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VOD

07-04-2006, 05:18 AM

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Soldiers from 21 Air Assault Battery Royal Artillery on patrol in Afghanistan. Britain said it would send extra troops and aircraft to southern Afghanistan if military chiefs asked for help, after clashes with Taliban rebels left five soldiers dead in just three weeks.(AFP/File/John D Mchugh)

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A Ministry of Defence handout photograph released on July 3, 2006 shows Corporal Peter Thorpe of 3 Para Battlegroup who was was killed in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan on July 1, 2006. Two British paratroopers were killed in a rocket attack on a remote mountain base in Afghanistan over the weekend, bringing the total killed in the past four weeks to five.

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Meh, something about afghanistan

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A US soldier takes part in a night raid targeting Iraqis that could be supporting insurgency activities, in the Sunni restive northern Iraqi city of Mosul, 370 km of Baghdad, in 2005.

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US soldiers secure the site where a car bomb exploded in Mosul. Iraq's dominant Shiite leaders appeared divided over Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's much-touted national reconciliation plan that aims to curb violence by offering amnesty to rebels.

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Soldiers hold a mortar shell near the scene of a mortar attack in a crowded market, which left 10 people wounded, in the Shaab northern district of Baghdad July 3, 2006.

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The shadow of a US marine is cast over a bullet-riddled wall during a patrol of the Sunni city of Fallujah in December 2005. A US marine has been killed in clashes with insurgents in the western Al-Anbar province, while a soldier was killed a day earlier by a roadside bomb north of the capital.

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Israeli soldiers, one holds a shell as the other runs to reaload a mobile artillery pice at a position near Kibbutz Nahal Oz, just outside the northern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Palestinian militants holding an Israeli soldier in the Gaza Strip angrily said Tuesday they would not release any information about the serviceman's condition after Israel ignored a deadline to begin releasing Palestinian prisoners. But as diplomatic efforts continued, the militants said they would not kill the soldier.(

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Israeli troops gather outside a Palestinian police station during an army operation in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Tuesday, July 4, 32006. After surrounding a Palestinian police building, Israeli forces arrested three militants said to be involved in the abduction and killing of an 18-year-old Israeli settler last week. The military said a fourth was arrested earlier.

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Israeli soldiers on top of a Merkava tank watch the sunset at a military staging area just outside the Gaza Strip near the Israeli Kibbutz of Mefalsim. The Israeli soldier abducted last week by Palestinian militants "is still alive," Israeli government spokesman Avi Pazner said

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Israeli soldiers prepare shells for a mobile artillery unit in Nahal Oz at the border of Israel and the Gaza strip July 4, 2006. A deadline set by Palestinian militants for Israel to free hundreds of prisoners in exchange for a captured soldier expired on Tuesday with the Jewish state rejecting any swap.

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An Israeli tank returns to Israeli soil after a mission in Gaza, at Nizmit hill, at the border of the Gaza strip, late July 3, 2006.

VOD

07-04-2006, 05:24 AM

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Israeli army elite troops take documents after breaking into Hamas offices during an overnight operation Sunday, July 2, 2006 in the West Bank city of Nablus. Israel and the Hamas are currently in a standoff over the fate of an Israeli soldier captured last week by militants in the Gaza Strip.

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An Israeli soldier stands next to the unit's mascot at an artillery position near Kibbutz Nahal Oz, just outside the northern Gaza Strip, Monday July 3, 2006.

VOD

07-04-2006, 05:32 AM

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A Palestinian militant from the ruling Hamas party shoulders a rocket propelled grenade as he takes position in Beit Hanun following an earlier Israeli military incursion into the northern Gaza Strip. Palestinian militants holding an Israeli soldier captive issued an ultimatum for Israel to free prisoners or face the consequences as the army kept up its military assault on the Gaza Strip

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A Palestinian Hamas gunman attends a news conference in Gaza July 3, 2006. Abu Obaida, spokesman of the Hamas armed wing, said Israel must releases Palestinian prisoners as militant factions demanded.

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Palestinian militants from Islamic Jihad, one carrying an explosive device, make their way to position in Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza Strip, Monday, July 3, 2006 during an Israeli army operation in the area. At daybreak Monday, a force of Israeli armored vehicles and tanks entered northern Gaza, but the military said it was a 'limited' mission. Palestinian militants that captured an Israeli soldier gave Israel less than 24 hours Monday to start releasing 1,500 Palestinian prisoners, and implied he would die if Israel did not comply.

