Intro from civilian/useless

shit_can · Post by **shit_can** » March 3rd, 2004, 6:34 pm

I would like to formally introduce myself to the forum. My name is Josh and I am a college junior at SMU. I have been watching for a couple of days and have learned some important guidelines. First, an individual better come with his shit together and have the proper level of respect for the men (Rangers) who have served there country with honor. I could not agree more that they absolutely deserve our respect. By no means am I just telling you guys what you want to hear, I just feel those who deserve credit should hear it constantly. I am not new to the military way of life. My father served his country proudly, a career that started in Vietnam when he was 18 and continued for 20 years after that. He prided himself in being the best soldier that he could be, and put his mission above his own personal needs.
Like I pointed out, I am in college and plan to join after I have my degree. I choose to complete this first because my father wanted me to obtain that â€œpiece of paperâ€

Bell · Post by **Bell** » March 3rd, 2004, 7:41 pm

Welcome to the site. I appreciate your good intentions. Good luck.

RLTW
Bell

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 3rd, 2004, 8:08 pm

Welcome to the board. I hope you learn all you desire.

EggMcMuffin · Post by **EggMcMuffin** » March 3rd, 2004, 9:16 pm

Welcome.

Blacksrt4 · Post by **Blacksrt4** » March 3rd, 2004, 9:24 pm

Welcome, do you plan to go with the option 40 or straight in as a officer, can you still do the option 40 or something similar to that for officers going in?

Bell · Post by **Bell** » March 3rd, 2004, 9:35 pm

blacksrt4 wrote:Welcome, do you plan to go with the option 40 or straight in as a officer, can you still do the option 40 or something similar to that for officers going in?

No Option 40 for officers. As an infantry officer he is expected to attend Ranger School.

RLTW
Bell

Rock Island Ranger · Post by **Rock Island Ranger** » March 5th, 2004, 10:41 am

Shit Can....Officer....I can see the tie in! Good choice.
Welcome to you....you picked an expensive school, you paying or your father?

shit_can · Post by **shit_can** » March 5th, 2004, 4:17 pm

I have received Federal Grants and scholarships. I wanted to go to the BEST school I could, and my father has always told me be the best (soldier or civilian ) at any thing I attempt. I work full time and commute @ 30 miles to campus each day. My father and mother help as much as they can, but have informed me that earning a degree on my on will benefit me in the long run. I could not agree more. My father has done a great job teaching me that nothing comes without a lot of hard work and stress. He informs me often to complete my â€œMissionâ€

Looon · Post by **Looon** » March 5th, 2004, 5:34 pm

Welcome.

Rock Island Ranger · Post by **Rock Island Ranger** » March 5th, 2004, 8:01 pm

Good job, shitcan....startin to like you. Drive on, young Sir and good luck.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » March 6th, 2004, 11:50 am

Nice intro, ShitCan. Good luck in your endeavors, both at SMU and in the Army. Tell your dad thanks for his service....it is appreciated.
RLTW
EP

rangerrich · Post by **rangerrich** » March 6th, 2004, 9:09 pm

Welcome to the site!!