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Posted: 5/2/2016 1:25:05 AM EDT
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G rail in that last pic?  I was wondering that myself. Also noticed my favorite approach shoe ever - the Five Ten guide tennie. |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 8:17:04 AM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA.
Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). 
He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 8:28:14 AM EDT
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I served with your son in 10th
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Posted: 5/2/2016 8:29:48 AM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Excellent job Dad. Good looking troop you got there! |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 8:30:03 AM EDT
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^^ Awesome posts! DOL!
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Posted: 5/2/2016 9:11:28 AM EDT
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This is the one I find interesting: PEQ-2 zip-tied to an AT4?
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This is the one I find interesting: PEQ-2 zip-tied to an AT4?
PEQ-2 on a M72 LAW And thanks all. CD |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 9:28:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:.... Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA.... Shotgun - M14 - Great Father & Son photo! Well Done CD. Well Done! |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 9:58:07 AM EDT
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How many strings you gotta pull to get an Ultimax?
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Posted: 5/2/2016 10:35:19 AM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Damn, that is so cool. Lots of respect |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 10:39:20 AM EDT
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How many strings you gotta pull to get an Ultimax? Quote HistoryWas thinking the same thing. Haha |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 10:41:19 AM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile That's awesome! |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 11:12:28 AM EDT
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Shotgun - M14 - Great Father & Son photo! Well Done CD. Well Done! Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:.... Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA.... Shotgun - M14 - Great Father & Son photo! Well Done CD. Well Done! What you don't see on my right side is my M1911A1 and the 105 rds of .45 (Wilson 47D 8 rders x13+1 chamber) 
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I served with your son in 10th Cool! and Thanks again to the others CD |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 12:50:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: PEQ-2 on a M72 LAW And thanks all. CD Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This is the one I find interesting: PEQ-2 zip-tied to an AT4? PEQ-2 on a M72 LAW And thanks all. CD My first instinct was that it was a LAW but I was fooled.  |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 8:05:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2016 8:16:40 AM EDT
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 RIP sailor
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Posted: 5/5/2016 12:24:18 PM EDT
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RIP, Sailor!
======== The Guardian is reporting that this was the firefight that got him killed. http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/04/charles-keating-iv-navy-seal-isis-battle-video |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 8:03:11 PM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile  That really is fucking awesome. Congrats
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Posted: 5/9/2016 6:04:42 PM EDT
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Lost two of my ROMSOF partners this week. Rest in Peace brothers.
Sgt.1st Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sgt. Adrian Vizireanu 
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Posted: 5/9/2016 9:23:28 PM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Outfucking standing MSG! |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 9:27:35 PM EDT
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Lost two of my ROMSOF partners this week. Rest in Peace brothers. Sgt.1st Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sgt. Adrian Vizireanu http://www.telegrafonline.ro/imagini/original/cinvestigatieincazul3-1462719574.jpg Insider from the local police force. 
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Posted: 5/9/2016 9:45:46 PM EDT
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Insider from the local police force. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lost two of my ROMSOF partners this week. Rest in Peace brothers. Sgt.1st Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sgt. Adrian Vizireanu http://www.telegrafonline.ro/imagini/original/cinvestigatieincazul3-1462719574.jpg Insider from the local police force. Fucking "Green on Blue." I see Afghanistan is just the way I left it. 
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Posted: 5/9/2016 10:30:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lost two of my ROMSOF partners this week. Rest in Peace brothers. Sgt.1st Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sgt. Adrian Vizireanu http://www.telegrafonline.ro/imagini/original/cinvestigatieincazul3-1462719574.jpg Rest in peace, gents. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:17:38 AM EDT
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Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway.
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:29:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxwI can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:31:05 AM EDT
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I can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxw
I can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:32:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxwI can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. And those were calm seas. Imagine if it was four to six feet and windy as fuck.  |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:41:24 AM EDT
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Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxw
The NH90 is a sexy looking bird |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 10:25:17 AM EDT
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And those were calm seas. Imagine if it was four to six feet and windy as fuck.
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Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxw
I can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. And those were calm seas. Imagine if it was four to six feet and windy as fuck.
And at night. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 1:08:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And at night. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Press released footage of an Irish Army SF training exercise assaulting a passenger ferry while underway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6qE-mRwxwI can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. And those were calm seas. Imagine if it was four to six feet and windy as fuck. And at night. I'm out.  |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 2:21:57 PM EDT
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That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm)
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Posted: 5/20/2016 2:50:29 PM EDT
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I'm out.
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I can't imagine how damn difficult it must be to climb that skinny-ass ladder up topside. That's what I was thinking. Especially ringing those rungs with your feet, while bobbing up and down, and without looking. And those were calm seas. Imagine if it was four to six feet and windy as fuck.
And at night. I'm out.
I didn't realize you were Canadian. 
