Intro

[Old_Lightfighter]

I probably should have posted up an intro long before now, but the regular job as been quite busy lately. 

Worked my first Appleseed in the Orange Hat this weekend, and glad to be a part of the team in Sierra Vista - very glad.  US Army (Retired) after 21.5 years, with a varied and interesting career.  At any rate, I love being involved in the training of firearms responsibility, firearms proficiency, and the great aspect of the history involved. 

Rogers' Rangers live on!   

Tom

[George Hacker]

Welcome to Appleseed, Tom.  I hope you have as much fun travelling the Appleseed trail as I have.  My favorite part is watching the flame of liberty glow in the hearts of shooters during the telling of the history.

- ShadowMan

[AZRedhawk44]

Welcome, Lightfighter! 

I really need to get down to SV and meet some of you folks down there... it's been quite a while and there's a lot of new faces down there to meet!

[AZbinary]

You did a great job this weekend Tom, another orange hat that is really a red/green hat!

Glad you're with us!

Redhawk, you DO need to come visit, lotsa great new IIT's, plus the old guard.

AZB

[Kaiser Leib]

Yeah, we have an army of orange hats.

[lysander6]

Tom is a stud and we are lucky to have a man who knows his measure like Tom.

    Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.

    Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.

    Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.

    Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

    Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

    Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.



Ranger!

[Old_Lightfighter]

    Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger...

Man, I read that again - and hit the floor for some pushups...   

Not for the weak or fainthearted.

Quite happy that I linked up with you guys.