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Palestinian militants from Islamic Jihad make their way to position in Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza Strip, Monday, July 3, 2006 during an Israeli army operation in the area.

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Palestinian demonstrators argue with Israeli soldiers during a protest against Israel's controversial barrier outside the West Bank village of Bit Ommar near Hebron July 3, 2006.

SafetyCatch

07-04-2006, 05:56 AM

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Meh, something about afghanistan

I think they deserve better than that, just because it's not Iraq or the Gaza Strip doesn't mean it's not important.

It took two seconds to find this...

British soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stand guard during the distribution of school bags to Afghan children in the Bagrami district on the outskirts of Kabul, 29 June 2006.

Good pictures nonetheless.

Big Lebowski

07-04-2006, 06:31 AM

Macs.

07-04-2006, 06:37 AM

Javehn

07-04-2006, 06:39 AM

dacanadianbomb

07-04-2006, 06:53 AM

Happy independance day to our neighbours South of teh border !

American Patriot

07-04-2006, 07:23 AM

SuperTrooper

07-04-2006, 07:26 AM

Yeah, normally the right hand is on the first grip, and the left hand on the front grip.

He's holding it correct for a right handed shooter, try holding a rifle with your left hand on the pistol grip and shouldering it on the right, that's what your describing.

weissent

07-04-2006, 07:27 AM

SuperTrooper

07-04-2006, 07:37 AM

weissent

07-04-2006, 07:47 AM

In Kosovo they had firefights.

I know, but those were more or less hit-and-run fights (afaik), whereas yesterday's engagement lasted for over one hour.
I don't know whether these reports can be trusted or not, additional info would be great...

Big Lebowski

07-04-2006, 08:05 AM

He's holding it correct for a right handed shooter, try holding a rifle with your left hand on the pistol grip and shouldering it on the right, that's what your describing.
ah ok i see what you mean

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just used to see it handeld the wrong way i guess..

drgonzo777

07-04-2006, 08:17 AM

it is weird.. they are actually gripping it correctly for once

Yeah - i learned in a same way - its a stabil position - but in the treaning the saiz - just grab a stabil position for aiming - so anyway
but - the last time when I'm browsing Chineis military photos - i saw the same painted PRG shels - maybe just axidently...

SuperTrooper

07-04-2006, 08:33 AM

Pille1234

07-04-2006, 09:47 AM

German media reports that yesterday German forces in Afghanistan engaged in a combat firefight with Taliban. It is supposed to be the first time after wwii that an exchange of fire was entered by German forces.
Does anybody of you guys out there have more info on the subject? I couldn't find much at the usual sources...

Not yesterday but last week:

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That "first time since..." is rubbish of course.

Daniel San

07-04-2006, 09:57 AM

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NATIV HA-ASARA, Israel: An Israeli tank crosses a gate at the border fence, part of an armored convoy rolling into the Palestinian territory near the Erez crossing and the Gaza Strip Palestinian town of Beit Lahia, 04 July 2006, at the Israeli village of Netiv Ha'Asara. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gave the green light yesterday for the army to keep up operations in Gaza aimed at releasing an Israeli soldier, regardless of an ultimatum from his captors, army radio said. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP/***** Images)

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NATIV HA-ASARA, Israel: An Israeli soldier peers from behind the wall separating the northern Gaza Strip from Israel near the Israeli village of Netiv Ha'asara as IDF armored vehicles roll towards the Palestinian territory near the Erez crossing and the Gaza Strip Palestinian town of Beit Lahia, 04 July 2006. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gave the green light yesterday for the army to keep up operations in Gaza aimed at releasing an Israeli soldier, regardless of an ultimatum from his captors, army radio said. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP/***** Images)

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NETIV HA-ASARA, Israel: An Israeli soldiers is seen on top of a tank on its way to cross the gate at the border fence, part of an armored convoy rolling into the Palestinian territory near the Erez crossing and the Gaza Strip Palestinian town of Beit Lahia, 04 July 2006, at the Israeli village of Netiv Ha-Asara. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gave the green light yesterday for the army to keep up operations in Gaza aimed at releasing an Israeli soldier, regardless of an ultimatum from his captors, army radio said. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP/***** Images)

