Today's Pic's - Saturday, June 26

[He219]

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Turkish underwater assault commandos (SAT) stand guard while NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (2nd-R)and his wife Jeannine (R) are escorted by Turkish navy ship Commodore Bulent Senses (C) aboard a vessel anchored off the Bosphorus in Istanbul June 26, 2004. Turkish police on Saturday detained suspected militants and clashed with protesters amid a spate of small bomb blasts and heightened security ahead of U.S. President George W. Bush's visit.
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Turkish Navy commandos patrol on a rubber boat next to the Turkish Navy frigate TCG Salihreis in Istanbul's Bosporus strait, Turkey, Saturday, June 26, 2004, before the arrival of NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
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Turkish police officers gather in downtown Istanbul June 26, 2004.

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ANKARA, TURKEY: Turkish special police force member guards in front of Air Force One in Ankara Esenboga airport minutes after US Presidend George W. Bush arried, 26 June 2004.
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY: Greenpeace activists protest with missiles in Istanbul 25 June 2004 against the 28 June 2004 opening of the NATO summit.

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Israeli soldiers operate in the Old City of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Saturday June 26, 2004. The IDF has been operating in Nablus since Wednesday in an effort at rooting out Palestinian militants and the troops killed five Palestinians during a raid Saturday, Palestinian officials said. The army did not immediately comment.

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A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter flies over the Quds electricity plant, during a trip by Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi with journalists to publicise the building of the first new turbine at the facility 30 km north of Baghdad near the town of Rashdiya, Iraq, Saturday, June 26, 2004. The plant, which is designed to work with eight turbines, has been running on two so far. The first new turbine being built under management of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to be completed in 20 days
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A U.S. Army engineer, unidentified, poses with workers at the Quds electricity plant, during a trip by Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi with journalists to publicise the building of the first new turbine at the facility 30 km north of Baghdad near the town of Rashdiya, Iraq, Saturday June 26, 2004.
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RASHDIYA, IRAQ - JUNE 26: Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (C) greets workers at the Quds electricity plant June 26, 2004 near the town of Rashdiya, 30 km north of Baghdad, Iraq.

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U.S Army Pfc. Angel Burgos, of Boston, sits inside a Stryker armored vehicle Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by high tech computers and video monitors, and explains the specially designed helmet and electronic capabilities of the vehicle.

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A U.S. soldiers from the First Infantry Division picks up the door of an Iraqi home after a fellow soldier kicked it in during house to house searches for weapons on the outskirts of Baqouba, Iraq Saturday June 26, 2004
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An Iraqi woman and her children leave their home as U.S troops from the First Infantry Division enter the building during search for weapons in Baqouba, Iraq Saturday June 26, 2004
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Members of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps divert traffic in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, June 26, 2004. Extra forces have been called onto the streets in advance of the handover of national sovereignty at the end of the monthhttp://cache.*****images.com/comp/50999140.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E4AC5DF31544848597757C85AE85A779B

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - JUNE 26: Bobby Lisek of the 1st Calvary Division talks on his radio during a patrol in the Sadr City neighborhood June 26, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq. The 1st Cavalry Division out of Ft. Hood, Texas patrols the Baghdad enclave daily.
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Security personnel carry the luggage of Baqouba region coordinator for the Coalition Provisional Authority Edward Messmer to a waiting helicopter after Messmer handed over local power to Iraqis June 26, 2004 in Baqouba, 40 miles northeast of Baghdad, Iraq
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Edward Messmer, coordinator for the Coalition Provisional Authority in the Baqouba region, prepares to board a helicopter after transfering power to Iraqis June 26, 2004 in Baqouba, 40 miles northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. With the official handover of power taking place nationally on June 30, some local governments have already been handed over to the Iraqis.

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Holding a portrait of South Korean hostage Kim Sun-il, his brother Jang Jin-kook leads police honor guards carrying Kim's body upon its arrival at the Busan Airport in Kim's hometown of Busan, south of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday , June 26, 2004. Kim Sun-il, a 33-year-old worker at a company supplying the U.S. military, was killed by militants Tuesday after the South Korean government refused to bow to their demand that it stop its troop deployment there.
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RIP

[Herrmannek]

Why they are werain masks?

