Latest scenes fron Iraq

[Kenshin]

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment stand guard at a railway on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq (news - web sites), Tuesday, April 6, 2004. Hundreds of U.S. Marines attacked several neighborhoods in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah in order to regain control of the city

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment take cover during a gunbattle with Iraqi insurgents on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment pause after a gunbattle with the Iraqi insurgents on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment take cover during a gunbattle with insurgents on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment take cover as a TV cameraman films during a gunbattle with Iraqi insurgents on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq

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A U.S. Marine with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment assists his colleague to take off his backpack after a gun battle with Iraqi insurgents on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment take cover during a gun battle with the Iraqi insurgents [/

[Dalleer]

Those soldiers really have a tough job down there....

[Marsuitor]

It's easy for me to sit here and say nice pictures, but i kind of figure this is not what these people would like to hear. Kudos to them for doing this!

[sethen]

I am happy to see the Marines have much better gear this time! :D Because at when the war first started it was the most mismatched JUNK I had ever seen! people in the field deserve the best equipment!!!!!! AND it MUST match the color scheme of the camo, otherwise whats the point in having the camo pattern at all?

[Marsuitor]

I am happy to see the Marines have much better gear this time! :D Because at when the war first started it was the most mismatched JUNK I had ever seen! people in the field deserve the best equipment!!!!!! AND it MUST match the color scheme of the camo, otherwise whats the point in having the camo pattern at all?

Always about the gear isn't it. What's the US bodycount (and Spanish, Salvadorean, Ukrainian too for that matter) the last two or three days? Don't even tell me, far too many. I reckon these guys are thinking much more about getting their job done and not failing each other than worrying about their pouches not being MARPAT.
Probably goes for combat operations too, what's more important? Looking good or having up-to-job kit? AFAIK, producing MARPAT NBC suits aren't that big a priority...

[TriggerPuller]

Those soldiers really have a tough job down there....They are Marines not Soldiers!

OHHfuuckingRah get Some Marines!

Semper Fi

TP

[Hugh Jorgan]

Kick ass Uncle Sams Misguided Children!

[Dennis G]

Kick ass Uncle Sams Misguided Children!

Liberal trash!


great photos Kenshin

[Ghostwolf]

They can really need some close air support.
What happened to those Apaches, A-10s and
AC-130s?

[Vance]

Hope they accomplish the job. woot

[Salty Dog]

Those soldiers really have a tough job down there....They are Marines not Soldiers!

OHHfuuckingRah get Some Marines!

Semper Fi

TP

all i could see when i read that was R. Lee saying it on a segment in mail call or something.
but i agree, get some!

[Sierra]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040406/capt.msr11504061955.topix_iraq_msr115.jpg

Is he burried in those rocks?

Good Pics BTW! Its not easy there.

[FallenAngel]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040406/capt.msr11504061955.topix_iraq_msr115.jpg

Is he burried in those rocks?

Good Pics BTW! Its not easy there.

Foxhole... :roll:



They can really need some close air support.
What happened to those Apaches, A-10s and
AC-130s?

Marines do not rely on the Air Force for close air support if they can avoid it- especially after that A-10 strafed them last year in Nasaherya (sp?). Marines have Marines for CAS- Ah-1W Cobras, AV-8B Harriers and F/A-18C Hornets.

SEMPER FI Marines!

"The American Marines have it [pride], and benefit from it. They are tough, cocky, sure of themselves and their buddies. They can fight and they know it. "- General Mark Clark, US Army

[Hugh Jorgan]

Kick ass Uncle Sams Misguided Children!

Liberal trash!




Huh? Its a term of endearment homo.

[Dennis G]

I’ve never heard that as a sign of endearment the only time I have ever seen this being used was on a T-shirt with not a very respectable picture on it.

Homo ouch that hurts

[James]

Those soldiers really have a tough job down there....They are Marines not Soldiers!

OHHfuuckingRah get Some Marines!

Semper Fi

TP

Semper Fi, Devil Dogs.

Keep the faith.

[shrek]

AC-130 only flies on moonless nights!

A-10s can provide support but hard to get their rockets into the alleyways and what not without upsettingt he american liberal....i mean without killing civilians...


Semper Gumbi Damnit (forever flexible baby)


the right kit is important. If it don't work, you don't work, if it don't match your uniform you stick out like a pop up target, so, to whoever it was that said it wasn't important.....ahh, never mind, you obviously haven't been there........

[elguapo]

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[FallenAngel]

M16A4s + MARPAT + 1st Marines = Iraqi Militia recieves World Class Ass Kicking

[ShotOver]

Good job Marines.

I'd like to see the video that cameraman was shooting.

[Ghostwolf]

They are gonna need more of these.....

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ah-1w-androckets.jpg

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ah-64-p39c2.jpg

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ac-130u_19990805ac130b.jpg
With all light level TV and FLIR, the AC-130U can
fly in both daylight and night condition and can still deliver
hell, 105mm, 40mm Bofors and 25mm.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/a-10-0000000b.jpg

and this
http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/picturejokes/6843.jpg

[Seraphim]

I thought those windshields could stop 7.62's at 2inches apart.

[OldRecon]

[Innoxx]

Heh, you guys really like your marines.

[German_American]

We just don't like our Marines, We have an undying love and respect for them.

[Kenshin]

Hope this thing gets over soon.

[German_American]

Yeah me 2

[MK133]

Not sure how recent this is

http://jccc.afis.osd.mil/LBOX/full/972108.jpg

[Brozozo]

We just don't like our Marines, We have an undying love and respect for them.

Oooh-Raah!

[Haiw]

M16A4s + MARPAT + 1st Marines = Iraqi Militia recieves World Class Ass Kicking
You mean the Marines couldn't kick their ass without the MARPAT? :P

[Brozozo]

M16A4s + MARPAT + 1st Marines = Iraqi Militia recieves World Class Ass Kicking
You mean the Marines couldn't kick their ass without the MARPAT? :P

:lol:

[Ratamacue]

Heh, you guys really like your marines.

Why shouldn't we?


You mean the Marines couldn't kick their ass without the MARPAT? :P

I think Fallen is just commenting on how badass they look. ;)