More Falluja pics 11/9

[Tate]

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Marines secured this bridge over the Euphrates River outside of Falluja. The bridge is the same one where the bodies of four burned and mutilated private security contractors were hanged on March 31.
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[Falco]

Good pics

[sergey31]

Go U.S Army, Marines woot

[Digital Marine]

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Whats that black thing next to him?... it looks a bit like a ceramic plate.

[foh]

it look like it to stay low?

[Digital Marine]

it look like it to stay low?

Good one.... :)

[Far]

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Nice one...

Be safe over there guys.

[StealthMode]

It appears to be a body armor plate

[DevGru_PL]

First photo is really cool.

[Stormy]

Wow, Great pics and thanks.

I like this one
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It gives you a feeling of the environment.

and this one
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Nice M-14 indeed.

[MEGR]

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Dude with the silenced sniper rifle is packing a shotty? BTW, these fellas look like Army Special Forces.

[hood]

Or Marine Force Recon.

[Seoulstriker]

Likely Army SF because they were working with ING and Iraqi Special Forces pretty closely, but I don't know positively.

[EvanL]

Likely Army SF because they were working with ING and Iraqi Special Forces pretty closely, but I don't know positively.yes u do. cus u said the same thing yesterday in the daily pics thread. and under the pic u questioned it said in bold.. US Special Forces p-)

[Deep6]

Yellow & Purple Smoke??
Thx...

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[Herrmannek]

the guy with m-14 marksman rifle has glaces like jar bottoms...how that can be? I'm asking because i wear almost jar bottoms to...

[Meph]

really great pics :P

[mack pl]

the guy with m-14 marksman rifle has glaces like jar bottoms...how that can be? I'm asking because i wear almost jar bottoms to...

well, US Army isn't like Polish you know ;) They havent got anything against guys with glasses untill they are enough good soldiers :D In Poland unfortunately if you are blind fuker, you cannot be even a parachutist :roll: :(

end of story mate

[mountainbear]

woot very nice pics

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Does anyone has more info about this mini-UAV and about it use in Irak.

[twominds]

As for the UAV it's a new thing the marines have that is small enough for a marine to carry in his backpack. It has a limited range and capability but can transmit live video back to the marine controller sitting just behind the front lines, therefore ideal for urban environments. The pusple smoke is part of the integration of the US armed forces with their don`t ask, don`?t tell policy...

[Far]

the guy with m-14 marksman rifle has glaces like jar bottoms...how that can be? I'm asking because i wear almost jar bottoms to...
Nope, those are special optics used by US sharpshooters and sniper teams...

[He219]

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Marines passed an Iraqi insurgent who was killed.
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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, Eighth Regiment of the U.S Marines, walk past a dead insurgent in Fallujah, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. U.S. forces punched into the center of the insurgent stronghold, overwhelming bands of guerrillas in the street with heavy barrages of fire and searching house to house in a powerful advance on the second day of a major offensive.
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U.S. Marines advance down a street in Fallujah, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Maldonado returns fire in Fallujah, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, as U.S. forces punched into the center of the insurgent stronghold, overwhelming bands of guerrillas in the street with heavy barrages of fire and searching house to house in a powerful advance on the second day of a major offensive
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U.S. Marines tend to a wounded man in Fallujah, Iraq Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
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Protecting the Islamic cultural center in Falluja was one the the marine's objectives today.

[Saint]

Great Pics!
Go Marines!

[twominds]

And by the way, it is literally launched with a rubber band, no joke... runs on batteries though.. rofl

[FFanatic]

Amazing pics! woot

[memphiz]

Great pics
Marines rock

[ZeroPositive]

Excellent photos GO Marines!!!

[He219]

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A member of Charlie Company of the U.S. Marines First Division, Eighth regiment, smokes a cigarette in Fallujah, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. U.S. forces punched into the center of the insurgent stronghold, overwhelming bands of guerrillas in the street with heavy barrages of fire and searching house to house in a powerful advance on the second day of a major offensive






Some more UAV pics ...

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: A US soldier with 1/5 Cavalry prepares to launch a UAV on the northern entrance of Fallujah, 50 kms west of Baghdad 08 November 2004.
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DRAGONEYE — U.S. Marines prepare a Dragoneye unmanned aerial vehicle along the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004. The Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

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Senior Airman Robert Vickery, of Richland, Wash., a member of the 46th Expeditionary Recon Squadron, finishes final preparations on a Predator drone before it departs Balad Air Base, Iraq, on a mission on Thursday.
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Airman 1st Class Sarah Mills, right, of Grand Junction, Colo., a member of the 46th Expeditionary Recon Squadron based out Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and an unidentified Royal Air Force pilot work the console that controls the take-offs of Predator drones from Balad Air Base, Iraq, on Thursday.


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U.S. Army 1st Lt. William Cherkauskas gives a safety and pre-operation briefing before heading out for a mission from Forward Operating Base MacKenzie, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2004. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's Troop A, 1st Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment
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U.S. Army soldiers conduct a safety and pre-operation briefing before heading out for a mission from Forward Operating Base MacKenzie, Iraq, on Oct. 30, 2004. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment.
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U.S. Army Spc. Chris Ramirez, from 1st Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, hands a fuel hose to an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank crew member from Alpha Troop, 1st Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, so he can fuel his tank at Forward Operating Base MacKenzie, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom
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DESERT CAVALRY — U.S. Army Spc. Lisa Phillips mans a .50-caliber machine gun on a 630th Transportation Company gun truck. The trucks provide force protection for other vehicles during convoys in Iraq

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A U.S. Marine with Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stands ready in Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004.
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U.S. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, seize the apartments at the edge of the city of Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004.
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A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, engages targets from the apartments at the edge of the city of Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004.
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U.S. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, remain ready as Marines seize apartments in the city of Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004.


