Today's Pic's - Thursday, Nov. 11th

[Seoulstriker]

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion-2nd Regiment Specialist Arthur Wright V (from North Brunswick, NJ) keeps watch for insurgent fighters November 10, 2004 during fighting in the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. 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 10: A column of smoke rises from a shelled building as U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion-2nd Regiment look out November 10, 2004 during fighting in the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. 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 10: Sweating with exertion, Lance Corp. Jason Canellis of Vandera, Texas takes a brief rest while U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Marine tanks of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines roar through Fallujah November 10, 2004 in Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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100-mile stare.

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: Sweating from exertion, Corporal Timothy Milholin of Lititz, Pennsylvania rests while U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, detain a man as they search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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Identify that grenade. ;)

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: A U.S. Marine throws a grenade over a wall to clear a compound, as U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, in this case, the "Death Dealer" scouts of the Raider platoon, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: Iraqi National Guard troops celebrate after helping U.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines destroy seven weapons caches in a single block of downtown Fallujah November 10, 2004 in Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: Corporal Timothy Milholin (R) of Lititz, Pennsylvania points out areas of fire, on a rooftop in central Fallujah, as U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: Smoke rises from a mosque in central Fallujah, after a 500-pound bomb destroyed the other twin minaret, as troops of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines take control of Fallujah November 10, 2004 in Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, use a breach ladder to get over a wall, as they search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken approximately 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: After throwing a fragmentation grenade, U.S. Marines of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, as part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, search houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)


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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Marine Corporal Christopher DeBlanc from Spotsylvania, Virginia, of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) company, as part of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, enters a front door while searching houses for insurgents November 10, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. It is reported that U.S. forces have taken 70 percent of the city. (Photo by Scott Peterson/***** Images)

[Scottie]

Great Pics! :) Keep 'em coming :)

[Seoulstriker]

No problem. :D

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041109-N-8704K-004 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 9, 2004) - An F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103), launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) aircraft aboard Kennedy are supporting ground troops in Fallujah, Iraq, under Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn). Kennedy and embarked CVW-17 are currently on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED)


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041110-N-1693W-002 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (Nov. 10, 2004) - Polynesian dancers greet the officers and crew of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) to the tropical island of Saipan. Blue Ridge is on a four-day port visit coinciding with local Veteran's Day ceremonies. Blue Ridge is the Seventh Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lowell Whitman (RELEASED)


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041109-N-9183C-006 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2004) - Personelman 2nd Class Jennifer Delacruz stages facemasks for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) during a general quarters (GQ) drill aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is conducting sea trials for the first time since arriving in her new homeport of San Diego, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Jacob Childre (RELEASED)


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041109-N-9860Y-006 Western Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2004) – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Collins, of Williamsburg, Va., left, presents the traditional second piece of cake to the oldest Marine, Col. Rick De Guzman, during a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the U.S. Marine Corps' 229th birthday aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tucker M. Yates (RELEASED)


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041109-N-1974H-015 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2004) - Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Sean Russell of San Antonio, Texas, stands as Case One Supervisor in Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Case One Supervisor is responsible for all personnel handling aircraft in CATCC during low visibility and night flight operations. Nimitz is currently conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability I/II/III and Final Exercise Problem off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Kristi Holmes (RELEASED)


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041109-N-5539C-001 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Nov. 9, 2004) – The attack submarine USS Los Angeles (SSN 688) prepares to depart Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a Western Pacific deployment. Los Angeles, the fourth Naval ship to be named after the city of Los Angeles, is the lead ship of the 688 attack submarine class. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Corwin Colbert (RELEASED)


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041108-N-4374S-002 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 8, 2004) - The guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) sails through the Arabian Gulf during sunset. Vicksburg is conducting operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)


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041109-N-0696M-143 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2004) - From left, Engineman 3rd Class Daniel Jimenez of Sun Valley, Calif., Engineman 2nd Class Mariano Quinto of San Diego, Calif., and Airman Dustin Cloin of Seattle, Wash., repair a switch on a sliding padeye aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is conducting sea trials for the first time since arriving in her new homeport of San Diego, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Chad McNeeley (RELEASED)


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041108-N-4204E-026 Pensacola, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2004) - Chief Air Traffic Controller John Kohl, left, and Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Iysha Patton, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), monitor the approaches of simulated aircraft during a Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) refresher team training course at the Air Traffic Control School on board Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), Pensacola, Fla. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Mark A. Ebert (RELEASED)


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041108-N-0780F-066 Crete, Greece (Nov. 8, 2004) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails out of Souda harbor in Crete, Greece, following a four-day port visit to Greece's largest island. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (RELEASED)


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041108-N-0780F-088 Crete, Greece (Nov. 8, 2004) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails out of Souda harbor in Crete, Greece, following a four-day port visit to Greece's largest island. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (RELEASED)


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041107-N-8683B-110 Key West, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2004) – Lt. Cmdr. John Saccomando, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," signs autographs after their performance at the "Blue Angels in Paradise" Air Show held on board Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Nov. 6-7. This year’s show was the first time the Blue Angels performed at Key West in over 16 years. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet as they perform approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration, which runs approximately an hour and 15 minutes. U.S. Navy photo by James Brooks (RELEASED)


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041108-N-0780F-009 Crete, Greece (Nov. 8, 2004) - The guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) sails out of Souda harbor in Crete, Greece, following a four-day port visit to Greece's largest island. The Norfolk, Va.-based Monterey is part of Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10), headed by USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), which is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (RELEASED)


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041106-N-9490W-016 Key West, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2004) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," fly in a pyramid formation at the "Blue Angels in Paradise" Air Show held on board Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Nov. 6-7. This year’s show was the first time the Blue Angels performed at Key West in over 16 years. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet as they perform approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration, which runs approximately an hour and 15 minutes. U.S. Navy photo by Michelle Wisniewski (RELEASED)


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041106-N-4779D-038 Key West, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2004) - At an altitude of 10,000 feet, a member of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Parachute Team jumps from a UH-3H Sea King helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Search and Rescue. The USSOCOM Parachute Team performed their aerial act at NAS Key West's "Blue Angels in Paradise" Air Show, held Nov. 6-7. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Trice Denny (RELEASED)


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041106-N-4779D-045 Key West, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2004) - A crew chief assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," salutes the pilot of his F/A-18A Hornet as he prepare for takeoff at the "Blue Angels in Paradise" Air Show held on board Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Nov. 6-7. This year’s show was the first time the Blue Angels performed at Key West in over 16 years. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet as they perform approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration, which runs approximately an hour and 15 minutes. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Trice Denny (RELEASED)


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041106-F-0697K-070 Montevideo, Uruguay (Nov. 6, 2004) - The American flag is lowered aboard the guided missile frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) as she prepares to depart the naval port in Montevideo, Uruguay, to join a multinational naval force conducting UNITAS 46-05. UNITAS 46-05 is a multinational joint exercise involving naval, coast guard and air forces from the United States, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bill Kimble (RELEASED)


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041105-N-1557B-001 Chicago, Ill. (Nov. 5, 2004) – Members from all the U.S. armed forces join the Chicago Bulls and New Jersey Nets in unfurling the American Flag at the Bulls home opener at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The Bulls lost a thrilling double overtime decision to the Nets, 111-106. U.S. Navy photo by Dustan Burke (RELEASED)


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041105-F-0389H-002 Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. (Nov. 5, 2004) - Adm. Timothy J. Keating, right, accepts command of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, on board Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Keating became the second commander of USNORTHCOM which stood up in Oct. 2002 in support of homeland security. Adm. Keating replaced Air Force Gen. Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Holmes (RELEASED)


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041103-N-7504C-419 Panama City, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2004) - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Gordon England, speaks with Navy Cmdr. Greg Gibson regarding the operational employment of the AN/AQS-20A Mine Hunting Sonar System. The AQS-20 is intended to detect and identify deeper moored mines and visible bottom mines. It consists of a state-of-the-art, side-looking, multibeam sonar system delivering real-time high-resolution imagery of the ocean bottom. The Secretary visited the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., for overviews on current and future mine warfare systems and tactics. U.S. Navy photo by Rob Cole (RELEASED)


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041103-N-9563N-501 Manama, Bahrain (Nov. 3, 2004) - Members assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) extract casualties during a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) attack training exercise. ERT members train twice a month. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Phillip A. Nickerson Jr. (RELEASED)


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041028-N-3843W-071 Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (Oct. 28, 2004) – Two Aviation Boatswain’s Mate students make an assault on a large-scale mock aircraft fire on board Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. The students are performing their final evaluation in the Fire Protection Apprentice Course at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense (DoD) Fire Academy. U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician 1st Class Patrick D. Wormsley (RELEASED)


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041103-N-7504C-413 Panama City, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2004) – Head of Mine Warfare Systems Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Dave Tubridy, left, discusses with Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Gordon England, how the Advanced Acoustic Generator (AAG) operates to produce low frequency acoustic energy for use in sweeping sea mine threats. The AAG is being evaluated as a component for a combat system modernization capability aboard the Navy’s Mine Countermeasure ships. U.S. Navy photo by Rob Cole (RELEASED)

[American Patriot]

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A man stands on the roof of a building next to the remains of a vehicle which landed there following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad's busy shopping street 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/***** Images)

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Iraqi officers instruct Iraqi Border Police (IBP) students, while executing bounding movements and live fire range practice, at Camp Al Asad, Iraq. This is the first time that Iraqi instructors have run this type of training for students at the IBP academy. Official USMC photo by: SSgt. Jonathan C. Knauth. 041001-M-5191K-028 (Released)

[Scottie]

i see red X's :(

I hope its my pc..

