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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:25:19 AM EDT
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GodDAMN that's a big boy, holy shit. 
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GodDAMN that's a big boy, holy shit.
Rest in peace. Cocktail of heroin and alcohol caused the deaths of two former U.S. Navy SEALs on Captain Phillips' ship |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:27:44 AM EDT
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GodDAMN that's a big boy, holy shit.
Rest in peace. Cocktail of heroin and alcohol caused the deaths of two former U.S. Navy SEALs on Captain Phillips' ship Now don't -I- just feel like the asshole. 
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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:35:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: GodDAMN that's a big boy, holy shit. Rest in peace. Cocktail of heroin and alcohol caused the deaths of two former U.S. Navy SEALs on Captain Phillips' ship Ugh, fuck. RIP gents. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:10:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is one big Extra big, large scale, heavy duty, Can of Whoopass right there. The Lord has a special place for you, RIP
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:12:23 PM EDT
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Guardian Angels with the 306th Rescue Squadron, U.S. Air Force, stand by before conducting a static-line jump from an Alaska Air National Guard HC-130 “King” aircraft over the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013. The airmen were there taking part in an Integrated Training Exercise, which is an exercise designed to validate units before deploying to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Edward Eagerton) |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:18:01 PM EDT
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Attinger, a Portage, Ind., native and 10-year active duty Air Force pararescue airman who is now an Idaho Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, teaches small unit tactics to deploying Tactical Air Control Party at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho March 13, 2012. Lieutenant Attinger spent a week with four Tactical Air Control Party from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron who are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to teach the combat lifesaver course, long-range firing techniques and other skills that will help them in the field. Air Force pararescue airmen often work alongside Navy SEALs and other special forces personnel. (Idaho Air National Guard photo by Capt. Tony Vincelli) 
Staff Sgt. David Haase, 38th Rescue Squadron deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, remains alert during a routine mission in the winter of 2012. Haase, a University of Texas alumnus, majored in Biology. Now a pararescue airman stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Haase is part of a special tactics team trained in emergency medical tactics. 
U.S. Air Force pararescue airmen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), prepare to board an MC-130P Combat Shadow, 81st ERQS, in preparation for a training mission over the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, March 21, 2013. The squadrons regularly conduct missions in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Doskey) |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:52:37 PM EDT
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1062298.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1062296.jpg Guardian Angels with the 306th Rescue Squadron, U.S. Air Force, stand by before conducting a static-line jump from an Alaska Air National Guard HC-130 “King” aircraft over the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013. The airmen were there taking part in an Integrated Training Exercise, which is an exercise designed to validate units before deploying to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Edward Eagerton) Fucking GUARDIAN ANGELS are SOF now? What is this world coming toooooooo? |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 12:35:15 AM EDT
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disregard, got fixed
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Posted: 7/10/2014 2:05:22 AM EDT
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1420493.jpg Chief Special Warfare Operator Scott Atherton, attached to the U.S. Navy SEAL and SWCC Scout Team, briefs Tiffany Jenkins, a counselor for Klein High School near Houston, about Navy SEAL training, June 25, 2014. Houston-area educators, accompanied by Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston personnel, are in San Diego as part of an educator orientation visit June 24-26, where the educators will get to see what Navy life is like through visits to various ships, submarines, special warfare programs, and other Navy installations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob L. Dillon, Navy Recruiting District Houston Public Affairs) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1420491.jpg Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Peters, attached to the Philip H. Bucklew Center for Naval Special Warfare, explains weaponry used by Naval Special Warfare to Houston-area educators June 25. The educators, accompanied by Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston personnel, are in San Diego as part of an educator orientation visit, une 24-26, where the educators will get to see what Navy life is like through visits to various ships, submarines, special warfare programs, and other Navy installations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob L. Dillon, Navy Recruiting District Houston Public Affairs) Nick Peters is a friend of mine, and while not a SEAL, he is a pretty awesome individual. He'll be tickled to see his image posted here on arf. Sorry about the hijack |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 11:47:09 PM EDT
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U.S. Navy SEALs conduct a maritime interdiction demonstration for participants in the 2004 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference watching from the USS Enterprise off the coast of Rota, Spain, June 11, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Buytas) |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 11:50:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/11/2014 11:53:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/12/2014 12:03:01 AM EDT
