Marines to invade L.A., but don’t panic

LA Times, via Stars & Stripes ^ | December 6, 2014 | Veronica Rocha and Tony Perry

[Mears]

Martial Law was NOT declared in Boston.

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[Argus]

Hoping they’re under the command of Gen. James Matoon Scott.

[gaijin]

Sorry!

Kay, this is NON martial law in Boston.

Yeah.

Thanks!

[Mears]

Call it whatever you want——but Martial Law was not in effect.

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[xone]

I viewed this as recon type effort

More of an area familiarization flight. LA isn't a typical operating area for the boys from Mirimar.

[onedoug]

Interesting, disturbing conundrum.

[GeronL]

gotta get people used to the sight I guess

[dragnet2]

Oh that’s right.

That like tens of millions entering the U.S. illegally for decades, causing epic crime, corruption, chaos and undermining our entire system, is not an invasion, but merely people coming here for the better life.

[grobdriver]

Is the Osprey still flight worthy?

As much as it ever was, it seems...

[SaraJohnson]

Yeah, but don’t worry. Yikes.

[Cen-Tejas]

.......and, make no mistake, Marines WILL follow orders!

LOL, maybe they are going to take LA County back from LaRaza.

[jsanders2001]

> Marines have been doing this for about 20 years. There is nothing to see here.

With Ospreys though?

[Salvavida]

Yes, they have used Ospreys before in the MEU(SOC)s, when they went IOC in 2007.

And why does that matter? It's faster and has longer legs than a CH-53; but the mission profile for SOC-requalification doesn't appreciably change.

[xone]

Marines have been doing this for about 20 years. There is nothing to see here. With Ospreys though?

Haven't had them on the West coast for 20 years. They managed with 46's and 53's.

[who knows what evil?]

‘Boston Strong’...LOLOL!

[EEGator]

“Shelter in Place”

[petenmi]

[SisterK]

bfl

[DoughtyOne]

No it isn’t their typical operating area. YET.

I have no idea what this scumbag president has up his sleeve, but he has at least two more years to perfect it.

[xone]

The flyovers are probably a part of the response for the urban training op they are going to do. If you are worried about it in the future, this is a process they will repeat prior to coming.