Introduction

Old IG · Post by **Old IG** » July 23rd, 2009, 10:37 am

Howdy, here's my introduction.

First, a little name dropping! I know RGRPUCK and RGROKELLEY and consider them good friends. I'll leave it to them as to whether they admit knowing me or not! I have known both of these men for about 20 years. After knowing PUCK all that time, I finally had the honor of serving with him not too long ago, and it was my fortune that it was during the first six months of my tour in OEF.

I started off as an enlisted MP in the Army Reserves and then discovered ROTC in college. Following college, I came straight onto active duty as a 2LT. Ive been on active duty now for 22 1/2 years. I'm a Loggy, currently doing time as a Branch Immaterial Staff Puke. But this is what the Army needs of me for now so that is that! As you may have guessed from my user name, I have been an IG as well. I am not a Ranger. I am a Basic Parachutisit and was on jump status for just shy of two years when I was a Platoon Leader.

My late Father-in-Law, COL Frederick Byrd Bowling, was a Ranger. He was a USMA Graduate. He went through Ranger School in 1954 I believe. I don't know his class number, but I will try to find out in case some of y'all may have known him. He was an Advisor to an ARVN Ranger Battalion and wore the ARVN Ranger Badge on his uniform. I believe the AVATAR that "JIM" uses is the ARVN Ranger Badge.

I reckon that's enough for an intro. Thanks!

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » July 23rd, 2009, 10:43 am

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com and thanks for your service to our great country! (In spite of the folks you know!)

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 23rd, 2009, 10:54 am

Welcome. One of my last assignments was as a division IG. Two of the biggest lies in the Army: "We're the IG team and we're here to help you." "We're glad to have you here."

garyedolan · Post by **garyedolan** » July 23rd, 2009, 11:06 am

Welcome Fellow Officer. Thank you for your service to our country.

Bravo57 · Post by **Bravo57** » July 23rd, 2009, 11:28 am

Welcome to the site Sir!

Can you help the good Sarnt' Major spell?

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 23rd, 2009, 11:46 am

Welcome here Sir. Any friend of RgrPuck & RgrOKelly is suspect & will fit right in.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 23rd, 2009, 12:21 pm

Old IG wrote: My late Father-in-Law, COL Frederick Byrd Bowling, was a Ranger. He was a USMA Graduate. He went through Ranger School in 1954 I believe. I don't know his class number, but I will try to find out in case some of y'all may have known him. He was an Advisor to an ARVN Ranger Battalion and wore the ARVN Ranger Badge on his uniform. I believe the AVATAR that "JIM" uses is the ARVN Ranger Badge.

He was in MAC-V, 1966 -67. Don't know what battalion he was with.

We're glad you are here. Welcome....

rgrokelley · Post by **rgrokelley** » July 23rd, 2009, 2:35 pm

Old IG wrote:Howdy, here's my introduction.

First, a little name dropping! I know RGRPUCK and RGROKELLEY and consider them good friends. I'll leave it to them as to whether they admit knowing me or not! I have known both of these men for about 20 years. After knowing PUCK all that time, I finally had the honor of serving with him not too long ago, and it was my fortune that it was during the first six months of my tour in OEF.

I started off as an enlisted MP in the Army Reserves and then discovered ROTC in college. Following college, I came straight onto active duty as a 2LT. Ive been on active duty now for 22 1/2 years. I'm a Loggy, currently doing time as a Branch Immaterial Staff Puke. But this is what the Army needs of me for now so that is that! As you may have guessed from my user name, I have been an IG as well. I am not a Ranger. I am a Basic Parachutisit and was on jump status for just shy of two years when I was a Platoon Leader.

My late Father-in-Law, COL Frederick Byrd Bowling, was a Ranger. He was a USMA Graduate. He went through Ranger School in 1954 I believe. I don't know his class number, but I will try to find out in case some of y'all may have known him. He was an Advisor to an ARVN Ranger Battalion and wore the ARVN Ranger Badge on his uniform. I believe the AVATAR that "JIM" uses is the ARVN Ranger Badge.

I reckon that's enough for an intro. Thanks!

There goes the neighborhood

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » July 23rd, 2009, 4:26 pm

smokn38 · Post by **smokn38** » July 24th, 2009, 2:38 am

Welcome.

panthersix · Post by **panthersix** » July 24th, 2009, 3:52 am

Welcome! I'm a loggie too, only I'm USAF :)

McD · Post by **McD** » July 24th, 2009, 5:24 am

Welcome!

Old IG · Post by **Old IG** » July 28th, 2009, 8:21 am

Thanks for all the welcome comments folks! I take it that you knew COL Bowling "Jim"? Yes, MAC-V in 66-67 sounds right. We have a few pictures of him from then. Did you ever serve with him?

My son, who is an 11B, 18 months in now and no Articles-15, is now stationed at Ft. Bliss. He was a Manchu, 2-9 Infantry in Korea for his first tour. He seems to have developed a pinchant for Juicy Girls! Go figure eh!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 28th, 2009, 8:45 am

Old IG wrote:Thanks for all the welcome comments folks! I take it that you knew COL Bowling "Jim"? Yes, MAC-V in 66-67 sounds right. We have a few pictures of him from then. Did you ever serve with him?

Never served with him. Got the data from the Register of Graduates. Would certainly appreciate copies of any photos you might have. We have an extensive network of former Ranger Advisors and we are affiliated with the 75th Ranger Regimet Association.

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