[He219]

The decapitated body must be in an olfactory state of decomposition ..

It's been a few days and the temperatures in Iraq are high at this time.
:|

[GrantT]

They would have probably embalmed the body before he came back so I doubt they're wearing the masks because of the smell.

[American Patriot]

Maybe EOD blew him up..

[He219]

They would have probably embalmed the body before he came back so I doubt they're wearing the masks because of the smell.
Remember that the decapitated body was dumped after an unknown period and left exposed without refrigeration in 120+degree Farenheit Iraqi Sun until it was discovered. After discovery it would certainly have been 'prepared' for shipment back to South Korea. I don't think the masks are for the SARS virus ...
;)

[ChuckThunder]

Speaking of masks...

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Thats badass.

[MAGNUM]

Speaking of masks...

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Thats badass.

I agree :D

[He219]

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ANKARA, TURKEY: Turkish special police forces secure teh area near Ankara Esenboga airport minutes before US presidend George W. Bush's arrival, 26 June 2004. Turkish police has tightened the security measures during the US president visit.

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Soldiers with Alpha Section, 2nd Brigade Reconnaissance Troop, board a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter for extraction following a Quick Response Force (QRF) mission in Iraq, June 20, 2004. The QRF responds to immediate action situations as directed by the Tactical Operations Center commande

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Part of the ceremony was a flypast of a Heavy Fire Team (three UH-1H Huey Bushranger gunships) over Brisbane from 1pm to 1:30pm on Saturday 26 June. (Date taken: 26 June 2004)

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The gunships were operated by No 9 Squadron, RAAF, commanded at one stage by (now) Air Marshal Houston:

26 June 2004
Farewell of 'Huey' helicopter gunship

An important chapter in Australia’s military aviation history closed today as Defence formally farewelled the UH-1H Iroquois ‘Huey’ Helicopter gunship at a ceremony in Brisbane, the Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Mal Brough said.

Read media release: ADF Says Goodbye (http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/Broughtpl.cfm?CurrentId=3953) to 'Huey' Helicopter Gunships

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Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East Brigadier Peter (Hutch) Hutchinson greets the Air Commander Australia, Air Vice Marshal Geoffrey Shepherd at Baghdad International Airport.

[GLax]

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ - JUNE 26: Bobby Lisek of the 1st Calvary Division talks on his radio during a patrol in the Sadr City neighborhood June 26, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq. The 1st Cavalry Division out of Ft. Hood, Texas patrols the Baghdad enclave daily.

allrite, this is why mother f*ckers are dying over there, letting civilians get closer than 20 meters from you is just plain stupid. these people arent your friends. if somebody gets close to you walks through your patrol or any kind of b.s. like that, you better get that person on the ground and mess them up, botom line. all thee ROEs are getting blown out of proportion... it may sound crude and mean but thats the way it is. at least down here, we dont play games with these people.

(for future reference, i'm in Raider Brigade, 1st UA at 3rd ID)

[Jurgen]

Speaking of masks...

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Thats badass.

HOOAH!

[Claymore]

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:D

[He219]

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**RETRANSMISSION TO ADD IDENTIFICATION OF MOLDOVA DEFENSE MINISTER VICTOR GAICIUC** U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, front center, talks with Moldova's Defense Minister Victor Gaiciuc, front left, as he arrives in Chisinau, Moldova, Saturday, June 26, 2004. Rumsfeld made a one-day visit to Moldova, Saturday to thank the country for sending troops to Iraq. Last year Moldova sent 42 mine-clearing troops and army medics to Iraq after the United States requested assistance in the postwar rebuilding effort
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U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, right, receives a traditional gift of bread and salt on arrival in Chisinau, Moldova, Saturday, June 26, 2004. Rumsfeld made a one-day visit to Moldova, Saturday to thank the country for sending troops to Iraq. Last year Moldova sent 42 mine-clearing troops and army medics to Iraq after the United States requested assistance in the postwar rebuilding effort

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NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and his wife Jannine are welcomed by Turkish Navy Commandos as they board the Turkish Navy frigate TCG Salihreis in Istanbul's Bosporus strait, Turkey, Saturday, June 26, 2004

