So...these are tough times, emotional times, for all of us. We're all under unprecedented emotional and physical strain. This forum reflects that in part because I think we, all of us, represent society. Warts and all, we mirror what is going on in the real world.
I want to emphasize that this post is mine, mine alone, and not sanctioned by the owner or other staff members. This is my take on what it means to be a staff member. The good, the bad, all of it. I hope, I'd like to think that this provides some perpective on things we do.
The forum began as an alternative to another forum out there. I won't speak for @ShadowSpear and his work or motivation, but I was working with another acttive member here on a different forum. We dropped our work and became members here, eventually becoming members of the staff. I'm not a plankowner, but I've been around from the first few months.
I am immensely proud of our members who went from wannabes to serving members of their nation's armed forces. I know there are many out there, but I like to single out @DasBoot because of where he is and where he began. He had his..."moments" and has gone on to achieve his goals. Stories like his mean the world to me. American, Australian, Polish, whatever...I don't care as long as you're out there doing what you want to do. There are no unimportant jobs be it Ranger, swabbing decks, payroll, repairing vehicles, Tier One units...your country needs you and I'm glad we can provide some mentorship towards those goals. On this topic I think I can speak for every single Red Tag here, it matters to us.
That isn't without cost. We aren't paid, we aren't compensated for our time. We make mistakes, some of them...I'm not proud of mine but I'd like to think I've learned. Time, pride, reputation, these can take a hit. Some of you reading this are, frankly, victims of bad decisions or misjudgement. For my sake I'd like to think my ownership and apologies were enough. If not, I don't know what to say except that I want to improve. I probably speak for most or even all of the staff on that point. We're people, we fuck up, and hopefully we learn and improve.
There are members here whom I've met in person and whom I've never met, but can call me at 2AM with "I need a place to stay, I'm fucked" and I'll make sure a pot of coffee and my guest room are available.
At the end of the day, those of you who go on to live your best life, your goals, that matters and that's a fundamental reason why the forum exists or at least why I'm on staff. The forum is geared towards special operations, but frankly I want you to serve in the capacity that interests you because your country needs the best regardless of your job.
All of that adds up to why I'm proud to be member of the staff. Good, bad, other, that's why I do this.
Thank you if you made it this far.
Cheers!
I want to emphasize that this post is mine, mine alone, and not sanctioned by the owner or other staff members. This is my take on what it means to be a staff member. The good, the bad, all of it. I hope, I'd like to think that this provides some perpective on things we do.
The forum began as an alternative to another forum out there. I won't speak for @ShadowSpear and his work or motivation, but I was working with another acttive member here on a different forum. We dropped our work and became members here, eventually becoming members of the staff. I'm not a plankowner, but I've been around from the first few months.
I am immensely proud of our members who went from wannabes to serving members of their nation's armed forces. I know there are many out there, but I like to single out @DasBoot because of where he is and where he began. He had his..."moments" and has gone on to achieve his goals. Stories like his mean the world to me. American, Australian, Polish, whatever...I don't care as long as you're out there doing what you want to do. There are no unimportant jobs be it Ranger, swabbing decks, payroll, repairing vehicles, Tier One units...your country needs you and I'm glad we can provide some mentorship towards those goals. On this topic I think I can speak for every single Red Tag here, it matters to us.
That isn't without cost. We aren't paid, we aren't compensated for our time. We make mistakes, some of them...I'm not proud of mine but I'd like to think I've learned. Time, pride, reputation, these can take a hit. Some of you reading this are, frankly, victims of bad decisions or misjudgement. For my sake I'd like to think my ownership and apologies were enough. If not, I don't know what to say except that I want to improve. I probably speak for most or even all of the staff on that point. We're people, we fuck up, and hopefully we learn and improve.
There are members here whom I've met in person and whom I've never met, but can call me at 2AM with "I need a place to stay, I'm fucked" and I'll make sure a pot of coffee and my guest room are available.
At the end of the day, those of you who go on to live your best life, your goals, that matters and that's a fundamental reason why the forum exists or at least why I'm on staff. The forum is geared towards special operations, but frankly I want you to serve in the capacity that interests you because your country needs the best regardless of your job.
All of that adds up to why I'm proud to be member of the staff. Good, bad, other, that's why I do this.
Thank you if you made it this far.
Cheers!
I digress) member. 
