Last weeks at the org.

I've gone off and joined the army. I'm shipping out the 25th and will be gone for about 18 weeks for basic, AIT and airbourne, I may return I may not return. I felt the need to tell somebody, so who better than all of you.:army:

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Originally Posted by Telys The Conqueror

I've gone off and joined the army. I'm shipping out the 25th and will be gone for about 18 weeks for basic, AIT and airbourne, I may return I may not return. I'm sure nobody cares, but I felt the need to tell somebody, so who better than all of you.:army:

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Good luck TTC.

Godspeed.

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Originally Posted by Goofball

Good luck TTC.

Godspeed.

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Thanks

Stay sharp and get ultra fit.

Have fun Tely hope all goes well

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Originally Posted by Papewaio

Stay sharp and get ultra fit.

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That's one thing I definetely need to do. I haven't ran a mile since high school.

Csar- Much appreciated

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Originally Posted by Telys The Conqueror

I've gone off and joined the army. I'm shipping out the 25th and will be gone for about 18 weeks for basic, AIT and airbourne, I may return I may not return. I'm sure nobody cares, but I felt the need to tell somebody, so who better than all of you.:army:

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You would be surprised. Several of us that post here at the Org are veterns of their respective country's military.

Only advice I have is always listen and pay attention to the Drill Sergeant, and most important listen to the Jump Master on the airplane.

Congrats! Have a great time. I have.

Safe returns.

Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirbooooooorne

Hooah! Airborne!!!

I assume your going Infantry which means Fort Benning have a fun hot humid at Basic.

Which unit did you elect to go to?

remember put your parachute on before you jump out of the plane

Bye Telys, I hope you have a blast. Take care.

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Originally Posted by Redleg

You would be surprised. Several of us that post here at the Org are veterns of their respective country's military.

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And several of us here at the Org. are smart enough to say "Thanks!" to the veterans of our respective country's military.

Good luck mate, have fun and take care.

All our best Telys The Conqueror. My son is at Fort Benning now graduating OSUT in 3 weeks, then Airborne.

We'll keep your place here at the Org warm - after training, you may actually have a minute or three to stop by again, and we'll be glad to hear from you.

"All The Way, Sir!"

Gl hf! May you carry the banner of Gah with pride and fortune out there!

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Originally Posted by Telys The Conqueror

I've gone off and joined the army. I'm shipping out the 25th and will be gone for about 18 weeks for basic, AIT and airbourne, I may return I may not return. I'm sure nobody cares, but I felt the need to tell somebody, so who better than all of you.:army:

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Of course we care. Hals- und Beinbruch! ('Break you neck and your leg') as the Germans say. Always trust your own instincts. Hope all turns out well for you. :2thumbsup:

Oh, and Kukrikhan, good to hear your son is in great shape as well. ~:)

Don't forget to have fun !

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Fix your attitude and you'll do fine. This "nobody cares" attitude will land you in a world of hurt. Just remember that graduating airborne school is quite an accomplishment and that many people (who never got the chance to even go), consider it a very special thing.

Godspeed! Telys The Conqueror!:bow:

Good luck, and thanks!

r u going to do anything to get ready? running? exercise?

Good for you. Its an honor to see another fellow veteran.Best of luck to you. You will be joining a very good family soon and the friends you make in the military will be your Brothers and Sisters.

Make us "here at the Org" proud mate!

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

He was just a rookie trooper and he surely shook with fright.
He checked off his equipment and made sure his pack was tight.
He had to sit and listen to those awful engines roar.
You ain't gonna jump no more.



Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of way to die.
Gory, gory, what a hell of way to die.
Gory, gory, what a hell of way to die.
He ain't gonna jump no more.

