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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:26:55 PM EDT
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Tier 1 Operator NOT running ARFCOM approved tier one equipment
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:29:18 PM EDT
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How's that rock? I'm familiar with Benghazi, but I don't remember all the names. Don't intend to either. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:31:37 PM EDT
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I need to watch that movie again
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:32:39 PM EDT
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He seems like a really nice down-to-Earth kind of guy. I have to give credit to him and others like him for their service. I can only imagine what went through their minds as our "political leaders" didn't care to do what needed to be done for them in Benghazi and other places around the globe.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:33:28 PM EDT
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LOL. I'm familiar with Benghazi, but I don't remember all the names. Don't intend to either. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:34:44 PM EDT
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Global Response Staff members are in fact employed by the CIA. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:36:49 PM EDT
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I've been equally pleased with my old Bushmaster as Tanto is with his. I'll never get rid of this rifle. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:40:30 PM EDT
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Kinda shitty of you. Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York that became more of a cultural icon are easier to remember, and I do know their names. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:40:56 PM EDT
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I still have my first AR too, although last year I replaced the rail. Am I supposed to know who that guy is? |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:42:23 PM EDT
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Tier 1 Operator NOT running ARFCOM approved tier one equipment
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Posted: 5/23/2017 1:48:00 PM EDT
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Operator? I thought he was one of the security guards at Bhengazi? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Tier 1 Operator NOT running ARFCOM approved tier one equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYcgdo3F70Ihttp://www.kristantoparonto.com/bio/ Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members.  Mr. Paronto was born in Alamosa, Colorado and obtained his Associate Degree from Dixie College (now Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah, Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado and Masters Degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard reaching the rank of Sergeant then becoming a commissioned officer in 2003. He started contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003 and continued to deploy on various security contracts, to include the Global Response Staff until 2013.Mr. Paronto has been involved in security operations in hostile environments for over 10 years. His team’s involvement with the September 11th, 2012 attack on the US special mission in Benghazi, Libya was paramount in the saving of US lives and assets. He is a proven leader, teammate and friend to those who have deployed with him, and a devout father to three children.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:07:08 PM EDT
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Okay, bushmaster has had problems but it's not like every gun they made sucked. 
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:09:16 PM EDT
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Probably like a FSP through just about any red dot. Was that a trick question? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wonder what the FSP looks like through the aimpoint. . . |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:13:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWith the amount of airbrushing done to that photo I highly doubt that's anything but a paid promo.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:22:40 PM EDT
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My first AR was a Bushmaster XM15 16" (back in 2005.) I still have it, & it still works very well. Goes bang every time.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:35:20 PM EDT
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Good for him. I'm glad he's got a setup he likes.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:41:16 PM EDT
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I still have my original that I built in 2012, I did swap the carry handle for an Aimpoint and have swapped a few small parts, including the FCG, charging handle and endplate.
I also swapped the DPMS stripped lower for a PSA stripped lower, so technically it isn't the same rifle, but whatever. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:41:23 PM EDT
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Kinda shitty of you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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LOL. I'm familiar with Benghazi, but I don't remember all the names. Don't intend to either. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:44:02 PM EDT
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My first ar was a bushy as well (hence the name). It was gtg.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:45:02 PM EDT
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Wonder what the FSP looks like through the aimpoint. . . |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 2:50:08 PM EDT
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Probably was my third rifle. A ban era Bushwacker that has a stamp and other parts.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 3:05:10 PM EDT
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I have 2 one sucks and one works great.
The sucky one is a clinton era ban rifle with the comp. I recently cut that off, I may finally get around to seeing if I can make it work. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 3:18:13 PM EDT
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Meh.
It can be the original rifle... my first AR was an M&P15. Bought it right after the ban lifted. All that is original on it now is the lower... |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 5:01:23 PM EDT
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I saw the movie but had no idea who he was. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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HOW DARE YOU NOT KNOW EVERY NAME OF EVERY PERSON FROM EVERY BATTLE EVER FOUGHT EVER |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 5:13:11 PM EDT
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
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Posted: 5/23/2017 5:17:43 PM EDT
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I've still got my first AR. It's a Bushmaster Shorty Carbine A3 AWB era, no threads no lug.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:00:16 PM EDT
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Got no hate for Bushy for what I've got.
My 1st AR was a 97 ban era Bushy with a mini Y comp! 
Still the most carried and used rifle in my safe. SBR'd and use it for biathalons, run and gun and training. Now has a Larue barrel and a BCM bolt. I will hate on Bushy about the Masada tho! |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:28:52 PM EDT
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I bought a post-ban Bushmaster carbine, A1 upper, heavy barrel and fixed stock, around 2000. Put thousands of rounds through it, including a 3-day Pat Rogers class in 2004. Don't recall any problems.
Bought a M&P flattop around '07 and sold the BM just after BHO was elected. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:32:10 PM EDT
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My first AR was a Bushy. It was solid. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/GreybullPrecision/JohnBobcat.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Okay, bushmaster has had problems but it's not like every gun they made sucked. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/GreybullPrecision/JohnBobcat.jpg |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:44:17 PM EDT
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I saw this yesterday and was waiting for the keyboard commandos to lose their minds. Haven't been to TOS yet, but imagine there'll be some bans IF they even allow this type of thread to remain open.
