Today's Photos - Monday, November 22nd, 2010

[JRok]

Awesome shot of the Polish Armoured Cav. And that mag does look longer then a 30rd one.

[He219]

Nice pix!

That a 40-shot clip? Also what model GL?

It's called a magazine, not a (stripper-type) clip.
The M320 was already been answered in the Fifth post down ..

Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the first living Medal of Honor recipient from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, salutes as he is honored during the game between the New York Jets and the Houston Texans on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta received a standing ovation from the crowd during the second quarter of the New York Jets' game against the Houston Texans.

[Lancero]

Nice pics. Thanks

(FILES) A file picture dated 14 September 2010 shows a soldier during the basic training of the Panzerlehrbrigade 9, an armoured demonstration brigade, who safeguard the training grounds with a G36 rifle in Munster, Germany. Germany plans to make an end to compulsory military service from 1 July 2011 on. German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg sees this date as 'reasonable and rightly chosen' at a press conference together with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Dresden, Germany

Police officers with machine guns guard the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, 22 November 2010. Reports state that the German Reichstag building is closed for vistors due to the latest terror warnings. Police reacted on the latest terror alerts with massive security measures

Lebanese army march past the presidential podium during a parade to mark the 67th anniversary of Lebanon's Independence Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 22 November 2010

Afghan security officials escort alleged Islamic militants after they were arrested in an operation, in Herat, western Afghanistan on 22 November 2010. Afghan security forces eliminated a group of insurgents in Pashtun Zarghun district of Herat, western Afghanistan, on 22 November 2010. One ANA killed and one injured and seven insurgent arrested

Military men guard some local policemen, following an operation launched by the Mexican Navy personnel in Apodaca, northern state of Nuevo Leon, which left six policemen and four suspected gunmen detained and three civilians wounded, local sources reported, on 21 November 2010. Criminals brought chaos with multiple blocks on streets and highways in Apodaca, Guadalupe, Escobedo, San Nicolas and Monterrey, capital of the northern state of Nuevo Leon after the authorities' operation

[goat89]

Nice pics today! Thx!

[He219]

An expert takes part in a mine clearance operation, on November 22, 2010 in Coucy-les-Eppes, eastern France, near Verdun's 'Chemin des dames' to clear the site where 1,652 German mortar shells were found during the construction of a house. Some inhabitants started to be evacuated today until November 26. The shells will be destroyed in nearby military camps.

Lebanese soldiers are seen aboard an armored vehicle during a military parade to mark the 67th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. Lebanon gained independence from France in 1943.

Lebanese army forces march past Lebanese President Michel Sleiman (top C), parliament speaker Nabih Berri (top C-L), Prime Minster Saad Hariri (top front R) and other officials during a military parade marking Lebanon's 67th Independence Day in downtown Beirut on November 22, 2010.

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, with beard centre right, and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, centre left, looks on, as they attend a military parade with various other officials and military personnel to mark the 67th anniversary of Lebanon's independence, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. Lebanon gained independence from France in 1943.

Palestinian youths act in a street play depicting the arrest of handcuffed and blindfolded Palestinians by Israeli soldiers as they call for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails in the West Bank city of Jenin on November 20, 2010.

A Palestinian man plays the role of an Israeli soldier, left, while another man plays the part of a Palestinian prisoner during a protest calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails in the West Bank city of Jenin, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010.

Israeli settlers protest against a construction freeze in the West Bank settlements outside the cabinet meeting in the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. The Palestinian President says he will not accept a U.S.-backed proposal for resuming peace talks with Israel unless it halts Israeli housing construction in disputed east Jerusalem. The poster on left reads in Hebrew: " Yuval Steinitz (Israel's finance minister), we are watching on your hand, vote against".

An Israeli soldier detains a Palestinian youth during a protest by Israeli, foreign and Palestinians activists during a demonstration against the Jewish settlement of Karmi Tsur, just north of the West Bank town of Hebron, on November 20, 2010.

Palestinian boy Majed Rabah, who was ordered by two Israeli soldiers to check baggage for hidden explosives during the Gaza Strip war, gestures during an interview with ******* at his family's house in Gaza City November 21, 2010. An Israeli court-martial handed down suspended jail sentences on Sunday to the two soldiers who forced Rabah to search for suspected ****y-traps on their behalf on Jan. 15, 2009, Army Radio said.

An Israeli soldier who was one of two soldiers found guilty last month of reckless endangerment and conduct unbecoming (C) is greeted by a comrade outside a military court in southern Kastina November 21, 2010. The two were each given suspended sentences of three months imprisonment and were demoted from the rank of staff-sergeant to sergeant for using a Palestinian a nine-year-old boy as a human shield by making him check for bombs during the 2008-2009 Gaza war, army radio said.

An Israeli soldier who was one of two soldiers found guilty last month of reckless endangerment and conduct unbecoming (L) is greeted by a friend outside a military court in southern Kastina November 21, 2010. An Israeli court-martial handed down suspended jail sentences on Sunday to two soldiers who forced a Palestinian boy to search for suspected ****y-traps on their behalf during the Gaza Strip war, Army Radio said.