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NETIV HA-ASARA, Israel: An Israeli tank crosses a gate at the border fence, part of an armored convoy rolling into Palestinian territory near the Erez crossing and the Gaza Strip Palestinian town of Beit Lahia, 04 July 2006, at the Israeli village of Netiv Ha-Asara. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gave the green light for the army to keep up operations in Gaza aimed at releasing an Israeli soldier, regardless of an ultimatum from his captors, army radio said yesterday. AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON (Photo credit should read GALI TIBBON/AFP/***** Images)

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URIM, ISRAEL - JULY 4: (ISRAEL OUT) In this handout provided by the Israel goverment press office Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (CR) meets Defence Minister Amir Peretz (R), Chief of staff General Dan Halutz (CL) and southern commander General Yoav Galant (L) at Urim Base near Gaza on July 4, 2006 in Israel. As the deadline set by the militants passed, which demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for information on the whereabouts of kidnapped Cpl Shalit, 19, Israel's PM said he will not give into "extortion". (Photo by Moshe Milner/GPO via ***** Images)

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URIM, ISRAEL - JULY 4: (ISRAEL OUT) In this handout provided by the Israel goverment press office Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) meets Chief of staff General Dan Halutz at Urim Base near Gaza on July 4, 2006 in Israel. As the deadline set by the militants passed, which demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for information on the whereabouts of kidnapped Cpl Shalit, 19, Israel's PM said he will not give into "extortion". (Photo by Moshe Milner/GPO via ***** Images)

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URIM, ISRAEL - JULY 4: (ISRAEL OUT) In this handout provided by the Israel goverment press office Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) meets Chief of staff General Dan Halutz (c) and southern commander General Yoav Galant (L) at Urim Base near Gaza on July 4, 2006 in Israel. As the deadline set by the militants passed, which demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for information on the whereabouts of kidnapped Cpl Shalit, 19, Israel's PM said he will not give into "extortion". (Photo by Moshe Milner/GPO via ***** Images)

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Nahal Oz, ISRAEL: An Israeli soldier covers his ears as a mobile artillery unit fires a 155 mm round at the northern Gaza Strip from a stretch of farmland located near the Israeli Kibbutz Nahal Oz, 04 July 04 2006. The fate of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip nine days ago remained unknown Tuesday after the expiry of an ultimatum set by his captors. AFP PHOTO/DAVID FURST (Photo credit should read DAVID FURST/AFP/***** Images)

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Nahal Oz, ISRAEL: An Israeli soldier races to deliver a fresh 155 mm artillery shell to a mobile artillery unit as it fires on the Gaza Strip from a stretch of farmland located near the Israeli Kibbutz Nahal Oz, 04 July 04 2006. The fate of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip nine days ago remained unknown Tuesday after the expiry of an ultimatum set by his captors. AFP PHOTO/DAVID FURST (Photo credit should read DAVID FURST/AFP/***** Images)

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Nahal Oz, ISRAEL: An Israeli soldier covers his ears as a mobile artillery unit fires a 155 mm round at the northern Gaza Strip from a stretch of farmland located near the Israeli Kibbutz Nahal Oz, 04 July 04 2006. The fate of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip nine days ago remained unknown Tuesday after the expiry of an ultimatum set by his captors. AFP PHOTO/DAVID FURST (Photo credit should read DAVID FURST/AFP/***** Images)

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kinghk

07-04-2006, 10:08 AM

tuercas

07-04-2006, 10:59 AM

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Damn, Ehud Olmert shoud face the fact that he has little hair left rather than trying to spread the few hairs he has left over his skull.
you can only stretch the comb-over so much before you start pulling a "homer simpson" , he should consider this solution :)
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Andrew116

07-04-2006, 11:22 AM

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Happy 4th!!!

woot

Now lets go blow off some fingers p-)

Jk dont blow off any fingers today people

apm

07-04-2006, 11:36 AM

I know, but those were more or less hit-and-run fights (afaik), whereas yesterday's engagement lasted for over one hour.
I don't know whether these reports can be trusted or not, additional info would be great...
saw it on n-tv breaking news (just a short hint, not a real contribution)...they sad german isaf-soldiers were connected in a long and heavy firefight with "unidentified militia forces", further informations would follow. my opinion is that the government forces back all news about attacks and firefights in afghanistan. one example: the attacks last week. they confirmed it three days after the media wrote about it.