[Levan]

041106-N-4779D-038 Key West, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2004) - At an altitude of 10,000 feet, a member of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Parachute Team jumps from a UH-3H Sea King helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Search and Rescue. The USSOCOM Parachute Team performed their aerial act at NAS Key West's "Blue Angels in Paradise" Air Show, held Nov. 6-7. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Trice Denny (RELEASED)


Very impressive!!!!

[Seoulstriker]

Do you see red X's on the Navy.mil pictures? If so, it's a known routing problem. You might want to try a proxy in the US such as www.proxify.com to view the pics.



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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A man carries his son as he rushes away from the scene of a car bomb in the center of Baghdad's busy shopping street, 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/***** Images)


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LONDON - NOVEMBER 10: Stringfellow girls attend a party at lap dancing club Stringfellows to celebrate the launch of its website on November 10, 2004 in London. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/***** Images)

;)

[Scottie]

had to use www.guardster.com u had to pay for the other one..

Good pics :)

[American Patriot]

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Butterfaces.

[Seoulstriker]

No kidding!



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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A security man with a hand gun gestures towards a covered body of a victim following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad's busy shopping street 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)


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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A victim is carried away following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad's busy shopping street 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)


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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: An Iraqi security man gun in hand keeps people away as vehicles burn following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)


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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: Flames and smoke are seen from a burning vehicle following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)


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GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP - NOVEMBER 11: A militant from the Fatah linked Al-Aqsa Martyr's Brigade holds a hand-grenade in front of a picture of Yasser Arafat as they react to the news of the death of the Palestinian leader on November 11, 2004 in Gaza City, Gaza Strip. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/***** Images)


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Looking down the barrel of a loaded gun.

PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 10: 18-month-old Faith Willis watches a syringe containing pediatric flu vaccine approach her arm on November 10, 2004 at a clinic in the Spectrum Mall, one of five Maricopa County Department of Public Health immunization clinics in Phoenix, Arizona. The health department received 6,200 doses of the pediatric flu vaccine (manufactured by Aventis) from the National Immunization Program, and the clinics are being held for children six to 23 months old. (Photo by Jeff Topping/***** Images)

[Falco]

good pics woot

[Raistlin]

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A victim is carried away following a car bomb in the center of Baghdad's busy shopping street 11 November 2004. A car bomb ripped through one of the main shopping streets in central Baghdad causing many casualties and sending a thick column of black smoke into the air, a police official said. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/***** Images)
Is that a head???

[American Patriot]

I could never pick up a well charred corpse like that.. with my bare hands. I'd leave it right where it is and wait for a body bag

:vomit icon:

[Early Chow Recruit]

Sir, that is the M-67 fragmentation hand grenade, danger radius 15 meters, kill radius 5 meters. This grenade is equiped with a 5 second delay fuse, Sir !

It's amazing the **** you remember from boot camp, I got a flash back while visiting Parris Island yesterday for the Marine Corps birthday. Just driving past the 3rd Bn area my rifle serial number popped into my head (6111613) as well as my laundry # (24) and the names and faces of the Di's, Series Commander and the recruits from my platoon and series (plt 3031, 3028 series). It's also amazing how time flys, all of this **** was in Jan '88 and it seemed like yesterday.

Happy Birthday and Semper Fi Marines.

By the way for any of you "jihadist" feelin' froggy why don't you ask the Japanese about Marines.

[XASA]

Great pictures as usual. Did anyone see the footage on NBC Evening News last night and on NBC local news this morning of the 7.62mm Minigun mounted with a shield on a Humvee spraying and praying? First time I've seen a minigun mounted on a vehicle since Vietnam.

[He219]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Regiment of the First Marine Expeditionary Force entered a mosque from which they were being fired on Wednesday in Falluja. Fighting in the city was intense.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja650.jpg
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Marines prepare for the impact of a 500-pound bomb during the battle for Falluja.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/sniper.184.3.650.jpg

Smoke rose from a minaret that was hit by a 500-pound GBU in an airstrike Wednesday
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[benny5405]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Regiment of the First Marine Expeditionary Force entered a mosque from which they were being fired on Wednesday in Falluja. Fighting in the city was intense.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja650.jpg
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Marines prepare for the impact of a 500-pound bomb during the battle for Falluja.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/sniper.184.3.650.jpg

Smoke rose from a minaret that was hit by a 500-pound GBU in an airstrike Wednesday
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/1109FALL.gif



awesome !!! although i don't like war , it's really awesome !!!

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

black hawk down ?

[sp2c]

no just some guys entering a mosque

[MEGR]

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Man.. Musta been one helluva car bomb.

[MEGR]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Regiment of the First Marine Expeditionary Force entered a mosque from which they were being fired on Wednesday in Falluja. Fighting in the city was intense.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja650.jpg
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg

Marines from Company B, First Battalion, Eighth Marines prepare for the impact of a 500-pound bomb during the battle for Falluja.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/sniper.184.3.650.jpg

Smoke rose from a minaret that was hit by a 500-pound GBU in an airstrike Wednesday
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/1109FALL.gif



awesome !!! although i don't like war , it's really awesome !!!

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

black hawk down ?

What about black hawk down?.. That happened in 1993.. This pic was taken in 2004 in Iraq. Black hawk down happened in Mogadishu Somalia. There is no helicopter down in any of these pics.. I frankly don't understand your question...

Also, you say you don't like war yet you are on a military related website.

Just some thoughts.

[MaxPayne]

i think he meant that pic looks like a scene from the movie black hawk down and u dont like war dosent mean you dont like the military i mean u problably wont tell me war is great so think about it man

[memphiz]

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Corporal April Pettipas places a kiss on the plaque that honours her cousin Private Nathan L. Smith at the end the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan. Pte Smith was killed by friendly fire on 17 April 2002 while serving in Afghanistan.


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Master Warrant Officer Glenn Vey, Camp Sergeant Major, places his poppy on the Camp Julien Memorial at the end of the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.


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Warrant Officer Bill Woodford, of Recce Squadron, places his poppy on the Camp Julien Memorial at the end of the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Corporal April Pettipas (left) salutes after laying a wreath during the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan. Cpl Pettipas is the cousin of Private Nathan L. Smith who was killed by friendly fire on 17 April 2002 in Afghanistan.

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A wreath in honour of Canadian Soldiers killed in Afghanistan is laid on the Camp Julien Memorial by Corporal April Pettipas (Left) during the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan. Cpl Pettipas is the cousin of Private Nathan L. Smith who was killed by friendly fire on 17 April 2002 in Afghanistan.

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Canadian soldiers observe a minute of silence in honour of their fallen comrades during the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul,

Canadian soldiers traditionally honour their fallen comrades every year on the 11th hour on the 11th of November, no matter where in the world they may be. The tradition comes from the First World War when Armistice was signed on the 11th of November 1918.

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American and Canadian troops honour their fallen comrades during the Remembrance Day parade at Camp Julien in Kabul.

Canadian soldiers traditionally honour their fallen comrades every year on the 11th hour on the 11th of November, no matter where in the world they may be. The tradition comes from the First World War when Armistice was signed on the 11th of November 1918.

[Atreides]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg
The guy in the middle looks like he's ready to shoot himself.

[Maverick77]

He means it looks like something out of Black Hawk Down

and I dont think anyone here "likes" war

[MaxPayne]

He means it looks like something out of Black Hawk Down

and I dont think anyone here "likes" war

i fust wrote the same ;)

[aartamen]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg
The guy in the middle looks like he's ready to shoot himself.

