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Posted: 6/1/2015 11:43:54 AM EDT
Well... OSUT to be exact.
My brother, GIR-101 is on a plane right now, heading to Fort Benning and I couldn't be prouder. He'll be the third of three sons my parents have watched and supported serve their country. End naturally his oldest brother (me) will be sending letters... And the occasional care package intended to ensure he and his platoon mates get some extra PT sessions in. 
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Posted: 6/1/2015 3:22:55 PM EDT
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Well... OSUT to be exact. My brother, GIR-101 is on a plane right now, heading to Fort Benning and I couldn't be prouder. He'll be the third of three sons my parents have watched and supported serve their country. End naturally his oldest brother (me) will be sending letters... And the occasional care package intended to ensure he and his platoon mates get some extra PT sessions in. Congrats! Yes. I went through benning in May as well.HAHA. I think you said he was doing 18X/SFAS, right? |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 4:22:58 PM EDT
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Congrats! Yes. I went through benning in May as well.HAHA. I think you said he was doing 18X/SFAS, right? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well... OSUT to be exact. My brother, GIR-101 is on a plane right now, heading to Fort Benning and I couldn't be prouder. He'll be the third of three sons my parents have watched and supported serve their country. End naturally his oldest brother (me) will be sending letters... And the occasional care package intended to ensure he and his platoon mates get some extra PT sessions in. Congrats! Yes. I went through benning in May as well.HAHA. I think you said he was doing 18X/SFAS, right? Yep! So it's OSUT, jump school then selection. |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 5:08:28 PM EDT
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Given the timing, he'll probably cross paths with members of my Reserve unit, possibly myself. We back fill both the Reception Station and all the Dril Sergeants at Benning.
Might possibly be able to check on him this Friday, early Saturday for you. |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 5:23:16 PM EDT
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Hah! Hurry Up and Wait has hit him already... He showed up only to be told he isn't flying out till tomorrow. Welcome to the .mil Bitch!
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Posted: 6/1/2015 5:43:44 PM EDT
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It's gonna be a long damn day waiting in this hotel
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Posted: 6/1/2015 5:46:41 PM EDT
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It's gonna be a long damn day waiting in this hotel YOU SHUT THE HELL UP SHOWER SHOE! |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 6:45:01 PM EDT
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It's gonna be a long damn day waiting in this hotel Too bad. Enjoy Benning in the summer. You'll appreciate it when it is over. |
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Posted: 6/2/2015 1:18:11 PM EDT
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He has finally boarded a plane and is headed out.
Funny shit for us is when he bitched about waiting around getting old already. 
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Posted: 6/13/2015 9:38:39 PM EDT
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He has finally boarded a plane and is headed out. Funny shit for us is when he bitched about waiting around getting old already. not onna lie, I laughed out loud wen I read that. hopefully by this point he sees it was just practice. |
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Posted: 6/13/2015 10:22:50 PM EDT
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not onna lie, I laughed out loud wen I read that. hopefully by this point he sees it was just practice. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He has finally boarded a plane and is headed out. Funny shit for us is when he bitched about waiting around getting old already. not onna lie, I laughed out loud wen I read that. hopefully by this point he sees it was just practice. What's even better is he has a two we "adjustment period" prior to actually starting OSUT. Btw, HAHA Army, you guys are lame for that shit!
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Posted: 6/13/2015 10:46:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:What's even better is he has a two we "adjustment period" prior to actually starting OSUT.
Btw, HAHA Army, you guys are lame for that shit! 2 week adjustment period? WTF is that? Hit the yellow footprints and let the fun begin! |
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Posted: 6/13/2015 10:55:11 PM EDT
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Does he mean reception? We were there for a little over a week, some classes were there longer. After you get all of your admin shit done in the first few days, you pretty much just stand around in formation all day between meals.
I never understood the reasoning of making us pay for our own initial PX trip or stupid haircuts. It's not like we have an option. |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 8:49:59 PM EDT
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I'll be at Ft. Benning starting this Thursday, and am doing a handshake with the Commander at the Reception station prior to my Soldiers conducting a mission there later this year. Shoot me a PM and I'll check in on him, no problem.
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Posted: 6/15/2015 9:15:55 PM EDT
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I'll be at Ft. Benning starting this Thursday, and am doing a handshake with the Commander at the Reception station prior to my Soldiers conducting a mission there later this year. Shoot me a PM and I'll check in on him, no problem. IM sent. 
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Posted: 6/16/2015 4:47:38 PM EDT
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This is the best part of sending off a family member or friend to basic. My friend had to beg me to stop because he was getting dogged out by the drill sergeants.
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End naturally his oldest brother (me) will be sending letters... And the occasional care package intended to ensure he and his platoon mates get some extra PT sessions in. |
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Posted: 6/16/2015 5:12:19 PM EDT
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Good luck to him and high hopes for his future.
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Posted: 8/14/2015 7:09:18 PM EDT
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He's having his "family day" thing today, basic training graduation but he rolls right into AIT on Monday, same drill sergeants and all.
So far he has been harassed thanks to an antagonizing Pro Air Force letter from me, dodged a "glitter bomb" letter sent by a member of the tank brigade, as well as had an SKT bag of dicks sent to him by another tank member. We've kept him busy. |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 11:17:13 AM EDT
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GIR-101 graduated OSUT last week and is now in Jump School, upon completion he will be progressing with his training.
