Master sergeant works at adding heft to Humvees in Iraq

European Stars and Stripes ^ | June 13, 2004 | By Terry Boyd

[Cannoneer No. 4]

[Khurkris]

off the shelf and ready to go. damn...this makes me wish for privately financed wars.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

[ExSoldier]

Pic request. You're the best on posting pics of military stuff. I need a pic of a CH-47, a Sea Stallion and a Pave-Low SpecOps chopper. Some odd sightings over on the Threat Matrix threads.... But then, we ALL have our Tin Foil Hats on over there. Just soooo much fun.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

[R. Scott]

That would be a ratings busting episode!

[R. Scott]

In whose interest is it to mislead soldiers into thinking war is ever fought under ideal conditions, and that when conditions are not ideal it is evidence of incompetence, malfeasance or neglect by the chain of command?

Our “esteemed” news media has much to do with it. It views any danger as being nearly a crime.
While our forces were racing across Iraq with little resistance our news media was all happy and on our side. As soon as the first resistance (actually a pause to resupply) was encountered some turned.
When everything was going our way after the initial combat phase our news media was again with us - until we started taking casualties again.
We have to have front and side airbags, three point restraint seat belts, impact absorbing frames and mandatory liability insurance for our cars. People no longer need to actually pay attention to their driving. There is no longer much danger involved, and our driving habits reflect it.
The idea of perfect safety is counterproductive even in the military. If the trooper “knows” he is invulnerable he will no longer be alert to his surroundings.

[R. Scott]

It appears that visibility is somewhat limited - particularly to anything high up. Not a good thing in an urban environment.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Monster Garage ping. Why don't you organize a Freep of the Discovery Channel?

[Squantos]

IN PROGRESS !............:o)



I would love to see an episode of Monster Garage dedicated to military vehicles modified in such a manner by the actual troops that did the mods when they return home. A competition between 6 man teams from the Army, Marines and USAF fabricators that is judged in a demolition derby of sorts and the range at the end of the show. Run a gauntlet of commercial vehicles, then blast away with 7.62, 50 caliber and RPG's to determine the "winner" of design ideas.
I understand the winner in combat is the one who lives but I'd still like to see such a episode to test , highlight and publicize the troops individual efforts. Just an idea.........:o)

Stay safe !


7 posted on 06/16/2004 10:47:42 AM CDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1154543/posts?page=14

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Of course, when the politicians get involved, all common sense goes out the window which is basically where we are now.

Amen to that.