In the groin. That's really messed up gun handling.

[Kekkonen]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/1109FALL.gif

Interesting map of the city. I think US should thank the city planners for making it so
hm, "square". A less boring city planning (such as in many European cities) where the
streets are everything but straight would be more difficult to fight in I assume, as
it is know they can park a Abrams in one end of the street and it can cover hundreds
of meters, or even kilometers.

[Digital Marine]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/falluja.184.1.650.jpg
The guy in the middle looks like he's ready to shoot himself.

In the groin. That's really messed up gun handling.


Maybe the gun is on safe?, and he's wearing Interceptor Body Armour... so not really a worry p-)

[He219]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/1109FALL.gif

Interesting map of the city. I think US should thank the city planners for making it so
hm, "square". A less boring city planning (such as in many European cities) where the
streets are everything but straight would be more difficult to fight in I assume, as
it is know they can park a Abrams in one end of the street and it can cover hundreds
of meters, or even kilometers.
I guess the ME is'nt as MIDEVAL as European city-fortifications ...
They did have street lighting while Northern Europeons were still living in their own filth, mustamato ...
:P



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French firemen and officials pull the coffin of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, followed by an unidentified Muslim cleric, to a French military helicopter at the Percy Military Hospital in Clamart, near Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died at 3.30 am. He was 75
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Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin, draped with the Palestinian flag, is carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoublay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died in Paris early Thursday at the Percy Military Hospital
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Suha Arafat, at left watches former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoblay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004.
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An unidentified Muslim cleric leaves the military helicopter carrying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin at the Percy Military Teaching Hospital in Clamart, outside Paris, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Yasser Arafat, who was treated at the hospital since last Oct. 29, died Thursday at 3: 30am, he was 75.

[Digital Marine]

RIP

[Shake n Bake]

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin, draped with the Palestinian flag, is carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoublay airbase south-west of Paris


WTF??

[Marmot1]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/1109FALL.gif

Interesting map of the city. I think US should thank the city planners for making it so
hm, "square". A less boring city planning (such as in many European cities) where the
streets are everything but straight would be more difficult to fight in I assume, as
it is know they can park a Abrams in one end of the street and it can cover hundreds
of meters, or even kilometers.
I guess the ME is'nt as MIDEVAL as European city-fortifications ...
They did have street lighting while Northern Europeons were still living in their own filth, mustamato ...
:P



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French firemen and officials pull the coffin of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, followed by an unidentified Muslim cleric, to a French military helicopter at the Percy Military Hospital in Clamart, near Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died at 3.30 am. He was 75
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Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin, draped with the Palestinian flag, is carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoublay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died in Paris early Thursday at the Percy Military Hospital
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Suha Arafat, at left watches former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoblay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004.
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An unidentified Muslim cleric leaves the military helicopter carrying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin at the Percy Military Teaching Hospital in Clamart, outside Paris, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Yasser Arafat, who was treated at the hospital since last Oct. 29, died Thursday at 3: 30am, he was 75.

What??? mustamato...?

[He219]

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lol

Palestinians shout slogans and shoot in the air as they mourn the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died early Thursday at a French military hospital in Paris.
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got hp?

Two Chinese men examine the rear of a purpose-built high-speed boat used for smuggling cars at an anti-smuggling exhibition in Beijing Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. The boat, confiscated from smugglers, features seven 250 horsepower outboard engines and can carry one car. China's communist government launched a sweeping anti-smuggling crackdown in the late 1990s after realizing that billions of dollars in lost import duties could threaten the solvency of the country's treasury
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Filipino World War II veteran Wenceslao Rodriguez, 85, right, and U.S. Defense and Army Attache to the Philippines Col. Terry Cook, salute during a wreath-laying ceremony in the U.S. observance of Veteran's Day Thursday Nov. 11, 2004 at the American Cemetery, south of Manila. Tens of thousands of Filipinos, Americans and Allied forces who died to liberate the country are being honored on this day.
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A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago
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Two Russian soldiers make a routine check of metal containers with toxic agents at a chemical weapons storage site in the town of Gorny, 124 miles (200 kms) south of the Volga River city of Saratov, Russia in this May 20, 2000, file photo. The international effort to destroy the world's largest chemical weapons arsenal is being undercut by disputes, including who should win lucrative contracts, experts said Wednesday. With a commitment to destroy 40,000 metric tons (44,000 tons) of chemical weapons by 2012, Russia has eagerly courted foreign funding. More than 20 countries, including members of the Group of Eight, have pledged money for the program, which has been beset by funding shortfalls
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German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, right, and Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, left, hold their heads during a debate in the German Parliament in Berlin on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, on the results of the EU-summit in Brussels.


Weapons ID time ...

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Front right ..

Palestinian militants of the Fatah movement march the streets after the news of Yasser Arafat's death spread in Gaza City, 11 November 2004 in the Gaza strip
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A boy ties a green mourning cloth to the gun of a Hamas gunman, during a rally to honour the life of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who died earlier in the day in a Paris hospital, in the West Bank town of Nablus, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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Two French troops on alert as they provide security at the airport of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Airliners were shuttling hundreds of trapped foreigners out of the Ivory Coast on Thursday, as South Africa convened urgent peace talks on a crisis that it said threatened to destabilize West Africa.
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Yes, this vehicle ..

French army troops man a position en route to the airport of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Airliners were shuttling hundreds of trapped foreigners out of the Ivory Coast on Thursday, as South Africa convened urgent peace talks on a crisis that it said threatened to destabilize West Africa.

[Howie Kaluha]

i think he meant that pic looks like a scene from the movie black hawk down and u dont like war dosent mean you dont like the military i mean u problably wont tell me war is great so think about it man

Well, not to start a flame war or anything, but Benny is a well-known pacifist on these forums anyways.

[ronin2172]

<img src=http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=728368>
lol

Palestinians shout slogans and shoot in the air as they mourn the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died early Thursday at a French military hospital in Paris.
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got hp?

Two Chinese men examine the rear of a purpose-built high-speed boat used for smuggling cars at an anti-smuggling exhibition in Beijing Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. The boat, confiscated from smugglers, features seven 250 horsepower outboard engines and can carry one car. China's communist government launched a sweeping anti-smuggling crackdown in the late 1990s after realizing that billions of dollars in lost import duties could threaten the solvency of the country's treasury
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Filipino World War II veteran Wenceslao Rodriguez, 85, right, and U.S. Defense and Army Attache to the Philippines Col. Terry Cook, salute during a wreath-laying ceremony in the U.S. observance of Veteran's Day Thursday Nov. 11, 2004 at the American Cemetery, south of Manila. Tens of thousands of Filipinos, Americans and Allied forces who died to liberate the country are being honored on this day.
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A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago
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Two Russian soldiers make a routine check of metal containers with toxic agents at a chemical weapons storage site in the town of Gorny, 124 miles (200 kms) south of the Volga River city of Saratov, Russia in this May 20, 2000, file photo. The international effort to destroy the world's largest chemical weapons arsenal is being undercut by disputes, including who should win lucrative contracts, experts said Wednesday. With a commitment to destroy 40,000 metric tons (44,000 tons) of chemical weapons by 2012, Russia has eagerly courted foreign funding. More than 20 countries, including members of the Group of Eight, have pledged money for the program, which has been beset by funding shortfalls
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German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, right, and Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, left, hold their heads during a debate in the German Parliament in Berlin on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, on the results of the EU-summit in Brussels.


Weapons ID time ...

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A boy ties a green mourning cloth to the gun of a Hamas gunman, during a rally to honour the life of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who died earlier in the day in a Paris hospital, in the West Bank town of Nablus, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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Two French troops on alert as they provide security at the airport of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Airliners were shuttling hundreds of trapped foreigners out of the Ivory Coast on Thursday, as South Africa convened urgent peace talks on a crisis that it said threatened to destabilize West Africa.
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Yes, this vehicle ..

