SPC Private RallyPoint Member 46194 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just wanted to say thank you to all current and former service members for your service and self sacrifice. I'm new to RallyPoint and new to the Army as well but after every encounter I have with a SM on this site I become prouder and prouder to wear the uniform. The NCOs on here consistently demonstrate professionalism and the WOs and Os have incredible insight and are always ready to help. Thank you for your commitment to America and enjoy all that life throws at you. 2014-01-28T23:26:50-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 46194

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just wanted to say thank you to all current and former service members for your service and self sacrifice. I'm new to RallyPoint and new to the Army as well but after every encounter I have with a SM on this site I become prouder and prouder to wear the uniform. The NCOs on here consistently demonstrate professionalism and the WOs and Os have incredible insight and are always ready to help. Thank you for your commitment to America and enjoy all that life throws at you.

2014-01-28T23:26:50-05:00 2014-01-28T23:26:50-05:00 SSG Laureano Pabon 46204

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome to RP PFC Logan M. :)

2014-01-28T23:44:51-05:00 2014-01-28T23:44:51-05:00 SSG V. Michelle Woods 46206

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome to the wonderful, informative, frustrating and rewarding world of Rally Point.&amp;nbsp;This is by far the best social media site for military personnel.&amp;nbsp;&lt;div&gt;Rule 1. Always maintain your military bearing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Rule 2. Always maintain your sense of humor, respectfully.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;If you don&#39;t laugh at our jokes we&#39;ll destroy you. (that was a joke)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;:)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;

2014-01-28T23:49:55-05:00 2014-01-28T23:49:55-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 46219

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome!  It's always nice to see fresh faces in these forums.  I'm sure you will learn a lot as well as provide some quality information around here.

2014-01-29T00:24:07-05:00 2014-01-29T00:24:07-05:00 SFC James Baber 46222

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>PFC Mullins,</p><p><br></p><p>Always feel free to ask questions and many of the veterans and retirees are a wealth of knowledge for you to tap into, and the AD SMs are even more of a viable resource for any questions or assistance you may need, never feel intimidated to ask a question, I live by the old saying, "the only dumb question is the one that is not asked," there are no dumb or unpopular questions.</p><p><br></p><p>As SSG Woods mentioned as long as you maintain your military bearing with everyone, you have a enjoyable and productive experience.</p>

2014-01-29T00:43:06-05:00 2014-01-29T00:43:06-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 46226

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Fair warning: RP can become quite addicting :)

2014-01-29T00:54:24-05:00 2014-01-29T00:54:24-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 46361

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Rp has become a great resource for information and friendly banter, and I love the amount of info I have been able to gleen off of everyone here.  Enjoy your time, you will learn alot.

2014-01-29T10:32:02-05:00 2014-01-29T10:32:02-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 46430

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>Welcome.</p><p> </p><p>THE FIRST RULE OF RALLYPOINT IS.................</p>

2014-01-29T12:50:46-05:00 2014-01-29T12:50:46-05:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 46434

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>I was actually heartened by the behavior of our young troops since the start of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.    Therefore I am not too surprised that many troops are respectful and I have noticed quite a few specialists that represent our services well.</p><p><br></p><p>So thank you as well,</p><p>Larry</p>

2014-01-29T12:59:12-05:00 2014-01-29T12:59:12-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 46451

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome! RP is a great online community for all military personnel past and present!  There is lots of info here for everyone and it is a great way to share opinions and gather perspective.  Contribute your unique perspective and further our collective knowledge! There are lots of "golden nuggets" of info here for you to put in your rucksack.

2014-01-29T13:20:09-05:00 2014-01-29T13:20:09-05:00 1SG Steven Stankovich 46518

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome aboard PFC Mullins.  There is a lot to learn on this site.  There are a ton of knowledgeable service members and former service members who span all ranks, all MOSs and all services.  If you cannot find/get the right answer here, there probably is not a right answer out there...

2014-01-29T14:52:50-05:00 2014-01-29T14:52:50-05:00 Lt Col Luis A. Rojas 46522

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PFC Mullins, welcome to RP.

2014-01-29T15:11:45-05:00 2014-01-29T15:11:45-05:00 SPC Brendan Kearns 46623

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Be careful, or you run the risk of spending hours of your time reading thread after thread after thread. 