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the guy with the scoped m14 is US army SF right?

[n.ignomo]

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I wish the rebels acted so !
By the way this looks like a real **** so i agree : take care over there.

[Uncle Sam]

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: Benjamin Trew of Jacksonville, North Carolina, looks at the body of a man killed in heavy fighting November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Iraqi President Ayed Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

[Far]

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LOL. Looks like some pic from WWII in LIFE magazine...

[Uncle Sam]

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, make try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Iraqi President Ayed Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion-2nd Regiment sweep through an abandoned house during heavy fighting November 9, 2004 in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Iraqi President Ayed Allawi, U.S and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Nelson/***** Images)

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion-2nd Regiment engage enemy forces in heavy fighting November 9, 2004 in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Iraqi President Ayed Allawi, U.S and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Nelson/***** Images)



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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: US soldiers secure the entrance of the Sunni Muslim Umm al-Qura mosque on the outskirts of Baghdad 09 November 2004. The US military blocked off all roads leading into the mosque where clerics and members of the Association of Muslim Scholars were meeting to discuss the situation in the nearby restive city of Fallujah and the upcoming national elections. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: US soldiers patrol the area outside the Sunni Muslim Umm al-Qura mosque in the outskirts of Baghdad 09 November 2004. The US military blocked off all roads leading into the mosque where clerics and members of the Association of Muslim Scholars were meeting to discuss the situation in the nearby restive city of Fallujah and the upcoming national elections. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)

[Umm-Qasr]

Very very nice pix ... go marines and iraqi forces!!! :)

[foh]

how do u get the *****images off, some have and some dont.

[foh]

how do u get the *****images off, some have and some dont.

[He219]

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NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) try to secure a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq
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NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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LAR scouts break into a house November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

[Uncle Sam]

I don't know, and too lazy to find out. Sorry.

[foh]

how do u get the *****images off, some have and some dont.

can some one help pm me

[mountainbear]

As for the UAV it's a new thing the marines have that is small enough for a marine to carry in his backpack. It has a limited range and capability but can transmit live video back to the marine controller sitting just behind the front lines, therefore ideal for urban environments. The pusple smoke is part of the integration of the US armed forces with their don`t ask, don`?t tell policy...

thank you! I was suprised to see this pic because I'm shore I read that these kind of mini-UAV were not ready yet.

[He219]

how do u get the *****images off, some have and some dont.

can some one help pm me
You buy them ... really.
p-)

[HooyahCQB]

Good luck, guys. Get some for me.

[Digital Marine]

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Hardcore woot

[armourer]

Likely Army SF .

Why do so many here have this obsession with SF ? anything that looks slightly different...must be SF....if you believed every so called pic of SF you would think the whole Yank Army is SF...Yawn. :roll:

[Stormy]

Yeah that last pic with the guy with the cig is hard. He looks beaten up and tired and after it's all done he takes a deep breath and thinks to himself while he enjoys a cig break.

[Supes]

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Dude with the silenced sniper rifle is packing a shotty? BTW, these fellas look like Army Special Forces.

The short shotty is for breaching when their entering the buliding and rooms.

Damn, that SPR is sweet!

[scrybe]

Great pics guys, keep 'em coming.

[foh]

how do u get the *****images off, some have and some dont.

can some one help pm me
You buy them ... really.
p-)

dam hoped ther were a way to get them for free :lol:

[Uncle Sam]

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines take cover while trying try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: Sergeant Kevin Boyd fires at targets as US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) prepare to move November 9, 2004 into Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

[Ratamacue]

Semper Fi, Marines!

Absolutely amazing pics everyone.

[soldierandy]

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awesome!!

[He219]

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A video grab shows U.S. Marines fighting into the Sunni Muslim city of Falluja, November 9, 2004.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) fly the "Death Dealers" flag as they prepare to move November 9, 2004 into Fallujah, Iraq.
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Corporal Christopher DeBlanc of Spotsylvania, Virginia scopes around a corner, as US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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Captain Gil Juarez (C) commander of the US Marine Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) unit, uses a map to help direct an offesive November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Evacuating the wounded:

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U.S. Marines carry an injured colleague on a stretcher after an offensive in Sunni Muslim city of Falluja, November 9, 2004.

[Tate]

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[Wilco]

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I would hate to be in that spot alone, but then I would hear the roar of that Bradley come closer and feel a whole lot safer. You can see the fear in that guy's eyes.

God bless the troops over there.

[hood]

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Oh there we go. They've brought in the minigun. :)

[American Patriot]

Good to see the M134 being used.

