Today's Photos - Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

[VAMAN]

Gunmen attack parliament building in restive Chechnya

Chechen special security units arrive into the area neighbouring the site of a suicide bomber attack near the parliament in Grozny, October 19, 2010. Armed insurgents mounted a brazen attack on the local parliament in Russia's southern republic of Chechnya on Tuesday, killing at least four people in battles with security forces.

A special security unit officer talks to a woman as he guards the area neighbouring the site of a suicide bomb attack near the parliament in Grozny, October 19, 2010.

Chechen special security units control the area neighbouring the site of a suicide bomber attack near the parliament in Grozny, October 19, 2010. Armed insurgents mounted a brazen attack on the local parliament in Russia's southern republic of Chechnya on Tuesday, killing at least four people in battles with security forces.

Special Force (OMON) officers are seen in front of Chechen parliament complex after a bomb blast in Grozny, Chechnya, southern Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. Insurgents stormed the parliament complex in Russia's volatile Chechnya region on Tuesday, killing at least 2 police officers and one parliamentary official, authorities said. At least three insurgents were also killed, ending the attack, they said. One insurgent set off a bomb at the gates of the parliament complex in the provincial capital, killing himself and wounding others, Chechen police spokesman Ramzam Bekkhoyev told The Associated Press.

[hogdriver]

Good pics VAMAN. (not the incident...)

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KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: Marine Cpl. Jonathan Eckert of Oak Lawn, Illinois, attached to India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment sits with his improvised explosive device (IED) sniffing dog Bee as he tries to cope with the death of a fellow Marine while waiting for a MEDEVAC helicopter to pick up the Marine's remains during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Eckert was checking for IEDs with Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas in advance of a small group of Marines when Villarreal stepped on an IED pressure plate and was killed. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Damn on the Helmand River.

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: U.S. Marine Cpl.Zachary Weber (L) of Mt. Healthy, Ohio comforts LCpl. Matthew Lucas of Muncy, Pennsylvania with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment following the death of one of Lucas' squad members during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan.

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: Sgt. Dillon Paulus (L) of Douglasville, Georgia, LCpl. Matthew Lucas (C) of Muncy, Pennsylvania and Cpl. Sam Garcia of Taos, New Mexico with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment ride silently back to camp following the death of one a squad member during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas was killed on the patrol after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED).

Colby Rice of Roxboro, North Carolina with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment watches an explosion from the rooftop of a compound during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. A Marine died in the explosion after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED).

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: U.S. Marine Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment directs men inside a compound during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Villarreal died of wounds he suffered after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) a short while later.

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: U.S. Marines Sgt. Aaron Segovia (front left) of Houston, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment informs his squad of the death of one of their fellow Marines following a patrol at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, TX was killed on the patrol after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED).

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: U.S. Marine Cpl. Brendan Gillen of Medford Lakes, New Jersey with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment collects his thoughts following the death of one his squad members during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan.

KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 17: Marines prepare to carry Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment to a MEDEVAC helicopter near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Villarreal was killed on the patrol after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED).

DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 18: A U.S. Marine carry team carries a transfer case with the remains of Marine Cpl. Jorge Villarreal, of San Antonio, Texas, during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base October 18, 2010 in Dover, Delaware. Cpl. Villarreal, who was based at Camp Pendleton, returned to the United States after being killed in Helmand province by a roadside bomb Sunday while serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

R.I.P. Cpl. Villarreal

[MC Spoilt B'stard]

Nice pic's , those special forces totaly do not look like special forces.... for me they just look like normal soldiers.

Some Dutch picture's

Some pictures of HNLMS De Zeven Provinën during Joint Warrior 2010 in her role as flagship of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2).
source: MOD

The new trainees of the Special Forces training walk out of the gate at De Engelbrecht van Nassau-kazerne the home base of the Korps Commando Troopen (KCT) they started with 80 new soldiers on august 23 now there are 55 left.
source: MOD

HNLMS Amsterdam escorting ''MV Captain Saïd’' of the World Food Program into Boosaaso harbor of the somali coast. source: MOD

[peter.pl]

Gunner of Rosomak M3 on position, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Polish patrol with Weapon Intelligence Team in base, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Members of

Weapon Intelligence Team in work, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Weapon Intelligence Team from Battle Group Alfa, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Coffin with body of PFC Adam Szada-Borzyszkowski came to Poland. PFC Szada-Borzyszkowski was killed last week in combat action in Afghanistan. 28 years old PFC left wife and children.

Photographers from 7 Europen countries took part in Photo Tour 2010 in various units of Air Force, Land Forces and Navy, Poland

[Plausible Deniability]

"Nice pic's , those special forces totaly do not look like special forces.... for me they just look like normal soldiers."

