AC-47 Gunship
A volunteer uses a rescue dog to search for victims of a landslide in Bello municipality in Antioquia province, December 5, 2010. At least 50 people were missing in Colombia on Sunday after heavy rains caused a landslide in the northwest of the Andean nation, relief organizations said. The country is experiencing torrential downpours due to the La Niña weather phenomenon. The rains and floods have killed around 170 people so far this year, mostly in recent months, and affected 1.5 million more.
Awards and Condecorations Ceremony at the Fifth Division of the Army
December 7, 2010.- At the field of parades of the Fifth National Army Division conducted a beautiful decorations ceremony that began with the imposition of the Medal of Distinguished Services in Public Order Flag of the Fifth Division, decoration that was imposed by the Admiral Edgar Cely, Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces, who was accompanied by Brigadier General Juan Pablo Rodríguez Barragán Commander of the Fifth Division-host, "for Commanders Lower operating units organic to the Division, and general officers second in command of each Forces.
It is worth noting that the some Governors were present in the departments over which the Fifth Division has jurisdiction, as well as generals who are in good use of retirement at some point were commanders of this great unit.
Here are some pictures of the event:
The Governors also imposed decorations to the Flag of War of the Division, in a special ceremony early in the San Jorge Cavalry Regiment.
full story
http://seccionquinta.blogspot.com/20...-division.html
thanks for the pictures to the fine people of www.fuerzasmilitares.org
and to my Friend and reporter Douglas Hernandez
Bonus Pictures from a friend
Artillery Day at the No. 4 Bajes
On December 4, 2010 marked the Day of Artillery at the Artillery Battalion No. 4 Jorge Eduardo Sánchez Rodríguez - BAJES. we were invited by their commander to join them also in this special ceremony. following photos of the event
As can be seen, this year's ceremony was held inside the multiple room of theBattalion, because the rainy season now in Colombia could bring strong rains that affected the complet event. Despite these limitations, the unit was beautifully decorated for this celebration, and their artillery historical weapons were exposed to the guests, as a show of military might of this battalion, which is responsible for the safety of four municipalities of Antioquia.
Many thanks to the Artillery Battalion No. 4, his commander, his officers, noncommissioned officers, soldiers and civilians, for the great work being done for the Colombian people. We have together physically in various humanitarian actions in favor of the civilian population, and the important ceremonies that have been developed. We also support you in spirit in the weary and dangerous journey that must have their uniforms to prevent terrorists from fulfilling their ulterior motives. We are with you. Thanks.
Full Story
http://seccionquinta.blogspot.com/20...bajes-n-4.html
Photos: Santiago Correa / correspondent in Medellin, Colombia
Bonus Picture
photo taken during the last Military Acts of this month.
Command Tranfer at the ESCAB
"General Matamoros in the middle, to the left TC Frank Valencia,
and to the righ TC Ulises Figueredo Varón"
Today at 5pm were made the transfer of command of the Cavalry School, in a sober ceremony at St. Jorge Regiment, in North Military Canton in Bogota.
The ceremony was presided by General Matamoros, Deputy Commander and Chief of Joint Staff of the Armed Forces. As special guests, several general officers of the Cavalry.
Lt. Col. Frank Valencia handed over the command to go to a new destination of great responsibility, passing the General Staff of the Military Cadet School, while Lt. Col. Ulysses Figueredo Silva comes from the Cavalry Group Silva Plazas, with all the challenges this involves. Both officers wish them every success.
More info
http://seccionquinta.blogspot.com/20...-la-escab.html
leaving the coctail photos asside, let's see some interesting equipment...
The Bell-212 helicopter is used by all the military and police branches:
Army (UH-1N)
Air Force
Police
Navy
For HiRes:
http://webinfomil.blogspot.com/2010/...212-uh-1n.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/infomilspotters/
saludos
Last edited by rambocol; 12-09-2010 at 01:30 AM. Reason: Adding pics
"rambocol", For just 40 posts you still jelous for not being invited with the high ranks of the Colombian military forces and the Army. That is your problem you are just a spotter outside from the fence, and you will be stay there for a long time.
l really dont get it. How can farc obtain so much guns or rifles ?
also there are too many terorists. it shoulndt be easy to finance that mid sized army .
