TylerConnell
R6 > G6
New member here, wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tyler Connell (obvious username is obvious). I'm 22 and an aspiring SNA. Let me give you a little history on me.....
When I was very young my dad was a huge adrenaline junkie, still is now but age is catching up on him. He had a great idea to take me to a Thunderbird's airshow when I was about 5. I was in total awe at those F-16's. I don't want to be cliche, but he gave me Top Gun shortly after the air show. Shortly after Top Gun we went to go see the Blue Angels. I was certain that my future would lay in aviation. That was until high school graduation.....
When I graduated in May 2008 I immediately started visiting the local recruiting offices, only to be told my vision DQ'd me automatically (20/30 in both L and R eyes, which I would find out in the future was a lie). Now if you can imagine I'm pretty bummed at this point. I had a few friends that were joining the Army so I hopped onto the bandwagon and joined with them. Good ol' 11B infantry. You do stupid things with your young right? Well that was the stupidest thing I could have ever done in my whole life. Shortly after arriving to OSUT at Benning it became apparent that I had made a terrible mistake. When I shipped out of MEPS I weighed a whopping 135lbs. I was literally barely above the minimum weight limit. Starting off at OSUT was difficult at 18 and to spare you the boring details I failed 2 PT tests. Which in turn resulted in me being ELS'd out of the Army. I am not proud of that decision. I do, however, accept full responsibility for it as I was not forced to sign the contract. I volunteered for that situation and failed miserably at it because I had very poor judgment at the time. I am not looking for sympathy or compassion as I have made my decision and I have to live with it.
I spent the next 4 years strength, endurance, and cardio training. I was able to successfully build up 25lbs of muscle, my endurance has increased to about 5 times what it was 4 years ago. I am in the best shape of my life.
I've always wanted to fly and I can thank my dad for all of it. As cliche as it is, Top Gun started the fascination of the fighter pilot. I believe I finally have a chance at achieving my dreams at becoming a Naval Aviator.
I just want to thank everyone on the Air Warriors forum for all of the great advice you guys give out. I would not have even though of giving my dreams a second chance if it was not for you guys and gals!
When I was very young my dad was a huge adrenaline junkie, still is now but age is catching up on him. He had a great idea to take me to a Thunderbird's airshow when I was about 5. I was in total awe at those F-16's. I don't want to be cliche, but he gave me Top Gun shortly after the air show. Shortly after Top Gun we went to go see the Blue Angels. I was certain that my future would lay in aviation. That was until high school graduation.....
When I graduated in May 2008 I immediately started visiting the local recruiting offices, only to be told my vision DQ'd me automatically (20/30 in both L and R eyes, which I would find out in the future was a lie). Now if you can imagine I'm pretty bummed at this point. I had a few friends that were joining the Army so I hopped onto the bandwagon and joined with them. Good ol' 11B infantry. You do stupid things with your young right? Well that was the stupidest thing I could have ever done in my whole life. Shortly after arriving to OSUT at Benning it became apparent that I had made a terrible mistake. When I shipped out of MEPS I weighed a whopping 135lbs. I was literally barely above the minimum weight limit. Starting off at OSUT was difficult at 18 and to spare you the boring details I failed 2 PT tests. Which in turn resulted in me being ELS'd out of the Army. I am not proud of that decision. I do, however, accept full responsibility for it as I was not forced to sign the contract. I volunteered for that situation and failed miserably at it because I had very poor judgment at the time. I am not looking for sympathy or compassion as I have made my decision and I have to live with it.
I spent the next 4 years strength, endurance, and cardio training. I was able to successfully build up 25lbs of muscle, my endurance has increased to about 5 times what it was 4 years ago. I am in the best shape of my life.
I've always wanted to fly and I can thank my dad for all of it. As cliche as it is, Top Gun started the fascination of the fighter pilot. I believe I finally have a chance at achieving my dreams at becoming a Naval Aviator.
I just want to thank everyone on the Air Warriors forum for all of the great advice you guys give out. I would not have even though of giving my dreams a second chance if it was not for you guys and gals!
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