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz (R) is greeted by Saudi top military officers upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport November 22, 2010. Saudi Arabia's elderly King Abdullah will leave for the United States on Monday for medical checks for a back ailment, and Crown Prince Sultan is returning from holiday abroad, state media said on Sunday.

A U.S. soldier from 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion walks during an early morning patrol in Zhari district in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan November 22, 2010.

[hOMEr_jAy]

What a bunch of idiots....comparing Israeli actions with Somali pirates...
Anyway, good pics, keep them coming!

[TrOX]

10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade of 8th Rotation of Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan - November 2010

Great pics! Nice to see them firing.

[He219]

Nice pix, Lancero!

Thousands of Israeli settlers, mostly school students protest outside the government's weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on November 21, 2010, against the settlement freeze plan.

Israel's Minister of National Infrastructure Uzi Landau (C) attends a protest outside the office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem against plans for a temporary halt to building in the occupied West Bank November 21, 2010. Talks between Israeli and U.S. officials aimed at reviving Middle East peace talks have hit snags over incentives promised by Washington to persuade Israel to resume a freeze of Jewish settlement building.

An Israeli activist holds a sign during a protest to show solidarity with Palestinians against a Jewish settlement in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem November 19, 2010.

Israeli soldiers stand near a Palestinian women waving her National flag during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the West Bank village of Maasarah, near the biblical town of Bethlehem, on November 19, 2010.

Israeli soldiers fire tear gas to disperse Palestinian and foreigner demonstrators during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the West Bank village of Maasarah, near the biblical town of Bethlehem, on November 19, 2010.

Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak visits the recruiting center at Tel Hashomer army base near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. Barak met with newly recruited soldiers joining an infantry unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, IDF.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men suspected of fraud sit beside Israeli prison guards in a courtroom at the magistrate's court in Jerusalem November 22, 2010. Israeli police broke up a scam carried out by ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups who faked ID cards for fictitious students in order to receive millions of extra dollars from the state, a spokesman said on Sunday.

Policemen stand guard during a court session for former government officials and security officers, accused of involvement in the killing of dozens in the uprising that deposed President Kurman Bakiyev, at a sports palace in Bishkek November 22, 2010. Three former senior Kyrgyz officials, accused of key roles in the killings, have fled their homes to avoid standing trial, a prosecutor said on Monday.

An armed german policeman secures as police officers control a car driver during a traffic control on November 21, 2010 in Walsleben near Berlin, Germany. Germany's interior minister Thomas de Maiziere has announced on Wednesday that security is being stepped up at airports, train stations and highways across Germany. De Maiziere told media in Berlin that the move came in light of concrete information received, indicating that a terrorist attack was being planned for the end of November in Germany.

German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a press conference during a congress of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) at Hotel Westin Bellevue on November 22, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. Germany celebrates 20 years of united Bundeswehr this year.

Lieutenant General Andre Blattmann, chief of Armed Forces of Switzerland, speaks during a news conference in Bern November 22, 2010.

Slovenia's Svetlyak class patrol boat, The Triglav, docks at the port of Koper November 21, 2010. The 49 meters (160.7 feet) long Russian-made multi-purpose patrol boat arrived on Sunday as a part of a debt settlement deal between the two countries, according to local media.

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (C) holds a five-year-old tiger's head as scientists put on a collar with a satellite tracker on the animal in the academy of sciences Ussuri reserve in Russia's Far East in this August 31, 2008 file picture. Putin, China's premier Wen Jiabao and other world leaders will hold an unprecedented summit this week in a last ditch effort to save the tiger from extinction.

Members of the Vancouver Canucks pose with several hundred of the Canadian Armed Forces following their NHL hockey game against the Phoenix Coyotes in Vancouver, British Columbia November 21, 2010.

A combination of undated pictures released by New Zealand Police on November 22, 2010 shows 24 of the 29 miners trapped inside the Pike River Coal mine. Efforts to rescue 29 men trapped in a New Zealand coal mine stalled for a third day on Monday, with authorities fearing the colliery is a powder keg of explosive gases and relatives praying for a miracle. The miners are: Top row L to R: Conrad John Adams, 43, Glen Peter Cruse, 35, Allan John Dixon, 59, Zen Wodin Drew, 21, Christopher Peter Duggan, 31, Joseph Ray Dunbar, 17, John Leonard Hale, 45, Daniel Thomas Herk, 36. Second row L to R: David Mark Hoggart, 33, Richard Bennett Holling, 41, Andrew David Hurren, 32, Jacobus (Koos) Albertus Jonker, 47, William John Joynson, 49, Riki Steve Keane, 28, Terry David Kitchin, 41 Samuel Peter McKie, 26. Bottom row L to R: Michael Nolan Hanmer Monk, 23, Kane Barry Nieper, 33, Peter O'Neill, 55, Benjamin David Rockhouse, 21, Peter James Rodger,

The entrance to the Pike River Coal mine is seen on November 21, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Ambulance and emergency crews are on site at the Pike River Coal underground mine after 29 miners were reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast. Specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.

