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Posted: 4/10/2009 10:19:04 AM EDT
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http://www.navy.mil/moh/mpmurphy/images/image005.jpg From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy, Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Patton, and Lt. Michael P. Murphy. With the exception of Luttrell, all were killed June 28, 2005, by enemy forces while supporting Operation Red Wing. That's 3 Navy Crosses a Medal of Honor and 5 of our greates modern Heroes plus some Mighty fine facial fur  Can someone explain the Navy MOS's listed there? If they are SEALS, isnt that their MOS? Why both? Is that their prior? Im genuinely curious. being SEAL is an additional MOS you still retain your primary! SEALs and SWCCs now have their own rate. I think it is like Special Warfare or something like that... |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 10:21:16 AM EDT
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Seems like from those pics the ultimate combo of badassness is beard, no sleeves on shirt, and backwards hat
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Posted: 4/10/2009 10:27:23 AM EDT
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Spelling error. You obviously typed "Special FECES cowboy". 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 10:31:23 AM EDT
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Man those pics are great. You know that facial hair has just got to piss off the Lifers in a Leg unit.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 11:33:14 AM EDT
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Did anyone watch that special on the Military channel called Americas Secret Soldiers? It aired a few years ago, but it had alot of bearded bad-asses in it. Was that the one kind of like COPS for SF guys? It didn't last long. No...it was a one time production. It wasnt real high speed but it should the daily lives of a SF unit while in Afghanistan.. One of the commanders was a guy from Texas that was a UT grad. This is it. Sorry...its a myspace link but its the first one I could find when googled. Was it the one where the Afghanis wouldn't let the SF guys into some compound, then of them says "I'm going to go gain entrance to this compound" and wonders off. Next thing you see is all of them inside? YEA!!! Thats it. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 3:37:28 PM EDT
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Great pics guys, that is what I was looking for.
We had a discussion at work about facial hair in the .mil. I was explaining to them that some guys in the specwar outfits are allowed/required to grow a beard. Of course they didn't believe me. 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 3:53:46 PM EDT
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Is this the one you're thinking of? http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k246/musicnut_2006/They%20deserve%20a%20raise%2023/15394_US_SF_in_Afghanistan_v3.jpg I believe this guy's name is 'Bones". If so, Rest In Peace! 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 4:27:41 PM EDT
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Is this the one you're thinking of? http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k246/musicnut_2006/They%20deserve%20a%20raise%2023/15394_US_SF_in_Afghanistan_v3.jpg I believe this guy's name is 'Bones". If so, Rest In Peace! I hope not 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 4:53:25 PM EDT
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i thought the whole reason for the bears is to HIDE their identity b/c they get into some shitty shitt... wtf are their names posted on that pic? I do not beleive the beards are to hide their identity, rather it helps them blend in as most muslim men have facial hair. I think that was a taliban rule that men had facial hair as a sign of faith like women wearing Burkas. Sorry, but you ain't trying to "blend in" when you got Oakley sunglasses on, sleaves cut off your t-shirt, an M4 rifle, baseball cap, etc. that is obviously American. It's for the coolness factor and maybe because of a beard being a status/cultural deal. Now if they were decked out totally in native clothing and carrying AK's then I would agree that they're trying to blend in. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 4:57:34 PM EDT
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http://www.navy.mil/moh/mpmurphy/images/image005.jpg From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy, Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Patton, and Lt. Michael P. Murphy. With the exception of Luttrell, all were killed June 28, 2005, by enemy forces while supporting Operation Red Wing. That's 3 Navy Crosses a Medal of Honor and 5 of our greates modern Heroes plus some Mighty fine facial fur Can someone explain the Navy MOS's listed there? If they are SEALS, isnt that their MOS? Why both? Is that their prior? Im genuinely curious. Guys from any rate can try out for SEALs. SEAL was just a qualification, not a rating. There is now a Special Operations (SO) and Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) ratings and too. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 5:02:31 PM EDT
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That looks like it would be hot to me. OTOH it would protect you from sunburn and being sandblasted by high winds in the desert.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 5:08:25 PM EDT
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This feller has a pretty smazzy beard also. 