There are multiple sources where they can obtain rifles. For example Venezuela, where many corrupt officers steal and sell military equipment to the terrorist. Also there are many evidences that confirm that the venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is supporting the guerrillas, with money and heavy weapons such as AT-4 and SAM's.Originally Posted by m.i.t
The black market is also a significant source for weapons, I may say that about 80 percent of the farc an other rebels groups weapons come from that source. Mostly from China (We have found in the past years, hundreds of chinese made rifles)
The terrorist main source of financing is the narcotics trade, they obtain every year hundreds and hundreds million of dollars selling cocaine and heroin to the mexican cartels. Narcotics that finally arrives to the US and Europe.
regards
I'm Smelling really wise words here... Totally true.
thank you very much boreal!
According to the IMI site, it´s the Delilah-HL version ..
Thank you Santana and Ghelp too..!
regards.-!
Lets see which part I am going to start with this. Really I don’t want to respond to your chillness but you deserve a call of reaction for your nonsense wordsI'm not jelous at all. I just like to see more action and equipment photos instead of coctails photos.
As a matter of fact, I would like to know if those high rank officers know that Mr Hernandez (The guy that run's that webpage) is a former venezuelan soldier (And that is a fact).
And is true that in my spare time I like to go and take pictures of planes, but that's not always. I do have my personal friends inside all the armed forces and they take me inside the bases...
/sarcasm/ Here are two photos of the "Eagle Eye" Air Defence System. These were taken by me with the latest zoom lense (I was like two and a half miles from the cannon) just outside the wire... /sarcasm/.
You are walking on the edge with dangerous steps. First of all I think you must clear up your things with Mr. Hernandez because he is going to put on you a law suit at the “Fiscalia” "Difamacion and Injuria". Very bad crimes!!! You are very well know as a flamer in all the forums that you are involve, more you are more false than a coin of $3 dollars. You first mess up with me flaming this thread. Really you are a kid wasting my time on this. And who are you to call me any way, Mr. Flanker, Mr. Blackhawk O Mr. “Rambotito”, you have more alias and nicknames that you really don’t know who u are, Ohhh I forgot you still are a “Spotter kid”. Finally dont waist your time visitng my profile here, u better stay playing with your Xbox!!!!
Now back on track, Here some pictures of the Award and Honor Ceremony of the Colombian Armed Forces heroes who were involved in the operation "Sodoma" where the Farc Leader AKA "Mono Jojoi" was killed in Combat
On December 9, 2010 in the field of Mechanic Group parade at the the North Canton "Rincon Quiñonez", north of Bogota, helded an Important Ceremony and Decorations of the personnel of Strategic Joint Special Operations, the architect group of the operation "Sodoma".
War flag of the Joint Special Strategic Operations Command.
The High Command of the Colombian Armed Forces honoring the heroes.
The Commander of the Navy decorates a major of the Army.
The Colombian Defence Minister honors the staff of Joint Special Strategic Operations Command
who participanted in the "Operation Sodoma".
Chief of Joint Staff General Matamoros decorates a FAC Pilot.
Commander of the FAC decorates National Police Officer.
Colombian Army Commander Mayor General Navas honors a professional and commando soldier.
Director of the National Police honors a professional soldier of the Army
The Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces, Admiral Cely honors a Captain of the Colombian Air Force FAC.
The Minister of Defense decorates the Commander of the Armed Forces of Colombia, Admiral Edgar A. Cely
Distinguished Medal of Service in Public Policy.
The Field Parade was beautifully decorated with GMRIN armored cars perfectly maintained by its staff, ready for operational deployment.
In the same Ceremony the Minister of Defense and the Military High Command was also honored at the highest level for the sucessfull operation. For the staff of www.fuerzasmilitares.org was patriotic pride and it was an real honor to have been present at this important ceremony. We congratulate all the Heroes.
Thanks for the pictures to the fine people of www.fuerzasmilitares.org and its staff
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