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1st Cavalry Division soldiers use a metal detector to look for hidden weapons or explosives during a cordon and search mission in Baladiat, Iraq, Saturday, June 26, 2004. The owner of the house, center, was brought in for questioning by U.S. forces because he had equipment hidden in his home that could be used for protection in case of a biological or chemical attack
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Iraqis wait while U.S. Army soldiers check their identification cards during a raid in Abu Ghraib, on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday night, June 26, 2004. The U.S. Army expects an increase in guerilla attacks ahead of the handover of Iraqi sovereignty on June 30.
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An Iraqi man waits while U.S. Army soldiers search his home for weapons during a raid in Abu Ghraib, on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday night, June 26, 2004.
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Iraqi Civil Defense Corps soldiers (ICDC) perform a cordon and search mission in Baladiat, a neighborhood bordering Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq on Saturday, June 26, 2004 with Task Force 1-12 1st Calvary Division soldiers
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Captain David Woodruff, left, Commander of Bravo Company 20th Engineers 1-12 1st Calvary Division, oversees a search mission in Baladiat, a neighborhood bordering Sadr City, Iraq on Saturday, June 26, 2004, with Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) soldiers and fellow U.S. troops. The troops were given a tip about suspicious activity coming from the house. The owner of the house was brought in for questioning.
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A member of Iraqi's national guard grabs a young Iraqi by the shirt after the youth insulted the platoon during a late evening patrol in the Rusthamya neighborhood, on the outskirts of Baghdad, June 26, 2004.

[DeutschBrasilianisch]

Euro 2004 Quarter Final: Sweden v Holland

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: The Swedish team line up before the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: The Holland team line up for photographers before the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Anders Svensson of Sweden clashes with Arjen Robben of Holland during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium, on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Anders Svensson of Sweden clashes with Arjen Robben of Holland during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Fredrik Ljungberg of Sweden clashes with Edgar Davids of Holland during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Swedish and Dutch fans cheer on their teams during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Christian Wilhelmsson of Sweden has his shot saved by Edwin Van Der Sar of Holland during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden looks dejected with Henrik Larsson after he misses his penalty during the UEFA Euro 2004 Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Ruud Van Nistelrooy (L) of Holland celebrates with Edwin Van Der Sar in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Fredrik Ljungberg of Sweden looks dejected after they lose on penaltys during the UEFA Euro 2004, Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

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FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 26: Holland fans celebrate as the Holland team celebrate in front of them during the UEFA Euro 2004 Quarter Final match between Sweden and Holland at the Algarve Stadium on June 26, 2004 in Faro, Portugal.

[American Patriot]

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruits line up to get their first haircuts shortly after arriving at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the early morning hours of June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruit Benjamin Welch (R), 21, of Ocala, Florida gets some personal instruction from his drill instructor Sgt. Phillip Dombek, 26, of Cleveland, Ohio during close combat training at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Newly arriving Marine recruits sit with their faces on desks as they wait for the next phase of processing during the early morning hours at the United States Marine Corps recruit depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruit Derrick Powers (L), 19, of Revere, Massachusetts gets some personal attention from his drill instructor GYSgt. Gregory Mitchell of East Point, Georgia at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruits get instructions prior to performing a combat training exercise at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruit Jeremy Brinkley 17, of Princeton, West Virginia holds up socks that are part of the clothing issued to him shortly after arriving at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: SSGT Jason Church (R) processes Marine recruits as they arrive through the early morning hours at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruits practice close combat training at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 24: Recruit Temyrance Johnson (C) responds to a motivational speech being made by the commanding officer of the recruit training regiment following the recruit?s final run before graduation from boot camp at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 24, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 23: A Marine recruit inspects his feet during a lunch break during the "Crucible" portion of training at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the early morning hours of June 23, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)