I'm proud of the skinny boot! |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 6:51:24 PM EDT
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"Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 6:54:04 PM EDT
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"Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. quit crying boot. and congrats... |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:40:53 PM EDT
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"Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. Shut the fuck up Boot!
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:49:04 PM EDT
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"Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. When that chute doesn't open...no one will be there to help you. |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:50:00 PM EDT
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Smells like cherries in here.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:53:45 PM EDT
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"Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. You still don't even have any idea! Good luck leg.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:55:31 PM EDT
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This guy needs a tank.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 7:58:32 PM EDT
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fucking boot, i have socks with more TIS than you
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:00:53 PM EDT
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fucking boot, i have socks with more TIS than you Rekt |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:55:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 9:03:01 PM EDT
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Well... OSUT to be exact. My brother, GIR-101 is on a plane right now, heading to Fort Benning and I couldn't be prouder. He'll be the third of three sons my parents have watched and supported serve their country. End naturally his oldest brother (me) will be sending letters... And the occasional care package intended to ensure he and his platoon mates get some extra PT sessions in. Congrats.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 9:20:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When that chute doesn't open...no one will be there to help you. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: "Airborne, Airborne everyday" has a very literal meaning here. When that chute doesn't open...no one will be there to help you. At least has found a home, a home, a home away from home... |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 9:25:30 PM EDT
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Well, that escalated quickly, and about the direction I thought it would.
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Posted: 9/26/2015 1:34:27 AM EDT
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Did you like the care package I sent you?
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Posted: 9/26/2015 2:31:29 AM EDT
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Did you like the care package I sent you? I bet he taste tested every one to see if they were flavored. |
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Posted: 9/26/2015 2:54:53 PM EDT
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I bet he taste tested every one to see if they were flavored. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Did you like the care package I sent you? I bet he taste tested every one to see if they were flavored. The drill and the platoon thought it was pretty fuckin funny. He had me hold one up and describe how stiff and large it was. Then proceeded to show all the other drills in the company. I was "bag-of-dicks guy" from then on |
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Posted: 9/26/2015 3:17:27 PM EDT
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The drill and the platoon thought it was pretty fuckin funny. He had me hold one up and describe how stiff and large it was. Then proceeded to show all the other drills in the company. I was "bag-of-dicks guy" from then on Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Did you like the care package I sent you? I bet he taste tested every one to see if they were flavored. The drill and the platoon thought it was pretty fuckin funny. He had me hold one up and describe how stiff and large it was. Then proceeded to show all the other drills in the company. I was "bag-of-dicks guy" from then on you always were.
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Posted: 9/29/2015 10:12:51 PM EDT
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Best $50 bucks I ever spent, even if my wife disagreed with it
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Posted: 9/30/2015 11:31:22 PM EDT
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How goes tower week. Ready for that door?
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Posted: 10/1/2015 7:01:30 AM EDT
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How goes tower week. Ready for that door? Tower week is going pretty well, but it doesn't currently look like we'll be doing the 250 foot towers. Supposedly they haven't used them since April, which kind of sucks. We were getting set up to use them Yesterday but foggy weather put a halt to it. Today is combat load and malfunction jumps from the 34, I don't know what's on the schedule for tomorrow, I'm just ready to jump out of an airplane |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 7:09:23 AM EDT
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Tower week is going pretty well, but it doesn't currently look like we'll be doing the 250 foot towers. Supposedly they haven't used them since April, which kind of sucks. We were getting set up to use them Yesterday but foggy weather put a halt to it. Today is combat load and malfunction jumps from the 34, I don't know what's on the schedule for tomorrow, I'm just ready to jump out of an airplane Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How goes tower week. Ready for that door? Tower week is going pretty well, but it doesn't currently look like we'll be doing the 250 foot towers. Supposedly they haven't used them since April, which kind of sucks. We were getting set up to use them Yesterday but foggy weather put a halt to it. Today is combat load and malfunction jumps from the 34, I don't know what's on the schedule for tomorrow, I'm just ready to jump out of an airplane Awesome. Glad to hear you're doing well man.
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Posted: 10/1/2015 7:51:25 AM EDT
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My fucking 2 qt canteen is older than you.
Fuck, I'm old. 
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Posted: 10/1/2015 12:18:34 PM EDT
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Remember proper fit of parachute harness is key.
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Posted: 10/1/2015 12:29:43 PM EDT
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Has anyone said anything about peeing in your canteen after the last jump? In 1998, some E5 told my stupid private self that that's what everyone does.
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Posted: 10/1/2015 4:44:14 PM EDT
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Has anyone said anything about peeing in your canteen after the last jump? In 1998, some E5 told my stupid private self that that's what everyone does.
Have not been told to do so, and have zero intention of doing so. |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 11:52:31 PM EDT
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Remember proper fit of parachute harness is key. This. Better to be pretty uncomfortable for hours in the pack shed than extremely uncomfortable for 10 seconds on the way down.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 6:13:01 PM EDT
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5 jumps complete.
I'm an airborne now |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 7:22:47 PM EDT
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Congrats!
Now go get Air Assault. You know, a useful skill. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 7:49:29 PM EDT
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5 jumps complete. I'm an airborne now
Congrats dude! |
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