Posted on Dec 6, 2014
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I have met several members here, and of course, most of my contacts here I've known for a long time from before RP. One person and fantastic NCO that I had not met, was SSG V. Michelle Woods - so, shout out to her.

Some of those who I would like to meet, include (but are definitely not limited to): MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, SMSgt (Join to see), SFC (Join to see), CPT Zachary Brooks, and John Russell.

Who would you like to meet, that you have gotten to know through RP?

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SSG General Services Technician And State Vehicle Inspector
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Great question. I have met so many people through this site many of whom I otherwise would never have met. From my contacts list, I personally know 50 people who I have either went to high school with, served with in a unit, attended a military class together (BNCOC, SLC), or met throughout our careers. A few people who are close to me include my best friend, SSG Daniel Deiler; a couple good friends and mentors, LTC (Join to see) and MAJ Carl Ballinger; and a few really good friends of mine, SFC Brian Lehnhardt, SFC (Join to see), SSG (Join to see) and SPC Danny Eldridge.

There are so many people I would love to eventually meet although I have met a couple after making their acquaintance on here including MAJ Ballinger and SSG (Join to see), who ironically later replaced me in my last job. Others I have not met yet but would love to meet include: SFC Mark Merino, CSM (Join to see), 1SG (Join to see), MSG Brad Sand, Cpl Brett Wagner, LTC (Join to see), SGT Bryon Sergent, SSG (Join to see), CPL Charles Brown, SPC Claudia Hawkins, GySgt (Join to see), MSgt (Join to see), SGM (Join to see), 1SG Darrell Davis, 1SG David Niles, Col (Join to see), Cpl David Schaffer, CSM Delton Day (received logistical support emails during my time at Fort Hood), Cpl Dennis F., SGM (Join to see), Pvt Diane Pownall, PO2 Ed C., SPC (Join to see), MSgt (Join to see), CPT (Join to see), MSG (Join to see), SGM Erik Marquez, SGT (Join to see), SFC (Join to see), SFC (Join to see), SFC Gary Fox, CMDCM Gene Treants, SSG Gerhard S., Cpl Glynis Sakowicz, CH (CPT) Heather Davis, LTC Hillary Luton, Cpl (Join to see),LTC (Join to see), CPT Jacob Swartout, PO1 (Join to see) (spoken to on the phone), SFC James Sczymanski, SSG James J. Palmer IV, SSG (Join to see), SFC (Join to see), SSG Jason Neumann, SFC (Join to see), LTC Jason Strickland, Capt Jeff S., SPC Jeff Daley, PhD, Capt Jeff Quinn, SFC (Join to see), 1SG (Join to see), SSG Jim Handy, CSM (Join to see), SGT Jinger Jarrett, SSG Joaquin Goicoechea, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, LTC (Join to see), SFC John Gates, SSG John Bacon, SPC (Join to see), 1LT John Martin, Sgt John H., CW3 John Wescott, SSG John Erny, MSG John Wirts, SSgt John S., SGT Jonathan Willard (met through Facebook), CPT (Join to see), 1SG (Join to see), MSG Jose Colon, SSG (Join to see), MAJ Joseph Parker, 1SG (Join to see), CPT (Join to see), SSG Justin McCoy, PV2 (Join to see), MSgt Keith Hebert, SSG Kevin McCulley, SGT Kristin Wiley, SSgt (Join to see), SSG Laureano Pabon, PV2 (Join to see), SPC (Join to see), SFC (Join to see), SSG Robert Burns, Col (Join to see), LT (Join to see), SSG(P) (Join to see), SGM Matthew Quick, CSM Michael Poll, 1SG Michael Blount, SSG(P) (Join to see), CSM Mike Maynard (one of my first contacts on RP with whom I had a great discussion), SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas, SSG P, B, Sgt Packy Flickinger, LTC Paul Labrador, MG Peter Bosse, SFC Peter Cyprian, MSG Ramon Hidalgo-Acosta, COL Randall C., SPC Randy Torgerson, 1SG (Join to see), SGT Richard H., SGT Rick Nyberg, MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, CMC Robert Young, LTJG Robert M., COL (Join to see), SSG Robin Rushlo, SSG (Join to see), SSG (Join to see), CW5 Sam R. Baker, 1LT Sandy Annala, 1LT Scott Doyle, CW5 (Join to see), SN Sean Willson, MAJ (Join to see) (met through FB via SSG Deiler), SSG Selwyn Bodley, SGT (Join to see), 1LT Shawn McCarthy, SGT (Join to see), CMSgt (Join to see), SSG Stephen Arnold, LTC Stephen C., MAJ Steve Sheridan, LCpl Steve Wininger, SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA, 1SG Steven Stankovich, SGM (Join to see), TSgt Tifani McCauley, SFC (Join to see), SGT Tony Saucier (met through FB several years ago), CPT (Join to see), SSG V. Michelle Woods, MSG Wade Huffman, SSG William Patton, PO2 William Allen Crowder, and SFC William Laws.

Last but certainly not least, I would love to eventually meet the owners and senior staff of this great website: LTC Yinon Weiss, CPT Aaron Kletzing, and 2LT (Join to see).
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SSG General Services Technician And State Vehicle Inspector
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SGT Jinger Jarrett, please don't lump me and the other good men on this site with the disrespectful "males". We aren't all alike in our manners. Just saying. :D
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MSG Brad Sand
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SGT Jinger Jarrett
Jesus is only on RP in the heart of some members. He did request a membership, but could not provide proof of his military service. I would be willing to defend any person here IF I thought they were in need of defending...I do not recall viewing any of the discussions where you were in danger?
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SSG Cannon Crew Member
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what the heck are you all complaining about? sounds like some serious whining I need to catch up on.. but probably wont because it just sounds dumb.
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SSG Gerhard S.
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Great Call on Dr. Thomas Sowell SGT Jinger Jarrett He's one of my favorite Economists and Authors! I'd throw Dr. Walter Williams in as well.
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Mmmmm yummy!
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1SG Michael Blount
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Comment on this response...Dang it. Didn't make THIS list either. I can see many hours in therapy on the horizon. Perhaps some Jack and Ginger would help
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MSgt Electrical Power Production
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1SG Michael Blount Although we have disagreed at times. I believe you and I would get along very well. So consider yourself added my friend!
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Cpl Brett Wagner
Cpl Brett Wagner
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MSgt Curtis Borders - Thank you sir I am honored when someone like yourself or so many others I respect on RP mention me, especially when it is not followed or preceded with profanity.
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I'd like to meet the top dogs - SFC Mark Merino and SSG V. Michelle Woods. The two guys who seem to be the co-founders of RP (sorry if I'm wrong about this) - LTC Yinon Weiss and CPT Aaron Kletzing. And then one other guy (no offense to anyone else, my list is not exhaustive either), but I'd like to meet SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas, just because I think we have a lot in common and would have great discussions.
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PO3 Camille Romero
PO3 Camille Romero
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I believe I would like to meet everyone! Some I would like to spend more time with, for sure, but every person has their own unique personality and something to say.
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CW5 Desk Officer
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Today I finally met one person from RallyPoint that I hadn't known before. Nice to meet you, CW3 (Join to see)!
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CW3 Network Architect
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Likewise, CW5 (Join to see) , and SPC (Join to see) , I never knew you were from Rhode Island!!!!! I was there visiting family over Thanksgiving (I'm from Cranston). I was able to hook up with MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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I think a sit-down with SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas is on everyone's list!
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