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Sgt. Ekhart Kohkemper, a training noncommissioned officer with Marine Special Operations Support Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, covers trigger control with a MARSOC shooter during annual pistol qualification Aug 19, 2008 at Pistol Range D-30 here. Serving as a range coach is one of Kohkemper’s duties as a training NCO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein) 
U.S. Marines with Marine Special Operations Support Group, Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, fire during Enhanced Marksmanship Practice July 29, 2009 at the Stone Bay range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The training was part of a four-day evolution meant to improve the support Marines' combat proficiency. While conventional units are required to fire 132 live rounds during predeployment workups, MARSOC's support Marines must fire more than double that amount. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Richard Blumenstein) |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 1:13:34 AM EDT
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey receives a mountaintop brief from American and Afghani Special Forces at Camp Moorehead, Afghanistan, Apr. 23, 2012. (DoD photos by D. Myles Cullen) |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 1:14:32 AM EDT
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey talks with Air Force Combat Controller Staff Sgt. Klum at Camp Moorehead, Afghanistan, Apr. 23, 2012. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen) 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey talks with an Afghan Special Forces Commando at Camp Moorehead, Afghanistan, Apr. 23, 2012. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen) 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey talks with his Afghan counterpart Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi during an Afghan Special Forces demonstration at Camp Moorehead, Afghanistan, Apr. 23, 2012. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen) |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 6:15:54 PM EDT
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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is briefed on close air support techniques by a combined Michigan National Guard and Latvian Armed Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controller team at the Camp Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Mich., on Aug 11, 2013 during Operation Northern Strike, 2013. Operation Northern Strike is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored, combined arms live-fire exercise held in northern Michigan. During ONS, participants from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, 16 states, and coalition partner nations, Latvia and Canada, contributed to provide requirements-based training. The exercise emphasized doctrinal elements of the Theater Air Control System and Army Air-to-Ground System with additional emphasis on the integration of Joint Fire Support, Air Operations Center and Maritime Control operations. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Downen Jr.) |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 6:22:37 PM EDT
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Probably not SOF but interesting fellow in the suit. Secret Service or PMC?
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – 101 and Regional Command East, greets U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, as he arrives at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Oct. 24, 2013. Levin was visiting RC-East and CJTF-101 to receive an update on the progress of the Afghan National Security Forces and to meet with constituents. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Brian Sipp, 101st Airborne Division Public Affairs) Real deal SOF 
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, shares a light moment with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Austin S. Miller, commander, NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force, during his visit to Camp Integrity, Afghanistan, Oct. 24, 2013. While at the base, he met with constituents from Michigan and received an update on the progress of the Afghan National Security Forces from NSOCC-A SOJTF-A senior leadership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Andrade, International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs) |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 6:37:02 PM EDT
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASH. (December 5, 2011) - Soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment form ranks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 5. This week opened Menton Week, an annual recognition of the 1st Special Special Service Force, a U.S.-Canadian joint force, which deactived in Menton, France on the same date in 1944. (Photo by Jim Bryant, Northwest Guardian) 
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers headed by Army Maj. Mark Gatto from New Jersey, third from left, are briefed by their local counterpart Philippine Marine Maj. Jessie Bulaong, left, and Maj. Elmer Bustillos, right, as they conduct a site inspection at the Marines' advance command post in the mountain area of Maluso town in Basilan island in southern Philippines on Monday, Feb. 18, 2002 . The U.S. Special Forces were involved in a counterterrorism exercise just a few kilometers from a known jungle stronghold of muslim extremist guerrillas, the Abu Sayyaf group, who are still holding two American nationals and a Filipino nurse. Accompanying Major Gatto are Master Sgt. Gene Wesley from North Carolina, second left, Technical Sgt. Scot Nowlin from Seattle, third from right, and Staff Sgt. Bryan Davis from Texas. (AP photo by Pat Roque) |
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Posted: 7/13/2014 12:58:25 AM EDT
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A U.S. Marine and his dog provide security during a special operations forces (SOF) integration at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 10, 2014. The exercise uses the combat skills and capabilities of Marine Special Operations Team 8133, Republic of Korea SEALS and Peru Special Forces to take down and capture a high value target. SOF is part of the Marine Corps Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) and is designed to create a truly joint and combined arms force on the battlefield. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab is observing the AWE to test concepts and technologies for future Marine Corps integration and operations. Marine Special Operations Command, ROK SEALS and Peru Special Forces will continue to work together through the duration of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, the world’s largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg) 