Macs.

07-04-2006, 11:47 AM

He's holding it correct for a right handed shooter, try holding a rifle with your left hand on the pistol grip and shouldering it on the right, that's what your describing.

Hey, thanks for correcting me. Never saw it someone holding it like that.

German media reports that yesterday German forces in Afghanistan engaged in a combat firefight with Taliban. It is supposed to be the first time after wwii that an exchange of fire was entered by German forces.
Does anybody of you guys out there have more info on the subject? I couldn't find much at the usual sources...

The first firefight after WW2 of german forces was "Opeation Libelle", March 1997, in Albania. Where around 100 civilans have been evacuated. (AFAIK that was a "task force" of PzGren, PzAufkl and of course Heeresflieger.)

apm

07-04-2006, 11:55 AM

Hey, thanks for correcting me. Never saw it someone holding it like that.

The first firefight after WW2 of german forces was "Opeation Libelle", March 1997, in Albania. Where around 100 civilans have been evacuated. (AFAIK that was a "task force" of PzGren, PzAufkl and of course Heeresflieger.)

^^ in fact the first time when a german soldier killed an enemy was in 1993, somalia. an armed unidentified man stormed into the german camp in belet huen. a guard shot him down after he hadnt reacted on the warning shots the guard fired before.

He219

07-04-2006, 12:06 PM

Happy 4th of July!
Nice pix everyone ..
:)

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President Bush, center, looks over a 'little bird' helicopter as he meets with military personnel during his visit to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Fort Bragg, N.C.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Bush arranges the Texas state flag so that it is visible for his photograph with military personnel during his visit to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Fort Bragg, N.C.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Bush smiles as he poses for a group photo with military personnel during his visit to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Fort Bragg, N.C.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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U.S. Marines honor guard hold the American and U.S. Marines flags while Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, center, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad, right, and the U.S. commander in Iraq General George Casey stand in attention to the U.S. national anthem during Fourth of July-U.S. independence day celebrations, Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/Ali Jasim/pool)
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An electoral commission member sprays a thumb of a Macedonian Army soldier before voting in a polling station in Army barracks Ilinden in the capital Skopje, on Tuesday July 4, 2006, a day before the parliamentary elections in Macedonia. The military cast their votes ahead of the general vote. European Union and NATO officials have warned Macedonia that a free and fair vote on Wednesday is critical to the Balkan nation's hopes of joining their organizations.(AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)
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Macedonian Army soldier casts his ballot at a polling station at Army barracks Ilinden in the capital Skopje, on Tuesday July 4, 2006, a day before the parliamentary elections in Macedonia. The military cast their votes ahead of the general vote, and European Union and NATO officials have warned Macedonia that a free and fair vote on Wednesday is critical to the Balkan nation's hopes of joining their organizations. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)
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A Chinese soldier stands guard while Indian soldiers work at the Nathu La Pass in Tibet China Tuesday July 4, 2006. China and India are to reopen trading through the Nathu La Pass on July 6, 44 years after the two sides fought a brief war. The reopening of trade Thursday is a symbol of renewed Indo-Chinese ties, and both countries' emergence as Asian economic giants. (AP Photo/Color China Photo)
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An unidentified streaker is escorted sway by military stewards, after interrupting the Women's Singles quarter-final match between Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva, both of of Russia, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Tuesday, July 4, 2006.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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A Welsh flag flys at half staff as soldiers enter the Regimental Lucknow Barracks of the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Welsh, in Salisbury, England, Tuesday July 4, 2006. Police on Monday arrested four British soldiers on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a serviceman at the army base. The arrests were made on suspicion of manslaughter after an unidentified serviceman collapsed and died following exercises. (AP Photo / Chris Ison, PA)
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Italian soccer executive Paolo Bergamo, an official who assigned referees, leaves Rome's Olympic stadium, Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Prosecutor Stefano Palazzi asked a sports tribunal Tuesday to demote Juventus to Serie C or lower and strip the team of the Serie A titles it won in the past two seasons. Palazzi also asked the sports trial into Italy's match-fixing scandal at the Olympic stadium to relegate AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio to Serie B. Bergamo's lawyer announced his client's resignation from the Italian soccer federation and asked that he be excluded from the trial. The requests were made on the day that Italy plays Germany in a World Cup semifinal in Dortmund. (AP Photo/Giuseppe Calzuola)
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Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, front, and European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter of Germany wave flags as they walk to the astrovan en route to space shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Tuesday July 4, 2006. NASA hopes the weather will be good for Tuesday's first Independence Day shuttle launch. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
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Space shuttle Discovery STS-121 crew walk out of the Building Operations and Check-out building en route to the orbiter at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Tuesday July 4, 2006. Front row, left to right: Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey. Second row: Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum. Third row:Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Piers Sellers. Back row: European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter of Germany. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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German supporters celebrating in a fountain in the city center of Dortmund, Germany, prior the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Italy in Dortmund, Tuesday, July 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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An Italian soccer fan celebrates in Dortmund, Germany, prior the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, Tuesday, July 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Martin Misuse)
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Two German soccer fans kiss an Italy's supporter in Dortmund, Germany, prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, Tuesday, July 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Mazar-E Sharif, 07/03/2006, PIZ EinsFüKdoBw Spannung zur Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft. (Quelle Pressestelle ISAF)