http://osdir.com/ml/recreation.humor.sidesplitters/2006-06/jpgxdmmyWDBnY.jpg The grenade on his belt. 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 6:52:19 PM EDT
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Is a grenade that impressive in a combat zone? I had a case of them about 6 claymores and several at4's with me in 91 does that make me a black ninja.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 6:52:22 PM EDT
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Good job. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:06:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:08:38 PM EDT
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I think Afghans have no respect for men without facial hair I agree with them. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:18:34 PM EDT
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I think Afghans have no respect for men without facial hair I agree with them. Didn't we have a "Show me your beard" thread a while back? |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:25:17 PM EDT
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i thought the whole reason for the bears is to HIDE their identity b/c they get into some shitty shitt... wtf are their names posted on that pic? I do not beleive the beards are to hide their identity, rather it helps them blend in as most muslim men have facial hair. I think that was a taliban rule that men had facial hair as a sign of faith like women wearing Burkas. And besides, the 3 ODA's who are named in that picture were KIA when a JDAM hit their location. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:27:16 PM EDT
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I think Afghans have no respect for men without facial hair I agree with them. Didn't we have a "Show me your beard" thread a while back? I dont remember. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:28:54 PM EDT
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i thought the whole reason for the bears is to HIDE their identity b/c they get into some shitty shitt... wtf are their names posted on that pic? I do not beleive the beards are to hide their identity, rather it helps them blend in as most muslim men have facial hair. I think that was a taliban rule that men had facial hair as a sign of faith like women wearing Burkas. Sorry, but you ain't trying to "blend in" when you got Oakley sunglasses on, sleaves cut off your t-shirt, an M4 rifle, baseball cap, etc. that is obviously American. It's for the coolness factor and maybe because of a beard being a status/cultural deal. Now if they were decked out totally in native clothing and carrying AK's then I would agree that they're trying to blend in. It looks like he's pulling security for that helicopter at the moment. He can change his uniform, take off his hat, swap rifles and ditch the glasses when it's time to blend, but it's a lot harder to grow a beard on the spot.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:33:18 PM EDT
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Nice pics, I am grateful for their service to our country.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:41:27 PM EDT
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Nice pics, I am grateful for their service to our country. And reminding the world that we aren't a nation of clean shaven slackjawed women. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 7:45:00 PM EDT
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[ Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:00:36 PM EDT
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Quoted: Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:05:31 PM EDT
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being SEAL is an additional MOS you still retain your primary! So if you are a Ship's Cook and become a SEAL... you can honestly call yourself a Combat Chef? Hey, it worked for Steven Seagal... LOL |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:06:11 PM EDT
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for bein bad ass'age he aint doin a whole lot on the preecher that's his 993rd rep nah, that's how he sleeps... |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:11:05 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". No, Im sure that's him Do you have article about the picture. I know he did at least 2 deployments to Afghanistan |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:11:17 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". You are correct, sir. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:12:39 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". No, Im sure that's him Do you have article about the picture. I know he did at least 2 deployments to Afghanistan Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:16:48 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:18:27 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Just sayin..... I had a coworker who was a green beret or at least claimed to be one and said they were stuck with the m9. An older army guy confirmed it. That is too sexy to be a shitty m9 |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:21:59 PM EDT
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Is a grenade that impressive in a combat zone? I had a case of them about 6 claymores and several at4's with me in 91 does that make me a black ninja. No, but the fact that he is in plain clothes on a security detail, it is kind of bizarre/awesome. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:22:02 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Just sayin..... I had a coworker who was a green beret or at least claimed to be one and said they were stuck with the m9. An older army guy confirmed it. That is too sexy to be a shitty m9 Ive know the guy for going on 9 years. Drank countless beers with him. Went down to Fayetteville, NC in january to visit him. I'm pretty sure thats him |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:23:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:24:14 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Looks like a SIG P226 to me.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:24:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:24:53 PM EDT
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I LOL'd HARD at this |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:26:12 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Looks like a SIG P226 to me. Me too. Ive got a couple of them and three of their sexy slimmer sister the p220. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:27:10 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". No, Im sure that's him Do you have article about the picture. I know he did at least 2 deployments to Afghanistan Google "DEVGRU Karzai Assassination Attempt", there are plenty of articles. Navy, not Army. Maybe the wife's uncle is a poser? |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:30:16 PM EDT
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the south will rise again |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:34:55 PM EDT
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Nice pics, I am grateful for their service to our country. And reminding the world that we aren't a nation of clean shaven slackjawed women. Fuckin A. There's just not enough love for those of us with big ass beards these days.....
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:36:26 PM EDT
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Say what you want, but Cowboy is one badass muthafucka
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:38:09 PM EDT
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Maybe the wife's uncle is a poser? Ah, No I could post pictures of him in uniform but I won't I give its not him |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:38:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:39:45 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Just sayin..... I had a coworker who was a green beret or at least claimed to be one and said they were stuck with the m9. An older army guy confirmed it. That is too sexy to be a shitty m9 Some of them carry 1911's as well. |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:40:36 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at Looks like the grenade is being carried in a badge holder. I thought Vice Cop the first time I saw that.
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:43:20 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at Looks like the grenade is being carried in a badge holder. I thought Vice Cop the first time I saw that.
You know how a vice cop might hold up his badge to ID himself as he asks someone to get out of a car... That dude just holds up the hand grenade and says "get out of the fuckin' car". 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 8:44:07 PM EDT
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Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. Well that settles it then Just sayin..... I had a coworker who was a green beret or at least claimed to be one and said they were stuck with the m9. An older army guy confirmed it. That is too sexy to be a shitty m9 Some of them carry 1911's as well. ME too! And i have a beard......i think im starting to make a connection....... |
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Posted: 4/10/2009 9:11:27 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". No, Im sure that's him Do you have article about the picture. I know he did at least 2 deployments to Afghanistan Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. You're pretty wrong on that. U.S. Army Special Forces probably have THE most liberal policy on sidearms. "Green Berets" routinely carry the tried and true M-9, however, Sig M-11's, Glock 17/19's. stock/custom M-1911's, various H&K's and others are carried by certain A-teams. The S.F. weapons sergeant MOS will probably have more trigger time on handguns then most all other U.S. special operations units. Pete 
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Posted: 4/10/2009 9:18:28 PM EDT
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Thats my wifes uncle He retired 3 years ago after doing 28 years as a Green Beret. I emailed him this picture last summer. Swears its not him but wanted to know where I found this picture at That would not be your wife's uncle if he was US Army Special Forces. That guy is Navy DEVGRU and was wounded in the assassination attempt against Karzai. His shirt is tied around his head from a wound he sustained. Not a "Green Beret". No, Im sure that's him Do you have article about the picture. I know he did at least 2 deployments to Afghanistan Look at the pistol. Green berets dont get the leniency in that arena that other groups do. You're pretty wrong on that. U.S. Army Special Forces probably have THE most liberal policy on sidearms. "Green Berets" routinely carry the tried and true M-9, however, Sig M-11's, Glock 17/19's. stock/custom M-1911's, various H&K's and others are carried by certain A-teams. The S.F. weapons sergeant MOS will probably have more trigger time on handguns then most all other U.S. special operations units. Pete Not an M-11
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