[Tate]

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[He219]

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Nice minigun pic's, Tate! ...
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: Sergeant Kevin Boyd (Pittsburgh, PA) keeps watch on a corner, as U.S. Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) move into downtown Fallujah November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711313.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EC1DD6B9DEEEEA6977757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711311.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E94485E8CC375B1BC7757C85AE85A779B>
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<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711288.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EE45B31F11D360FB77757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711294.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EBD42239105284BF77757C85AE85A779B>
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<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711314.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EBBEAAFEF565675E47757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711298.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E18787372E63F151C7757C85AE85A779B>

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: Marco Di Lauro, photographer for ***** Images from Italy, works with U.S. Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, as they make their final attack completing a push from north to south to the main road that divides the city November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Thanks for the pic's, Marco!
:D

[MK133]

Video from today

mms://a2.v9186a.c9186.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/2/9186/v0001/*******.download.akamai.com/9186/t_assets/20041109/9f264ea16a1222d4bd53cbcfc43303273edc398d.asf#0;1.000;0;0;1:2;2:2

[Some Guy]

Lt. Col. Steve Dinauer of the Marines, whose troops had seized control of the two Falluja bridges across the Euphrates around midnight, said it was often hard to target the insurgents, even with the advanced thermal-imaging technology his troops possess.

"You got a whole urban frontage, and they just stand back from the window maybe five feet in the shadows and it's very hard to pick them up," he said.

But an insurgent who reveals himself may have made his last mistake.

An insurgent allowed himself to be spotted by the crew manning the Humvee-mounted Gatling gun after his grenade-launcher kicked up enough dust to allow them to see his silhouette in the building. The Americans' high-speed gun fired. "It cut him apart," said a soldier who witnessed the exchange.

from http://nytimes.com/2004/11/09/international/middleeast/09battle.html?8bl

[Zoomie]

http://nyt.wieck.com/portal/PV_162992_NYT2004110852398.jpg

Oh there we go. They've brought in the minigun. :)
Yup, can you say suppressing fire? :D I'm surprised we haven't seen that many pics of them in Iraq, or is it because so few are deployed?

[thatguy96]

Its probably because of the primary reason we haven't seen them in the past: ammo consumption. A weapon that burns 4000 rounds per minute is simply not practical for deployment on a vehicle that might become involved in a protracted engagement without a definite ability to disengage (like an airplane or a helicopter). I'm sure someone though that in a seige-like engagement such as Fallujah, with logistical support elements readily at hand, the firepower presented by the configuration finally outweighted the cons of deploying such a system.

[MVSpartan117]

Semper Fidelis!

Incredible pics!

[platform389]

The real hero of Milphotos.net. For without them, we would have nothing to look at. Unarmed in a combat zone. Say a prayer for these as well as the warriors.
http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711298.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E18787372E63F151C7757C85AE85A779B

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/aahmed/biggrin.gif

[scrybe]

Agreed. Big hand shake to that guy, and those like him.

[FozzieBear]

those marines are pouring it onnnn in fellujah. woot bout time

[usa320]

http://nyt.wieck.com/portal/PV_162992_NYT2004110852398.jpg

WHo are these guys, and what kinda vehicle is that mini gun mounted on?

[He219]

http://nyt.wieck.com/portal/PV_162992_NYT2004110852398.jpg

WHo are these guys, and what kinda vehicle is that mini gun mounted on?
Suped up Hummer ..

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Nov. 8, 2004 -- IRAQ-13 -- Soldiers with U.S. special forces return fire on enemy positions during heavy fighting in Fallujah, Iraq, on Monday, Nov. 8, 2004. American forces began an assault in Fallujah, using airpower and armor to attack suspected guerrilla targets and sending thousands of troops into neighborhoods considered to be the center of the Iraqi insurgency

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/09/international/09cnd-fall.7.650.jpg

Protecting the Islamic cultural center in Falluja was one the the marine's objectives today.

[Uncle Sam]

http://nyt.wieck.com/portal/PV_162992_NYT2004110852398.jpg

WHo are these guys, and what kinda vehicle is that mini gun mounted on?

Oh boy...

But that mini-gun is mounted on top of a HMMWV

[Zoomie]

Some video grabs.
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10611100114-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10811100114-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10711100114-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10511100113-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10411100113-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10311100113-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10211100113-big.jpg

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/L/LON10111100113-big.jpg

[Kekkonen]

http://www.expressen.se/content/1/c6/20/48/06/135844b8.Jpg
... 73 mm SPG-9 with a PG-9V HEAT being loaded into it.


Notes: The SPG-9 is similar to the 73mm smoothbore gun used on the
BMP-1 and BMD-1. The ammunition is identical to that used in the 73mm gun
of the BMP-1 and BMD-1 except for the propelling charge. The SPG-9 is
common among Bloc airborne forces and is also found among many Third
World nations. Weight 57 kg,llength 2.11 kg.

[Delta Niner]

The real hero of Milphotos.net. For without them, we would have nothing to look at. Unarmed in a combat zone. Say a prayer for these as well as the warriors.
http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711298.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E18787372E63F151C7757C85AE85A779B

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/aahmed/biggrin.gif

I agree with you a 100%. These guys are tough. They need as much prayer as the next soldier maybe even more. Imagine getting shot at and all you get to shoot back with are nikons and kodaks.

[bertfivesix]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..

[Zoomie]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..
I think it's from whoever got killed. You can see the body in the background.

[Wilco]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..
I think it's from whoever got killed. You can see the body in the background.

Hit the wall then the pole, ouch.

[Pandy]

http://accuweather.ap.org/apdbs/Intl_Photos/views/mini/7536/7536051.jpg

That Marine has the one hundred yard stare... Damn.

[SocScout]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..
I think it's from whoever got killed. You can see the body in the background.

Hit the wall then the pole, ouch.

would a 203 leave that kinda hole....? noticed the front man is equipped with one.

[Azide]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..
I think it's from whoever got killed. You can see the body in the background.

Hit the wall then the pole, ouch.

would a 203 leave that kinda hole....? noticed the front man is equipped with one.

no way, if that pile of bloody rags in the background is the person that got blown away, then it must have been a good sized explosive.