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 10, 2014) - Republic of Korea SEALs climb aboard an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 4 during a special operations forces (SOF) integration as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The exercise used the combat skills and capabilities of U.S. Marine Special Operations Team 8133, ROK SEALS and Peru Special Forces to take down and capture a high value target. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to August 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg) |
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Posted: 7/13/2014 5:48:55 PM EDT
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Probably not SOF but interesting fellow in the suit. Secret Service or PMC? Could be DoS Security |
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Posted: 7/13/2014 6:24:04 PM EDT
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So they train Rangers but they are not from the 75th and have not done anything related to SOF. Doesn't that mean they are inexperienced in real world combat? -------------- Can't recall if these were posted. Apologies if they already have. http://i.imgur.com/cTrjYrj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TfNmDMX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/holImd4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hCLzrYe.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/oMDz0v8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/0JIDoTu.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hmm...those dudes are RTB guys, not 75th. Now, that's not to say they haven't contributed, but not a one of them may have anything to do with SOF other than, I assume by the book title, the author there. So they train Rangers but they are not from the 75th and have not done anything related to SOF. Doesn't that mean they are inexperienced in real world combat? -------------- Can't recall if these were posted. Apologies if they already have. http://i.imgur.com/cTrjYrj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TfNmDMX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/holImd4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hCLzrYe.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/oMDz0v8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/0JIDoTu.jpg Lmfao @#3. Did you seriously black out the dogs face?? 
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Posted: 7/13/2014 8:58:41 PM EDT
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Could be DoS Security Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Probably not SOF but interesting fellow in the suit. Secret Service or PMC? Could be DoS Security Good point. 
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Posted: 7/13/2014 9:07:54 PM EDT
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17 multi-national special operations soldiers practice their sniper skills near Lizum, Austria during the International Special Training Centre’s (ISTC) High Angle/Urban Sniper Course, Oct. 13-26, 2013. The course provides U.S. and partner nation students with the most current tactics, techniques and procedures for sniper engagement in mountainous and urban terrain. Graduates of the course have an increased capability for working in concert with other nations within a NATO or coalition operating environment. The ISTC, located in Pfullendorf, Germany, provides special operations training to U.S. and partner nation forces in Europe, and is an vital component of U.S. Army Europe’s 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command. Hmm, SOTIC sounded so much more sophisticated than SF Sniper Course 
The California National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participated in the Special Forces Sniper Course at Camp Williams, Utah, recently. This marksman is shooting high angle shots from a ridgeline with an MK13. Shots were ranging from 500-1200 meters with up to 30% angle. 
U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Eric Ludan, an instructor for the International Special Training Centre's (ISTC) Sniper Course, provides feedback to two Special Forces soldiers following a live-fire exercise July 24, 2010 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area. The Sniper Course is an intense five-week course that teaches NATO Special Operations Forces (SOF) in basic sniper fundamentals. The students spent the night stalking and observing their targets during the evaluated exercise. The facilities at the Joint Multinational Training Command allow the SOF throughout NATO to train to standard. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Gina Vaile-Nelson) |
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Posted: 7/13/2014 9:10:30 PM EDT
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MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 10, 2014) - U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea SEALs patrol a mock town for any suspicious activity during a special operations forces (SOF) integration. The exercise used the combat skills and capabilities of U.S. Marine Special Operations Team 8133, ROK SEALs and Peru Special Forces to take down and capture a high value target. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to August 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg) |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 6:33:58 AM EDT
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Lmfao @#3. Did you seriously black out the dogs face?? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Lmfao @#3. Did you seriously black out the dogs face?? We can never be too careful! I found them like that. I know for a fact that ex-SAS dude in the photo posted all his photos online (instagram) unedited. I was able to post some of those unedited photos earlier in this thread. Quoted:
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Probably not SOF but interesting fellow in the suit. Secret Service or PMC? Could be DoS Security All I wanna know is ...do you guys know what's the model of that bag he's carrying. 
