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Rock Defender [54]
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I AM OFFICIALLY AN OFFICER IN
Jun 6, 2008, 7:20 PM
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THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
I KNOW MANY OF YOU DONT LIKE ME BUT I AM OUT THERE FOR YOU!!!!!
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Historian [3201]
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Was over at Ft. Jackson today...another graduating class was
Jun 6, 2008, 7:28 PM
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departing and I got caught in the traffic of family and friends that had come to see the festivities.
My hat is off to you and all of the people who serve our country!
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Rock Defender [54]
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Thanks very much.***
Jun 6, 2008, 7:29 PM
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null [26]
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Re: I AM OFFICIALLY AN OFFICER IN
Jun 6, 2008, 7:39 PM
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Without you around,neither would we.
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CU Guru [1118]
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No more posting on T-net for you!
Jun 6, 2008, 7:42 PM
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We don't need you wasting taxpayer money! 
On a serious note, thank you for your service and dedication. Appreciation can never be expressed enough to members of the United States Armed Forces.
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Rock Defender [54]
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i know u are pickin
Jun 6, 2008, 7:56 PM
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but on a serious not 95% of my posting takes place on down time. The other 5% takes place on your dollar. 
Its cool to be able to say this now.
James T Gantt, Jr. LT
I am still a scrub in the officer rankings but I did it.
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110%er [5791]
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Welcome to the Corps. What branch did you get?***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:05 PM
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Rock Defender [54]
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I am a Flight Officer in the ARMY***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:22 PM
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110%er [5791]
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I meant the Officer Corps, not the USMC. Sorry for the
Jun 6, 2008, 8:28 PM
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confusion.
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Rock Defender [54]
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I got you. did i answer question in above post?***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:31 PM
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110%er [5791]
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Gotcha. Aviation, huh? Never appealed to me much. I like
Jun 6, 2008, 8:34 PM
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my feet on the ground too much. Good luck at OBC (or BOLC or whatever they call it these days).
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Rock Defender [54]
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Thanks. I have always had a love for flying. Wanted to
Jun 6, 2008, 8:36 PM
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fly in the AF but they bullshitted me around to much so I ended up talking with the ARMY.
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110%er [5791]
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What're you going for? Blackhawk? Apache? Or my personal
Jun 6, 2008, 8:43 PM
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favorite...weather balloon! Just kidding, but the 1 time I was in a Blackhawk, I think the guy was trying to make us sick. It was a miserable time.
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Rock Defender [54]
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Re: What're you going for? Blackhawk? Apache? Or my personal
Jun 6, 2008, 8:45 PM
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Blackhawk. One bad ### bird.
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110%er [5791]
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Re: What're you going for? Blackhawk? Apache? Or my persona
Jun 6, 2008, 8:47 PM
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Blech. Death before dismount baby. Except in our case, that is usually true...Paladins don't match up well with tanks face to face. If we were to come up on enemy armor, we get the heck out of Dodge.
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Orange Blooded [2778]
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I do not understand your post. Many of us Tigernets
Jun 6, 2008, 8:09 PM
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served honorably in Viet Nam, which I still consider more dangerous than Iraq (especially if you were in the Infantry over there).
My hat is off to you and we do like you but, try being an enlisted man...much more dangerous.
Again. I applaud you for what you are doing.
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110%er [5791]
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Re: I do not understand your post. Many of us Tigernets
Jun 6, 2008, 8:15 PM
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I disagree about the enlisted ranks being much more dangerous. I served as a platoon leader in Iraq in 04-05 for an MP platoon (even though we are an FA battalion) performing convoy escort. I did the same missions, the same miles, and the same dirty stuff that goes along with war, that my men did.
Then when we got back to base and they went off to the chow hall and showers, I went to the TOC and did paperwork. I don't know how it was in Vietnam, but it seems today that the line being drawn between jr. officer and enlisted is fading when it comes to combat duty.
This is certainly not intended as a flame at your post though, I hope it hasn't come across that way.
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Rock Defender [54]
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well I can understand some what where u r coming from.
Jun 6, 2008, 8:31 PM
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However, when I joined I had to enlist but I went in as an 0-9 Sierra, which is the equiv. to an E-5 to E-6 on the pay scale. That is what I got paid for while at basic. I still stayed the E-6 while I got MOS qualified. I cannot help that I chose to join after I graduated college but I wanted to be an officer and chose to get my degree first. However, I was enlisted and didn't get to enjoy the perks of an Officer until now even though I wore an O on my chest instead of stripes. I was still treated like a grunt. By all means though VN was in many ways more dangerous but you sir should not take anything away from any soldier. Its just as dangerous today as it was then.
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Rock Defender [54]
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0-9 sierra is Officer Candidate. didnt explain that in above
Jun 6, 2008, 8:33 PM
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post
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All-In [39020]
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Congrats, sir.***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:12 PM
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Follower [285]
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you are awesome! God bless and thank you***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:14 PM
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CU Guru [1712]
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Good luck!!
Jun 6, 2008, 8:43 PM
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We wish you well.
Make Clemson proud.
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FLYING
Jun 6, 2008, 8:44 PM
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Makes the spirit free! Good luck in your service to our country. Stay safe by using the tiger senses that have been instilled in you. FLY ARMY!
FROM: A retired Fly Navy friend.
God Bless and God Speed
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Rock Defender [54]
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Thank you***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:45 PM
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Follower [290]
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What plarform?
Jun 6, 2008, 8:48 PM
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Do you know yet?
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Follower [290]
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Re: What platform?***
Jun 6, 2008, 8:49 PM
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Orange Blooded [4367]
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Thank you very much!*****
Jun 6, 2008, 8:49 PM
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CU Guru [1002]
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Congratulations a salute for you enclosed
Jun 6, 2008, 9:13 PM
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Rock Defender [54]
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THATS KEWL***
Jun 6, 2008, 9:14 PM
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Orange Blooded [3442]
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Re: I AM OFFICIALLY AN OFFICER IN
Jun 6, 2008, 9:21 PM
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Best wishes and tons of luck from a Vietnam era vet.
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Jun 6, 2008, 9:33 PM
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and yes I was shouting deliberately. I had 14 years active and 14 reserve. It is nice now that I can get paid to just breath in and breath out.
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All-TigerNet [11225]
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A salute and hats off to you LT. Thank you for your service
Jun 6, 2008, 10:49 PM
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and good luck, your service to our country is greatly admired and appreciated. Shoot straight, duck low, and keep your men safe.
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Aficionado [152]
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Congrats! We will keep you in our prayers and thank you...
Jun 6, 2008, 11:07 PM
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for keeping our country safe so we can all enjoy the freedoms we take for granted everyday.
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CU Guru [1002]
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Here's a nice paint job!
Jun 6, 2008, 11:15 PM
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CU Guru [1462]
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Jack says good luck!!***
Jun 7, 2008, 12:05 AM
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All-In [36410]
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Serve Proudly***
Jun 7, 2008, 10:46 AM
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