fazer1sniper Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Kid went "wheels up" to Afganistan today with 3rd Special Forces. She's 19, a PFC E-3 with one year in. Prowd & scared but more the former. Talked to her alot last couple days, admin sh*t, when are we getting her car, bank account info, the old Yamaha got sta-bil in it and on trickle charge, cell phone suspention, blah blah blah... I was all business with her on the phone, just said good buy like I allways do sive she joined up, "Love ya, Kiddo. Be safe".... I hit one last post on her facebook page a little while ago..."It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great ...enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt Me to her: Be safe, do the job, pay attention to the little things, action beats inaction... all I got kiddo. You got the ball. Good Hunting. Been on the other side of this more times than I care to remember. Little different this time. Every formerly broken bone in my body wants to take her place. But I have been there and done that. Probably why I'm taking it hard. Questioning myself if I gave her enough along the way. I can probably look at her and know the answer to that, but not at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm sure you did great raising her and taught her well. Don't worry too much, she'll be fine. The good thing is you can relate to her and what she is dealing with. Your bond will be that much stronger when she redeploys back stateside. She'll be part of that special group I am honored to call family. Wish her good luck and to keep her head on a swivel. Come home safe and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammiepie615 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 It's natural to be scared, but I am sure she will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Tell her thank you and stay safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 She's with good people, with their shit together. Safe travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Tell her thank you for service, good luck, god speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I salute her, and your family...thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 First of all, salute to your daughter for stepping up to that challenge. You as well as a few of us others on here know for a fact that title that she carries is not easy to obtain. ESPECIALLY for a 19 year old.There are no words in these situations, you should know that. What you said to her, said more to her than you know. The fact that you said "something" to her told her what she needs to know.The idea there is someone back here that wants to see her again; should stick with her and all she should need to know. Sometimes knowing that you are not all alone in this world helps tremendously.Good luck to her and as you said, Happy Hunting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Brought a tear to my eye! Thank you for raising a hero. and tell her thank you for her service and she will be in thoughts and prayers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Brought a tear to my eye! Thank you for raising a hero. and tell her thank you for her service and she will be in thoughts and prayers.^^^This 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I salute her, and your family...thank youThis^^ thank you both for your service!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hats off to both of you!She will be in our thoughts and prayers to return safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks to you and your daughter for your service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks for the kind swords, guysWhen she joined she wanted PSYOPs (one of the 2 Spec Ops MOS's females can hold) but the active duty was not taking green privates & got slotted as MI in a leg unit. She wanted to Jump bad so I called Bragg and got some old contacts rolling for her. Special Ops Recruting Batt (SORB) found her in MI school "moved" her tp 3rd SF before she knew what she was getting into ( I DID warn her!). But as she got more involved with the unit, the commando type forces, the mission and ATTITUDE of SpecOps she was hooked and got even more hard core.She is supposed to be at HQ-HHC S2 shop as inell, but she volenteered and train on the FET'sSpec Ops Needs a Few Good Womenbut she did conferm that there is a load of shooting and blowing up stuff in the training for a NON-Combatant role. She Freaking Loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Brought a tear to my eye! Thank you for raising a hero. and tell her thank you for her service and she will be in thoughts and prayers.well said kawi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Definitely thank you and her for the service to our country. God bless.She wouldn't happen to be heading to Kandahar would she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Being scared is what keeps you alive. I'd be afraid to roll with anyone who said they never got nervous or scared...tell her to embrace it. Rambo only exists in the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 She landed in Kazakhstan in the staging area today and gearing up to move again. I'm aweful certain it's all my fault, me at her age:Lil shit is 5th generation Army, 2nd Gen Special Ops. Grew up around Paratroopers, Rangers, Snipers, Green Berets and later SWAT guys. Probably why she can drink like a fish and swears 'nuff to make a sailor blush. The character trait that I'm most prowd of is she understands WHY to fight, not just the how part... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Prayers sent your way for a safe and swift return. May she rain fire down on her enemy. You did good in raising her. Be a proud poppa. And thank you both for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerben Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Pass slong thanks from a fellow veteran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks for the support and words, guys.Update: wheels up out of Kazakhstan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thank you both for your service. God Speed on a safe flight. Oh yeah, nice C-17! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I jacked it off line. lol, sstill the aircraft... Never jumped that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I jacked it off line. lol, sstill the aircraft... Never jumped that one..Love the photo! Stay safe my brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hope you can make it out to our shoot next month. Love to pick your brain for knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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