Cpt. Spaulding

07-04-2006, 12:13 PM

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He219

07-04-2006, 12:25 PM

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President Bush waves during a visit at Fort Bragg, N.C., Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Bush visited with Army Special Operations Command and had lunch with soldiers and their families. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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President Bush shakes hands with Special Forces Staff Sgt. Charles Maxwell during a visit at Fort Bragg, N.C., Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Bush visited with Army Special Operations Command and had lunch with soldiers and their families. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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President Bush speaks with Lieutenant General John Vines, Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps, during a visit at Fort Bragg, N.C., Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Bush visited with Army Special Operations Command and ate lunch with soldiers and their families before departing. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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President Bush speaks during a visit at Fort Bragg, N.C., Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Bush visited with Army Special Operations Command and had lunch with soldiers and their families. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Swedish Chef

07-04-2006, 12:37 PM

Thank you very much for the pic's, gent's. :D

Macs.

07-04-2006, 12:41 PM

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flanker7

07-04-2006, 12:41 PM

Yeah, normally the right hand is on the first grip, and the left hand on the front grip.

Nope, that's the correct way of shouldering the RPG. Left hand on the back grip-pulling against the face, and right hand on triger grip for firing.
p-)

Dejad

07-04-2006, 12:56 PM

Wonderful pics dudes! Though mr B seems to have an sweathy day ;)

OMON

07-04-2006, 01:11 PM

Happy 4th of July!

:)

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BadKarma26

07-04-2006, 01:17 PM

Happy Independence Americans.

Land of the free...home of the brave.

Wha_Dar

07-04-2006, 01:17 PM

Great pics as always. Cheers.

HAPPY 4th Of JULY to our US Cousins.

Yeah - i learned in a same way - its a stabil position - but in the treaning the saiz - just grab a stabil position for aiming - so anyway
but - the last time when I'm browsing Chineis military photos - i saw the same painted PRG shels - maybe just axidently...

drgonzo777.... come on man keep the side up. Writing in english would be a start.

He219

07-04-2006, 01:34 PM

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(L-R) European Space Agency's Thomas Reiter of Germany, Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Piers Sellers and Mike Fossum walk out of the Operations and Checkout building in front of an HK416 armed KSC SWAT officer and into the astrovan for transport to Space Shuttle Discovery on launch pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center July 4, 2006 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This marks the first time that NASA has planned to launch a manned space flight on Independence day. (Photo by Joe Raedle/***** Images)
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NASA's Astrovan (L) carrying the US space shuttle Discovery's crew is watched over by a security heliocopter 04 July 2006 at it heads for the shuttle on launch complex 39-B (background) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The seven person crew will board Discovery for an afternoon launch to begin a 12-day mission to the International Space Station. AFP PHOTO/Bruce WEAVER (Photo credit should read BRUCE WEAVER/AFP/***** Images)
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The main unit of the Task Force Uruzgan is pictured at Eindhoven airport, 04 July 2006 before flying out to Afghanistan. The Netherlands has contributed more than 1,400 troops to Afghanistan as part of the NATO-led International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) deployed following the US-led war to oust the Taliban regime in late 2001. AFP PHOTO ANP ROBIN UTRECHT ** NETHERLANDS OUT ** (Photo credit should read ROBIN UTRECHT/AFP/***** Images)
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(EDITOR'S NOTE: PICTURES PROVIDED WITH DIGITAL ALTERATIONS FROM SOURCE) In this photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli soldiers arrest one of three Palestinians suspected in the kidnapping and execution of a Jewish teenager last week, during an Israeli special forces operation July 4, 2006 in the Palestinian town of Ramallah, West Bank. Three Palestinian militants wanted in connection with the abduction and killing of settler youth Eliyahu Asheri surrendered to IDF troops early morning from a Palestinian police station where they were taking refuge. (Photo by IDF via ***** Images)

