Don't know what to think.... - Military Boot Camp

Hannah2112 · 08-14-2009, 01:10 AM

I found out today that DB got the ranger contract. This means a lot more training, being stationed stateside, shorter deployments, but more dangerous. He also won't be able to come home now. I am not sure how I feel about this. This is so so great for him and it definitely has its perks. At the same time it makes me feel sad because I won't see him and I have no idea when I will see him again. I need to go to his graduation. His training will be months long... It has already been 3 months. I want to see him!! Ughh! I don't know why I am feeling this way. I knew that he may get it and at the time I thought it would be great, but now that it is reality I am confused about it. Another thing that really pisses me off is that his brother had to tell me online! His mom still won't contact me when she finds things out! Grrrrr! I just don't know anymore...

NocturneSiren · 08-14-2009, 01:26 AM

Hang in there! It's a bumpy ride, but worth it! (In general, not that I know anything about Ranger.)

GatesGirl · 08-14-2009, 01:54 AM

~~BJo~~ · 08-14-2009, 01:54 AM

It really is not that much longer. RIP is 4 weeks and Airborne is 3 weeks.

Also, he is lucky he got a slot. Not everyone is so lucky.

amylillian · 08-14-2009, 04:32 AM

It's okay!!
My SO chose the special forces option. Like, his MOS is so that he can try for special forces.

Even though he was originally going to go for ranger, they were like "there are a lot of special forces slots open. You should try for it." and he said yes.
Be happy for him! Especially since he'll be deployed stateside only.

amylillian · 08-14-2009, 04:32 AM

It's okay!!
My SO chose the special forces option. Like, his MOS is so that he can try for special forces.

Even though he was originally going to go for ranger, they were like "there are a lot of special forces slots open. You should try for it." and he said yes.
Be happy for him! Especially since he'll be deployed stateside only.

~~BJo~~ · 08-14-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by amylillian

It's okay!!
My SO chose the special forces option. Like, his MOS is so that he can try for special forces.

Even though he was originally going to go for ranger, they were like "there are a lot of special forces slots open. You should try for it." and he said yes.
Be happy for him! Especially since he'll be deployed stateside only.

Uh no, he will not be deployed stateside.

Hannah2112 · 08-14-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks ladies!
I didn't mean deployed stateside! I meant he will be stationed stateside.

nicoleclare · 08-14-2009, 10:23 AM

all you can do is be happy & supportive of him. this is an incredible opportunity for him. like BJo said, not everyone gets the opportunity at Ranger.

my best friend is army, and was going to go ranger, but his superiors advised him to try for Special forces. hes out there right now testing. and it sucks cuz i cant talk to him & i cant support him like i usually do, but its a great opportunity. i cant be selfish abou it

amylillian · 08-15-2009, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Hannah2112

Thanks ladies!
I didn't mean deployed stateside! I meant he will be stationed stateside.

wooops, Sorry. I was thinking Rangers deployed stateside was weird, haha. I guess I thought he was going to be the lone stateside ranger.

But yes. being stationed in the states is also very good.

08-14-2009, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hannah2112 Proud Army Girlfriend Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 637 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 3% Longevity: 14%	Don't know what to think.... I found out today that DB got the ranger contract. This means a lot more training, being stationed stateside, shorter deployments, but more dangerous. He also won't be able to come home now. I am not sure how I feel about this. This is so so great for him and it definitely has its perks. At the same time it makes me feel sad because I won't see him and I have no idea when I will see him again. I need to go to his graduation. His training will be months long... It has already been 3 months. I want to see him!! Ughh! I don't know why I am feeling this way. I knew that he may get it and at the time I thought it would be great, but now that it is reality I am confused about it. Another thing that really pisses me off is that his brother had to tell me online! His mom still won't contact me when she finds things out! Grrrrr! I just don't know anymore...

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08-14-2009, 01:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
NocturneSiren MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,892 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 2% Longevity: 36%	Hang in there! It's a bumpy ride, but worth it! (In general, not that I know anything about Ranger.)

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~~BJo~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Your mom Posts: 25,358 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 43%	It really is not that much longer. RIP is 4 weeks and Airborne is 3 weeks. Also, he is lucky he got a slot. Not everyone is so lucky.

08-14-2009, 04:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
amylillian Account Closed Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 632 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 13%	It's okay!! My SO chose the special forces option. Like, his MOS is so that he can try for special forces. Even though he was originally going to go for ranger, they were like "there are a lot of special forces slots open. You should try for it." and he said yes. Be happy for him! Especially since he'll be deployed stateside only.

08-14-2009, 04:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
amylillian Account Closed Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 632 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 13%	It's okay!! My SO chose the special forces option. Like, his MOS is so that he can try for special forces. Even though he was originally going to go for ranger, they were like "there are a lot of special forces slots open. You should try for it." and he said yes. Be happy for him! Especially since he'll be deployed stateside only.

08-14-2009, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hannah2112 Proud Army Girlfriend Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 637 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 3% Longevity: 14%	Thanks ladies! I didn't mean deployed stateside! I meant he will be stationed stateside.

08-14-2009, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
nicoleclare Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,826 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 19%	all you can do is be happy & supportive of him. this is an incredible opportunity for him. like BJo said, not everyone gets the opportunity at Ranger. my best friend is army, and was going to go ranger, but his superiors advised him to try for Special forces. hes out there right now testing. and it sucks cuz i cant talk to him & i cant support him like i usually do, but its a great opportunity. i cant be selfish abou it