French army troops man a position en route to the airport of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Airliners were shuttling hundreds of trapped foreigners out of the Ivory Coast on Thursday, as South Africa convened urgent peace talks on a crisis that it said threatened to destabilize West Africa.
the assault rifles the palestinians r carrying r. Sig 540s ..the french guy is carrying a g36 with a hk 40mm GL and the other guy is carrying an FN P90...the french armored car is a panhard erc 90 with a 90mm gun and a 7.62mm aat machinegun mounted on the turret...hows that he 219?...lol

[moughoun]

the assault rifles the palestinians r carrying r. Sig 540s ..the french guy is carrying a g36 with a hk 40mm GL and the other guy is carrying an FN P90...the french armored car is a panhard erc 90 with a 90mm gun and a 7.62mm aat machinegun mounted on the turret...hows that he 219?...lol
damn you Ronin, I was just about to answer :P
anyway, anybody have any idea's on who the French are?,
;)

[ronin2172]

the assault rifles the palestinians r carrying r. Sig 540s ..the french guy is carrying a g36 with a hk 40mm GL and the other guy is carrying an FN P90...the french armored car is a panhard erc 90 with a 90mm gun and a 7.62mm aat machinegun mounted on the turret...hows that he 219?...lol
damn you Ronin, I was just about to answer :P
anyway, anybody have any idea's on who the French are?,
;)
sorry moug....lol p-) as to who the french r i have no earthly idea! oh yea i forgot the HK GL's designation AG36...oops

[He219]

.... and that's a SIG-543 'carbine' (prolly Manhurin) ...
:P

Good job, ronin2172!

[moughoun]

the assault rifles the palestinians r carrying r. Sig 540s ..the french guy is carrying a g36 with a hk 40mm GL and the other guy is carrying an FN P90...the french armored car is a panhard erc 90 with a 90mm gun and a 7.62mm aat machinegun mounted on the turret...hows that he 219?...lol
damn you Ronin, I was just about to answer :P
anyway, anybody have any idea's on who the French are?,
;)
sorry moug....lol p-) as to who the french r i have no earthly idea! oh yea i forgot the HK GL's designation AG36...oops
You were quicker on the draw that time mate, but next time.... ;)

I was thinking maybe they were 1st RPMIA or Commando Hubert both of whom are known user's of the P-90?

[Mr.Russian]

Weapons ID time ...

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Front right ..

Colt CAR-15... very early version

[Phil642]

anyway, anybody have any idea's on who the French are?,
;)

Strange, they do not look French to me as i can read the end of the word "policia" on the left man's jacket, in French it's "police".

It's not impossible to find a few members of police forces of any of the country that has expatriates in IC ...

[aartamen]

Maybe the gun is on safe?, and he's wearing Interceptor Body Armour... so not really a worry p-)

Oh, that makes it all right then. I would not point a gun at any part of myself, much less the crotch that I myself just unloaded. May be it is just me.

[Raistlin]

Weapons ID time ...

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Front right ..
Looks like a sawn off CAR15


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Nice guns there boys...

[AROUETLJ]

Spain, Italy, Germany and Canada have all offered to evacuate their citizens. According to France 2, Spanish and British special forces are escorting the planes, but you know how reporters always get these details wrong. A Ghurka company will be deployed to Ivory Coast.

Those two might be Spanish.

[Mr.Russian]

Weapons ID time ...

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Colt CAR-15... very early version


... to be more precise: CAR-15 (608 ???) Air Force Survival Rifle (note tubular handguards)

... pretty rare CAR-15...

[He219]

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U.S Marines from the 1st U.S Marines Expeditionary Force, NBC, Nuclear, biological and Chemical Incident Response Force conduct a test on 40 veils of suspected Sarin gas that U.S. Marines found while searching an house November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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[Javehn]

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[quote]French firemen and officials pull the coffin of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, followed by an unidentified Muslim cleric, to a French military helicopter at the Percy Military Hospital in Clamart, near Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died at 3.30 am. He was 75
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Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin, draped with the Palestinian flag, is carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoublay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat died in Paris early Thursday at the Percy Military Hospital
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Suha Arafat, at left watches former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin carried by a French military honour guard at Villacoblay airbase south-west of Paris, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004.
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An unidentified Muslim cleric leaves the military helicopter carrying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's coffin at the Percy Military Teaching Hospital in Clamart, outside Paris, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Yasser Arafat, who was treated at the hospital since last Oct. 29, died Thursday at 3: 30am, he was 75.

Someone should help to recover French dignity , cause they are loosing it from minute to minute . No less then military aircraft and honour guard , with salute at the end .
Salute . :|

[indigo_prime]

Unusual that the labels are in english or not???????????????

[He219]

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VILLACOUBLAY, France: The body of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is carried into a plane which will fly to Cairo during a ceremony of hommage, 11 November 2004 at Villacoublay military airport. Yasser Arafat died overnight at the hospital of Clamart at the age of 75.

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: A US Marine walks past the impact of a rocket in the restive Muslim Sunni city of Fallujah 11 November 2004, west of Baghdad. US forces aim to control all of Fallujah by Saturday (two days time) despite fierce fighting as they push deeper, an officer said, adding that they already command 75 percent of the rebel Iraqi enclave.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: A Marine Shinook helicopter lands in the restive Sunni Muslim city of Fallujah 11November 2004.Two US helicopters were forced to make an emergency landing in Iraq after taking small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire as US forces aim to control all of Fallujah by Saturday despite fierce fighting.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: Smoke billows from US targeted areas in the restive Sunni Muslim Iraqi city of Fallujah 11 November 2004, west of Baghdad.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: US Marines rest on their armoured vehicle in the restive Sunni Muslim city of Fallujah 11 November 2004, west of Baghdad. The US military estimates that more than 500 insurgents have been killed in the battle for Fallujah, a senior US defense official said.

[Locked N Loaded]

:P Happy Veterans Day :P

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Nice Pic's Everyone....Greatly Appreciated As Usual... ;)

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29,2004) -- The Kaneohe Rifle Range Training Facility offers a number of different ranges to ensure the required weapons training of service members stationed here is completed. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29,2004) -- Cpl. Ronnie Bustamante, scout sniper with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, double checks his arithmetic after using applied mathematices to ensure the "dope" on his M40-A3 sniper rifle is correct. --Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29,2004) -- Cpl. Ronnie Bustamante, a 2/3 scout sniper, extracts and chambers a new round in his M40-A3 sniper rifle while engaging targets down range. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29,2004) -- Sgt. Seth Stanton, scout sniper with 2/3, sights in through the scope mounted on his M40-A3 sniper rifle. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29,2004) -- The scope mounted on top of the M40-A3 sniper rifle helps the shooters ensure the rounds hit their intended target dead on. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2004) -- Air traffic controllers manning the radar room stay in contact with all approaching aircraft as well as other control towers in order to keep track of traffic in the sky. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2004) -- Petty Officer 1st Class rodney Love, an air traffic controller and Blue Crew leader, with marine Corps Air Facility keeps a watchful eye on the on the radar while talking with an incoming aircraft via radio headset. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2004) -- Petty Officer 1st Class Rodney Love, an air traffic controller and Blue Crew leader, with Marine Corps Air Facility keeps a watchful eye on the flightline as incoming aircraft make their final approach. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2004) -- Master Sgt. Joe Ruiz, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of repairable issue point with Combat Service Support Group 3, stands front and center as Capt. Ashley Burch, commanding officer of supply company, presents him with one of his end of service awards. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards

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NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2004) -- CBS “The Early Show” weatherman Dave Price introduces the United States Marine Corps during the show’s live broadcast Tuesday. New York Marines celebrated the Corps’ 229th Birthday with a cake cutting on the show, which recognized the oldest and youngest Marines. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Cpl. Beth Zimmerman

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NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2004) -- CBS “The Early Show” weatherman Dave Price delivers local weather information during the show’s live broadcast Tuesday. Marines from New York celebrated the Marine Corps’ 229th Birthday with a formation run through Central Park that ended with an appearance on the show. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Cpl. Beth Zimmerman

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NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2004) -- Marines honor the third Commandant of the Marine Corps Col. Franklin Wharton at Old Trinity Church Yard in New York on the Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 10, 2004. Maj. David T. Klaverkamp, 1st Marine Corps District’s Logistics Officer, laid a wreath next to the gravestone during a small ceremony as a symbol of honor and respect to the former Commandant. Also in attendance was a firing detail and a bugler from Long Island Marine Corps League Detachments. Colonel Wharton’s service in the Marine Corps was from March 7, 1804 until his death on Sept. 1, 1818. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jared K. Hansen

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NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2004) -- A bugler from a Long Island Marine Corps League Detachment plays Taps during a ceremony to honor former Commandant Col. Franklin Wharton at Trinity Church Yard in New York on the Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 10, 2004. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Sgt. Jared K. Hansen


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WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2004) -- A drill instructor welcomes a new batch of recruits to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Marine Corps photo

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AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov 10, 2004) -- Nearly 200 Marines from Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 celebrated the 229th Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 6 while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II at Al Asad, Iraq. An old Iraqi hangar provided the setting for those who attended the traditional cake cutting ceremony. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen

