[DirtyHarryY2K]

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Barnes continues with his mission even thought the crotch of his pants were ripped off during a dismounted patrol across the Tangi Valley in the Wardak Province of Afghanistan Aug. 29, 2009. Barnes is a squad leader assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Teddy Wade / Released) Date Posted: 10/29/2009

[fishergirl]

My son had a few pairs of “crotchless” pants in Iraq from kicking in doors. He said the old DCU’s held up better. May God bless this dear soldier!