XxDualityxX

07-04-2006, 01:37 PM

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:-( :-(

So demote them to seire c and expect them to win that should be real hard.

XxDualityxX

07-04-2006, 01:38 PM

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See macs why can we be friends.

towelie

07-04-2006, 02:40 PM

http://paktribune.com/news/index.php?id=148324

theres a news article about the attack

6ft4

07-04-2006, 03:24 PM

He219, thanks for sharing those HK416 pics!

Former Gold Falcon

07-04-2006, 03:34 PM

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HEY! Thats my old Btn Cmdr!!!

Formerly known as LTC "The Viper" Vines!

The entire 4th Bat 325 AIR would have followed that man out the bird on a mass attack into Hell without a moments hesitation.

And we did follow him to the Gulf the first time around when 4/325 AIR was DRF-1 on 08.09.90.

Excellent.

T

Anthony91

07-04-2006, 03:39 PM

Awesome pics of the U.S. Soldiers at Fort Bragg today He219!!!:D:D:D

Digital Marine

07-04-2006, 03:51 PM

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Godspeed guys & gals! may you all stay safe out there!

Noob Brit

07-04-2006, 04:53 PM

Good pics all. Few from me...

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Canadian soldiers are briefed on their resupply mission next to their armored vehicles in patrol base Wilson in the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Improvised explosive devices, suicide bombers and ambushes are threats facedby Coalition forces each time they leave their base.
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A Canadian soldier mounts an armored vehicle from Bravo Company to respond to an attack on Afghan Highway Police by insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Monday, July 3, 2006. Bravo company was ambushed by insurgents after responding to an earlier attack on Afghan Highway Police. An unconfirmed report says at least 10 insurgents were killed in the battle.
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A Canadian armored vehicle from Bravo Company aims its cannon during a night time fire-fight against insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan
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Canadian armored vehicles from Bravo Company conduct battle damage assesment after fire-fight with against insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, July 4, 2006
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Afghan National Police sweep a field after an intense fire-fight against insurgents
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An Afghan man points a Canadian soldier from Bravo Company towards body parts next to a blood splattered wall during a battle damage assesment mission after a fire-fight with against insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar
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An Afghan interpreter sits with Canadian soldiers in an armored vehicle on its way back to Kandahar Air Field
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Irish

07-04-2006, 07:04 PM

Just outta interest can anyone say what unit these guys are?...Please.

EvanL

07-04-2006, 07:05 PM

The unit is PPCLI.

Irish

07-04-2006, 07:07 PM

The unit is PPCLI.

Sorry Evan..I meant these guys
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EvanL

07-04-2006, 07:08 PM

Sorry Evan..I meant these guys
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Irish

07-04-2006, 07:09 PM

Ohh sorry mate.
My Fault,I thought I had this^^ pic in my orignal post..my bad..:(
and thanx for the ID on your guys(PPCLI).:)

catalyst

07-04-2006, 07:41 PM

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Whats with Americans and having people always in the background for speeches and so on?

TallAl85

07-04-2006, 07:55 PM

It shows unity, and people are more likely to agree with what someone is saying if there's lots of people stood around them. Or something like that. And its good for photos

catalyst

07-04-2006, 08:26 PM

I reckon it makes it look staged. Which it is.

Canuck Farrier

07-04-2006, 08:32 PM

arent they the 82nd airborne?

Bia

07-04-2006, 08:42 PM

As usual...amazing photos.

Thank you for sharing.

Former Gold Falcon

07-04-2006, 08:42 PM

I reckon it makes it look staged. Which it is.

