Who on RallyPoint would you like to meet in real life?

2014-12-06T16:54:27-05:00

I have met several members here, and of course, most of my contacts here I've known for a long time from before RP. One person and fantastic NCO that I had not met, was SSG V. Michelle Woods - so, shout out to her.

Some of those who I would like to meet, include (but are definitely not limited to): MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member, SFC Private RallyPoint Member, CPT Zachary Brooks, and John Russell.

Who would you like to meet, that you have gotten to know through RP?

Post your answer below...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 4:58 PM

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I'd like to meet the top dogs - SFC Mark Merino and SSG V. Michelle Woods. The two guys who seem to be the co-founders of RP (sorry if I'm wrong about this) - LTC Yinon Weiss and CPT Aaron Kletzing. And then one other guy (no offense to anyone else, my list is not exhaustive either), but I'd like to meet SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas, just because I think we have a lot in common and would have great discussions.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 5:04 PM

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Good Question. I would like to meet several here. One member I would like to meet the most would be CPT Aaron Kletzing . I can only hope to met him at the next RPx. In addition to that I hope to meet MAJ Carl Ballinger . I hope I am able to link up with if my plans to come to Fort Hood work out.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Dec 6 at 2014 6:01 PM

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I do find myself down in the Fort Bragg area every few months. I will have to think on who else I would like to meet though and get back to this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 6:34 PM

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I just thought of someone else: The person who wrote: Should a 2LT salute a 1LT?...

Response by SPC Richard White made Dec 6 at 2014 7:50 PM

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I would be happy meeting any of you.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 7:57 PM

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I know I'm going to leave someone out just to many to list. But here is some that I can think off the top of my head. And I'm sorry I have a very short memory.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Dec 6 at 2014 8:17 PM

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SFC Private RallyPoint Member I have been lucky enough to meet SFC Private RallyPoint Member He is the real McCoy and a true American patriot and hero.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 8:56 PM

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Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 6 at 2014 9:04 PM

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I'd like to meet everyone who I have had great conversations with here on RP and especially the RP staff! Do we have an 8-digit grid and DTG on RPX15 so I can start planning and packing?

Apparently there are 197 folks who find me remotely interesting that have connected with me and so 3 down - CW3 Private RallyPoint Member, 1LT Private RallyPoint Member , LTC Private RallyPoint Member and 194 to go. Not to mention "Maurelli's minions" that aren't on RP yet but soon will be possibly with some command emphasis.

All, though we may have scared a lot of people at the 417th's holiday party away when they saw how overly-enthusiastic some us (no names LTC Private RallyPoint Member ) can be.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Dec 6 at 2014 9:02 PM

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There's a few but SFC Mark Merino and Capt Jeff S. stand out. Even though I'm only a few miles from Mark, I can't get away from work and the baby long enough to do so. Sorry Mark.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 9:14 PM

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For CPT Wolfer, it should be relatively easy as we are both MI and in TXARNG. I am sure we know a LOT of the same people.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 6 at 2014 9:22 PM

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SFC Mark Merino . I want to be there with him on the day he hits a million for I predict one of several possible outcomes:

1. RallyPoint melts down and reboots itself because the designers didn't contemplate anyone reaching a million points so the score variable can only a number up to 999,999. Everyone starts again at 0.

2. Mark's account becomes "self aware" and morphs into a life form of its own - kind of a twist between "The Terminator" and "The 6th Day" both involving this dude named, "Ahnold"

3. Mark melts down due to the increased demand on the time to keep posting and responding :-)

4. A gaping hole in the time-space continuum opens up and sucks us all into some ultimate party universe in another dimension.

5. He finally gets the set of Ginzu steak knives and the camo Snuggie he was promised.

The possibilities are endless!!

