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PerryB
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Back in the Fight

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I just ordered the Book "Back in the Fight" by Joseph Kapacziewski. It will be released by Amazon.com on the 7th of May. Can't wait to read about this Ranger and his incredible story of never giving up.

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I first met Joe Kap when he and his squad was evacuated to Walter Reed. The staff had a very difficult time keeping his entire squad out of his room every minute of the day -- they did not want to be away from him. I saw him as he made the decision to have the foot and leg amputated. I saw the way his wife Kimberly supported him each step along the way. I saw him after his deployment as Platoon Sergeant. If you look up "Army Ranger at his best," there is a picture of Joe Kap and his family.
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excerpt of Jim wrote: If you look up "Army Ranger at his best," there is a picture of Joe Kap and his family.
Can you narrow down the item Jim. I did a search and got these results:

Search found 12207 matches: +Army +Ranger +his +best

Maybe like the date of the post, poster, which forum, which page # ?


Aaaah, found the link where you posted it Ranger Jim.
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Joe Kap set the standard. I'm proud to call him and his lovely wife Kimberly friends.
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Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: Back in the Fight

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I got the book Thursday afternoon and I am about 125 pages into the book. It really opened my eyes to the mindset of Rangers and the mentality that Rangers possess. I would highly recommend it to all the future soldiers that are in or considering going with a Option 40 enlistment.

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PerryB wrote:I got the book Thursday afternoon and I am about 125 pages into the book. It really opened my eyes to the mindset of Rangers and the mentality that Rangers possess. I would highly recommend it to all the future soldiers that are in or considering going with a Option 40 enlistment.

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Well, now you know why we try to ensure that young men who want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment are prepared. Thanks for all your help, PerryB.
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