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Offline Rangersparky1284

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It came from the desert...
« on: January 24, 2006, 01:12:18 AM »
I'm an intimidating 5'4", US Army medic. Recently eligible to legaly buy a drink, though I've been defending my right to it for almost 3 years now. I travel and explore often, recently returned from the playground which you all know as Europe. Speaking of traveling... I did my time in the 'Ghan, but nothing much to brag about in the way of actual combat. I'm not a pogue, yet... I'm working on that. We just didn't have much activity... Haji didn't want a piece of all the heat we packed. In my spare time I enjoy Batlefield 2, Axis and Allies, chess, other strategy games, some tactical sims, reading: strategy and tactics, military hist., gurilla warfare, etc. I'm not boasting anything about being some super-expert-quasi-human-ask-kicking-machine because, to be honest, I'm quite an amature airsofter. However, since I basically played Army laser tag (M.I.L.E.S.) for the last 2 years, I can confidently smack-talk any "M.I.L.E.S. heros". Tucson is my home town, meaning I don't live here full-time, but rather I touch base about once a year to visit the family. Part of my job in the Army is tactical education and awareness, thus if anyone would a brief education on combat field tactics, basic theatre combat strategy, or basic combat medicine... I would be happy to oblige. I don't offer any certification, but you get what you pay for (hint: sarcasm... I don't charge, but that doesn't mean I don't have usefull info). I probably don't have much to offer the seasoned "combat" vets here, but I specialize in squad and platoon level tactical operations. On the other hand, as a medical profesional I have a personal belief in sharing my knowledge with anyone willing and interested; in this area I specialize in emergency medical care, i.e.battlefield injuries

I hope to get to know many in the airsofting communty here. Those of you who get to know me will learn I can be quite silly at times, but can quicky change to a very serious manner. I'm polite and take my job seriously, but I have fun with it at the same time. "Mission First; Soldier Safety Second." [smilie=armata_pdt_06.gif] Oh, geeze... I wrote a friggin novel. Oops, so much for a brief intro.
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2006, 01:53:35 AM »
Welcome to the boards. You should fit in fine. I personally am in the National guard as Infantry, and there is another member here that is a rotorhead. A few other mil-guys here, nothing fancy. Enjoy your stay :).
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 08:31:41 AM »
Always nice to have another mil-guy here. I'm AF, but I suggest before you roll your eyes you meet me on the field first. ;)

Again Welcome!
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2006, 12:23:31 PM »
Quote from: "Gantaliano Hoff"
Always nice to have another mil-guy here. I'm AF, but I suggest before you roll your eyes you meet me on the field first. ;)

Again Welcome!


No, you're AFROTC, Cadet. :lol:

I'm the rotorhead Ians talking about, Sparky.  Welcome to the family!  Here in AA, we have a good mix of Military guys (both former and current, Army, Marines, and some ROTC dudes), Law Enforcement, and military brats.

So, WELCOME! 8)
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2006, 12:33:29 PM »
Welcome Sparky!

I'm an old school Doc from the 82nd Abn.  Did you get your Tab and Blue Rope ?

Look me up on the field - I'm with the Marauders.
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2006, 01:32:00 PM »
yeah...  im a military brat  :D
welcome, hope to maybe meet at a game or something... but im pretty new, too.  My dad is in the air force... he's in afghanistan right now actually and won't be back until march.  he is a c-130 gunship engineer... and commander of his squadron.  My step dad retired from the air force last may.  specializing in communications, he continued in that same field working at raytheon.  As for me, im just an 18 student majoring in automotive technology.  My name is Art, or "Silent Dragon," or "Silent," or just "Dragon" (lol, i heard all of those names during the game on Saturday).
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2006, 04:29:53 PM »
Quote from: "azsarge"
Quote from: "Gantaliano Hoff"
Always nice to have another mil-guy here. I'm AF, but I suggest before you roll your eyes you meet me on the field first. ;)

Again Welcome!

No, you're AFROTC, Cadet. :lol:

I'm the rotorhead Ians talking about, Sparky.  Welcome to the family!  Here in AA, we have a good mix of Military guys (both former and current, Army, Marines, and some ROTC dudes), Law Enforcement, and military brats.

So, WELCOME! 8)


Fine. Actually isn't 1bad7 enlisted AF?
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2006, 04:41:22 PM »
Yes.  Like I said, there are several guys.  I'll let them step up if they want it posted.
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2006, 01:46:25 AM »
Quote from: "Doc Hollywood"
Welcome Sparky!

I'm an old school Doc from the 82nd Abn.  Did you get your Tab and Blue Rope ?

Look me up on the field - I'm with the Marauders.


Always good to see a fellow Doc! How old school is "old school"? I haven't tabed anything yet, not even EFMB... or even a CMB for that matter. I'm not much of a badge collector, but I would love to get a cance at airborne and ranger... just to see how many guys would fail where I suceed. That sounds a bit cocky I guess. :roll:
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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2006, 09:16:15 AM »
welcome Sparky. I bet Reaver will be pleased to have another fully trained medic on the field. So cya at the tucson JT, BTW Sparky team FE is looking for people of your caliber.

please checkout  http://www.tucsoncoalition.com
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armory-2 m60s,2 m733s,G36c,Infinity handgun,3 G3SG1s,shotgun,p90
formally owned 2 mp5s, Ak47,p90tr. total weapons= 9... total at one time 17different guns.
BTW whats the need for mags, grab, use, dump the gun, then use another. Iam a walking armory.

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« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2006, 09:27:00 AM »
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How old school is "old school"?


1986 to 1990... so pretty old school.  I was one of the first groups of 91B combat medics who went to infantry school for SMOS. The hua schools were cool!  If you get the chance do it - but leave the cocky at the door, it wont get you very far.  I remember it was the smartassed cocky guys who fell out first...  its best that no one ever really knows your name!
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« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2006, 12:41:27 PM »
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but leave the cocky at the door, it wont get you very far.  I remember it was the smartassed cocky guys who fell out first...  its best that no one ever really knows your name!


I'm not usually cocky, but my confidence comes off as cocky sometimes. I try not to brag because I know how little other people really care... because I know how little I care about other people bragging. 8)
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