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Posted: 5/20/2016 4:57:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm) CD Go on. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 4:59:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't realize you were Canadian. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm out. I didn't realize you were Canadian. |
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Posted: 5/21/2016 5:13:41 PM EDT
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Me and my son in Baghdad in 04', when he was with 1st CAV and me with 5th SFGA. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P1000225.JPG Later before I retired he finished SFQC in 07' and at his first Regimental Beret formation (I was a Robin Sage instructor then). http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/father_and_son_donning_of_Green_Beret.JPG He was slated to be in Bahgdad with me in a few months but he is now going to SWC. CD Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Some families have pictures of father/son deer hunting trips. You have a picture of a father/son terrorist hunting trip.
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Posted: 5/21/2016 7:56:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWow. Thanks for posting that, Dan. |
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Posted: 5/23/2016 4:25:44 PM EDT
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Go on.
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That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm) CD Go on.
Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon 
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Posted: 5/23/2016 5:09:39 PM EDT
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Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/41829169_0995c246cc.jpg http://www.militaryvideo.com/cgi-bin/images/Fulton2.jpgl Setup http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/thumbs/2009/Jun/16/6a1bfe9d6b22_sf_1.jpg Pickup http://www.kijkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mc13015qj3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Fulton_system1.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PErEsNhDmo8/hqdefault.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-15879603000005DC-444_634x805.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-158795FF000005DC-411_634x798.jpg CD Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm) CD Go on.
Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/41829169_0995c246cc.jpg http://www.militaryvideo.com/cgi-bin/images/Fulton2.jpgl Setup http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/thumbs/2009/Jun/16/6a1bfe9d6b22_sf_1.jpg Pickup http://www.kijkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mc13015qj3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Fulton_system1.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PErEsNhDmo8/hqdefault.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-15879603000005DC-444_634x805.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-158795FF000005DC-411_634x798.jpg CD Heard several Team guys talk about these when I was going through CQT. Crazy stuff. MCADS, MEATs and STABO were all the craze and only basic training on STABO for us. |
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Posted: 5/24/2016 4:42:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/24/2016 9:54:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/41829169_0995c246cc.jpg http://www.militaryvideo.com/cgi-bin/images/Fulton2.jpgl Setup http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/thumbs/2009/Jun/16/6a1bfe9d6b22_sf_1.jpg Pickup http://www.kijkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mc13015qj3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Fulton_system1.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PErEsNhDmo8/hqdefault.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-15879603000005DC-444_634x805.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-158795FF000005DC-411_634x798.jpg CD Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm) CD Go on. Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/41829169_0995c246cc.jpg http://www.militaryvideo.com/cgi-bin/images/Fulton2.jpgl Setup http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/thumbs/2009/Jun/16/6a1bfe9d6b22_sf_1.jpg Pickup http://www.kijkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mc13015qj3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Fulton_system1.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PErEsNhDmo8/hqdefault.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-15879603000005DC-444_634x805.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-158795FF000005DC-411_634x798.jpg CD I totally remember the Skyhook scene in The Green Berets; great film, and I kidded about it some in my book. So when you and this ST2 cat were working the Skyhook extraction, it was just a sandbag they picked up?  |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 12:23:46 AM EDT
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We did SPIES extraction in my 2nd Scout Sniper Platoon in Korea. I think STABO had been replaced with it many years before.
Pics of some other unit in recent times. .jpg)
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Posted: 5/25/2016 1:14:05 AM EDT
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We did SPIES extraction in my 2nd Scout Sniper Platoon in Korea. I think STABO had been replaced with it many years before. Pics of some other unit in recent times. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Spies_and_Fries_with_CH-47_Chinook_(8515198311).jpg What's the difference between SPIES and STABO? |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 1:41:42 AM EDT
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We did SPIES extraction in my 2nd Scout Sniper Platoon in Korea. I think STABO had been replaced with it many years before. Pics of some other unit in recent times. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Spies_and_Fries_with_CH-47_Chinook_(8515198311).jpg What's the difference between SPIES and STABO? Number of lines. STABO was basically two 120' repell ropes, one per shoulder on each man. 4 man are also at the same height. SPIES is basically your fast rope that each man hooks into and are hooked in at different vertical locations. CD |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 1:42:42 AM EDT
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I totally remember the Skyhook scene in The Green Berets; great film, and I kidded about it some in my book. So when you and this ST2 cat were working the Skyhook extraction, it was just a sandbag they picked up?
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That brings back memories as we (1/10th SF dive team, Bad Tolz) used to train with SEAL team 2 in Machrihanish/Campbelltown Scotland. Used to dive, sub ops, and even did a Fulton/Skyhook recovery out in the Irish Sea at dusk. This was back in the late 80s just before the First Gulf War. SEALS were carrying CAR15s, S&W 59s and 686s (and may have had the new 226) and we had M16A2s and M1911A1s (we did bring some East German AK74s, (IIRC MPi-AKS-74N) my first time with the 5.45mm) CD Go on.