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AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov 10, 2004) -- 1stLt. Pritha Mahadevan, intelligence officer, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, reads a message from the Commandant as the squadron celebrated the 229th Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 6 at Al Asad, Iraq. An old Iraqi hangar provided the setting for those who attended the traditional cake cutting ceremony. The squadron decided to celebrate the birthday early due to expected operational requirements during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen


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'HI-RES' (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/a99cb1754868b7b985256f480066ed21/$FILE/242%20Ceremony%205.jpg)

AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov 10, 2004) -- Cpl. William Cooper, career retention specialist, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 stands at attention as Gereral Lejeune's historic birthday message (http://www.usmc.mil/comrel/120day.nsf/lejeunemessage?OpenPage) is read during the squadron's 229th Marine Corps Birthday ceremony Nov. 6 at Al Asad, Iraq. The squadron decided to celebrate the birthday early due to expected operational requirements during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen


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'HI-RES' (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/fd3719b51510f27885256f48006a73eb/$FILE/ouch.jpg)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 5, 2004) -- Kaneohe Bay's Fighters Unlimited Boxing Team member Ronald Miller takes a hard hit from Palolo Boxing Club's Mark Rodrigues. Miller was K-Bay's champion fighter Saturday during the boxing tournament held at Kahuna's Ballroom. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

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'HI-RES' (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/22c5880cab920a4285256f48006b384a/$FILE/yeah-ya.jpg)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 5, 2004) -- Unlimited Fighter Rian Torrance lands a vicious right hook to the chin of his opponent Brent Rodrigues during the boxing tournament held at Kahuna's Ballroom. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

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'HI-RES' (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/5b0c7624ca4b8ced85256f48006c1eae/$FILE/team%20photo.jpg)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 5, 2004) -- Members of the Unlimited Fighters Boxing Team, coaches and friends pose after the tournament. -- Photo submitted 11/10/2004 Taken by Cpl. Megan L. Stiner


The Black Watch and The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

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A Pipe Major from the Black Watch helped the US Marine Corps celebrate their 229th birthday on 10 November; the USMC takes pride in marking the occasion even when deployed on combat operations.

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The UK Liaison Team deployed with the US Marine Corps to support the Black Watch marked Armistice Day with an act of remembrance at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

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The wreath laid by the British contingent at the memorial erected at the USMC headquarters.

R.I.P. TO ALL THE FALLEN HEROES!

[He219]

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US Marines of the fifth division take cover as they push into the center of Fallujah, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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US Marines of the fifth division take position in the center of Fallujah, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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US Marines of the fifth division arrest Iraqi men in the center of Fallujah, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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A U.S. soldier comforts an Iraq man who was found and freed by U.S. forces in a building in Fallujah, Iraq, the U.S. military said Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. The man told Marines he was a taxi driver held captive for 10 days

[He219]

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Someone should help to recover French dignity , cause they are loosing it from minute to minute . No less then military aircraft and honour guard , with salute at the end .
Salute . :|

The flipside:

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Jewish right-wing activists celebrate the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in downtown Jerusalem, Thursday Nov. 11, 2004. Arafat's death was announced by Palestinian officials early Thursday morning.
:P

[Mark_Aspen]

The flipside:


Give me a break. Three guys on the corner as opposed to the French diplomatic and military bureacracy.

The Saudis didn't go this overboard when Idi Amin came to town. I've really refrained from bashing the French, and have even workd woth some stand-up "flics", but the French nation ought to be ashamed of this government and its assertion of French martial glory on behalf of Arafat. If he had approved nothing else except the 1972 Olympic attack, he'd be an international criminal.

[army cadet_ngcsu]

I completely agree, this guy is trash and the Frenchies are giving him an honor guard. For what? He did not even serve in the French Military, what did he ever do for France?

[para504]

http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/a70e5adb7835e94985256f480060d6ae/$FILE/receivinglow.jpg


Prepare to meet your maker

[He219]

Don't get me wrong, Mark_Aspen ..

I do believe most French have taken sides with the Palestinians and turn a blind eye to the use of terrorism for promoting the advancement of the Palestinians over the Israeli State.

What they don't recognize is that Palestinians don't accept and even call for the destruction the Israeli State itself.

I agree that treating Arafat like a national hero is an attempt to gain Islamic sympathies regardless of his dubious liks to terrorism and authoritarianism.

[para504]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

Who is the guy on the far right?

[aixina]

Weapons ID time ...

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Nice guns there boys...

Spain have just sent some GEOS to ivory coast. but i don't know if they use those weapons in particular the g-36 with dual optics.

[Makaveli]

Thanks for the great pics again.

[Herrmannek]

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A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago


REGAINED INDEPENDENCE

[moughoun]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/11/11/international/fall.walk.184.1.650.jpg

Who is the guy on the far right?
he appear's to be wearing Marpat, so best guess, Marine FR

[Porta_jon]

i think hes delta,
hes wearing knee pads

[Locked N Loaded]

i think hes delta,
hes wearing knee pads

.... rofl rofl rofl ....I hope you're kidding?!

[Porta_jon]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

[Locked N Loaded]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L

[moughoun]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

[n.ignomo]

In my opinion, we (France) dit this ceremony because we consider(ed) Arafat as a political leader. I think the french people saw him like a kind of predisent of the Palestine, so we made a ceremony as if any other President died in France. This is a ceremony for important persons died in France, in general. We would have done it also if Kohl or Tatcher had died here.

[Locked N Loaded]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

Probably not, maybe a FO with Force Recon. It's so hard to tell.... ;)
The pic's under it shows them in hide waiting on an incoming, so who knows. I don't!

L n L

[andytothemax]

<img src=http://cache.*****images.com/comp/51728362.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=0F88D096635BE4408BEE86446A659344A9C30E9B9B114CE8>&lt;BR>&lt;BR>
I don't think that one is going to make it :petting:

[moughoun]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

Probably not, maybe a FO with Force Recon. It's so hard to tell.... ;)
The pic's under it shows them in hide waiting on an incoming, so who knows. I don't!

L n L
I haven't a clue either.....so we'll agree to stay dumb together p-)

[Raistlin]

In my opinion, we (France) dit this ceremony because we consider(ed) Arafat as a political leader.
Would've you give the same ceremony to Fidel Castro? Or Idi Amin*? Or Seydou Diarra? Or Saddam Hussein? Oh wait, don't even need to ask about the last one p-)

* Insert any African dictator here


I don't think that one is going to make it :petting:
I like your sense of humour!

[Locked N Loaded]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

Probably not, maybe a FO with Force Recon. It's so hard to tell.... ;)
The pic's under it shows them in hide waiting on an incoming, so who knows. I don't!

L n L
I haven't a clue either.....so we'll agree to stay dumb together p-)

Agreed! It's second nature for me to be dumb so NO biggie... :)

[moughoun]

In my opinion, we (France) dit this ceremony because we consider(ed) Arafat as a political leader.
Would've you give the same ceremony to Fidel Castro? Or Idi Amin*? Or Seydou Diarra? Or Saddam Hussein? Oh wait, don't even need to ask about the last one p-)

* Insert any African dictator here
any Country where the head of state can leagally go, and then die there would do the same, if the King of Saudi Arabia died in the US they'd do it, and he is ascumbag too :roll:

[wildernesswhore]

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Is that a body??

[mack pl]

Is that a body??

Yes

[Musashi]

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A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago


REGAINED INDEPENDENCE
He219,
what a blunder :roll:

[Herrmannek]

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=728431

A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago


REGAINED INDEPENDENCE
He219,
what a blunder :roll:

Its not He's fault, rather photographer's and probably polish one... those captions are often wrong thats why we should correct errors when spoted...

[Musashi]

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=728431

A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland became an independent country 86 years ago


REGAINED INDEPENDENCE
He219,
what a blunder :roll:

Its not He's fault, rather photographer's and probably polish one... those captions are often wrong thats why we should correct errors when spoted...
I did not bash him, but he should have known Poland has been existing since 966. No, I am joking - I don't expect him to know the date so exactly, but he should have known Poland has been existing for MUCH longer time than the U.S.A. :)

[mack pl]

I did not bash him, but he should have known Poland has been existing since 966. No, I am joking - I don't expect him to know the date so exactly, but he should have known Poland has been existing for MUCH longer time than the U.S.A. :)

I dont think He219 have time to read all captions under pics, he posting too much of them to read and check what is written under them ;)

but he should fix that of course :lol:

[MARINO]

Spain, Italy, Germany and Canada have all offered to evacuate their citizens. According to France 2, Spanish and British special forces are escorting the planes, but you know how reporters always get these details wrong. A Ghurka company will be deployed to Ivory Coast.

Those two might be Spanish.

Yes they are Spanish from GEO

[MARINO]

Weapons ID time ...

