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panader0

(25,816 posts)
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:10 PM Apr 2020

Okay, I can't hold it any longer. I have to brag on my son.

He just completed a hellish 24 day "selection" process to become a
Special Forces soldier. He was at the JFK Special Warfare School at Ft.
Bragg and the selection was held at Camp MacKall.
114 guys went, 43 were selected and Matt was one. Now begins a long
training (again) at the end of which he will be Special Forces. I kept TEB up
on his progress. TEB is an Airborne veteran and took an interest in my son.
I'm not sure where my son got his desire for this, but he is hell-bent.

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Okay, I can't hold it any longer. I have to brag on my son. (Original Post) panader0 Apr 2020 OP
Way to go Matt! Walleye Apr 2020 #1
Congratulations snowybirdie Apr 2020 #2
Thanks and I'm curious--did your son go to Camp MacKall too? panader0 Apr 2020 #17
Can't remember snowybirdie Apr 2020 #22
Camp Mackall is part of FT Bragg, so I'll bet he was there too. panader0 Apr 2020 #33
You have every right to be proud. Congratulations to your son. n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #3
Wishing him every success, and may he stay... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #4
What an awesome young man. Ohiogal Apr 2020 #5
CONGRATS TO YOUR SON! WOW. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 #6
Strongest person I know. He won a plaque at selection for best times. panader0 Apr 2020 #16
Congratulations Matt. In_The_Wind Apr 2020 #7
Bravo eh??? That's a company right? Bravo Company?? Think I've heard that in movies.... a kennedy Apr 2020 #8
You have every right to be very proud onethatcares Apr 2020 #9
That's awesome. sl8 Apr 2020 #10
STUD TEB Apr 2020 #11
That's awesome panader0. BComplex Apr 2020 #12
Congratulations to your son and congratulations yo you for raising such a good son. blueinredohio Apr 2020 #13
Congratulations! Good news! cayugafalls Apr 2020 #14
Happy for you and son Dan Apr 2020 #15
🇺🇸 underpants Apr 2020 #18
He served 4 years in the Coast Guard after a stint at Red Dog Mines panader0 Apr 2020 #20
I know Red Dog sorcrow Apr 2020 #61
Don't mean to intrude--are you Crow? panader0 Apr 2020 #63
Not at all sorcrow Apr 2020 #71
so wonderful and good!! handmade34 Apr 2020 #19
Congratulations!!!! Alliepoo Apr 2020 #21
most eggscllent AllaN01Bear Apr 2020 #23
Able Baker ! 3Hotdogs Apr 2020 #24
Magnificent kid. May he stay safe. SunSeeker Apr 2020 #25
👍🏽 blm Apr 2020 #26
Of course, you should brag. TNNurse Apr 2020 #27
Congrats! Pepsidog Apr 2020 #28
Loud & Proud!!! Congrats. I know the feeling well. n/t aggiesal Apr 2020 #29
Made my day! Thanks for this post. SayItLoud Apr 2020 #30
No need to hold it in DFW Apr 2020 #31
Awesome 😎 bronxiteforever Apr 2020 #32
AWRIGHT! keithbvadu2 Apr 2020 #34
Awesome! n/t Upthevibe Apr 2020 #35
Congrats !! RustyWheels Apr 2020 #36
Awhh! What a handsome guy..obviously talented and brave! Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #37
That's fantastic news! I would be bursting with pride, too! littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #38
A job well done. democrank Apr 2020 #39
Brag all you want! lunatica Apr 2020 #40
Congrats! There's nothing more rewarding that being able to brag about your kid! n/t. NNadir Apr 2020 #41
Congratulations! tavernier Apr 2020 #42
That's wonderful! Lonestarblue Apr 2020 #43
*SWOON* Skittles Apr 2020 #44
Great news for your son and you! Congrats to him! liberalla Apr 2020 #45
Congratulations!!! CaptainTruth Apr 2020 #46
Wow Wow Wow lillypaddle Apr 2020 #47
Massive respect Traildogbob Apr 2020 #48
Congratulations Proud Dad!!!! Fla Dem Apr 2020 #49
That's so cool sellitman Apr 2020 #50
Awesome! sdfernando Apr 2020 #51
Smart, strong and handsome! MLAA Apr 2020 #52
Nice leanforward Apr 2020 #53
Awesome Joinfortmill Apr 2020 #54
Congratulations to your son and you. kacekwl Apr 2020 #55
It's not bragging if it is a fact Generic Brad Apr 2020 #56
Salute Blue Owl Apr 2020 #57
HOOAH! TomSlick Apr 2020 #58
Reminds me of Burt Lancaster. montana_hazeleyes Apr 2020 #59
Congrats to Matt and his proud papa! babylonsister Apr 2020 #60
That's fantastic Olafjoy Apr 2020 #62
Congrats, best of luck to him making it on through to SF spudspud Apr 2020 #64
Congrats!! diva77 Apr 2020 #65
Congratulations and thank you! Tiger8 Apr 2020 #66
Kudos! luvallpeeps Apr 2020 #67
You have every right to be proud Scarsdale Apr 2020 #68
Congratulations to your son, and to you! LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #69
That's a heck of an almost-impossible accomplishment - congratulations! Rabrrrrrr Apr 2020 #70

snowybirdie

(5,191 posts)
22. Can't remember
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:59 PM
Apr 2020

name of camp. He was at Ft Bragg 20 years ago. But they are special people who do much for us without most Americans knowing at all. Be safe young man.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,308 posts)
6. CONGRATS TO YOUR SON! WOW.
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:13 PM
Apr 2020

You should be bragging on him! He has done something that few do.

