Hello Rangers, DEPs, enlisted/retired military personnel, and others on the ArmyRanger.com forums.
I'm Eric, 22 years of age, and I've been reading this website on and off for several months. I finally decided to bite the bullet and go down to the recruiter's office after I felt I collected enough information to make an informed judgement and decision. I've settled on a 91W O40 contract and I'm attempting to negotiate it right now. I'm still waiting for the physical and a trip down to MEPs to talk with a counseler but I'm having issues with the contract right now (which will be noted in a thread in the appropriate section)
I've done several years of college and managed to snag an AA degree attended by liberal treehuggers and I escaped their political/social ideologies since I stuck to math and sciences. I scored well on the ASVAB almost two years ago and the test scores are good until this April so I figured I should try enlisting before it expires (albiet it isn't a bit deal for me to retake them). My reason for choosing Rangers is that I know several people that have done it and they're regarded it as the most rewarding thing they've ever done in their life, despite the many hardships it took to get there. It also keeps you in peak physical shape.
I feel that if things are achieved or given too easily, then they're just not as satisfying as something that takes blood, sweat, and tears. Up until this point in my life, I don't have anything exceptional to show for the 22 years I've been around. As well, America is the land of the free BECAUSE of the brave; I wish to serve my country as it's provided me with a place to grow up well off. That might sound cliche and cheesy, but both my parents were immigrants here and I'm not so sure what type of caliber lifestyle I'd have otherwise.
My main plan outside of the military is starting a protouring/road race resto-mod 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda clone and getting her built up before I settle down and start a family. Several classic muscle car buffs I know have to contend with juggling a family, a garage full of spare parts, half a built car, and a nagging wife. They all wished they kept their first muscle car or started their project car earlier. They also all say that their wives would flip if they found out how much their "innocent" hobby costs :)
Intro from WA state
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Table of Elements Skater
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Re: Intro from WA state
My favorite car....WelcomeSponge wrote:
1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda
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In Memory of 1LT Ben Hall - KIA 31 July 2007
Merrills PSG 89-90
C/Co 4th RTB 90-92
USASOC Ft Bragg 01-06
Retired 1 Feb 2006
In Memory of 1LT Ben Hall - KIA 31 July 2007
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Ranger fireranger:
I live in Federal Way, a pretty worthless stripmall/dollar store ridden lump of a city.
Ranger Horned Toad:
91W is a Health Specialist. I believe everyone just calls it a Combat Medic but "Health Specialist" seems less threatening for PC's sake. They tried to get me to tack an M6 on the 91W to become a licensed practical nurse
I said no.
Ranger msg_dman:
'Cudas are kickass cars. Hopefully Dodge won't slaughter the planned Challenger like they did with the current Charger.
I live in Federal Way, a pretty worthless stripmall/dollar store ridden lump of a city.
Ranger Horned Toad:
91W is a Health Specialist. I believe everyone just calls it a Combat Medic but "Health Specialist" seems less threatening for PC's sake. They tried to get me to tack an M6 on the 91W to become a licensed practical nurse
I said no.Ranger msg_dman:
'Cudas are kickass cars. Hopefully Dodge won't slaughter the planned Challenger like they did with the current Charger.
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Welcome.
You join the Army for 'fun, travel & adventure' (as the slogan circa 1972 put it) & watch: you'll wind up back home in 2d Bn
Good medics are important & hard to find. DON'T get out of shape in AIT.
You'll need some serious personal discipline to get into & stay in RIP condition.
Meanwhile, since you don't seem to have a ship date, go join a local volunteer ambulance (& don't tell them why) & soak up all the certs you can & get some experience & boldily fluids on your hands.
You'll either have deeper medical experience come the time or you'll know ahead of time that you really wanted to be a clerk or mechanic instead.
Keep your focus.
You join the Army for 'fun, travel & adventure' (as the slogan circa 1972 put it) & watch: you'll wind up back home in 2d Bn
Good medics are important & hard to find. DON'T get out of shape in AIT.
You'll need some serious personal discipline to get into & stay in RIP condition.
Meanwhile, since you don't seem to have a ship date, go join a local volunteer ambulance (& don't tell them why) & soak up all the certs you can & get some experience & boldily fluids on your hands.
You'll either have deeper medical experience come the time or you'll know ahead of time that you really wanted to be a clerk or mechanic instead.
Keep your focus.
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2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
Excellent intro. You are on the right track for now, just keep your head on straight and make sure you never quit.
Since you have time on your hands, search for a lot of answers on this site to the questions you have. Do not be one of the guys who posts a good intro and then flushes himself.
Listen to the DEP's, as they have been around for a moment and know what/what not to do around here.
Eyes open, mouth shut works well as a general guideline around here.
Welcome to ArmyRanger.com!
Since you have time on your hands, search for a lot of answers on this site to the questions you have. Do not be one of the guys who posts a good intro and then flushes himself.
Listen to the DEP's, as they have been around for a moment and know what/what not to do around here.
Eyes open, mouth shut works well as a general guideline around here.
Welcome to ArmyRanger.com!