Wow, your SA is impressive. Nothing gets past you does it?!?!

T.

3rdMillhouse

07-04-2006, 09:47 PM

http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/afp/20060703/capt.sge.nao67.030706181513.photo05.photo.default-512x336.jpg?x=380&y=249&sig=kSAOtIlfj_rl5efN0oUeHg--

Channel 4 :"They don't even have RPG's" ...

Is it just me or someone else thinks that RPG is gonna be a dud?

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/8510/imageloader4a66720fv.jpg

Holy monkeys!!!!! Canandian Ninjas!!!!!!!

catalyst

07-04-2006, 10:09 PM

I dont mean to offend anyone, just commenting.

Do other nations do this?

When I mean staged, the people behind are all a great demographic selection and so on. I have nothing wrong with having crowded around someone and the like, but I just get this questionable thinking when I see this done.

ripstop1

07-04-2006, 10:54 PM

Its called a photo op

BMF_EOD

07-05-2006, 12:57 AM

as for the demographics- that's what Americans look like.

catalyst

07-05-2006, 01:15 AM

haha...wheres all the fat people!

I was just interested and thought I would see what others thought about it...

He219

07-05-2006, 01:31 PM

Couple more from Ft. Bragg:

http://cache.*****images.com/xc/71367873.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=08A8BA3C818346D0E0461AB0C86A1BDD

US President George W. Bush greetS US Army troops after delivering remarks 04 July 2006 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Bush warned that setting a timetable for a US troop withdrawal from Iraq would dishonor the deaths of US soldiers there and give new strength to terrorists. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/***** Images)
http://cache.*****images.com/xc/71368436.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=08A8BA3C818346D06CA80853232BA41E

US President George W. Bush greets US Army helicopter pilots next to a MH-6m helicopter shortly before delivering remarks 04 July 2006 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina . The President is talking to the pilot in the 160 Special Opps Aviation Regiment who flew Saddam Hussein in the same type helicopter after his capure from the spider hole. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/***** Images)
http://cache.*****images.com/xc/71368438.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=08A8BA3C818346D0B3792486078C2D49
http://cache.*****images.com/xc/71367819.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=08A8BA3C818346D05522E3444F695758

US President George W. Bush is given a tour and shown some of the weapons used by US Army Rangers 04 July 2006 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Bush warned that setting a timetable for a US troop withdrawal from Iraq would dishonor the deaths of US soldiers there and give new strength to terrorists. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/***** Images)

Rocketeer

07-05-2006, 03:18 PM

haha...wheres all the fat people!

I was just interested and thought I would see what others thought about it...
you are trolling, right?

and for your info
http://i6.tinypic.com/1z2pyc0.gif

Resurrection

07-05-2006, 03:21 PM

Why would you decline to respond?

eATS

07-05-2006, 03:25 PM

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/2904/imageloader49cd3f6dg.jpg
wow look at how nice the road is. looks better than the roads here...

Yoav

07-05-2006, 03:51 PM

[quote=VOD]http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060703/i/r1946447758.jpg?x=380&y=265&sig=0z9bG0i.yLsbrKJRSHyJOw--

http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060703/i/r2884038243.jpg?x=380&y=244&sig=nWMpjvh7CEYJwV.7i8hVyA--

soryy to dissapoint some of you.. but they are all regular infentry.
I can even guess witch btn'...

Denat

07-05-2006, 05:53 PM

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/2904/imageloader49cd3f6dg.jpg

Hi-resolution anyone?

Mirror

07-09-2006, 08:25 AM

http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/afp/20060703/capt.sge.nao67.030706181513.photo05.photo.default-512x336.jpg?x=380&y=249&sig=kSAOtIlfj_rl5efN0oUeHg--

Channel 4 :"They don't even have RPG's" ...

Channel 4: 'Look how brave this brave warrior of Allah, resist against the Hordes of the Zionist Entity. Allah shall punish them for the crimes they committed. They shall one day flee and hide behind trees and stones, and trees and stones shall say: Oh Shahid there is a Jew behind me come and kill him. The Horde of Allah shall drive the infidels onto the sea, not one will be left alive. ALLAH AKHBAR! ALLAH AKBAR!'

Or would that be Al Jazeera and Iq Ra?p-)

P.S. Please dont get me wrong. I have empaty not sympaty for the Jihadist.