[Fox2]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_slide5.jpg

Mk12 Mod 0? Niiice.

[MEGR]

This is one of the best Pic threads!!! TY to all the people who posted pics!!!

[Bombtrack]

Best thread I've seen on this site.

Good luck to the troops in Fallujah

[seruriermarshal]

This is one of the best Pic threads!!! TY to all the people who posted pics!!!

Yeah , thank everyone .

[Midav]

I concur. Thank you for the pics, all!

Best of luck to the US and Iraqi forces fighting these insurgents and terrorists.

[bayul]

http://accuweather.ap.org/apdbs/Intl_Photos/views/mini/7536/7536051.jpg

That Marine has the one hundred yard stare... Damn.

I concur, and possibly a broken nose.

[Raistlin]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_slide8.jpg
He's either a lefite or firing from the infamous left shoulder CQB position.

[Levan]

I met with many US marines. I respect them very much. Great men. Hope they will succeed now too. God luck to them.
photos are great.

[RavenW]

I met with many US marines. I respect them very much. Great men. Hope they will succeed now too. God luck to them.
photos are great.

Levan, woot

мой друг в морпехе p-)

P.S. Think about what I told you on waronline.org... waste of time

[Levan]

I met with many US marines. I respect them very much. Great men. Hope they will succeed now too. God luck to them.
photos are great.

Levan, woot

мой друг в морпехе p-)

P.S. Think about what I told you on waronline.org... waste of time
сорри что вы мне сказалм на варонлайне. ваш ник там какой?

[Raistlin]

http://img67.exs.cx/img67/6650/51711111.jpg

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)
I could swear it's a female

[Phil642]

The real hero of Milphotos.net. For without them, we would have nothing to look at. Unarmed in a combat zone. Say a prayer for these as well as the warriors.
http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711298.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E18787372E63F151C7757C85AE85A779B

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/aahmed/biggrin.gif

I agree with you a 100%. These guys are tough. They need as much prayer as the next soldier maybe even more. Imagine getting shot at and all you get to shoot back with are nikons and kodaks.

Agree, tough job for tough guys!!!

Chapeau!

[AFCOP]

God bless all the Marines and Soldiers taking the battle to the murderers in Fallujah. After 11 yrs out of the military I just got into the Army Guard, 157th MP unit in W. Va. I would never wish to go back to the area, I was there for the first Gulf War, but I have to be honest in saying a big part of me wants to go back to do my part, to do anything to help my country battle these bastards. My apologies if it sounds corny but thats the best I can put it into words. Again, God Bless to the troops in combat.

[MARINO]

http://img67.exs.cx/img67/6650/51711111.jpg

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 9: US Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines try to clear a street November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. On the authority of Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, US and Iraqi forces are currently engaged in a battle to take back control of the city ahead of planned nationwide elections in January. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)
I could swear it's a female


No he has a south american origin, like many "Indians" they haven't facial hair.

[Zoomie]

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/B/BAG10111100857-big.jpg

An armored U.S. military vehicle passes near a burning oil pipeline on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2004. Insurgents set off the fire using rocket-propelled grenades Tuesday night.

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/B/BAG10211100857-big.jpg

An Iraqi boy walks near a burning oil pipeline on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2004

[MaxPayne]

great pics woot :hug:


http://nyt.wieck.com/portal/PV_162988_NYT2004110847400.jpg

can anybody post a hi res of this pic??? and who are those guys army, marines ? and is it possible that the guy on the far left is carrying an m14 im pretty sure it is one and if yes its cool to see a pic with an m14 and a spr together

[One_A]

the guy with m-14 marksman rifle has glaces like jar bottoms...how that can be? I'm asking because i wear almost jar bottoms to...

The whole point of glasses is that your vision through them is now corrected.

[B25Hmitchell]

http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/239_1100102451_gcs0060.jpg

[aartamen]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711062.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E6284BDDDEEF719F27757C85AE85A779B>

NOVEMBER 9: US Marine scouts of the Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) look at the damage apprently cause by a mortar November 9, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.

Anyone else notice the giant blood splatter next to that mortar hit? That had to hurt..
I think it's from whoever got killed. You can see the body in the background.

Hit the wall then the pole, ouch.

would a 203 leave that kinda hole....? noticed the front man is equipped with one.

no way, if that pile of bloody rags in the background is the person that got blown away, then it must have been a good sized explosive.

Mortar probably, the original poster said so.

[Hellfish]

I'd guess an 81mm mortar - the holw looks too big for a 60mm and not big enough for a 120mm.

[Saranof]

Very nice pics, thanks to the posters and the people who took em'. Must be a though job, but still, much more interesting than a deskslaver.

[Far]

Honestly one of the best threads ever...

Thanks to everyone who's posted.

God keep our troops safe...

[Luxembourger]

First : excellent job the coaltion is doing

second : Rip for those brave americans , britons and iraqi forces

third : war is ugly .......but

fourth : ......it was necesssary to clean the citiy but I am afraid when the job is done , the US troops go back to their garrison outside Fallujah and leave it too poor armed iraqi police,,then the terrorists will come backl and take he city as they are doing in ramadi. But I hope this will not happen.

fifth : thanks for sharing pics excellent job

[Makaveli]

BBC video
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/news_web/video/40510000/nb/40510405_nb_16x9.asx

[Sorbas2000]

Hasn't Mr. "Dumbass" G.W. Bush declared allready one year ago that the war in Iraq is over and was won!? So what does currently happen in Iraq? Or was that a just another lie? Just to remember, how many US soldiers has died until now?