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Dec 6 at 2014 9:46 PM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member I would make a run at getting back in the Army to serve with an officer like you. Your posts are honest, refreshing, and salient. Since that is not an option, I will settle for hoping we meet someday in my hometown, Austin.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 6 at 2014 10:19 PM

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I love you all....(some more than others). We're one big family, and everyone knows they have at least one crazy cousin or uncle within the family tree. I continue to meet great people with every contact I make. I spent the day talking to a new friend in Thailand, Korea, another in Guam, and several who spent time in Saipan. I get a real kick out of how RallyPoint has made the world seem so much smaller.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Dec 6 at 2014 10:35 PM

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Too many interesting folks on here to single out. Could be a very interesting and beer filled evening!

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Dec 6 at 2014 11:16 PM

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Well first off, I certainly don't want to meet SPC D W, because he is WAY to far ahead of me in points...I think he hires 'ghost writers' just so I won't catch him.

Actually, there are quite a few members that would be cool to meet. SFC Mark Merino, SGT Private RallyPoint Member, MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, SGM Private RallyPoint Member, LTC Paul Labrador, COL Private RallyPoint Member, SSG Robert Burns, CMSgt James Nolan, 1SG Private RallyPoint Member, SGT Richard H., PV2 Private RallyPoint Member, CW5 Private RallyPoint Member, LTC Private RallyPoint Member, MSgt Private RallyPoint Member, LTC Stephen C., 1SG Michael Blount, SPC Jeff Daley, PhD just to name a couple.

I know I forgot a ton, so please forgive this old Soldier. So ot ALL of my RP family, may God bless you and yours this Christmas season!

Response by SN Jennifer M. made Dec 7 at 2014 4:05 AM

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Hey I am up for meeting anyone... but they have to come to Germany. LOL Who is up to coming to Germany? I better see like 1000 thumbs up. ;)

Response by SFC Boots Attaway made Dec 7 at 2014 11:16 AM

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I would like to meet all of my contacts so I will not mention names as I have a lot of contacts. Maybe some day we can have a RP convention in one of the central states like Ok, Ks or Tx. But the one person on RP that I would like to see again is CW5 Private RallyPoint Member .

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 7 at 2014 12:16 PM

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What? Are you saying that RallyPoint isn't real? I've met many people here, had pleasant conversations with them, learned, regaled them with my stories. How can you get more real than that?

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Dec 7 at 2014 1:04 PM

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I can tell you all for sure, the one thing that I am getting out of this post: When traveling, throw a shout to the community, and see what interest is generated..

For example, I will be in "X" for a few days working...anybody want to grab a beer?
Might be hugely successful.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Dec 7 at 2014 2:40 PM

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 5:53 PM

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MAJ Yinon Weiss.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Dec 7 at 2014 7:14 PM

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SSG V. Michelle Woods Would like to meet you also SSG!! I cannot forget about the first 500K!!!!

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 6:46 AM

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Flattered sir, maybe at some point it can be arranged.

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made Dec 8 at 2014 7:28 AM

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I would like to meet all the military members active or veteran in the Portland Metro Area. http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Metro-Veterans-Connection/

There are a few guys I served with that I would like to meet again. There are a few I hope I will never see again.

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made Dec 8 at 2014 11:30 AM

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Several of us in the Potland, OR area are members of Rally Point and Portland Metro Veterans Connection. http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Metro-Veterans-Connection/

Response by SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee made Dec 8 at 2014 7:17 PM

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I am not able to travel much, but would love to meet anyone who is brave enough to endure the lovely northern Minnesota winter...just shoot me a message. I'm always looking to spend time with other vets.

Response by SrA Marc Haynes made Dec 8 at 2014 7:26 PM

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Maybe we could have a (re)union). Say start of with one in the middle of the country?

Response by John Russell made Dec 8 at 2014 8:31 PM

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Most definetly...