------------- Here are some mix of DEVGRU/SEAL Team deployment pics... Something wrong with my connection right now as I can only see the thumbnails but could not open the hi-res. |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:39:01 PM EDT
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Members of a U.S. Marine Special Operations Team and Republic of Korea SEALs move to an extraction point during an air assault exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay) |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:42:42 PM EDT
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446067.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446069.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446072.jpg Members of a U.S. Marine Special Operations Team and Republic of Korea SEALs move to an extraction point during an air assault exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay) This is entirely to clean for a training area! |
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:49:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:52:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:57:22 PM EDT
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Dude was fucking deep. Quote HistoryReally deep on thursday? 
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:58:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Really deep on thursday? Quote HistoryQuoted: Really deep on thursday? So deep. Just imagine the deepest thing you can, and but then multiply it by 87. |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 1:21:24 AM EDT
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Damn dat avatar -- nothing like sniffing heroin-laced butthole. Yikes!
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Which sniper rifle is this? |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 1:34:54 AM EDT
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Damn dat avatar -- nothing like sniffing heroin-laced butthole. Yikes! http://i.imgur.com/CVcasPQ.jpg Which sniper rifle is this? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Damn dat avatar -- nothing like sniffing heroin-laced butthole. Yikes! http://i.imgur.com/CVcasPQ.jpg Which sniper rifle is this? Thats RT Utahs favorite stick right there MK 20. |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 5:25:32 AM EDT
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446067.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446069.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1446072.jpg Members of a U.S. Marine Special Operations Team and Republic of Korea SEALs move to an extraction point during an air assault exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay) At first glance, I thought that ROK patch was a Cola Warrior patch. 
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Posted: 7/15/2014 7:02:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thats RT Utahs favorite stick right there MK 20. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Damn dat avatar -- nothing like sniffing heroin-laced butthole. Yikes! http://i.imgur.com/CVcasPQ.jpg Which sniper rifle is this? Thats RT Utahs favorite stick right there MK 20. He probably hates that thing. Should be a Mk12 Mod1.
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Posted: 7/15/2014 7:44:20 AM EDT
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What's up with all the scars in this thread? Somebody from GD should let these guys know that their optics are in mortal danger.
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Posted: 7/15/2014 9:00:26 AM EDT
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What's up with all the scars in this thread? Somebody from GD should let these guys know that their optics are in mortal danger. Why is that? |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 3:01:14 PM EDT
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What's up with all the scars in this thread? Somebody from GD should let these guys know that their optics are in mortal danger. Why is that? Here you go. Now you don't have to search for it on your own. |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 10:31:21 PM EDT
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Col. Wendell Fertig, a civil engineer in the Philippines before WWII, he entered active duty as a reserve captain, corps of engineers, and was promoted twice, to lieutenant colonel. Before Corregidor fell he was sent to Mindanao to continue his demolition work and when General Sharp surrendered he went into the hills and organized guerrilla operations against the Japanese, causing the Japanese to send 60,000 troops (to his 36,000 troops, of which 16,500 were armed) to stop guerrilla forces on Mindanao and 288,000 throughout the rest of the Philippines. His troops fought along side the U.S. 6th Army during the Philippines Campaign. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and even though he commanded as many troops in combat as a corps commander, he was never promoted above colonel.