And he looks like a really strong and nice young man too.

a kennedy

(29,467 posts)
8. Bravo eh??? That's a company right? Bravo Company?? Think I've heard that in movies....
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:15 PM
Apr 2020

Good for him.....and congratulations

onethatcares

(16,133 posts)
9. You have every right to be very proud
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:17 PM
Apr 2020

of your son.

Today my son finishes his 23rd year and goes on terminal leave. He'll be totally finished in August.

As he's told me, "It's a privilege to serve my country".

Not all service members are crazy killers. Most really have high ideals.

Congratulations of the highest order to you and him.

panader0

(25,816 posts)
20. He served 4 years in the Coast Guard after a stint at Red Dog Mines
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:46 PM
Apr 2020

in northern Alaska. He wanted to serve and I said what about the Coast
Guard. My concern was that in the army he might get sent to do something
on the whim of a selfish president. But he thought the USCG was too easy
and wanted a tougher challenge. He got it. He's way too big to argue with.

sorcrow

(410 posts)
61. I know Red Dog
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 10:50 PM
Apr 2020

I worked as a claim staker for one of the companies that did the original exploration and ore mapping when the land was opened as part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

Amazing country. Plenty of bears, no trees.

Best regards and congrats to your son,
Crow

panader0

(25,816 posts)
63. Don't mean to intrude--are you Crow?
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 11:35 PM
Apr 2020

My grandmother was born in Lodge Grass on the Crow Reservation.
She was half Crow.

sorcrow

(410 posts)
71. Not at all
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 03:31 PM
Apr 2020

Family legends to the contrary, there are no Indian princesses in my genes according to 23 and me.

The original Sorghum Crow had a general store and probably a sorghum mill near my aunt's house in north Georgia. I always thought it a curious name. When I googled the name and found he had been lost to history (digitally, anyway) I took it as a "nom de keyboard."

Also, crows are awesome birds.

Best regards,
Sorghum Crow

Alliepoo

(2,196 posts)
21. Congratulations!!!!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 02:55 PM
Apr 2020

Way to go, Matt!!!! Fantastic job!! Pan-you must be bursting with pride!! Hope Matt knows that he has this whole DU family rooting for him-and-we want regular updates!! And pics!!

SayItLoud

(1,696 posts)
30. Made my day! Thanks for this post.
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 03:47 PM
Apr 2020

With deepest respect I congratulate your son...and you for raising a fine young man. Thank you!

RustyWheels

(123 posts)
36. Congrats !!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 04:02 PM
Apr 2020

That is impressive... My brother went through OTS back in the late eights and then the "selection" process for special forces but didn't make it. And yes, you have to be "hell-bent" to make it through this VERY demanding process.

littlemissmartypants

(22,418 posts)
38. That's fantastic news! I would be bursting with pride, too!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 04:20 PM
Apr 2020

Congratulations! All the best in his future endeavors!

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
40. Brag all you want!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 04:28 PM
Apr 2020

He’s obviously pretty damn outstanding to get into Special Forces. Your heart must be pushing to pop out of your chest with pride. That’s the way it’s supposed to be!

liberalla

(9,166 posts)
45. Great news for your son and you! Congrats to him!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 04:56 PM
Apr 2020

It's wonderful when you have a passion for something, pursue it and succeed.

I'm just curious... You said 114 guys... were any women applying?

Again, that's fantastic for your son! He's a good looking young man.

Traildogbob

(8,584 posts)
48. Massive respect
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 05:15 PM
Apr 2020

Extremely difficult. This is what is called a Patriot. Not those coward protester strutting around with war toys. Congratulations.

Fla Dem

(23,352 posts)
49. Congratulations Proud Dad!!!!
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 05:23 PM
Apr 2020

You've certainly have had a whole range of life events in a very short time. Congrats again!

PS: Bet he gets his good looks from his Dad.

spudspud

(508 posts)
64. Congrats, best of luck to him making it on through to SF
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 11:49 PM
Apr 2020

and may God bless him and you for his service to the defense of our nation.

 

Tiger8

(432 posts)
66. Congratulations and thank you!
Wed Apr 22, 2020, 03:18 AM
Apr 2020

Good to know there is more good in this country then I realize. You brought him up well.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
68. You have every right to be proud
Wed Apr 22, 2020, 05:54 AM
Apr 2020

of your son. Quite an accomplishment for this young soldier. Congratulations to him, you and the rest of the family.

LuckyCharms

(17,287 posts)
69. Congratulations to your son, and to you!
Wed Apr 22, 2020, 08:29 AM
Apr 2020

You have good reason to be very proud!

Great picture...your son is a handsome young man.

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