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

Fantastic thread! woot

[Argyll]

Hasn't Mr. "Dumbass" G.W. Bush declared allready one year ago that the war in Iraq is over and was won!? So what does currently happen in Iraq? Or was that a just another lie? Just to remember, how many US soldiers has died until now?

:cantbeli: ...........you always get one who comes along and begins to sow the seeds of flaming!

I will choose to ignore your attempt to incite flames and trolling for the time being!!

[Undo]

Hasn't Mr. "Dumbass" G.W. Bush declared allready one year ago that the war in Iraq is over and was won!? So what does currently happen in Iraq? Or was that a just another lie? Just to remember, how many US soldiers has died until now?

Given this comment in this particular thread, I don't think you are in a position to call anyone a "dumbass".

Anyway, great thread. Thanks to all who have contributed. Good luck to those in the fight.

[Lazy Lob]

Excellent pictures

[Luxembourger]

http://www.foxnews.com/images/144005/24_28_110904_fallujah2.jpg


Nov. 9: Iraqi army troops arrive to the railroad station in Fallujah.

[Seoulstriker]

http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/239_1100102451_gcs0060.jpg


Wow, never saw that before! Thanks! :D

[Damian]

very good pics :D

God bless the US Marines and US army soldiers !!! They are fighting very hard...

[Pfc_Baskis]

TODAY IS THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC!

[deutschersoldat]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

[Far]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:

[Coral BR]

Salute !!!

Really great pics and congratulations for this thread.

Go Marines !!!! ;)

[uTu]

TODAY IS THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC!
HB, 'SEEK & DESTROY!' [ala metallica]

[Macs.]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:

I don't think he wanted to say that, with what he said... :roll:

And what has the iraq to do with 9/11 anyway ? :|

[Undo]

If you want to crap on a thread, please do it somewhere else. This thread is about the fight in fallujah and the freedom that allows us to see photos of it. Please take your editorial comments to political rants or one of those areas set up for that purpose.

Thank you.

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:

I don't think he wanted to say that, with what he said... :roll:

And what has the iraq to do with 9/11 anyway ? :|

thanks man...

and to that retard, no i never ment it in that context.... im talking about the thread in general....! the good pictures, and info! piss off troll...!

[plodey]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbgirl_gallery__550x342.jpg
A 9-year-old Iraqi girl recovers from a skull fracture and two broken legs in the 31st Combat Support Hospital.
Photo: John Moore

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbprisoner_gallery__550x454.jpg
Marines load detainees onto a truck after they were apprehended during sweeps of houses in a neighborhood of Fallujah.
Photo: The New York Times

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbtroops_gallery__550x294,0.jpg
U.S. Marines head for cover after white phosphorus was fired to provide a smoke screen for armored vehicles.
Photo: The New York Times

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrailroad_gallery__550x353.jpg
Smoke belows from the railroad station in Fallujah, as U.S. army and marine pound the city with airstrikes and artillery.
Photo: AP

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrosarygun_gallery__550x646.jpg
A rosary hangs off the barrel of a machinegun positioned on the outskirts of Fallujah.
Photo: AFP


http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbtroop_gallery__550x372.jpg
A U.S. marine is helped by colleagues after being hit by insurgent fire while inside Fallujah's Islamic Cultural Center.
Photo: Ashley Gilbertson

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbhelicopter_gallery__550x312.jpg
An Apache helicopter and Humvees with 1/5 Cavalry comb the northern outskirts of Fallujah.
Photo: AFP

[Zoomie]

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10411101645-big.jpg

Marines of the 1st Division take a back road with their convoy to reach Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10211101642-big.jpg

US Marines of the 1st Division rush to a helicopter to evacuate a soldiers, injured during fighting in the center of Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10111101638-big.jpg

Refugees from Fallujah reach a US Marine checkpoint at the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. Residents reported heavy clashes and artillery shelling in the Jolan and Jumhuriya neighborhood, along the central highway.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/J/JBM11211101927-big.jpg

An Army nurse waves goodbye to U.S. Marines wounded in Fallujah as they are transfered from a military hospital in Baghdad, Iraq to an airport for evacuation to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/John Moore)

[penna]

go marines!

[One?]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:


ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.

[Wilco]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:


ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.

He was a supporter of terror and terrorism, so it is our duty to take him out of power.

[Zoomie]

Knock it off! :backhand: :bash: :fork: There's a seperate place for this. Either post pictures or go away.

[FLaKKeY]

We found One in Iraq...

http://www.trephination.net/gallery/macros/hijacklive.jpg

[noFlooder]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

[ig]http:/www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg[/img]

Don't you think? :bash:


ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.

He was a supporter of terror and terrorism, so it is our duty to take him out of power.

Great, the USA also supported him (Saddam), so dont you think you should take out yourself first?
And as far as I know, your gouvernment also supports the Bin Ladens. Paradox, isnt it?

[garoco]

Great pics, pity about the fcuking idiots here trying to drag this thread into a flamewar and ****e.

:roll:

[aartamen]

Primarily from Europe. Must be the water.

That cross on the muzzle is an amazing shot. That ain't no machinegun though.

[Uncle Sam]

Primarily from Europe. Must be the water.

That cross on the muzzle is an amazing shot. That ain't no machinegun though.

Sure it is...look at this pic.
http://www.defendamerica.mil/images/photos/nov2004/photoessay/pi110904a1.jpg

[Argyll]

Primarily from Europe. Must be the water.

