family and true friends (99% of my college friends became distant once I got back from OSUT) before I leave. I know a lot of people think the Guard is gay but our 1SG and CO run a tight ship and from my point of view, I think we're very well-trained and squared away. I partially regret not going active and not going on to more training (ABN and Ranger specifically). I was ignorant and didn't really look at all the options available to me, but I'm confident I'll get a second chance at bettering myself in the future. I look forward to learning as much as a dirty leg can from the Airborne Rangers.

That was kind of long-winded but that's me in a nutshell. Oh, and here are some before and after pics to prove my fatassedness, I know you Rangers are big on integrity.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » July 9th, 2007, 8:14 pm

WoW! Congratulations on losing all that weight!!!! That is awesome and you are an inspiration to so many and an example of what you can accomplish if you put your mind to it.

Welcome to the site and thanks for already taking the first steps to serving our great nation. Good luck in your future military and life endeavors...

GSXRanger · Post by **GSXRanger** » July 9th, 2007, 9:11 pm

Welcome to the site, congratulations on your graduation, and I applaud you for your diligence and service.

Great introduction... and again, welcome!

GSXRanger · Post by **GSXRanger** » July 9th, 2007, 9:12 pm

GSXRanger wrote:Welcome to the site, congratulations on your graduation, and I applaud you for your diligence and service. Operative word is ... 4187

Great introduction... and again, welcome!

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 10th, 2007, 5:01 am

Congratulations on having the motivation, self discipline and determination to get in shape, and for serving our country.

LRP1 · Post by **LRP1** » July 10th, 2007, 5:36 am

Welcome here..Outstanding dedication on your part..Charlie Mike...

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » July 10th, 2007, 6:47 am

Welcome to the site.
Congrats on your hard work!

RangerJurena · Post by **RangerJurena** » July 10th, 2007, 7:32 am

Good Stuff! You look young enough to follow your dreams, do so.

smokn38 · Post by **smokn38** » July 10th, 2007, 8:39 am

Welcome.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » July 10th, 2007, 3:50 pm

Welcome young man, I applaud your grit. You ought to be able to do whatever you want.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 11th, 2007, 5:37 pm

Welcome Bikkstah.

bmf175 · Post by **bmf175** » July 12th, 2007, 8:07 am

Welcome you are a great example of personal discipline keep it up, its never too late to go to Airborne and Ranger school.