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Firemedic · Post by **Firemedic** » August 1st, 2010, 3:52 am

I spent 6 years in the Guard, as a medic with HHT 1/124th CAV (TXARNG) and B Co 161st ASMB (GAARNG). I deployed to Iraq for OIF I with 3d MEDCOM and supported MPs, FA, and CA units as a lead medic in an ambulance platoon in Umm Qusar and Camp Bucca. I ETS'd in 2004 to concentrate on my civilian career and to start a family. I enjoyed my time in the military, but feel like I didn't take advantage of all the opportunities that I could have. For instance, I am a leg. For the past ten years I've been employed with a fire department in the metro Atlanta area, and I work part time as a paramedic in a local ER. I am also a student in Jacksonville State's Emergency Management bachelor degree program.

Over the past few months I've thought about re-enlisting. I'm at the point in my civilian job that I'm getting close to being assigned to a staff position and I need to do something to stay in an operational role. Being a military medic is an awesome job, and the best place for a medic to be is in the field with his guys. I started my Guard career as a medic in a combat arms unit, but I deployed with a medical unit. I learned a lot during that deployment (much of which I still use today) but if I do come back in I think that I'd rather be back as medic supporting a combat arms unit. Georgia has several such units to choose from. I came across some sites that mentioned a LRS unit here in the state, but information is conflicting. I understand that you have some members that are or have served with this unit and I'd like to ask some questions of them. I've spent a little while lurking and have learned a tremendous amount already. I have a CAV background and understand their culture but IN is a whole new animal to me. I look forward to asking questions and learning more from you here.

CharlieRanger1FFV · Post by **CharlieRanger1FFV** » August 1st, 2010, 6:09 am

Thank you for both your Army & fire department / paramedic service. Welcome to the site.
Sit down, put your feet up, & stay awhile.

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » August 1st, 2010, 7:43 am

Welcome.

al_2ndWolfhounds · Post by **al_2ndWolfhounds** » August 1st, 2010, 10:46 am

Welcome and thank you for your military and first responder service.

mortar_guy78 · Post by **mortar_guy78** » August 1st, 2010, 11:18 am

Welcome. I know there's some LRS guys skulking around here somewhere.

IEDmagnet · Post by **IEDmagnet** » August 1st, 2010, 11:27 am

Welcome. PM inbound.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » August 1st, 2010, 5:38 pm

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com and thanks for all your service to our great country! Good luck with our future.

Firemedic · Post by **Firemedic** » August 11th, 2010, 3:10 pm

Thank you, Rangers. I've sent an e- mail to the readiness NCO of a NG LRS unit and an awaiting a reply.

IEDmagnet · Post by **IEDmagnet** » August 11th, 2010, 4:50 pm

I didn't forget you brother. It's vacation season, but you should get a call sometime soon...hopefully before you get that email reply.

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