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Dear Soldier of Fortune

Soldier Of Fortune magazine recently printed an article in its July 2004 issue called: "Tracks In Iraq-Even with grotesque retrofits is Stryker the right armor for Iraq, or anywhere?" the article tears the Stryker apart, calls the vehicle "Flimsy armored" and suggests that the Army upgrade to M113 Gavin light tracked AFV, which is a total joke, and totally impractical in an urban warfare setting. Anyways, I wrote SOF a letter, here it is:

When I'm not out locating, capturing, and killing all non-compliant forces here in Iraq, i like to kick back and relax to Soilder of Fortune Magazine. I'm a subscriber to the mag and at mail call the other day I recieved the July 2004 issue, I noticed a mistake on page 66 of the "Tracks In Iraq" article, the photo on the top left corner is NOT a Hummwv, but of a burning Stryker Vehicle. That Stryker belonged to my platoon. I would also like to add that I strongly disagree with the writters comments on the Strykers armor, I'm actually living proof that the armor does work.

Over and Out.

40 posted on 08/06/2004 10:49:32 PM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4 (I've lost turret power; I have my nods and my .50. Hooah. I will stay until relieved. White 2 out.)
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To: Cannoneer No. 4
Good post C 4.

"What's up with the all black wardrobe anyway?"

Disgruntled Art students?

42 posted on 08/07/2004 12:09:31 AM PDT by Khurkris (Proud Scottish/HillBilly - We perfected "The Art of the Grudge")
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