Saw the Fulton extraction system used the first time during Bright Star 85 in Egypt. Next time IIRC happened spring of 89', SF dive team working with SEAL Team 2 there. MC-130 came in and airdropped to us a bundle of helium, deflated ballon and line. Two of us, one SEAL and myself (SF) were in a Avon rubber boat with a 200lb sand bag in the bow. SEAL was steadying the bag while I kept the bow into the wind. Helium balloon was up and waiting on MC-130 to come pick up. Line just clipped the pinchers on the MC130 Talon, lifted the bag up couple feet and back and dropped it right in my lap! We went back to the RHIBs, got another balloon inflated, checked the lights on the line which didn't work as it was getting dusk. Bunched together some chemlites where the lights were and set that one up for a second try. This time the SEAL worked the outboard motor and I steadied the bag. Sun was setting and only had about 15 mins of light left when the bird came in and picked up the line. Just as it connected the line, I spread eagle in the bow letting the bag go. Next thing I saw was a very bright blue light come down the line, arch over to me and zap my butt with static electricity! Sand bag did get picked up and way the bird went back to England. Never wanted to do that again. not pictures of that op but of the MC-130 and Fulton/Skyhook system. If you remember John Waynes movie the Green Berets, that's how they got the captured General out. System has since been phased out. MC-130 Talon http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/41829169_0995c246cc.jpg http://www.militaryvideo.com/cgi-bin/images/Fulton2.jpgl Setup http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/thumbs/2009/Jun/16/6a1bfe9d6b22_sf_1.jpg Pickup http://www.kijkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mc13015qj3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Fulton_system1.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PErEsNhDmo8/hqdefault.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-15879603000005DC-444_634x805.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/16/article-0-158795FF000005DC-411_634x798.jpg CD I totally remember the Skyhook scene in The Green Berets; great film, and I kidded about it some in my book. So when you and this ST2 cat were working the Skyhook extraction, it was just a sandbag they picked up?
Yes, 200lb sandbag. CD |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:37:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Number of lines. STABO was basically two 120' repell ropes, one per shoulder on each man. 4 man are also at the same height. SPIES is basically your fast rope that each man hooks into and are hooked in at different vertical locations. CD Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: We did SPIES extraction in my 2nd Scout Sniper Platoon in Korea. I think STABO had been replaced with it many years before. Pics of some other unit in recent times. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Spies_and_Fries_with_CH-47_Chinook_(8515198311).jpg What's the difference between SPIES and STABO? Number of lines. STABO was basically two 120' repell ropes, one per shoulder on each man. 4 man are also at the same height. SPIES is basically your fast rope that each man hooks into and are hooked in at different vertical locations. CD STABO also used a yoke that "split" the rope to allow it to snap in both shoulders for each man. The harness used a standard GI M-1956 pistol belt and became part of the combat loadout for the guy wearing it. They'd just unhook the seat straps and fold them back until it came time to ride it out. It may have been designed for only two guys to use per helicopter, but I've seen photos of SOG dudes coming out four at a time with their arms locked to keep from smashing into each other. Gotta do whatcha gotta do when Charlie's breathing down your neck. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 10:24:12 AM EDT
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This is the one I find interesting: PEQ-2 zip-tied to an AT4?
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This is the one I find interesting: PEQ-2 zip-tied to an AT4?
Funny that's what people key in on. I'd figure all the explosives might be a more interesting detail. Whatever the case, that dude has decided he is pretty much getting in anywhere he wants to go... |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 11:53:33 AM EDT
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How many strings you gotta pull to get an Ultimax? Quote HistoryGreat Machinegun. Ours was blown up in an IED sometime around 2010 but got rebuilt. I carried one in my truck as an additional dismounted "assault gun" but I also fiddled with the drums and found the magic number of rounds each one could be loaded to and still function. Bitch of it is that Singapore has such a terrible Child labor record that it is next to impossible (at least at my level) to get any additional parts to support the guns. We had something like 6 of the drums but our gun didn't have any rails on it so it was daytime/ironsight only or walk it in with tracers. Also the plastic cassette drums are cranky after a while and shouldn't really be trusted to function when fully loaded. We did get the specs on the magazine cuts on the Ultimax and had some M4 mags modded so we could get at least a little more use out of them. Super controllable but it does suck ass to have to jam the mags. I would seriously consider modding some D60s if I were going to be able to use it again. Blake |
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Posted: 5/27/2016 12:37:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/27/2016 1:59:33 PM EDT
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Shrek posted this yesterday...said it was when the unit was acting as "commanders" of Pakistani SF. And yes, that is him rocking a g43 with an eotech.
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Posted: 5/27/2016 2:00:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shrek posted this yesterday...said it was when the unit was acting as "commanders" of Pakistani SF. And yes, that is him rocking a g43 with an eotech. https://scontent.fphl2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13308245_1012043068874147_2825065877096307515_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9 That dude has had quite the career. |
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