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Nice guns there boys...

Spain have just sent some GEOS to ivory coast. but i don't know if they use those weapons in particular the g-36 with dual optics.

Sure in their back they have POLICIA and they have P-90 and Hk-36E they are Spaniards

[He219]

Thanks Marino ...



For the bad caption on re-gaining Polish Independence, I didn't see it or write it ...
:oops:

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A boy holding a Polish national flag watches the ceremonies marking Poland's Independence Day in Warsaw , Poland , Thursday Nov.11, 2004. Poland re-gained independence 86 years ago today.

p-)

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OSIPOVICHI, BELARUS: Belarus artillerymen load the 152mm cannon (gaubitsa) shells as they train at the military unit, outside town of Osipovichi, some 100 kms south Minsk, 11 November 2004.
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Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at the enemy on Tuesday during the ground offensive in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. forces moved into the center of the city, searching homes and using loudspeakers to try to bring the militants out onto the streets

[Raistlin]

any Country where the head of state can leagally go
Palestine is not a country, it's an autonomy.

In any case, if France showed honour to Idi Amin or Saddam Hussein it would be even worse.

[aartamen]

"gaubitsa"=howitzer It's basically the same word. While back there was a weapon "mortira" that came from, you guessed it, mortar.

[moughoun]

any Country where the head of state can leagally go
Palestine is not a country, it's an autonomy.

In any case, if France showed honour to Idi Amin or Saddam Hussein it would be even worse.
I didn't say it was right or just..it just is

[Parzival]

RIP
What? RIP for Arafat?

[ShakesFIST]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

He could be someone that just bought some gear for himself. I mean minus the ACOG, Helmet, and MARPAT's I would have the same gear right now....

[moughoun]

yeah, i thought it was a running joke on the board to assume thatsomone who didnt look normal or had cool gear was delta

Yea, it is with some. Glad you were kidding. They are with Bravo Co., 1st Batt.. 8th Regiment ...1MEF. According to the caption with the original post.
Or, maybe Delta........ rofl

L n L
maybe they were, but the guy on the right was no line grunt p-)

He could be someone that just bought some gear for himself. I mean minus the ACOG, Helmet, and MARPAT's I would have the same gear right now....
we've already agreed........I'm talking out of my ass ;)

[Laworkerbee]

He-219 can read?

I didn't think those Monkeys in the OC could read :D

[Rantanplan]

He-219 can read?

I didn't think those Monkeys in the OC could read :D

He's not a real monkey stupid. :roll:

[stupify]

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Butterfaces.

quick, someone get them some sandwiches!

[Fulix]

http://www.armytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/111004front1.JPG

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at the enemy on Tuesday during the ground offensive in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. forces moved into the center of the city, searching homes and using loudspeakers to try to bring the militants out onto the streets

Ooouch... these intense and long firefights should damage soldiers' heraing... i presume they use protectors, but is it realy effective?

[RP]

I've never been to such heavy fighting for so long, but during drills with ppl shooting from everywhere, and machine guns + heavy machine guns, rockets and mortars everywhere, yet, when the drill was over and i removed my ear protcetors my hearing was just fine.

[wulfstan]

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Butterfaces.

quick, someone get them some sandwiches!

We still have rationing in the UK.....

[Raistlin]

He could be someone that just bought some gear for himself.
Well, he has some gear then. A helmet with no cover. M4. A knee pad. ACOG. No, I don't think he's a regular marine.

[RP]

Dutch police raid a terrorist compound
http://www.nu.nl/img.db?439395+s(350!x216!)
http://www.nu.nl/img.db?439397+s(350!x274!)
http://www.nu.nl/img.db?439385+s(350!x263!)

link for the original site (it's in dutch, so if someone knows dutch and care to translate it would be nice :) )
http://www.nu.nl/img.db?439385+s(350!x263!)

[0#256]

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So long *UCKER! :fork:

[Bombtrack]

http://www.armytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/111004front1.JPG

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at the enemy on Tuesday during the ground offensive in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. forces moved into the center of the city, searching homes and using loudspeakers to try to bring the militants out onto the streets

Ooouch... these intense and long firefights should damage soldiers' heraing... i presume they use protectors, but is it realy effective?

you can see a yellow earplug in the ear of the guy on top - effective or not it's much better than nothing

[Lt_Crooks]

http://www.armytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/111004front1.JPG

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at the enemy on Tuesday during the ground offensive in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. forces moved into the center of the city, searching homes and using loudspeakers to try to bring the militants out onto the streets

Ooouch... these intense and long firefights should damage soldiers' heraing... i presume they use protectors, but is it realy effective?

you can see a yellow earplug in the ear of the guy on top - effective or not it's much better than nothing

what weapon is that on the second marines back?

[Seiyuuki]

http://www.armytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/111004front1.JPG

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at the enemy on Tuesday during the ground offensive in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. forces moved into the center of the city, searching homes and using loudspeakers to try to bring the militants out onto the streets

Ooouch... these intense and long firefights should damage soldiers' heraing... i presume they use protectors, but is it realy effective?

you can see a yellow earplug in the ear of the guy on top - effective or not it's much better than nothing

what weapon is that on the second marines back?

Look like a shotgun?

[He219]

A shotgun for breaching doors, close combat ...

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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, 8th Regiment, tend to a comrade wounded by sniper fire as they tried to advance on the Janabi Mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004.
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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, 6th Regiment, regroup inside a Mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, only hours after taking it Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Routed insurgents soon regrouped and rained heavy fire on the mosque, prompting the Marines to leave
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Pearl Harbor survivor Houston James of Dallas is overcome with emotion as he embraces Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr., during the Dallas Veterans Day Commemoration at Dallas City Hall in Dallas, on Thursday, Nov.11, 2004. Sgt Graunke, who was a member of a Marine ordnance-disposal team, lost a hand, leg and eye while defusing a bomb in Iraq in July of last year.
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Wendy Whaling of Cedar Hill, Texas, holds a sign of appreciation as soldiers march by during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Dallas, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
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Staff Sgt. Carlton Williams of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, N.C.--a veteran of the Panama campaign, Desert Shield and Storm and the current Iraq war--waves to the crowd during Atlanta's Veterans Day parade Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.

[Lt_Crooks]

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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, 6th Regiment, regroup inside a Mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, only hours after taking it Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Routed insurgents soon regrouped and rained heavy fire on the mosque, prompting the Marines to leave
isnt that against the geneva convention!?

[0#256]

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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, 6th Regiment, regroup inside a Mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, only hours after taking it Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Routed insurgents soon regrouped and rained heavy fire on the mosque, prompting the Marines to leave
isnt that against the geneva convention!?
No.
While they are inside the mosque, they are allowed target to shoot at. There is no regulation in Geneva Convetion that says "soldiers are not allowed to go inside holy places".

[instantmilkshake]

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Members of Charlie Company of the First Marine Division, 6th Regiment, regroup inside a Mosque in Fallujah, Iraq, only hours after taking it Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Routed insurgents soon regrouped and rained heavy fire on the mosque, prompting the Marines to leave
isnt that against the geneva convention!?

Good job guys! Stay safe! woot

[He219]

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Tech. Sgt. James Monk from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron documents Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Apache Troop, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division move tactically as they enter and clear their objective during Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2004
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Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, tactically enter and clear a building in Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 9, 2004
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Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment clear neighboring buildings around main objective during Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2004.
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Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment secure mass weapons cache in a building during Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2004. Cache included 400 mortars, 15 rockets, 2 anti aircraft, 20 lbs of PE4, 300 rounds of 7.62 ammo, multiple motor tubes and stands, 1 large VBIED


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Seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army Pfc. Bernard Nelson pulls security at the bottom of a stairwell while raiding a target house during Operation Latte in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 4, 2004. Nelson is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company B, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment (Stryker Brigade Combat Team). During Operation Latte, U.S. soldiers teamed up with members of the Iraqi National Guard to capture insurgents and confiscate illegal materials in the city
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U.S. Army soldiers make their way up to the second floor of a house they are searching during Operation Latte in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 4, 2004
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U.S. Army Spc. Sean O'Neil carries bags of illegal items confiscated from a target building to a Stryker vehicle during Operation Latte in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 4, 2004. During the operation, soldiers cordoned areas of the city and searched buildings for insurgents and illegal weapons

[He219]

