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KABUL—America's departing ambassador to Afghanistan delivered Sunday an uncharacteristically public rebuke to President Hamid Karzai: Stop comparing us to occupiers or the American public could turn its back on the war. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, who is wrapping up a two-year stint in Kabul, issue...

Hi! Dead last here. :? Hopefully other folks have better luck than me... :cry: Purpose of the Index This project develops an index of economic and personal freedom in the American states. Specifically, it examines state and local government intervention across a wide range of public policies, from i...

With only five weeks on the ground, the last thing three enlisted American servicemembers defending a mud-walled compound want to hear from a Special Forces commander is, “you guys are crazy for even being here.”

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Worst part? Sometimes these guys really exist. I ran into a guy at the range once. Older guy, but he had all the latest expensive gizmos and tactical firearms. He also looked like he probably couldn't even do a 5 minute 50 yard dash without keeling over. As an aside, I didn't know they made BDU's th...

I get having equipment that is mission specific by branch or unit for that matter. That's easy to conceptualize. But I also concede there is applicability for equipment across branches for individual items also. Like. I don't know- a uniform? :roll: If they have found the Rosetta Stone of camo that ...

In the single largest loss of life for the American military in Iraq in the past two years, five troops were killed in central Iraq, U.S. officials said. Read more. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/06/06/us-military-5-american-soldiers-killed-in-iraq/ I can't count the number of friends that have ...

Jim wrote: Knowing there are a lot of things I can do that I didn't think I could.

Emphasis mine.

Somebody should put that quote in a stone monument for today's and every future generations benefit.

First, I have never been in combat. So forgive the intrusion on this thread. But what I do remember are the fallen and patriots. Both family members and guys I never knew or perhaps never will. Each and every day of my life. Without exception. People like yourselves who alternate between seriousness...

Two pairs I am relatively happy with; Danner TFX/GTX. Great everyday boot, sturdy, no break-in, waterproof, etc.. I use them for hiking, rucking, etc. But they are more of a warm weather boot. Not made in USA. Belleville 880ST - Probably the best boot I have owned. Very sturdy, light (for leather) a...

Perfect time to share this story, which I will paraphrase for brevity. I was speaking with a family member that served in WWII. Years later, when I was a kid, I asked him what it was like. He would sometimes demur and occasionally let loose a few gems. This was one that came out of the blue one day....

Yeah, me too. In fact I am going to hire the guys who found Titanic to scour the Arabian Sea to find him. When they do, I am going to shoot him again myself. :twisted: Then when I am done, we are taking his body down to a vacant lot by the WTC and leave it there for the buzzards. It will be close en...

Number 5 Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals, dying of nothing.

I would rather die of lead poisoning than death by a 100 granola bars.

Thanks for the advice.

This is important since I have been putting some serious range time in. That is probably why changing the grip messed with my karma.

I got very comfortable with the standard Colt grip. But then started tinkering for improved platform stability, etc.

Can I say that was awesome? Well I just did.

But I am a little confused. Where are all the picnics, cocktail parties and field trips you guys are always talking about? Or was that edited out for OPSEC?

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C-MAC wrote: But I would have washed him first to be respectful.

to the hogs.....

Indeed.

I never mess with is the purity of my bacon.