[Heuristic Hiker]

This story reminded me of Buck and Beulah (Mules) in Robert Heilein's Time Enough For Love.

[forgotten man]

Francis the Talking Mule Redux.

[JoeProBono]

[blueunicorn6]

I think sending Democrat donkeys over to Afghanistan to help carry the load is a great idea.

[Brilliant]

“The experimental four-legged, pack-hauling robots aren’t gonna be ready for duty at the front anytime soon.”

Yes, but they are making progress:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww

[ThirdMate]

How much will the mule cost when supplied by Lockheed on a cost plus contract, when R&D is factored in?

[Pelham]

The US Army used mules in WWII, I believe in both Sicily and Italy. Pretty useful in rugged terrain.

[Daffynition]

[Boiling point]

How about more choppers-less humping.

[Joe 6-pack]

"This story reminded me of Buck and Beulah (Mules) in Robert Heilein's Time Enough For Love."

This story reminded me of this article penned a short 15 days after 9/11/01:

"What Will Happen In Afghanistan?"

Interesting analysis, and IMHO, worth going back for a re-read in light of all that's happened in the interim.

[Grut]

My all-time favorite military rank: Pferd Führer.

[PiperShade]

I can hear the howls from the A-R types already !! >PS

[Walmartian]

My great grandfather was a veterinarian for the Mo. Pacific railroad. He kept the mules healthy.

[Fresh Wind]

I thought mules weren’t too good at taking orders.