2014-01-29T18:32:10-05:00 2014-01-29T18:32:10-05:00 SPC Christopher Smith 46624

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A good majority of the people who have responded are some of the most active people on the forums. Network, and learn from these people, they are likely to give you all you can learn and more on almost any topic. And do not be afraid to have a differing opinion to someone who out ranks you. Just have the documents to support your reason and no one will rip your head off for saying, "I'm sorry but that is wrong, because xyz, and here is the article to prove it."

2014-01-29T18:32:43-05:00 2014-01-29T18:32:43-05:00 CMSgt Robert Gates 47457

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wear your uniform proudly. There was a time where the uniform was not popular when I first entered active duty Feb 1969. I had my own convictions and they guided my personal and military life. I proudly retired March 2005 after 36 years of total military service. Great to see young persons entering the military voluntarily. America is in great hands. 

2014-01-30T20:57:49-05:00 2014-01-30T20:57:49-05:00 Capt Stuart Alexander 47547

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Been out since '84. USAF Academy grad, '77. SAC aircraft commander for years. Son of the youngest AF MSgt. in AF history (high school dropout from Nowhere, Mississippi to MSgt. in 6 years flat). Father of 8, 5 sons, 3 of whom either wear now or wore the uniform of the US Army (one pinning on Major any day; Bronze Star awardee for PL excellence during the Surge in Iraq leading a Stryker platoon....brought ALL of his guys home during the real shit). <br><br>We're a military family. Even my mom was Army. Ex-wife....AF air traffic controller. <br><br>I've been in the computer business now for 30 years, but the military is what defined who and what I am. Never lose it, son. Never. I'd die for this country tomorrow if asked, and that is the spirit of ALL of us that keeps this country free from all enemies, foreign...and now, especially...domestic. God bless and stay strong. <br>

2014-01-30T22:56:39-05:00 2014-01-30T22:56:39-05:00 COL George Antochy 47578

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Joining the Army back in the '70's was not popular after the Vietnam War. The All-Volunteer force was taking foot while there were still draftees who wanted to continue serving after their initial commitments. As an ROTC Cadet, not many professors were friendly towards us, or those who returned from the War and were using their GI Bill. We rarely wore our uniforms on campus. Rarely until DS/DS did the public acknowledge our Service. After DS/DS and especially after 9-11, you couldn't go anywhere without someone wanting to recognize you and say "Thank You". Today our Service eligible population is very low, and I very much honor everyone who is willing to make the commitment to our Nation, especially during hostile times. Throughout our history everything this Nation has become and stands for is because young men and women are willing to make the sacrifice to defend our freedoms and spirit. Also we should never forget our Service families and the commitment they make to enable us. God Bless the United States of America.

2014-01-30T23:27:39-05:00 2014-01-30T23:27:39-05:00 SSG Robert Burns 47617

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome PFC Mullins.  If you haven't found out yet in your short time here this is how it works.  1.  Someone posts a discussion.  2.  Everyone gives there opinions on the matter.  3.  I intervene at some point and give the correct answer.  <div>This is just the way it is.</div><div>Anyway, enjoy the site and I hope you learn as much as I have, or at least as much as I have forgotten.  ;-)</div>

2014-01-31T00:02:52-05:00 2014-01-31T00:02:52-05:00 CMDCM Gene Treants 48349

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PFC Mullins the watch, as we say in the Navy, has been passed the the younger generation.  I came in in 1966 and avoided the draft by joining the Navy.  Still got my Draft Notice in Boot Camp, lol.  Stayed in and did 30 years, all active before I retired.  You have the opportunity to pick the brains of not only members of your own service and speciality, but all services.  You may choose to stay or get out, but you can make contacts her to carry you throughout your life.<div><br></div><div>Welcome to Rally Point and make the best of your opportunity.  You have given a portion of your life to serve your country, take something back.</div>

2014-02-01T00:34:45-05:00 2014-02-01T00:34:45-05:00 SPC Brendan Kearns 50006

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>ssg burns will get you hooked on his responses or topics  

2014-02-03T05:24:31-05:00 2014-02-03T05:24:31-05:00 Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member 60309

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What a great thread!  I've really enjoyed reading all the postive comments and seeing such great energy being shared.

2014-02-19T10:55:19-05:00 2014-02-19T10:55:19-05:00 2014-01-28T23:26:50-05:00