A lot if times Special Forces and other tier one units will go out of their way to look as "normal" as possible. Blending into the population you're operating around is sometimes a must. Also a lot of different countries elite forces use different equipment for different tasks and missions. I can't speak for experts and operators, but I doubt the average person can actually pick the SF soldier out of a line up all dressed in unmarked fatigues. These men come in all shapes and sizes my friend.

[Arbody]

Nice pic's , those special forces totaly do not look like special forces.... for me they just look like normal soldiers.

I saw in news chechen OMON CQB skill from today cleaning up operation and they deserve to be called Special Forces.

[He219]

Nice pix, guys!

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov (L) listens to Russian Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev in the parliament in Grozny October 19, 2010. Islamist rebels killed at least four people on Tuesday as they tried to seize Chechnya's parliament in a brazen suicide attack that showed Russia has failed to quell insurgency on its southern flank.

A security officer stands guard inside the parliament building in Grozny October 19, 2010. Islamist rebels killed at least four people on Tuesday as they tried to seize Chechnya's parliament in a brazen suicide attack that showed Russia has failed to quell insurgency on its southern flank.

Special security unit officers walk along the street near the parliament in Grozny October 19, 2010. Islamist rebels killed at least four people on Tuesday as they tried to seize Chechnya's parliament in a brazen suicide attack that showed Russia has failed to quell insurgency on its southern flank.

[socom6]

Very serious pics already today. RIP to the fallen Marine.

[He219]

Bryant Whalen of Brookfield, Wisconsin says goodbye on the battlefied to his friend Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment as they wait for a MEDEVAC helicopter near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Villarreal was killed on the patrol after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED). The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

U.S. Marines carry Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment to a MEDEVAC helicopter near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Villarreal was killed on the patrol after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED). The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

As his squad members resume their patrol, a MEDEVAC helicopter lifts off carrying Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Courtney Brown (L) comforts LCpl. Matthew Lucas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment following the death of one of Lucas' squad members during a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

RiP, Cpl Villarreal

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment patrols near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Villarreal died of his wounds a short while later after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED). The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

U.S. Marines (L to R) Cpl. Kevin Ivie of Paris, KY, Cpl. Sam Garcia of Taos, NM, Cpl. Jorge Villarreal of San Antonio, TX and Cpl. Jonathan Eckert of Oak Lawn, IL with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment head out for a patrol from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 17, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

[Jarhead]

Rest in peace, Corporal Villarreal.

[Master of Rage]

RIP Marine. That's tough to see unfold..

[He219]

Hires

Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Kunduz. Absprache zweier Soldaten bevor die Kolonne das Camp verlässt. ©Bundeswehr/Bienert

Hires

U.S. and Brazilian Special Forces Soldiers take part in Combined Joint Assault on the final day of a two-week reciprocal training exercise between the two forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 15, 2010. The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is hosting a Brazilian Special Forces team as they train together on everything from Advanced Combat Marksmanship to Close Quarters Battle drills, building upon an already strong bond between the two forces. (Photo by Spec. Fernando Lozano, 7th Special Forces Group (A) Public Affairs)

Hires

A U.S. and Brazilian Special Forces Soldier secure a rooftop during a Combined Joint Assault on the final day of a two-week reciprocal training exercise between the two forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 15, 2010. The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is hosting a Brazilian Special Forces team as they train together on everything from Advanced Combat Marksmanship to Close Quarters Battle drills, building upon an already strong bond between the two forces. (Photo by Spec. Fernando Lozano, 7th Special Forces Group (A) Public Affairs)

Hires

A U.S. and a Brazilian Special Forces Soldier help each other dawn there parachute harness and equipment as they take part in an airborne operation on the final day of a two-week reciprocal training exercise between the two forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 15, 2010.

Hires

U.S. and Brazilian Special Forces Soldiers take part in an airborne operation on the final day of a two-week reciprocal training exercise between the two forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 15, 2010. The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is hosting a Brazilian Special Forces team as they train together on everything from Advanced Combat Marksmanship to Close Quarters Battle drills, building upon an already strong bond between the two forces. (Photo by Spec. Fernando Lozano, 7th Special Forces Group (A) Public Affairs)

[JoeX]

RiP, Cpl Villarreal

both heart touching and sad photos! RIP Cpl Villarreal

[B_706K]

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde by Defence Images, on Flickr

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde

Trafalgar Class submarine SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Triumph, glides into HM Naval Base Clyde in the early morning sun following a patrol.
The Triumph of today is somewhat different from her predecessors. Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, she was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar class. Since commissioning, the submarine has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
Between 2005 and 2009, Triumph went through a long overhaul period to refuel the reactor, complete essential maintenance and repairs. During this long overhaul period, the vessel's equipment and sensors were upgraded to make her one of the most potent and advanced submarines in the flotilla.
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[goat89]

Nice pics today. Thx.
RIP Marine