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Post by docgreen11 on Oct 30, 2021 10:21:13 GMT -8
Name: Green, Jonathon Age: 21 Location: Fort Irwin, California.
I heard about this group through a WWII reenactor help group on Facebook, when I asked about groups and uniforms.
I have some ACW reenacting as Union artillery, but no World War Two experience. I did however buy my first M1 Garand last summer, just because of the love of history that it carries with it.
This unit drew me in because it seems very dedicated to the memory of the men who served in the airborne. I respect that a lot.
I’ve been studying the history of WWII since I was 8 or 9, and I’m very familiar with the role of the paratrooper in combat. Drop behind lines, cut off enemy reinforcements, and cause as much mischief as possible.
I’ve spoken with some WWII veterans in the past. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to meet an airborne veteran.
I can bring experience in reenacting, a love for history, and medical aid. I’m a medic in the army.
My schedule isn’t very regular, my unit is sometimes in the field on weekends, so my schedule for events depends on that
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Post by doc101 on Oct 30, 2021 15:55:01 GMT -8
Welcome,
You should get contact from an NCO pretty quick.
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Post by Grease on Oct 30, 2021 15:56:38 GMT -8
Jonathon, Welcome to the forum. Thanks for posting an introduction. Now that you have, I will change your status to Replacement. This will give you a bit more access to the board. I will send you an email soon. Al Gehry. Platoon SGT. Fox Co. 506th PIR. 101st Airborne, reenacted
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Post by TopGraz on Oct 31, 2021 12:49:04 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum, Blackhorse Trooper. Great group of guys here. Someone will get you squared away. I’m the 1SG in the Unit.
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Post by Smitty on Nov 1, 2021 12:45:18 GMT -8
Welcome Jonathan! I hope to see you in the field soon.
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Post by joebakka on Nov 3, 2021 6:10:10 GMT -8
welcome Jonathan! great group of guys here
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Post by docgreen11 on Nov 3, 2021 7:11:02 GMT -8
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Just a few questions to get me started: what kind of events does the group do? Is it living history, re-enactments, or both? Also, recommendations on where to get gear? I’ve been looking at ATF, just didn’t know the quality since I’ve never ordered anything from them (and their airborne package is currently unavailable)
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Grease
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Post by Grease on Nov 3, 2021 9:17:09 GMT -8
Jonathon, I will email you a pdf document that goes over uniform guidelines, suggested reading list, vendor links, and other useful information. I have had a crazy week. I will send it to you later today. We can chat more to answer any questions you have. A-
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Post by Pee Wee on Nov 10, 2021 11:46:46 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum, Jonathon.
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