That cross on the muzzle is an amazing shot. That ain't no machinegun though.

It's the killing end of the Bushmaster 25mm Chain gun If I'm not mistaken! ;)

[Lupin]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51711288.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EE45B31F11D360FB77757C85AE85A779B>

is that a dead man? on the left.

Watch your corner guys... Good Luck... Godspeed... Marines,SF,ING,SEAL,,,

woot woot woot woot

[Lupin]

We found One in Iraq...

http://www.trephination.net/gallery/macros/hijacklive.jpg

whats up with this!? info pls...

:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

[Argyll]

We found One in Iraq...

http://www.trephination.net/gallery/macros/hijacklive.jpg

whats up with this!? info pls...

:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

I think this is Israeli secret police arresting a Palestinian and has nothing to do with Iraq,also look at the caption lower left...........it's someone having a laugh!!

[Raistlin]

The whole point of glasses is that your vision through them is now corrected.
The problem arises when during heated combat you break your fragile glasses. That's why they should wear durable sport sunglasses' frame with prescription lenses IMHO. Or goggles with prescription lenses.

[benny5405]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:


ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.




i totallt agree with you ,,!!! mate !!! :hug: not "go marines" only , is "go Peace"

[Digital Marine]

Semper Fi marines! woot

[aartamen]

Sure it is...look at this pic.


It may be a matter of opinion (what is not these days?) but a 25mm automatic cannon that can destroy MBT's is way more than what I would call a "machinegun".

[aartamen]

Primarily from Europe. Must be the water.

That cross on the muzzle is an amazing shot. That ain't no machinegun though.

It's the killing end of the Bushmaster 25mm Chain gun If I'm not mistaken! ;)

That's what I meant.

[MEGR]

Bushmaster as in the same bushmaster that makes AR-15s? Or is it just a name and not the company that makes it.

[Argyll]

Probably the same I dunno,someone will I guess

[moughoun]

I thought the 25mm was just called the bushmaster, and it was made by someone else?

[aartamen]

M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun is manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and therefore Boeing now (though is it possible all M242 were made prior to '97?)

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m242.htm

Correction, apparently now Alliant Techsystems makes them.

http://www.atk.com/operations/products/

Some more interesting toys from ATK -

M230
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012733-1.jpg

Bushmaster .50
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012736-1.jpg

Bushmaster III, fires both 35 and 50mm somehow.
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012730-1.jpg

But guns are not their main forte.

[FutureGrunt]

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg



Ughm, is it my imagination or does a cloud of smoke looks like a skull in the top left picture? Photoshop?

[Raistlin]

No imagination. Seems photoshop indeed - too detailed.

[moughoun]

M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun is manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and therefore Boeing now (though is it possible all M242 were made prior to '97?)

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m242.htm

Correction, apparently now Alliant Techsystems makes them.

http://www.atk.com/operations/products/

Some more interesting toys from ATK -

M230
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012733-1.jpg

Bushmaster .50
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012736-1.jpg

Bushmaster III, fires both 35 and 50mm somehow.
http://www.atk.com/ProductSheets/Category/Graphics/GunSystems/2012730-1.jpg

But guns are not their main forte.
I knew Boeing had something to do with it :D

[sierraone]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrosarygun_gallery__550x646.jpg

Muslims are going to love this all over the world!

[Seraphim]

No imagination. Seems photoshop indeed - too detailed.

Yeah theres a bunch of photoshoped pics around of 9/11. Such as demons and angels in the air and crap.

BTW....I thought Hood was going to be tougher on dumbasses on here.

[sierraone]

http://accuweather.ap.org/apdbs/Intl_Photos/views/mini/7536/7536051.jpg

Doesn't he know that smoking can be bad for his health??

[One?]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrosarygun_gallery__550x646.jpg

Muslims are going to love this all over the world!


not realy it just proves that Bush is leading a crusade against muslims.

[moughoun]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrosarygun_gallery__550x646.jpg

Muslims are going to love this all over the world!


not realy it just proves that Bush is leading a crusade against muslims.
so George hung those up there.......interesting

[mack pl]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/11/wbrosarygun_gallery__550x646.jpg

Muslims are going to love this all over the world!


not realy it just proves that Bush is leading a crusade against muslims.
so George hung those up there.......interesting

BTW LOL, I didnt realise social democratic government(Polish) would like to participate in crusade ;)

[aartamen]

I knew Boeing had something to do with it :D

What?

[aartamen]

While it is not technically a crusade it share a lot of the goals of crusades, such as stopping Islamic attempts to dominate the world and to preserve European way of life. Over the years crusades became terribly misinterprited and became acts of European imperialism instead of desperate fights for cultural survival. Which in the end failed, btw.

[moughoun]

I knew Boeing had something to do with it :D

What?
ok I'll break it down for you, we asked who made the chain gun......you replied, Macdonnel douglas now Boeing.........I remembered it being refered to as a Boeing product.....see not too hard for ya

[abncougar]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:


ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.




i totallt agree with you ,,!!! mate !!! :hug: not "go marines" only , is "go Peace"

"We make war so that we may live in peace"-----Aristotle

[aartamen]

I knew Boeing had something to do with it :D

What?
ok I'll break it down for you, we asked who made the chain gun......you replied, Macdonnel douglas now Boeing.........I remembered it being refered to as a Boeing product.....see not too hard for ya

Why the smile? Smile usually indicates a joke.

