[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

I used to think that a .50 cal was cool but my son used an M-249 in Iraq and says its better (250 clip box, no link belt). Of course the Army is phasing the 249 out for something else, and Gates is cutting out the A-10 Warthogs, both acts of sheer stupidity.

But hey, the Messiah is in charge and all is well in the world, his world, wherever that is.

[El Gato]

Of course the Army is phasing the 249 out for something else, and Gates is cutting out the A-10 Warthogs, both acts of sheer stupidity.

Hadn't heard of any new 7.52X51 medium machine gun. But there is a much lighter replacement for old Ma Duece, but firing the same .50 BMG round.

[Wilum]

.....and Gates is cutting out the A-10 Warthogs,

Where did you hear that from? I can't find anything on it. Last I heard the Air Force has accepted and are still in the process of modifying A-10A's to A-10C's to extend their life.