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Today's Pix - Wednesdayy, May 9th, 2012
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INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) transit the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 7, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) performs simultaneous well deck and flight deck operations. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and has embarked elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Julius Jones, awaits the launch of aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 8, 2012) Aviation Ordinanceman 1st Class Nathaniel Stuart, from Springville, Utah, a crew chief attached to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, conducts a turnaround inspection on an F/A-18 Hornet during a morning turns evolution. The Blue Angels are slated to perform at the Great Tennessee Air Show May 12-13 in Smyrna, Tenn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (May 7, 2012) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 Reinforced, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U. S. 5th Fleet are of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kory Alsberry/Released)
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INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conducts flight deck operations in the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)
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BANGOR, Wash. (May 5, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)
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BANGOR, Wash. (May 6, 2012) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Matthew Stonehocker, assigned to the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), reunites with his wife and son at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after Louisiana's return from a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)
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GULF OF ADEN (May 4, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed 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 Dominique Pineiro/Released)
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (May 5, 2012) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Thomas Kinn, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, flies an American flag above Rosecrans Memorial Airport during the opening ceremony of the Sound of Speed Air Show. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations supporting Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo by James Woods/Released)
dammit double post cause of lag, sorry
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From 7 to 17 May, 2012 Polish Manouver Battalion's soldiers from 17 Mechanised Infantry Brigade from Międzyrzecz have been taking part in the training to prepare for final Evaluation Exercise of the "Waimar's Triangle" Battle Group. There have been two infantry coys, fire support group (152 mm "Dana" howitzers), recon platoon, mortar platoon from the weapons coy, logistic support element and part of the battalion staff participating in the training. The main force of the Polish part of the Battle Group comes from 7th Mounted Riflemen "Wielkopolskich" Battalion and 1st Infantry Battalion "Ziemi Rzeszowskiej" (17 Bgde's two mechanised infantry batts).
Pics taken by MAJ Szczepan Głuszczak.
SOURCE:POLISH ARMED FORCES WEB SITE
The training ship of the Spanish Armada SPS 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' docked this morning at the port of Havana after 29 days of transoceanic navigation.
On May 4, after 23 days without seeing land, one crewman sighted the northern coast of Cuba, winning the award, "Rodrigo de Triana", the sailor who was the first to scream "¡Tierra!" (Land!) on the first Christopher Columbus trip to America. The same day, the ship held an emotional tribute to the fallen in the war of 1898, which was preceded by a conference on Cuba, who reviewed the naval battle of Santiago and the heroism of the crews of the squadron under Admiral Cervera .
The ship has made 74% of their voyage across the Atlantic on sail. The rest of the navigation was motor or mixed (sail-motor).
The vessel will depart from Havana on May 14 for New York, to participate in Navy Week and be integrated into the prestigious regatta "Opsail" along with other training ships and warships from different countries.
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A squad of U.S. Navy SEALs participate in Special Operations Urban Combat training. The training exercise familiarizes special operators with urban environments and tactical maneuvering during night and day operations.
HiResA Navy SEAL participates in Special Operations Urban Combat training. The training exercise familiarizes special operators with urban environments and tactical maneuvering during night and day operations.
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A squad of U.S. Navy SEALs pause for an after-action brief while participating in Special Operations Urban Combat training. The training exercise familiarizes special operators with urban environments and tactical maneuvering during night and day operations.
Nice pix, guys!
Russian servicemen take part in the Victory Parade on Moscow's Red Square May 9, 2012. Russia celebrates the 67th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany on Wednesday.
Russian naval infantry soldiers (marines) march during Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2012.
Russian paratroopers march on the Red Square, during the Victory Day Parade, which commemorates the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the annual massive military parade in Red Square that the country will stand up for its positions.
Russian soldiers shout 'Hurra' at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2012, during Victory Day parade. Thousands of Russian soldiers marched today across Red Square to mark the 67 years since the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Russian Topol-M strategic ballistic missiles carriers roll down the Red Square, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, during the Victory Day Parade, which commemorates the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany.
A sniper of FSO (Federal Security Service), a bodyguard service of Russia's top officials, his telescopic lens as he stands at the Kremlin wall at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2012, during Victory Day parade. Thousands of Russian soldiers marched today alongside nuclear-capable missiles to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Anyone else find it strange that he is using a western designed AWM, instead of an indigenous SV98? Looks like Russia's getting a lot more western equipment lately.Originally Posted by He219
Not really, been discussed before. Sorta like old news, also specialized units like this probably have an easier time spending money on specialized weapons than what a regular military unit would be able to purchase.
The SV98 isnt in the same caliber/class as the AWM, If anything its comparable to the 7.62 AW. Big difference in capability. And like BD said If you got the money and clearance, buy what you want.
Not really, FSB has been purchasing such rifles for Vympel and Alfa since before Beslan:
(photos from Beslan school siege in 2004)
Wonderfull set of pictures of the Victory Parade in different countries:
http://fototelegraf.ru/?p=47028
9 May Parade in Tskhinvali, Sout Ossetia
Part 1
http://osinform.ru/35186-fotoreporta...al-chast1.html
Part 2
http://osinform.ru/35188-fotoreporta...al-chast2.html
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