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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 23: Christian Pabon, 19, of Queens, New York says prayers while standing next to a poster of article VI of the armed forces Code of Conduct prior to taps June 23, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruit Mathew Fitch, 22, of Coco Beach, Florida crawls under barbed wire during combat training at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 23, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 23: Marine recruits who have been injured during training stand guard over equipment belonging to fellow recruits as they go through swim qualification at the United States Marine Corps recruit depot June 23, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: GySgt. Lon Stedman (R) greets new arrivals at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruits get proceessed after arriving in the early morning hours at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruits call home to tell their familys they have arrived safely at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the early morning hours of June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruit John MacNaughton, 19, of Willimantic, Connecticut gets his first haircut after arriving in the early morning hours at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruits go through processing after arriving in the early morning hours at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: A Marine recruit makes a call home to tell his family he has arrived safely at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the early morning hours of June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruit Nelson Santiago,19, of Brooklyn, New York stands in formation shortly after getting off the bus at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the early morning hours of June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 22: Marine recruits leave the gas chamber at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 22, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruits learn close combat techniques at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Edric Young, 19, of St. Petersburg, Florida stands in formation after completing a physical fitness test at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)
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PARRIS ISLAND, SC - JUNE 21: Marine recruits get instructions prior to performing the final stage of a physical fitness test, a three mile run, at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot June 21, 2004 in Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Corps boot camp, with its combination of strict discipline and exhaustive physical training, is considered the most rigorous of the armed forces recruit training. Congress is currently considering bills that could increase the size of the Marine Corps and the Army to help meet US military demands in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Scott Olson/***** Images)

[ZeroPositive]

cool photos as always, Holland made it omg...

[ZeroPositive]

impressing US Marine photos :)
Cheers

[Xingbake]

http://accuweather.ap.org/apdbs/Intl_Photos/views/mini/7344/7344394.jpg

nice collar of the honor guards :D :D

[IDFM203]

Wow just looking at those menacing Marine drill instructors and all their upfront yelling and shouting, and also looking at the looks on those recruits faces is just something to marvel at :D ……..all I can say is that we don’t do it quite like that in the IDF, but I guess different methods and styles for two different military systems ;)

Anyways now to some pics from today....

IDF soldiers in operations in Shechem (Nablus), searching for terrorists (got 7 of them today), arms, etc……..

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20040626/capt.sge.idy49.260604223300.photo01.default-384x236.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040626/i/r2476783159.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040626/i/r3745524740.jpg

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20040626/capt.sge.hzu49.260604073601.photo00.default-384x243.jpg

Israeli undercover operators making some arrests.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040626/i/r2147565087.jpg

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040626/i/r1627752237.jpg

Shalom :D

[Lt_Crooks]

delete

[usa320]

the marines pics are nice... I found the one about calling home particularly interesting.

[Ratamacue]

the marines pics are nice... I found the one about calling home particularly interesting.
Basically, as soon as you show up at MCRD and before you get your haircut, you get about ten seconds to call home and say this exact sentence. It's something along the lines of "Hello mom, I've arrived at Parris Island safetly. I love you. Goodbye."

[FallenAngel]

Reminds me of FMJ.

"I am gunnery sgt. Hartmann, your senior drill instructor...." :D

[Mudcat]

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Anybody got a front pic of this mask or know a little more about it?

[fokket]

That's to stop debris hitting the face

[J-10]

http://accuweather.ap.org/apdbs/Intl_Photos/views/mini/7341/7341897.jpg
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U.S Army Pfc. Angel Burgos, of Boston, sits inside a Stryker armored vehicle Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by high tech computers and video monitors, and explains the specially designed helmet and electronic capabilities of the vehicle.


The Stryker armored vehicle looks very cool.

[usa320]

"Hello mom, I've arrived at Parris Island safetly. I love you. Goodbye."

Its

" This Is Recruit *name*. I have arrived safely at Paris Island. Do not send me any food or bulky items. I will contact you in 3 days. Good Bye."

[Chrome Beretta]

I dotn get it, whats the deal with Isrial and Palistinians?. Sorry if its an obvious questin, but i dont know, i was only a very little kid durning the first Gulf War.

[Ratamacue]

"Hello mom, I've arrived at Parris Island safetly. I love you. Goodbye."

Its

" This Is Recruit *name*. I have arrived safely at Paris Island. Do not send me any food or bulky items. I will contact you in 3 days. Good Bye."
Yeah, I saw it on a special about Marine boot once, I just didn't remember how it went exactly.

[Ezra Coli]

"Hello mom, I've arrived at Parris Island safetly. I love you. Goodbye."

Its

" This Is Recruit *name*. I have arrived safely at Paris Island. Do not send me any food or bulky items. I will contact you in 3 days. Good Bye."
Yeah, I saw it on a special about Marine boot once, I just didn't remember how it went exactly.