For as bad as Bushmaster rifles are made out to be, there sure are a lot of owners who have good experiences. Myself included. What's funny is that I've seen people who buy into the idea they're trash, but will turn around and admit they have, or had one that was crazy reliable and accurate; all day everyday. Absolutely love my XM15 Patrolman's carbine. But, I'm no operator. Kris, on the other hand, is the real deal. Don't forget Travis Haley used one in some pretty intense firefights as well. And then we've got one of the biggest contracting firms using them exclusively. Those firms get to choose what they carry, so sticking with any brand is saying something. They're not the greatest rifles ever made. But, they're far from the hobby-grade junk some make them out to be. ETA: I just watched this yesterday. And have watched it a couple more times. Definitely worth an hour of your time. 13 Hours Speech - Kris Paronto |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:45:19 PM EDT
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Sure thing Seinfeld. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My first AR was a Bushy. It was solid. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/GreybullPrecision/JohnBobcat.jpg |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:52:41 PM EDT
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Do you even do curls, bro?
Not a damn thing wrong with Bushwackers... |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:53:43 PM EDT
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My first AR was a Bushy. It was solid. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/GreybullPrecision/JohnBobcat.jpg |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 6:58:51 PM EDT
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My first AR was a Windham Bushmaster. Still have it, still like it.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:11:59 PM EDT
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I got my first when I was 17. It was a used Colt, with a happy switch. Paid zero dollars. Came with a haircut.
Abused the hell out of it and it kept working, so my first civilian AR was a Colt. OMG! The fit and finish! Whatever sparky. It's a Timex. Not everyone needs or wants a Rolex. Sometimes it's just good enough to be able tell other people what time it is, so to speak. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:20:13 PM EDT
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I'd take a frankengun I built myself over a factory gun, because I know it was built right. 
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:29:05 PM EDT
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Wonder what the FSP looks like through the aimpoint. . . |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:31:15 PM EDT
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I don't mean it as an insult. Off the top of my head I can't remember the names of the two guys that volunteered to die in Blackhawk Down either. I read the book a long time ago and I don't have a personal connection with them, but I remember what they did. Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York that became more of a cultural icon are easier to remember, and I do know their names. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kinda shitty of you. Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York that became more of a cultural icon are easier to remember, and I do know their names. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:35:51 PM EDT
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LOL. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Global Response Staff members are in fact employed by the CIA. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. Those guys worked for one of the big name overseas contract security companies. I would actually see ads for that job on some of the contractor boards all the time from 2009 to about 2011, but I was not high speed enough to even bother putting in a resume. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:37:30 PM EDT
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I'd take a frankengun I built myself over a factory gun, because I know it was built right. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:38:32 PM EDT
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If it works, it works. Doesn't matter who makes it. I'm sure there's some shitty DPMS Sportical on a rental range somewhere with 50K plus through it and likewise there's a Colt 6920 that shit the bed in the first magazine.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:40:34 PM EDT
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Global Response is the fictitious name they gave the program/company for the book and movie at the CIA's insistence. The book is very upfront about the CIA reviewing and changing some of the facts like weapon systems, personnel names, program names,company names,etc. for operational security. Those guys worked for one of the big name overseas contract security companies. I would actually see ads for that job on some of the contractor boards all the time from 2009 to about 2011, but I was not high speed enough to even bother putting in a resume. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Global Response Staff members are in fact employed by the CIA. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. Those guys worked for one of the big name overseas contract security companies. I would actually see ads for that job on some of the contractor boards all the time from 2009 to about 2011, but I was not high speed enough to even bother putting in a resume. ?
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:45:14 PM EDT
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Global Response Staff members are in fact employed by the CIA. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. Those guys worked for one of the big name overseas contract security companies. I would actually see ads for that job on some of the contractor boards all the time from 2009 to about 2011, but I was not high speed enough to even bother putting in a resume. ?
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/101563/image-215039.JPG  You're releasing super sekrit info on OGA Mobile.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:52:57 PM EDT
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Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York became icons because this country once cared about and revered it's warriors. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kinda shitty of you. Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York that became more of a cultural icon are easier to remember, and I do know their names. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:53:40 PM EDT
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OPSEC OPSEC OPSEC OPSEC OPSEC OPSEC You're releasing super sekrit info on OGA Mobile.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Global Response Staff members are in fact employed by the CIA. Sounds like they are employed by Global Response which is (was) contracted by the CIA. Those guys worked for one of the big name overseas contract security companies. I would actually see ads for that job on some of the contractor boards all the time from 2009 to about 2011, but I was not high speed enough to even bother putting in a resume. ?
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/101563/image-215039.JPG You're releasing super sekrit info on OGA Mobile. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:56:43 PM EDT
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This generation has guys like Chris Kyle, Marcus Luttrell, and Pat Tillman. I think if you mentioned them most Americans would know who they were. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kinda shitty of you. Guys like Audie Murphy and Alvin York that became more of a cultural icon are easier to remember, and I do know their names. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 8:05:05 PM EDT
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So many of the true badasses, the ones who've been there and done that, are also the coolest, most humble folks you'd ever meet.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 8:07:24 PM EDT
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True but those guys get shit on extensively here. Even if I didn't have an opinion on Marcus, I sure as hell got one after his comments about Obama's gun control. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 8:10:05 PM EDT
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Well,at least he isn't using that shitty M4 stock they have to put on everything
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Posted: 5/23/2017 8:35:07 PM EDT
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Tier 1 Operator NOT running ARFCOM approved tier one equipment
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