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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 11: U.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, use a Sasr sniper rifle to take on an Iraqi insurgent counter-offensive in Fallujah, to mark the Islamic "Night of Power" on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. The U.S. Marines are engaged in an extensive attack seeking to root out insurgents in Fallujah before the January elections in Iraq
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 11: Suspect insurgents are taken for questioning by U.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, guard an armored combat bulldozer on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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NEAR FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 4: U.S. Marines of the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, care for their wounded after a armored vehicle struck an anti-tank mine on November 4, 2004 near Fallujah, Iraq. The incident wounded two marines, and American freelance photographer Stephanie Kuykendal, as U.S. and Iraqi forces prepare for an all-out invasion against insurgents in Fallujah.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 11: A U.S. Marine is treated for a wound to his upper leg, as U.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, take on an Iraqi insurgent counter-offensive in Fallujah, to mark the Islamic "Night of Power" on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. The U.S. Marines are engaged in an extensive attack seeking to root out insurgents in Fallujah before the January elections in Iraq
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Captain Gil Juarez (San Diego, CA) directs armored elements of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, to take on an Iraqi insurgent counter-offensive in Fallujah, to mark the Islamic "Night of Power" on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, prepare for and take on an Iraqi insurgent counter-offensive in Fallujah, to mark the Islamic "Night of Power" on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 11: U.S. Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, prepare for and take on an Iraqi insurgent counter-offensive in Fallujah, to mark the Islamic "Night of Power" on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah Iraq. The U.S. Marines are engaged in an extensive attack seeking to root out insurgents in Fallujah before the January elections in Iraq.
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U.S Marines from the 1st U.S Marines Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment, re-supply themselves of ammunition at a logistic field support element during an offensive November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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U.S Marines from the 1st U.S Marines Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment, Bravo Company prepare for the next objective during an offensive November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. Marines launched an attack November 11 into the southern half of Fallujah, in an attempt to push insurgent fighters into a smaller area
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A U.S Marine from the 1st U.S Marines Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment, Bravo Company shoots a door to storm a house looking for four insurgents suspected of hiding during an offensive November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
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FALLUJAH, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 11: U.S Marines from the 1st U.S Marines Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment, Bravo Company check a sniper rifle they confiscated during an offensive November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. U.S. Marines launched an attack November 11 into the southern half of Fallujah, in an attempt to push insurgent fighters into a smaller area.

[eggroll]

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Who is the guy on the far right?

A guy doing what needs to be done, what organization/group or his specific purpose is something that needs NOT to be known. All that matters is that the job is getting done.

[American Patriot]

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That is a trophy worth fighting for.

[A Hole]

Referring to the first few pics on page 1.

Big disrespect to the locals. The Marines must have broken into homes of civilians. They took our their houses, their beds or maybe clean up their valuables. Don't know if that's considered as war crime.

[Uncle Sam]

Great pics guys, especially He219, thanks for taking the time to post them.

Awesome !
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[ikurinturbiini]

I could never pick up a well charred corpse like that.. with my bare hands. I'd leave it right where it is and wait for a body bag

:vomit icon:

Yeah. It's much nicer to look at images of nice, clean war, ID pieces of equipment, appreciate the different camo patterns, and enjoy staged CQB training pictures.

In most parts of the world, dying is no big deal. USA can't handle even pictures of flag-draped coffins. How could you possibly touch a charred corpse, the ubiquitous by-product of modern warfare?

But hell yeah, it is gross.

[ikurinturbiini]

Referring to the first few pics on page 1.

Big disrespect to the locals. The Marines must have broken into homes of civilians. They took our their houses, their beds or maybe clean up their valuables. Don't know if that's considered as war crime.

And they don't even have the decency to remove ther desert boots when they take a nap on their bed! :cantbeli: Bet they don't flush after using their toilet! And leave the ring up!

[Joshisonfire]

Referring to the first few pics on page 1.

Big disrespect to the locals. The Marines must have broken into homes of civilians. They took our their houses, their beds or maybe clean up their valuables. Don't know if that's considered as war crime.

What do you expect them to do? Camp out on the street?

[Uncle Sam]

I could never pick up a well charred corpse like that.. with my bare hands. I'd leave it right where it is and wait for a body bag

:vomit icon:

Yeah. It's much nicer to look at images of nice, clean war, ID pieces of equipment, appreciate the different camo patterns, and enjoy staged CQB training pictures.

In most parts of the world, dying is no big deal. USA can't handle even pictures of flag-draped coffins. How could you possibly touch a charred corpse, the ubiquitous by-product of modern warfare?

But hell yeah, it is gross.

You...Are soooo smart. Really. :cantbeli:

This was a statement made by one individual poster. Why are you bringing the entire US into it.

You attack us verbally with your anti-Americanism. Why don't you go post in another forum where you will truely be appreciated.

[ikurinturbiini]

I could never pick up a well charred corpse like that.. with my bare hands. I'd leave it right where it is and wait for a body bag

:vomit icon:

Yeah. It's much nicer to look at images of nice, clean war, ID pieces of equipment, appreciate the different camo patterns, and enjoy staged CQB training pictures.

In most parts of the world, dying is no big deal. USA can't handle even pictures of flag-draped coffins. How could you possibly touch a charred corpse, the ubiquitous by-product of modern warfare?

But hell yeah, it is gross.

You...Are soooo smart. Really. :cantbeli:

This was a statement made by one individual poster. Why are you bringing the entire US into it.

Because it's a fact. The coffin pictures were banned, remember? USA has low tolerance on body bags as well.

I have noticed that many Americans consider facts as a verbal attack. Have you?

[RBull]

Referring to the first few pics on page 1.

Big disrespect to the locals. The Marines must have broken into homes of civilians. They took our their houses, their beds or maybe clean up their valuables. Don't know if that's considered as war crime.

And they don't even have the decency to remove ther desert boots when they take a nap on their bed! :cantbeli: Bet they don't flush after using their toilet! And leave the ring up!

The last thing in the world you want to happen to you is wake up barefooted in middle of firefight... They are obviously not paying sunday visit to their grandma, they just try to get whatever long nap the circumstances allow. They sleep literally in middle of the battlefield and you want them to take of their boots when they go to bed. Eh idiot.

[ikurinturbiini]

Referring to the first few pics on page 1.

Big disrespect to the locals. The Marines must have broken into homes of civilians. They took our their houses, their beds or maybe clean up their valuables. Don't know if that's considered as war crime.

And they don't even have the decency to remove ther desert boots when they take a nap on their bed! :cantbeli: Bet they don't flush after using their toilet! And leave the ring up!

The last thing in the world you want to happen to you is wake up barefooted in middle of firefight... They are obviously not paying sunday visit to their grandma, they just try to get whatever long nap the circumstances allow. They sleep literally in middle of the battlefield and you want them to take of their boots when they go to bed. Eh idiot.

Really?

[seruriermarshal]

ikurinturbiini wrote:


And they don't even have the decency to remove ther desert boots when they take a nap on their bed! Bet they don't flush after using their toilet! And leave the ring up!


:cantbeli:

[Uncle Sam]

I could never pick up a well charred corpse like that.. with my bare hands. I'd leave it right where it is and wait for a body bag

:vomit icon:

Yeah. It's much nicer to look at images of nice, clean war, ID pieces of equipment, appreciate the different camo patterns, and enjoy staged CQB training pictures.

In most parts of the world, dying is no big deal. USA can't handle even pictures of flag-draped coffins. How could you possibly touch a charred corpse, the ubiquitous by-product of modern warfare?

But hell yeah, it is gross.

You...Are soooo smart. Really. :cantbeli:

This was a statement made by one individual poster. Why are you bringing the entire US into it.

Because it's a fact. The coffin pictures were banned, remember? USA has low tolerance on body bags as well.

I have noticed that many Americans consider facts as a verbal attack. Have you?

He was stating a fact about not being able to touch a burnt corpse, yet you turn it into something more political, thus showing your intent.

Why?

Can't you keep it on topic instead of poking in your political motive.

[ikurinturbiini]

Can't you keep it on topic instead of poking in your political motive.

There is no political motive from my side. I'm stating a fact. You regard that as a political statement. Why is that? Is everything politics for you?

USA can't bear the sight of coffins. Government bans the pictures. For Palestinians, Israelis, Africans, etc, charred and mutilated bodies are commonplace. That's a fact, nothing political about that. I also expressed the same disgust at the idea of touching a charred corpse as the poster I was answering to.

Let it go. I'm not attacking your politics.

[benny5405]

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Nice guns there boys...


Fench ? why they don't use Famas ? i never seen they use gun expect famas !!!!!!!

[harman]

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Nice guns there boys...


Fench ? why they don't use Famas ? i never seen they use gun expect famas !!!!!!!

Ce ne sont pas des français, c'est des HISPANIQUE car sur le gilet d'assault, le velcro indique le mot => POLICIA
et en PORTUGUAIS et en espagnol, le mot POLICE, s'écrit => POLICIA.

