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27 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books since I was 10 years old. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.

I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years but only got into forum-based Role Playing about eighteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.

When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts.

There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.

I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over five years ago. :(]

Over two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.

Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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If anyone has any questions about this stuff, please ask. You can send me a PM if you wish. I spent 21 years in the US Army including a deployment to West Germany in 1984 - 85. I was with a Mech Infantry Battalion in the 3rd Armor Division (US) at that time. I have also been reading Military History for 40 years and have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science; concentration on International Relations with the Soviet Union. This was a useful concentration since I graduated in 1990.
Name: Thomas "Tom" Stewart
Age: 29
Description:
6' (183cm), 196 lbs (89 Kg), short "high & tight" blonde hair, blue eyes and a crooked pointy nose, an injury from playing football (American). Tom has all of his fingers and toes, no scars or tattoos.

Background: Tom is an Irish-American born in Boston, MA and grew up in South Boston. He excelled in academics and played varsity running back for Boston Latin School. Tom Stewart graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1976. Immediately following West Point, he spent time with his professional development.
- Infantry Officer Basic Course at Ft. Benning, GA 6/76 - 10/76
- Parachutist School at Ft. Benning, GA (Airborne) 10/76
- Ranger School at Ft. Benning, GA 10/76 - 12/76
- Assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division. Served as Rifle Platoon Leader and Battalion Mortar Platoon leader with 1-505 PIR.
- Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry (Mechanized), 2nd Armor Division stationed at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Garlstedt, Germany in January 1980.
Initially assigned as Battalion S1, Personnel Officer as a First Lieutenant.
- Promoted to Captain 1 Jun 1980
- Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Ft. Benning, GA 7/80 - 12/80
- Assigned Company Commander, C Company, 3-41 IN (M) in 1/81
- Assigned Company Commander, B Company, 3-41 IN (M) in 1/83

Unit: B Company, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry (Mechanized), 3rd Brigade, 2nd Armor Division (Forward)
Role: Company Commander
Equipment: Complete issue of TA-50; Battle Dress Uniforms, Steel Pot with camouflage cover, Load Bearing Equipment, Holster, M1911A1 .45 Caliber Semi-Automatic handgun, an M16A1 rifle with twelve 30-round magazines and a bayonet.
Rank: Captain
Misc: For the RP, Captain Stewart's Command will consist of the Company Headquarters section, 1st and 2nd platoons, 3rd platoon B Co. 2-66 AR and 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, D Co. 17th Engineers. The Company Team has eleven M113 Armored Personnel Carriers, four M60A3 Main Battle Tanks, two M151 Jeeps and one M35 two and a half ton truck. Attached units consist of a Fire Support Team (FIST) from the 4th Battalion 3rd Field Artillery (M981 FISTV) and three line medics attached from the Battalion's Medical platoon. The Battalion will also provide one medical evacuation ambulance (M113 Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle - AMEV) and an M578 Vehicle, Track Recovery (VTR).
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