[moughoun]

I knew Boeing had something to do with it :D

What?
ok I'll break it down for you, we asked who made the chain gun......you replied, Macdonnel douglas now Boeing.........I remembered it being refered to as a Boeing product.....see not too hard for ya

Why the smile? Smile usually indicates a joke.
no that would be the LOL smile, I used the "happy" smile, because in my sad state of "happiness" I smiled.......sad really :| .......now I'm slightly disappointed

[aartamen]

:hug:

[moughoun]

:hug:
what the hell.....here's one back :hug:

[Guttorm]

Great pictures!

For the trolls: This site is called MILITARYphotos.net... And the mlitary's of the world tend to get involved in war and other nasty things, if you don't like pictures, got to www.peacepictures.com

Thank you and good bye.

Oh, one last thing for the trolls: :bash:

And aartamen, don't do the "mostly from europe" crap. It's not nice. :)
There are several europeans here that actually DOES support the troops.
:)

[aartamen]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.

[moughoun]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.
I wouldn't say Europe so much as some other planet.......which happen's to be called Europe but that's just a coincidence.....

[aartamen]

I wish yall could deport them to Europa. One letter, but what a difference.

[Raistlin]

... www.peacepictures.com
Hey!

:lol:

[Argyll]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.

Actually most of them come from Scandinavia ;) or should I say a particular country within Scandinavia!!

[Falco]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.

Actually most of them come from Scandinavia ;) or should I say a particular country within Scandinavia!!

Must be genetic p-)

[Fliptape]

Iceland?

[Undo]

Iceland?

Yeah, both you Icelandic guys beat it! :D

[FinnishMF]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.

Actually most of them come from Scandinavia ;) or should I say a particular country within Scandinavia!!
Must be Canada :roll:

[Falco]

And I adore those people.

Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board.

Actually most of them come from Scandinavia ;) or should I say a particular country within Scandinavia!!
Must be Canada :roll:

Scandinavia is about the size half of quebec so I dont think so :)

[Zoomie]

Now back to the actual topic:

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/N/NY18311112011-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/N/NY18211112010-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/N/NY18111112010-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/N/NY18011112008-medium.jpg

In pictures released by the U.S. Army, soldiers from 1st Platoon, Apache Troop, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division move during Operation Al Fajr
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10811111754-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10311111754-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10911111753-big.jpg
http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10611111751-big.jpg

US Marines of the fifth division take position in the center of Fallujah, Iraq

[scm77]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ans10711111751.iraq_topix_ans107.jpg
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ny18411112012.iraq_ny184.jpg
Beautiful spot for a vacation.

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ny18311112011.iraq_ny183.jpg
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ny18111112010.iraq_ny181.jpg
I want the video the guy on the right is filming.

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ny18211112010.iraq_ny182.jpg
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20041111/capt.ans10511111746.iraq_topix_ans105.jpg
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20041111/i/r3145777981.jpg
:fork:
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20041111/mdf753793.jpg
Double :fork:
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51730483.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E7D60F87309E5FAA27757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51730417.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EE422BDF7D0C8FA707757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51730412.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1EA56516892D1BB8257757C85AE85A779B>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51730410.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E11E2A73A3CAB8C177757C85AE85A779BA>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51729494.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E3F7F40BD70AAF3A87757C85AE85A779B>
Testing for suspected Sarin gas. :(
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51729310.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=0F88D096635BE44041C1807DE2F4D349A9C30E9B9B114CE8>
<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51718141.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E94556E8C44EF63D57757C85AE85A779B>

[scm77]

:cantbeli: Sgt Sniper got to a couple of them while I was posting.

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10911111753-big.jpg

look at the surroundings... it just shows urban warfare at its peak...

semper fi marines!

[Luxembourger]

http://hosted.ap.org/photos/A/ANS10911111753-big.jpg

looks like RACCOON City except that we don t have 2 chicks in hooker boots .

[reverence]

Does it look like the "SF" guy with the shotgun and the SPR has a leg broken off his Harris bipod?

[BigBaribal]

"Trolls who suddenly erupt into peaceful threads with military related pictures with anti-american drivel tend to come from Europe. It just the fact of this board."


Please don't think that all people in Europe are some kind of liberal sissies, members of the Zapatero-Chirac-Schröder fan club ;)

[exoninja]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:

ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.

The point is here isn't whether the ieaqis are responsible or not. It's about the THREAT of something like that happening and removing it.

Someone is gonna swing a punch into your face. If you had the chance, do you wait until he hits you, or do you try to take him out first?

[afrographX]

i don't think saddam had any plans to invade the usa and the threat of wmd is fictional. saddam was only a thread to his own people but he shared this quality with a lot of other dictators

[sp2c]

who cares! :fork:

post more fallujah pictures :bash:

[aartamen]

Please don't think that all people in Europe are some kind of liberal sissies, members of the Zapatero-Chirac-Schröder fan club ;)

I don't, but quite a few posters work very hard to change my mind.

[Fliptape]

Its scary when americans say, " we had to strike first" " Saddam supported the Al Quaida" "Saddam DID have weapons of mass destruction" "the war on Iraq had nothing to do with oil"
and so on.

so stopp calling us Leftist, we just find it funny how all of you blindly believe in the information that pour out of the white house ;)

more than half of the hijackers form the 9/11 plot was Saudi Arabian, so wouldent that be a place to start shutting down the Al Quaida network first?
Or what about North Korea, the actually have nuclear bombs.

But Ok im shutting up. Im here to enjoy the photos as well.