You are serious? :cantbeli:

The Gulf War and the Israeli-Palestinian cnflict are not related.

Short version - Israel and Palestinians both lay claim to the same land, depending on whose biad you tale you can argue forever who has more right to be there. Very hot topic. If you want to start a heated debate, bring this up.

I lean to the Israeli side. The Palestinian leader is are mere terrorist who rose through the ranks as a killer. (that should start a few flames, huh? ;) )

[Ratamacue]

Uh, were you replying to me?

[Chrome Beretta]

The Gulf War and the Israeli-Palestinian cnflict are not related.

Short version - Israel and Palestinians both lay claim to the same land, depending on whose biad you tale you can argue forever who has more right to be there. Very hot topic. If you want to start a heated debate, bring this up.

I lean to the Israeli side. The Palestinian leader is are mere terrorist who rose through the ranks as a killer. (that should start a few flames, huh? ;) )


Ok, thanks for explaining it to me. It was really bugging me seeing all these photos of Israili soldiers running around with M16's and i dident know what it was about.

Ok, now we dont need anyone's flames, dont start getting pissed cause you think diffrent. It was just a question, no need for anyone else to put in their opnion on this. I just dont want anyone starting to get mad and ranting :oops: :| .

[b.scheller]

why are the marines wearing running shoes?

[Ratamacue]

why are the marines wearing running shoes?
That's probably just after they were issued their cammies and whatnot and hadn't received their boots or Corps-issue running shoes (New Balance I think).

[b.scheller]

aaah sorry for sounding like an ignorant bastard...but thanks

[Ratamacue]

We're all here to learn...well, some of us anyway. ;)

[Crusader]

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Anybody got a front pic of this mask or know a little more about it?

You can even buy it from ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36068&item=2253527510&rd=1

[b.scheller]

somehow it looks better from a distance, then upclose. Perhaps its because the face shield is a different colour then the helmet?...but pretty cool anyway

[Desertpilot]

It's called a Maxillofacial shield. It's issued as part of the AirWarrior program. Made by Gentex Corp for use with the HGU-56 flight helmet. It's basically for debris and wind blast. It gives that extra bit of intimidation when you're sitting in the door with your 240 pointed down.

[Ezra Coli]

Uh, were you replying to me?

No, sorry for the confusion. :oops:

[Mudcat]

You can even buy it from ebay



Hey, thanks for the link. From the front it does look alot like a TIE fighter helmet. :lol:

[impyRM03]

can anyone plz pm me some links to more photos of marine corps training?

[He219]

can anyone plz pm me some links to more photos of marine corps training?
Try this (http://editorial.*****images.com/source/cfw/FrameSet.aspx?s=ImagesSearchState|0|15|0|1|6%2f29%2f2004|6%2f21%2f2004|0|0|0|0|1|marine+island|0|0&p=1&pk=4) ....

;)

[AVZ]

I dotn get it, whats the deal with Isrial and Palistinians?. Sorry if its an obvious questin, but i dont know, i was only a very little kid durning the first Gulf War.


me too. But I do know that the Gulf War is no exactly the same as the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict!!! :bash:

[One_A]

Why they are werain masks?

Most likely to protect their identity. I'm sure they could've have worn black balaclava, but it would've looked a bit odd with their white dress uniforms.

[b.scheller]

put a dress on the nice marine lady, and she will look like a million rubles....i mean dollars... :lol:

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51000761.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE7F9CD95D11365232A09B23102DB05E7B621B2AC3A62513D3

this is my rifle, this is my gun. this is for fighting, this is for fun...

[Ratamacue]

put a dress on the nice marine lady, and she will look like a million rubles....i mean dollars... :lol:

IMAGE (http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51000761.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE7F9CD95D11365232A09B23102DB05E7B621B2AC3A62513D3)

this is my rifle, this is my gun. this is for fighting, this is for fun...
Uh, dude, it may just be me, but I think those are female recruits. They don't have "guns."

[b.scheller]

yeah i know, but that picture just reminds me of full metal jacket...

[Scrim]

Speaking of Bootcamp, here's a short video I just found about Drill Instructor School.
http://205.110.170.168/videos/yc/2004April/hi/drillHR.asf