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Hi, I am a high schooler currently training for SWCC, but I haven’t entered the Warrior Training Program yet due to my grade level. I have been training since 2022 and have 3 months left until I can start the process, i’m here to ask questions and receive feedback so I can reach my goal. I am...

Howdy all, TL/DR: I'm a 31 year old civilian with aspirations of earning an 18X contract. I've been in corporate health and wellness for almost 7 years now. I've been a telephonic health coach, onsite coach coordinator, and wellness coordinator. I'm currently a specialty health coach, I...

Hello ShadowSpear Community, First I’d like to start off by saying thank you for accepting my request to join the community. I’m an Infantryman currently serving as a section leader on a death machine out of Fort Hood. I’m coming up on 7 years of service and I joined with the the goal and...

Hi everyone, Im 17 and graduating high school this year, my dream is to be selected for Special Forces and this is probably the best resource for answering all my questions. I firgured I'd make an account while im at it. Don't expect too much comments and posts from me because from what I can...

Hello community, I'm 18 years old just graduated high school. Looking to go the Air Force TACP route. Played Ice Hockey as the captain my whole life so I'm pretty use to being a great teammate and do everything for the team. I just started a workout program to be ready for the TACP...

Hello all, I am a prior service 91F/Small Arms Repair looking to work my way back In as a SOF candidate. I currently work as a parts manager for an auto company. I am in a place now where I can focus on my work up towards my reenlistment and further my training. I miss the accountability and...

Hello this is an introduction to myself and who I am, I am a civilian in my 20's, who worked many different jobs from warehouse, door to door, worked at 2 different tech start ups, recently graduated a pre-apprenticeship through the trades and worked in construction as an ironworker, I got laid...

Hello ShadowSpear, it's a privilege to be here. Why are you here? I'm a 16 year old looking to challenge myself and protect this nation. I plan on lurking for a while and beginning to ask questions as I approach my enlistment. What interested you about Special Forces? What drove me to the SOF...

Hi everyone I'm currently an investment banking analyst, looking to do something more with my life. Looking forward to learning from the forum

Good evening everyone, My name is Avery. To jump right into it, I'm a 19 year old guy from West Michigan who's goal is to become a Pararescueman. I recently stumbled across the forum by accident. While doing some research on AF bases and the difference between Rescue/ST Squadrons, I found a...

Hello everyone, you can call me don. I'm 22 years old I'm currently a professional bussboy/ student. The reason I'm hear is to find valuable information on becoming Special Forces and specailize in either weapons or medical. I want to give back to our great country I'm incredibly proud and...

Hey y'all I'm a recent college graduate (STEM degree). I'm looking to learn about and pick the best reserve/guard SOF career available to me while I pursue a masters and likely a PhD afterwards. Look forward to meeting everyone

I am a current second year Mechanical Engineering student. My sister is currently in Marine Intel and my goal is to join the SF after college. I am here to learn as much as I can and try and come into that stage of my life as prepared as I can be and with the best plan I can come up with. I am...

Hey everybody. Last month I signed my 18X (Special Forces Candidate) contract with the Army and found Shadow Spear while reading up on the Q-Course. I decided to join the forum because I wanted to be able to connect with more experienced individuals and ensure I'm prepared for SFPC & SFAS...

Hey everyone! I currently a Civilian college student that is pursuing a BSN (Bachelors of Science of Nursing). I found this forum site by browsing and researching up on Special Operation units in the military. Ever since I was young I wanted to be a Green Beret, well that was the only unit I...

Hey guys, name is Steven Rogers (18) and just swore in October 15th. Went in as a 15T mind set on getting into the 160th SOAR. Very grateful for stumbling across such a valuable community.

Good day to all. Long-time reader, first-time poster. Currently 37F in the reserves (6 years), but recently signed an AD 18X contract; for which I am departing in January. I'm beyond excited for the opportunity to try out for our best. I just wanted to extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone...

Hello every single person on Shadow Spear. A friend of mine informed me of how awesome this community is and that the content within its coffers is often valuable. After browsing over the rules and exploring a bit, I would have to agree. I am in the US Army. I have served this great nation...

Hello, I am currently a recruit college student, who all of the sudden a year within graduation for an associates got the strongest desire to serve their country. I've been planning on joining the Army and have been talking to my most local recruiter. I have been ambitious in the last year which...

Hey all, I'm a software Engineer, just past his 28th birthday. Managed to get my degree back in 2014 and have been working in the industry since then. I'm here because I have found my life lacks meaning and urgency. I feel as if I show up for work and go through the motions working through...