Response by SGT Dan Knispel made Dec 9 at 2014 5:39 AM

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Any and all of you, we all served we all have something in common.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Dec 9 at 2014 1:23 PM

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Too many to list... so I say... EVERYBODY!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 1:29 PM

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Most of my contacts Ive already met through either duty assignments, or schools such as ALC. But I wouldnt mind meeting the contacts I have made through RP. Especially SSG V. Michelle Woods who seems like a very knowledge on alot of topics. If anything else have maybe have a cheeseburger with her :)

Response by PV2 Abbott Shaull made Dec 9 at 2014 5:38 PM

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Gee there are so many interesting characters I would love to meet to share a drink with. Of course, there are times when we might not agree, but then again we are all allowed our opinions. So many to choose from, and I really have had time to sit and talk to anyone one on one.

With that said, just from watching the postings roll by MCPO Geen Treants, PV2 Lisa Wilcox, SGM Dan Coberly, 1Lt Eric Rosa, and there several more. Like I said, I haven't had the chance to really to get to know anyone, one personal story outside of Rally Point, so it would be hard to say for sure. What I have seen from the posting, spending time with anyone of you would be enjoyable, and enlighten of exchange of tall tales.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 10:20 PM

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there are some very interesting people on here that I would love to have different interaction with. Some I would love to just meet and shake their hand and say thank you for what you do/have done. Some I would love to sit around have a cocktail and discuss whatever comes to mind. Some I would love to go swill some beer with and see what kind of trouble we can find. Some I would like to hit the open road with on my bike and take the next turn in the road. Some I would like to just hang around an play with their Toy Collections. Some I would love to go hit the range with. I do not think I will name any names, but if you think you fit any of these descriptions you are probably right. I really like most people on this site and would not mind any of you.

Response by SFC Peter Cyprian made Dec 9 at 2014 11:12 PM

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Basically, anyone on my contact list! If you are a contact and I didn't list you it was due to the fact that I am being paged as I type!!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2014 2:40 PM

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I would like to meet the men who are behind this awesome community; LTC Yinon Weiss CPT Aaron Kletzing and Capt Brandon Charters.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Dec 10 at 2014 4:50 PM

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I'm shocked my name isn't on your list

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made Dec 10 at 2014 6:19 PM

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Sgt Dumbrow, SN Brian Mosser, PO2 David Dodge, MSGT Geoff Bowers, and of couse 1LT LS. Also 1st LT Troy Goossen when he returns.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 10 at 2014 9:33 PM

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I'd wholeheartedly enjoy getting together with PO1 Private RallyPoint Member and stomping some brain cells over some brews and a box of crayons!

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Jan 4 at 2015 1:20 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2015 4:58 AM

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I would say that I have a new list of those that I would like to meet. At the top of my list is SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member. I sure I would hear some awesome stories. I would also like to meet SGT Private RallyPoint Member mainly to confirm that is her. With the ever changing pics you can never be too sure these days. COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM would be a good one to learn from. I am sure I would come away a better officer. Also, I would like to meet LTC Stephen C. as we are both alumni of the prestigious AMA. My final choice would be SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas as he just seems to be a solid person and is well versed.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2015 4:04 AM

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Warning to all of you who want to meet CPT Private RallyPoint Member in real life. I've know him for a while now and spending time with him is dangerous.

First, you must know that being too close to him for an extended period of time is bad for your vision; between his gleaming white teeth that are constantly exposed due to his always present smile and his blinding chest on his ASUs, you risk losing your eye sight!

Secondly, once after an eight mile run at IBOLC 1LT Rosa saw me vomiting over a railing from the third floor of the building he lived in and he laughed for at least twenty seconds before asking me if I was going to die. You would have expected a helping hand from another member of the Over-30 Club, especially considering that there were only four of us out of 182 Officers in our Company.

I'm warning you, don't get drawn in by his charm, knowledge, or charisma. He's an all around bad character...

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It's possible that he's a really great dude and I'm just kidding, but I guess you'll have to take a risk if you want to find out for yourselves.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jan 31 at 2015 12:11 AM

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It is a great opportunity to shake hands, share a drink (or two), and to hear great stories.

