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Hawk6101 · Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Fort Eustis, VA

I am a new member of your forums, I thought I would say Hi! I am currently serving with the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic instructor at Fort Eustis, Va. I am a SFC (E-7) with 19 years of service. I have been riding on/off for 20 or so years...more seriously in the last 4. I am new to the VA area, recently (May '07) transferring from Fort Campbell, KY where I served with the 101st Airborne Division for 10 years. 3 trips to the sandbox (not that I am counting...lol)

I am now an Instructor...teaching the soldiers coming out of basic training (Fun, Fun)...how to become the best UH-60 BlackHawk helicopter mechanic the Army has ever seen Smile

I hope to be able to contribute whatever I can! Take Care All!

MissPenny · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:50 pm Post subject:

Welcome, Hawk6101 - glad to have you here. And thank you for your service to our country.

Teaching soldiers fresh out of basic training - what a great job! It's been many years since I left basic training for my six months of tech school in Pensacola, Florida - but as I recall we were all stoked from making it through some of the toughest weeks of our lives so far - and eager to learn and experience life as a bona-fide "adult". I hope you'll find it rewarding.

Glad you found us. Hope we get to meet you sometime. Welcome!

Take care,
Penny
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Virginia Freedom Riders - Legislative Officer

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faceman · Road Warrior Joined: 01 Jun 2004 Posts: 411

Yes, welcome. I'm sure you will be a valuable asset to our forums. Please feel free to weigh in on what ever topic you wish. We all learn from each other.

Thanks for your service to our country. I did 4 years in the Army and know how hard it is. You are a true hero.

Faceman
President, Virginia Freedom Riders
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