Today's Pix - Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

[Zarkus]

Peugeot's advertising...

Actually... that's a Citroen DS5.

[vor033]

Lebanese army soldiers take their position behind a church wall during clashes in the old market of the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 15, 2012.

Lebanese army soldiers take their position behind a church wall during clashes in the old market of the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 15, 2012.

Lebanese army soldiers step down stairs carefully during clashes in the old market of the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 15, 2012.

Lebanese army soldiers from the special forces unit, sit on their armored personnel carrier as they patrol after they deployed at Syria street which divides the Sunni and Alawite areas, in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 15, 2012.

Lebanese soldiers on their armoured vehicles are seen deployed as residents inspect the damages caused by clashes at a street near the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012.

A woman walks past Lebanese soldiers in their armoured vehicle deployed at a street near the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012, after three days of sectarian clashes

Lebanese army soldiers patrol after clashes between Salafist and pro-Syrian regime groups, in the old market of the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 15, 2012

Lebanese soldiers point their rifles during a patrol after clashes between Sunni Muslim Salafists and supporters of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) in the old souk of the port-city of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012.

Lebanese soldiers run after being deployed to control clashes between Sunni Muslim Salafists and supporters of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) in the old souk of the port-city of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012

Lebanese soldiers point their rifles as they are deployed after clashes between Sunni Muslim Salafists and supporters of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) in the old souk of the port-city of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012.

Lebanese soldiers run after being deployed to control clashes between Sunni Muslim Salafists and supporters of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) in the old souk of the port-city of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012.

Lebanese army soldiers patrol a street as they are deployed in the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 15, 2012.

[bd popeye]

Excellent photos gents!


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ARABIAN SEA (May 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment oiler RFA Fort Victoria (A387) transit the Arabian Sea. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (May 14, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda L. Kilpatrick/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2012) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) San Diego (LPD 22) arrives in San Diego for its commissioning ceremony on May 19. San Diego is the fourth ship named for the city and the first to be homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (May 14, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mason D. Campbell/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (May 14, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mason D. Campbell/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2012) An Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 fast ropes from an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a deployment in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2012) An FA-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 13, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class John Bloomberg assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 after landing on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2012) Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command's dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) prepare to transfer ammunition to the Japan-based, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment at sea. During the replenishment George Washington took hundreds of pallets of ammunition in preparation for a future patrol. George Washington successfully completed a six-month routine-maintenance period and is now underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander W. Cabrall/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2012) A group of aviation ordnancemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) unload a pallet of ammo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jess Lewis/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2012) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30 is lifted by crane from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) following flight deck certification off the southern coast of California. Nimitz is pier side at Naval Air Station North Island off loading the embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (May 14, 2012) Musician 3rd Class Gabriel Brown, from the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, performs a back flip off the stage during a performance for Indonesian nationals at the University of Indonesia. The band is in Jakarta with the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colin Sheridan/Released)

[bd popeye]

From China..

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie visits the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point on Thursday, May 10, 2012, presenting to its library more than 200 copies of Chinese history and strategy books to boost military ties. [Photo/Xinhua]

Members of the United Nations observers mission in Syria from China are seen at a hotel in Damascus, before heading to the areas where protests against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been taking place, May 15, 2012.

Two excavators work along with rescuers at the accident site after a bridge collapsed in Pingjiang County of central China's Hunan Province, May 15, 2012. Three bodies were retrieved and three others remained missing Tuesday after the 120-meter-long Fangu Bridge collapsed around 8:50 a.m. on Sunday when one of its piles was hit by a sand dredge flushed downstream by floods, according to local authorities. An initial investigation showed that nine people fell into the Changjiang River after the collapse, and three have been rescued and are receiving treatment in a local hospital. (Xinhua/Guo Feng)

Paramilitary policemen walk outside the Philippines embassy in Beijing on May 13, 2012. China has denied it is increasing combat readiness in response to a tense territorial row with the Philippines in the South China Sea which has dragged on for more than a month.