[Lancero]

French police officers evacuate some 40 illegal immigrants in Teteghem, Northern France, 22 November 2010. The evacuation, and detention of some of the illegals, was done after the Mayor of Teteghem feared it could become the site of a new ghetto, like the infamous 'The Jungle' ghetto in nearby -Calais which was torn down last year

A TSA official (R) inspects the identification of a traveler at the security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 22 November 2010. Tension at US airports between security and privacy may peak on November 24, one of the year's busiest travel days, with a protest over growing use of full-body scanners and of extensive pat-downs for those who reject the scans

[muck]

Good pictures. Thanks for the effort! Butttt...

The banner reads "May 31 2010, Israeli pirates raid the Gaza aid flotilla and murder nine passengers - colonial law at the skies, land and the seas".

Oh my ****ing goodness. Right now you can find me really ashamed of my own people.

[b0sco]

Welcome to the European left.

[Lancero]

A group of actors performance a daily life picture of the Mexican Revolution during the Military Parade marking centenary of Mexican Revolution (1910-1917) starting in Mexico City, Mexico, 20 November 2010. Event was led by president Felipe Calderon

United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) watches the honor guard as he receives military honors at the Military School in Santiago, Chile, 20 November 2010. Gates is on official visit to Chile

Lebanese officers of the Military College march during a rehearsal for the parade to mark the 67th anniversary of Lebanon's Independence Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 20 November 2010

A Lebanese soldier with a mounted wire-controlled anti-tank guided missile launcher during a rehearsal to mark the 67th anniversary of Lebanon's Independence Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 20 November 2010

An Israeli woman soldier takes part in a week-long exercise in the Negev Desert in southern Israel training to become a Squad Commanders and infantry instructor, on 16 November 2010

Irish Gardai (police) officers clash with supporters of the Sinn Fein political party after the protestors stormed the gates of Goverment buildings in Dublin, Ireland, 22 November 2010 following the multi-billion bailout by Europe, including the United Kingdom. The Irish goverment appears to be on the brink of collapse after the Green Party, a junior partner in the Coalition, called for a General Election

[He219]

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ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2010) Landing signal officers look on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 catches the wire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VFA-105 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 19, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), transfers supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) to Peleliu during an underway replenishment. Peleliu is the command ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group conducting a regularly scheduled deployment in the western Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Dunlap/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 18, 2010) National War College students and faculty listen as Lt. j.g. Alexander Lawton, assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2, describes the capabilities of the riverine patrol boat during a visit to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. The students and faculty were familiarizing themselves with the maritime strategy capabilities of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael R. Hinchcliffe/Released)

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The community of Zarghun Kalay and its environs, in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province, is beginning a new era of hope, after a ruthless operation in which British and Afghan troops cleared insurgents and re-established government control.Residents of the area – known to British forces as the “Red Wedge” – are seeing stability return and their lives get back to normality, following the operation, which involved a total force of 400.
Three hundred soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH), working with 100 Afghan National Army troops, stormed the Taleban occupied zone, with D Company 1 R IRISH launching a classic ‘air assault’ and the rest of the troops then following in on foot and in vehicles

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7th Brigade personnel march over the Victoria Bridge before proceeding up Adelaide Street in the city. (Date taken: 20 November 2010)

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7th Brigade personnel march past the dias up Adelaide Street. (Date taken: 20 November 2010)

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Officers and Soldiers of 7th Brigade are welcomed home by friends, family and the local community as they march through the streets of Brisbane during their welcome home parade.


Over 2500 Officers and Soldiers from 7th Brigade have participated in a welcome home parade in Brisbane on 20 November 2010.
The parade was led by Commander 7th Brigade, Brigadier Paul McLachlan and was conducted to conclude their contribution to operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor in 2010.



2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) also conducted a concurrent mounted drive past to celebrate their 150th anniversary.

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After surviving an attack by an Improvised Explosive Device, Sapper Michael Clarke of 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment joins his mates on parade in the streets of Brisbane during the 7th Brigade welcome home parade. (Date taken: 20 November 2010)

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One of the riderless horses, signifying 7th Brigade losses on operations, is led up Adelaide Street. (Date taken: 20 November 2010)

[tluassa]

Oh my ****ing goodness. Right now you can find me really ashamed of my own people.

Its a shame our education system fails so hard on leftwing idiots, but that is also nothing new. But than again I only see 2 Idiots with a sign, not masses of People

pps. "my own People" at least these individuals always remind me why I joined the FDP

[Lancero]

Indian army corps performing malkhamm or climbing on wooden pillar during army exhibition in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India on 18th November 2010. The exhibition showcases the latest arms and ammunition including warrior tanks and missiles to attract youths to the army

An undated photo released by the Iranian army on 18 November 2010 shows the launching of a Shahin (Hawk) anti-aircraft missile during an Iranian armed forces manoeuver on the outskirts of the city of Semnan, eastern Iran