I share that for many years I volunteered as topic lead for CompanyCommand. I was fortunate to attend 4 of their annual conferences called rendezvous. It was always an impacting experience. The face to face made a huge difference.

If the time is right, I'd figure out a way to finance my way to a RP weekend.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 8 at 2015 10:37 PM

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SFC Mark Wayman, I have held back to give you youngsters an opportunity. No one has yet indicated a desire to meet 1LT Sandy Annela, the ex-nurse who gives us such detailed, knowledgeable and helpful solutions to our multitude of problems and then uses such a warm, personally touched closing.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 8 at 2015 10:46 PM

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@SFC Mark Merino

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 11:45 PM

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I enjoy meeting people "in real life," period, so I am always up to shake a hand and put a face to a name.

I did give a shout out below to SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas - lunch with him would be awesome.

Anyone who has ever taken the time to engage with me, I'd love to meet.

And before I hit respond, how can I forget CPT Private RallyPoint Member?! The man needs a salute, naturally. ;)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2015 2:30 AM

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I wouldn't mind meeting everyone on here, not to sound suck upish but we all have our own stories and tricks of our trade it's interesting to see how we are all apart of this great Military

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2015 9:49 AM

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SFC Mark Merino Hes my hero... I once heard that he killed a man by looking at him.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Feb 10 at 2015 7:14 PM

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I love meeting new people, and as a public speaker I get to often. I will say this. If I'm in your area, and you want to meet, just send me a message and I'll try to make it happen.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2015 7:19 PM

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Can we just have a conference, say in Vegas for a week??? Then we can all meet and share shenanigans and stories and several adult beverages? I'd go!! Who's with me? I want to meet everybody!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 4:06 PM

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There are quite a few people that come here that I'd like to meet in real life. Assuming there's a second RPX, I'm actually think about going to it this time and if I see any of these people there drinks are on me.

There are others too, but I'm trying to refrain from tagging 20+ people. I'd be a very broke man paying out for that much alcohol!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 7:05 PM

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I wouldn't mind meeting anyone from this great community but id rather do that on civilian clothes

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Feb 11 at 2015 7:07 PM

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I want to meet all on RP just let me know when you are near lake Charles Louisiana including fort Polk

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 9:29 PM

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Response by SPC Charles Griffith made Feb 11 at 2015 11:59 PM

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I'd shake the hand of any who has stood and sacrificed for this Great Country. Wouldn't even mind sharing a drink with some of them :)

Response by MSgt Rob Weston made Feb 12 at 2015 3:27 PM

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Pretty easy, I would have a beer or a soda with any of you.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 13 at 2015 2:52 AM

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Too many great members to try and name!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2015 5:43 PM

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I think I would have to update this with a new post. If I were to meet some of you in person this would be my current listing

and a bunch more. I will add some more in due time.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2015 7:09 PM

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Wait? What's real life? lol

Response by SSgt Joe V. made Apr 6 at 2015 11:38 AM

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I'm in Minneapolis, so anyone up and around the Twin Cities, just say when and a shindig will be thrown! MAJ Private RallyPoint Member What say you?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Apr 16 at 2015 8:09 PM

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Today I got to meet in person, LTC Yinon Weiss, Elizabeth Malkin , Capt Brandon Charters and CPT Laurie H. at the Rallypoint for Industry event!

Thanks guys so much for the invite, it was a fantastic event with some really great guests. I learned a lot and had a great time mingling with you all and making some new friends!

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Feb 12 at 2018 2:55 PM

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If anyone is in the Boston area near RP HQ, give me a shout!

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Feb 12 at 2018 3:13 PM

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I'm hoping to run into CPT Eric Rosa since we are both at Bragg.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Feb 13 at 2018 1:22 PM

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COL MIKEL B the guy who wrote the FOREWORD to my book someday MAN!