"Is everybody happy?" cried the sergeant looking up.
Our hero feebly answered, "Yes", and then they stood him up.
He jumped into the icy blast, his static line unhooked.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

He counted long, he counted loud, he waited for the shock.
He felt the wind, he felt the cold, he felt the awful drop.
The silk from his reserve spilled out and wrapped around his legs.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

The risers swung around his neck, connectors cracked his dome.
Suspension lines were tied in knots around his skinny bones.
The canopy became his shroud, he hurtled to the ground.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

The days he lived and loved and laughed kept running through his mind.
He thought about the girl back home, the one he left behind.
He thought about the medicos and wondered what they'd find.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

The ambulance was on the spot, the jeeps were running wild.
The medics jumped and screamed with glee, rolled up their sleeves and smiled.
For it had been a week or more since last a 'chute had failed.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

He hit the ground, the sound was "Splat," his blood went spurting high.
His comrades they were heard to say, "A helluva way to die."
He lay there rolling 'round in the welter of his gore.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.
There was blood upon the risers, there were brains upon the 'chute.
Intestines were a-dangling from his paratrooper suit.
He was a mess, they picked him up and poured him from his boots.
And he ain't gonna jump no more.

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Originally Posted by spmetla

Hooah! Airborne!!!

I assume your going Infantry which means Fort Benning have a fun hot humid at Basic.

Which unit did you elect to go to?

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Nah, I'm going into transportation, but luckily I had the option to go airbourne on top of that. First Ill go to fort lwood in missouri for basic and ait then I'll go to fort benning georgia. I believe I'm gonna be stationed in fort sill but hopefully I can go regimental and get overseas.And to be honest I still know very little about all of this, I can only tell you whats on the paper in front of me. First unit of assignment: UNAB

Yesdachi- Since I haven't ran in a few years I'm gonna make sure I can atleast run a mile in 8 minutes before I do pt.

Well in that case my brave freind, you're the main candidate for a little weekly award of mine!:2thumbsup:

Good luck. :army:

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Originally Posted by Telys The Conqueror

Nah, I'm going into transportation, but luckily I had the option to go airbourne on top of that. First Ill go to fort lwood in missouri for basic and ait then I'll go to fort benning georgia. I believe I'm gonna be stationed in fort sill but hopefully I can go regimental and get overseas.And to be honest I still know very little about all of this, I can only tell you whats on the paper in front of me. First unit of assignment: UNAB

Yesdachi- Since I haven't ran in a few years I'm gonna make sure I can atleast run a mile in 8 minutes before I do pt.

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Ah fort lost in the woods. Not a bad basic training post. Hot and humid in the summer but not near as bad as Georgia.

The Army is pretty much based on the regiment system as is, however in my time it did not have much impact upon your duty assignment.

One way to insure you get transfered overseas is to re-enlist for that type of assignment. (only if your interested in staying in.) Depending on your enlistment contract - chances are you will get orders after 2 years to 3 years at Fort Sill for another duty station. (If your contract is 4 years - you will most likely come down on levy for assignment at your 3 year mark. And the Army will ask you to re-enlist for the new duty station.) Pay close attention to what the papers state. Only re-enlist if that is what you want to do.

Fort Sill is not a bad duty station either, if your after deployments to overseas locations. Try to get assigned to one of the Field Artillery Battalions that are part of 3rd Corps Artillery, some deployments to overseas will definitly happen then, plus the Artillery Units often deploy to the NTC and JRTC to support divisional units training at the Training Centers.

If your MOS is going to be what I think it is (can't remember the MOS but I believe 88M) then most likely will will be assigned to one of the Artillery Battalions driving Ammunition vehicles. But if I remember correctly there are several Corps level Combat Service Support units assigned at Fort Sill. All of those units are most likely active in the deployment schedules also.

If you do not want to be deployed - try to get assigned to the Artillery School. (Not that you will have much of a choice.)

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Originally Posted by Alexanderofmacedon

Well in that case my brave freind, you're the main candidate for a little weekly award of mine!:2thumbsup:

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Awww c'mon Alex, dont give it away! :laugh4:

Goodbye and Godspeed my friend, if your feeling up to it, read Psalm 23 "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no Evil, for thou art with me, Your rod and your staff they comfort me"

I hope i got that right :dizzy2:

Good luck my friend!

Wow, some nice people on the org. Thanks a lot for all your support.

Redleg- You are correct on the MOS 88mike