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Raptor · 07-08-2013, 12:13

Hello all, I am a former Soldier, once with 1/504/82nd and once with 1320 AOB. My name is Jim, though many of my friends call me Raptor due to my large nose (which looks to them like a birds beak.)

Raptor · 07-08-2013, 12:24

In addition, I was a member of this forum several years ago, prior to leaving for my last deployment. (I just returned from Paktika and Parwan provinces of Afghanistan in April of this year.) I cant for the life of me remember what the email or username I used at that time was, but I am happy to be back in the group. The laws changed a good bit while I was gone and I am sad to say that has tipped my hand. I grew up in Central Oregon and will be moving back there within a year (hopefully). Believe it or not, they actually still sell bushmaster 5.56mm AR15's in Wal Mart in Central Oregon. Any way, glad to be back in the forum, and once my probationary period is up, will have a whole bunch of goodies to trade/sell that I brought home from my last tour.

**Big Wall** · 07-08-2013, 12:30

Welcome to the board!

**sellersm** · 07-08-2013, 12:32

Welcome (back)! Thanks for your service and I'll bet CO looks quite a bit different than when you left, sad to say...

**blacklabel** · 07-08-2013, 12:33

Welcome!

Raptor · 07-08-2013, 12:36

That it does. It is disheartening, but this too shall pass.

Raptor · 07-08-2013, 12:38

One more detail for all, I don't always remember to check PM's and accidentally upset a few members by not responding to their messages before. So, in order to prevent this, if you would like to talk to me, please feel free to text me at 303-349-5529 any time.