A helicopter gets water from a pond near the fire site on Mt. Laoyingshan on the outskirts of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 12, 2012. More than 1,600 people are struggling to put out a fire that has been raging in a mountain forest since Wednesday afternoon near a scenic city in Yunnan province, local authorities said. A lingering drought has made extinguishing the fire more difficult. (Xinhua/Li Zongrong)

Armed soldiers (?) hose down the fire on Mt. Laoyingshan on the outskirts of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 10, 2012. More than 1,600 people are struggling to put out a fire that has been raging in a mountain forest since Wednesday afternoon near a scenic city in Yunnan province, local authorities said. A lingering drought has made extinguishing the fire more difficult. (Xinhua/Li Zongrong)

Military Reservists transfer trapped residents in Jingshan Street of Qingyunpu District in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 12, 2012. The torrential rain hit the city caused severe waterlogging on Saturday. More than 200 residents have been transfered to safety places by rafts and speed boats. (Xinhua/Zhou Ke)

[gastrion]

battle for Hue 1968?


that should do it:

[vor033]

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Michael Nelson, platoon sergeant, and 1st Lt. Brandon Bowden, platoon leader of the security force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, pull security during a road assessment mission in Farah province, Afghanistan, May 9.

U.S. Army National soldiers from Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah pull security during a road assessment mission in Farah province, Afghanistan, May 9.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas A. Sheppard, commanding officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah (right), and Lt. j.g. Brian McLean, an engineer, examine the integrity of a road during a mission in Farah province, Afghanistan, May 9.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas A. Sheppard, commanding officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah (right), and Lt. j.g. Brian McLean, an engineer, examine the integrity of a road during a mission in Farah province, Afghanistan, May 9.

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joshua White, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, pulls security during a road assessment mission in Farah province, Afghanistan May 9.

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joshua White, a security force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, pulls security during a road assessment mission in Farah province, Afghanistan, May 9.

[vor033]

CPL Scott Tampalini of 7RAR South Australia during the Sniper Shoot at AASAM 2012

(l-r) Townsville’s 1 RAR Sniper team, PTE Liam Sullivan and PTE Luke Barnes engage stationary targets out to 1100m during the Observation/Clod Shoot match at the International Sniper Competition, as part of AASAM 2012.

(l-r) Townsville’s 1 RAR Sniper team, PTE Liam Sullivan and PTE Luke Barnes engage both moving and stationary targets out to 950m during the panorama match at the International Sniper Competition, as part of AASAM 2012.

[schützen]

battle for Hue 1968?


that should do it:

You should use instagram

[greendzflash]

^^ friggin hate that bipod on the 338....harris all the way baby!

also, the pilot in me is loving the cammo on those F18!!

[santana]

Some Pictures of the Terrorist attack today in Bogota, Colombia
*Pictures and Credits: El Pais, news!!! www.elpais.com.co

Gen. Rodolfo Palomino, director of Public Safety of the National Police of Colombia, told reporters that so far can only certify the death of two persons as a result of an explosion that occurred past noon in downtown Bogota and in which Former Interior Minister Fernando Londoño was injured ..

Little known fact, the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos said that this was an attack Londoño, who served under the former government of Alvaro Uribe.Londoño was injured but is out of danger, according to information provided by official spokesmen. The former Minister of Interior suffered a head injury but is out of danger, explained President Santos. The explosion occurred in Bogota at the intersection of Avenida Caracas and Calle 74. Early police reports say the explosion came from a green bus public transport. The BBC correspondent in Bogota, Arthur Wallace, described scenes of chaos at the blast site as rescue teams evacuated victims to health facilities. Early police reports indicated that the explosion came from a green public transport bus passing near the Humvee in which he traveled Londono and his team. However, one of the bodyguards of former Minister assured the Colombian press that two men on a motorcycle throw a explosives to vehicle of Former Minister Londoño. "We do not understand what their purpose but rest assured that the Government is not going to stop such violence derail," said Santos. "The terrorists do not cease his interest in wanting to end Colombia are more who want the country to move forward," added Santos. However, Wallace explains that so far no organization has claimed the attack.,Source with Google translator
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/ultimas_n...tado_cch.shtml

Warning Graphic
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[hogdriver]

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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.

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A U.S. Navy SEAL participate 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 participate in special operations urban combat training. The training exercise familiarizes special operators with urban environments and tactical maneuvering during night and day operations.

[mateona0606]

None of the procession has umbrellas. Looks like a leader that doesn't believe in the b.s. of RHIP.

[jzamp]

Is that what i think it is under the door next to the other car tire? terrible images...

[Blutarsky]

I guess having an aide with an umbrella close by is a sign of weakness?

It is just good to start your new job with a decent cold...

[KurtyKat]

It is just good to start your new job with a decent cold...

He looks rather sympathic compared to Sarkozy.