Tag: combat

  • War Veteran License Plates

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    Sick of being asked how his time in Iraq was, a Michigan resident and war veteran got this licence plate: Another good one: I can imagine it would get old really fast when people want to hear stories about your time served overseas. It’s one thing if you want to talk about it, but I’m…

  • Bushmaster ACR 14.5″ to 10.5″ Barrel Change Video

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    I was sent this today from Bushmaster: Drake from Magpul dumps 10 rounds with the 14.5″, then proceeds to switch it out for the 10.5″  barrel in no time flat and shoots 10 more. Pretty slick system. The ACR looks pretty awesome with the 10.5″ on it! Bushmaster is taking requests for any specific ACR…

  • Bushmaster ACR 3D Cutaway Firing

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    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FFUfURMikM[/youtube] I really like the particle effect with the mud, water, and ice in the video. As I was posting this article I realized that similar footage was released in the Leaked Remington ACR Promo Video that came out right before the last shot show.  The rifle in that is FDE ( Flat Dark Earth )…

  • Combat Cuisine – Meals In Afghanistan For Assorted Countries

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    Each year, among the countries with troops in Afghanistan — the current number is 47 — tens of millions of dollars are spent researching how to fit the most calories, nutrition and either comfort or fun into a small, light package. The menus and accompaniments are intended not just to nourish but also to remind…

  • Military Proposes Medal For Troops Showing Restraint

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    U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan could someday be awarded medals for restraint that prevents civilian casualties in combat. Full Story – HERE Congratulations, you get a medal for not killing innocent people! Seems like unless your unit caused a total massacre, it would be pretty hard not to give this medal to everyone.  If…

  • NYT on The Performance-Enhanced Military

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    During my deployments in Iraq there were often rumors that certain soldiers were taking steroids because of their sudden increase in physical size. When the unit deployed these soldiers looked no different from the average soldier, but upon completion of the deployment they looked Rambo-esque. Some soldiers felt that others were getting away with steroid…