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Posted: 7/15/2014 11:54:25 PM EDT
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Col. Wendell Fertig, a civil engineer in the Philippines before WWII, he entered active duty as a reserve captain, corps of engineers, and was promoted twice, to lieutenant colonel. Before Corregidor fell he was sent to Mindanao to continue his demolition work and when General Sharp surrendered he went into the hills and organized guerrilla operations against the Japanese, causing the Japanese to send 60,000 troops (to his 36,000 troops, of which 16,500 were armed) to stop guerrilla forces on Mindanao and 288,000 throughout the rest of the Philippines. His troops fought along side the U.S. 6th Army during the Philippines Campaign. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and even though he commanded as many troops in combat as a corps commander, he was never promoted above colonel. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BRK8j0VTgLk/TkcOSFa5H-I/AAAAAAAACDo/pA8WFCwKqZY/s1600/col.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Col_Wendell_Fertig_with_goatee.jpg/170px-Col_Wendell_Fertig_with_goatee.jpg One of my personal heroes, and an example to follow should China decide to "visit." 
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Posted: 7/16/2014 10:13:21 PM EDT
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The 1600th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company and the 192nd Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Puerto Rico National Guard, are trained by Florida Army National Guard Special Forces soldiers in convoy react-to-contact operations during their 92nd MEB annual training held at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center July 5-19th, 2014. (National Guard photos by Sgt. Pablo Pantoja, Public Affairs Office, PRNG) |
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Posted: 7/16/2014 10:19:29 PM EDT
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A TIGRES commando conducts push-ups while a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) grades him during a diagnostic physical training test in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, May 6, 2014. The TIGRES will be the Honduran Government’s force of choice to conduct operations to capture high value narcotraffiking targets and criminal leadership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young) 
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier looks into the rifle chamber of a TIGRES Commando during bounding overwatch exercises with live ammunition during training with Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Junglas from the Colombian National Police in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, May 8, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young) |
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Posted: 7/16/2014 10:23:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2014 11:00:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2014 11:20:31 PM EDT
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U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, stand on a flight line while pilots from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) prep a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter for take off on Fort Knox, KY., April 21, 2014. The Air Operations of the 160th SOAR is a crucial piece in the mobile readiness of the 75th Ranger Regiment. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura) 
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conduct a tactical halt while moving to their training target on Fort Knox, KY., April 20, 2014. 3rd Battalion is undergoing annual Task Force Training, to evaluate how their soldiers perform during operational situations. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura) 
U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, load a Stryker for a night operations at Fort Knox, KY., April 22, 2014. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. The training was to ensure all Soldiers are proficient in warrior skills and tasks in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Arthur Ruepong) |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 12:21:39 AM EDT
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What's up with all the scars in this thread? Somebody from GD should let these guys know that their optics are in mortal danger. They already know. That's why there's special batches of optics made for SCAR use. 
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Posted: 7/17/2014 10:37:19 PM EDT
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U.S. Air Force airmen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron escort Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, Air Forces Central Command command chief, around their unit at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 9, 2014. Colon-Lopez spoke with airmen from several units such as the 455th Expeditionary Base Defense, Aerial Port, and Maintenance Squadrons during his first visit here as AFCENT command chief. (U. S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez) 
Pararescue airman Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez wearing the artifacts now displayed on a mannequin at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) 
Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez (second from right) and other members of the team destroying hashish they had discovered along with the weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo) 
Photograph of Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez taken in Afghanistan. The shirt and pants he was wearing in the photo are on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The New York City Fire Department patch was sent to him by FDNY firefighters, and he wore it on several missions. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 10:55:40 PM EDT
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U.S. Navy Lt. (j.g.) Tim Musmanno assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-14) is assisted to a helicopter extraction point by members of a Marine Special Operations Team during a personnel evasion and recovery drill as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay) 
Members of a Marine Special Operations Team medically extract Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Zachary Faltys, assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC-14), during a personnel evasion and recovery drill with during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe) 
A Marine Special Operations Team member stands a security watch during a personnel evasion and recovery drill during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe) |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 10:58:38 PM EDT
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Republic of Korea Navy SEALs descend into a rigid-hulled inflatable boat from the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) during a training mission for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones) 
Republic of Korea Navy SEALs scale up the side of the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) during a training mission for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones) |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 11:26:48 PM EDT
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hey guys how in the world is PERSEC being managed in here?
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