[aartamen]

My view of the problem of Saddam is very different from the WH PR. I do hope it is just PR. But I have no doubt that something drastic needed to be done about the ME. And this is the best thing I can think of. First you need a foothold, then you develop it . . .

[Makaveli]

http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253773.jpg
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253774.jpg
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253770.jpg
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253776.jpg
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253780.jpg
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1253783.jpg

[Ayura]

Its scary when americans say, " we had to strike first" " Saddam supported the Al Quaida" "Saddam DID have weapons of mass destruction" "the war on Iraq had nothing to do with oil"
and so on.

so stopp calling us Leftist, we just find it funny how all of you blindly believe in the information that pour out of the white house ;)

more than half of the hijackers form the 9/11 plot was Saudi Arabian, so wouldent that be a place to start shutting down the Al Quaida network first?
Or what about North Korea, the actually have nuclear bombs.

But Ok im shutting up. Im here to enjoy the photos as well.

So true.

[Bombtrack]

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51718141.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E94556E8C44EF63D57757C85AE85A779B
is that a 25mm round on his vest?
why's he carrying it?

[Raistlin]

If Vietnam pictures taught me anything it's that soldiers like to do stuff like that.

[ZoneOne]

I wish i could get some GOOD unedited footage of Fallujah night ops --

You know they have it -- i wish some one knew where to get it.

some footage that is long and new of current combat in Falluja

[Cortexburn]

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51718141.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E94556E8C44EF63D57757C85AE85A779B
is that a 25mm round on his vest?
why's he carrying it?

I think it's a .50 BMG round, it might just have some sort of sentimental signifigance....?

[Name Taken]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51718141.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE9A21091711E5AD1E94556E8C44EF63D57757C85AE85A779B>

I spy a racing spoon! ;)

[Graeme]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is a racing spoon? And why is he carrying what would appear to be a fired .50 cartridge?

[Erik2a4]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is a racing spoon? And why is he carrying what would appear to be a fired .50 cartridge?

A racing spoon is for chow; if someone makes it, everyone comes by and and grabs a bite.

Fired .50 a good luck charm; to ward off any bullets smaller than it (or something like that) ;)

[wulfstan]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_addslide2.jpg

The guy on the deck looks like a Brit, or at least his helmet does from that angle. Any pointers?

[Umm-Qasr]

He's an Iraqi soldier ...

[Macs.]

He's an Iraqi soldier ...


Are you sure ?

It looks like a british helmet, and the pants seem british with blood covered.

[Umm-Qasr]

He's an Iraqi soldier ...


Are you sure ?

It looks like a british helmet, and the pants seem british with blood covered.I'm pretty sure. And I don't recall Birtish soldiers taking part in that battle. These guys are defenitely Iraqis!

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35102_87474.gif

[Vintendo]

Fantastic thread! woot

oh yes, great to see how the soldiers are dying..

seems to be a very terrific atmosphere. in my country you say " eine Bombenstimmung"... ok you cant understand the joke

Hell of a lot better than seeing this again:

http://www.fatjakeimaging.com/911%20TWIN%20TOWERS%20CITY%20FIRE.jpg

Don't you think? :bash:

ya but the only problem is iraqis had nothing to do with it. You invaded the wrong country.



i totallt agree with you ,,!!! mate !!! :hug: not "go marines" only , is "go Peace"

Yea so you guys are saying you'd rather support terrorists who kidnap innocent people and behead them on video than supprt the Marines? Regardless of whether the war was justified or not, the reality is Iraq is now a terrorist hot bed. The US invaded and now have a responsiblity to clean up this mess. Let them do their jobs. And what is with this "Go Peace" BullSh*t? Did you mistakenly find yourself on a MILITARY forum by accident?

Go Marines Go Army

[Wilco]

"Si vis pacem, para bellum"
- Flavius Vegetius Renatus

[Alex-L]

guy on the right standing, what weapon is he carrying?
is that a bipod folded backwards underneath it?

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_slide5.jpg

[Pook2]

guy on the right standing, what weapon is he carrying?
is that a bipod folded backwards underneath it?

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_slide5.jpg

SPR-Special Purpose Rifle 5.56x45mm. The Bipod underneath looks like a Harris model bipod with one of the legs broken.

[Graeme]

Bipod looks to be a versapod variant imo...

[Hawkeye]

He's an Iraqi soldier ...


Are you sure ?

It looks like a british helmet, and the pants seem british with blood covered.I'm pretty sure. And I don't recall Birtish soldiers taking part in that battle. These guys are defenitely Iraqis!

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35102_87474.gif

Yeah, these are Iraqi, the camo and the BA give it away

[Alex-L]

guy on the right standing, what weapon is he carrying?
is that a bipod folded backwards underneath it?

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/08/international/08fallu_slide5.jpg

SPR-Special Purpose Rifle 5.56x45mm. The Bipod underneath looks like a Harris model bipod with one of the legs broken.

got any closer pictures and more information on this rifle?

[indigo_prime]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is a racing spoon? And why is he carrying what would appear to be a fired .50 cartridge?

A racing spoon is for chow; if someone makes it, everyone comes by and and grabs a bite.

Fired .50 a good luck charm; to ward off any bullets smaller than it (or something like that) ;)

Always have your racing spoon handy, never know when food is gonna come past and youve got to make sure you get your fill!!

An if that .50 is a charm against bullets smaller than it, Id be humping round a spent 155 howitzer case just to be on the safe side!!!!!