Donc les gars qu'on voit ici sont des ESPAGNOL.

[American Patriot]

A Hole lives up to his name. :lol:

[Cardinal]

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Some more pics of the standoff in Holland.

[Marmot1]

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isnt that against the geneva convention!?
No.
While they are inside the mosque, they are allowed target to shoot at. There is no regulation in Geneva Convetion that says "soldiers are not allowed to go inside holy places".

Wrong... actualy geneva convention protect holly places ... with one exception.. they are protected only when they are demilitarized (like hospitals) when holly place is used by defenders in military manner i.e. weapon cache/fortified position/sniper hideout then it is legitime target like in this situation... problem is that it is comon practice to use mosques as weapon caches... it's why us forces atack them so often.

[sp2c]

Dutch police raid a terrorist compound
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link for the original site (it's in dutch, so if someone knows dutch and care to translate it would be nice :) )
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exactly what do you want translated?

because the last link goes to the last picture you linked (so it's the same link basically ;))

[He219]

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Pilot Captain Scott Watkins, 33, an Australian army officer, stands in front of a Lynx helicopter at Camp Dogwood, in Iraq, Thursday Nov. 11 2004. Watkins took over the controls of a British Army Lynx helicopter he was copiloting after the British pilot was injured in an attack South of Baghdad on Wednesday, the defense department said Friday Nov.12 2004. The helicopter was hit by three rounds of small arms fire while flying in support of the British Black Watch Battle Group south of Baghdad. Watkins, who is serving on exchange with the British Army, landed the aircraft at the Camp Dogwood coalition military base.

[Some Guy]

USA can't bear the sight of coffins. Etc. Etc.

You know, I've been hearing that line or some variation for a decade now. Ever since the incident depicted in Blackhawk Down, Assholes of various flavors from Media "military" "experts" to Al Quaeda members have been feverishly repeating the mantra that Americans can't stand the idea of sacrificing lives... Its one of those oft repeated myths like "America's military advantage disappears in city fighting"..

So now the US has lost over 1100 men and women in Iraq, yet there is no groundswell of support for the idea of cutting and running.. In fact, as you've probably heard by now, Bush was re-elected!

For some turd sitting at a computer in Europe to believe Americans can't stomach death (Have you ever watched American television? Even the local news in some place like Miami?)... well, one can go on believing that.. No harm done.

But in the middle east when guys believe the same thing, grab an AK and run outside to test that idea- They come home in a sack.

So save a life and don't keep promoting that idea.

[Locked N Loaded]

Can't you keep it on topic instead of poking in your political motive.

There is no political motive from my side. I'm stating a fact. You regard that as a political statement. Why is that? Is everything politics for you?

USA can't bear the sight of coffins. Government bans the pictures. For Palestinians, Israelis, Africans, etc, charred and mutilated bodies are commonplace. That's a fact, nothing political about that. I also expressed the same disgust at the idea of touching a charred corpse as the poster I was answering to.

Let it go. I'm not attacking your politics.

Hey MORON! It has nothing to do with us being able to "handle the sight of coffins", what a pathetic statement to even say!

It's called respect for our fallen and their families, go turn of al-Jazeera and watch that propaganda with your 5 wives skumbag!

If you can't show respect for the men and women fighting for the freedom of this Country and their families, especially while they are in harms way, piss off!

Your statement does NOT belong in this thread. If you want to start a thread and call it "Americans don't have the stomach for war", try it! Those guys fighting have more guts than you'll ever have. Posting a statement like that does NOT make you a toughguy, so take it else where!. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...........

[ikurinturbiini]

USA can't bear the sight of coffins. Etc. Etc.

You know, I've been hearing that line or some variation for a decade now. Ever since the incident depicted in Blackhawk Down, Assholes of various flavors from Media "military" "experts" to Al Quaeda members have been feverishly repeating the mantra that Americans can't stand the idea of sacrificing lives... Its one of those oft repeated myths like "America's military advantage disappears in city fighting"..

So now the US has lost over 1100 men and women in Iraq, yet there is no groundswell of support for the idea of cutting and running.. In fact, as you've probably heard by now, Bush was re-elected!

For some turd sitting at a computer in Europe to believe Americans can't stomach death (Have you ever watched American television? Even the local news in some place like Miami?)... well, one can go on believing that.. No harm done.

But in the middle east when guys believe the same thing, grab an AK and run outside to test that idea- They come home in a sack.

So save a life and don't keep promoting that idea.

People in general can't handle death. That includes Americans, regardless of what they see on TV. The coffin pictures were suppressed by the people who by their actions caused the deaths.

You list TV and cinema as your sources. That's really good for your credibility.

I don't like the sight of death or dead people. I've seen plenty of both. Have you ever touched a corpse? Smelled one, or a dozen? Seen a fresh machete wound in a ten-year old girl's head? Seen maggots in infested stumps where legs used to be? Talked to the people who ordered and committed a genocide? Visited a mass grave?

I agree with what you say about turds in Europe. Here in Africa, turds don't use computers. They run countries and private militias. That's why people are not shocked by the sight of death and the dead. It's different.

What was the problem again? I forgot. Oh yeah, petty argument about semantics. Move on.

[Locked N Loaded]

Ikurinturbiini

Like you posting that you have seen death at it's worst makes me or others shutter? Well, it don't, and won't! I have seen my share, and some that you haven't, so what. What does that have to do with your simple minded remark about Americans not being able to stomach the sight of coffins? Nothing, thats what!

Like I said, take it somewhere else, this is about photos and videos, not politics or starting a flame war due to your anti-American views!

With that said, I'm out of here...... :fork:

L n L

[sp2c]

locked & loaded is correct about the reason imo it's about respect. not about fear for anything. These people were no celebrities, just soldiers serving their country. Their obligation to their country ends at that point everything that happens after that is up to their families not up to some media vulture or some crappy politician waving pictures of dead soldiers around trying to make a point.

[para504]

Ikurinturbiini

you better be careful, you now got a high motivated marine on your ass p-)

[Some Guy]

I don't like the sight of death or dead people. I've seen plenty of both. Have you ever touched a corpse? Smelled one, or a dozen?

Yep. Yep. Yep. Been there. Done that.
You should save your pedantry for residents of a more isolationist country. The continued assumption by the rest of the world that Americans are a lump of subruban couch potatoes who've never left their piece of the midwest is just going to keep setting them up for surprise when those Americans appear on their doorstep.

Beyond that- How about we come to an agreement on something- American's aren't Used to the sight of death. Can they Stand it? Yes- The evidence is bearing that out. But are they deadened to it? I think not.

[Ayura]

If you can't show respect for the men and women fighting for the freedom of this Country and their families


Is this what the so called "terrorist" in the middle east say about themselves as opposed to the western world as well..................?

[Locked N Loaded]

If you can't show respect for the men and women fighting for the freedom of this Country and their families


Is this what the so called "terrorist" in the middle east say about themselves as opposed to the western world as well..................?

Let me say this before leaving this thread! Lets compare apples to apples, not apples to oranges!

I could care less what "terrorists" call themselves! You can NOT compare people who cut innocent civilians heads off to the U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces fighting right now! They use innocent people as human shields, and when they have no more use for them, shoot them in the back of the head....among numerous other things. What a dumb question!

Need I say more?...... :roll:

I'm out of here!

L n L

[ZeroPositive]

some seriously great photos, even of the photographer injured shows the risk they take to show us these awesome photos.


The guy in the right is in the VERY SPECIAL FORCES! OPSEC OPSEC

[Raistlin]

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Marines of the 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, guard an armored combat bulldozer on November 11, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.
Wow, isn't that a familiar sight? Very interesting picture.

[Undo]

Can't you keep it on topic instead of poking in your political motive.

There is no political motive from my side. I'm stating a fact. You regard that as a political statement. Why is that? Is everything politics for you?

USA can't bear the sight of coffins. Government bans the pictures. For Palestinians, Israelis, Africans, etc, charred and mutilated bodies are commonplace. That's a fact, nothing political about that. I also expressed the same disgust at the idea of touching a charred corpse as the poster I was answering to.

Let it go. I'm not attacking your politics.

Teehee. Your agenda is showing. Were the pictures banned? Yes. But your speculating about why, not stating fact, but you try to make it seem that way. That is what makes you an asshole.

[ikurinturbiini]

That is what makes you an asshole.

Thank you for clearing that out.

[Argyll]

Way too much political bull**** and not enough pics being talked about,people try to keep this civil......again this crap seems to be a European Regional thing..........why is this?