Apocalypse 31 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Just a few from the other day The infamous cross sabers of Baghdad My platoon's Alpha Section (I'm in the back) My platoon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardstick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Good pics. So, are we red in the IZ now? Stay safe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse 31 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 We're not red. Just put a mag in for the photos. Would look pretty stupid if we were all standing there with no mags in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardstick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Word. Well, good luck and keep y'alls heads down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis50 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Great pics. I'm proud of you guys. I hope everyone rotates back to the usa looking as good as they do in those pics. I'm pullin for you. Regards, Gunz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Nice LT. Beats the hell out of my Platoon picks by the castle ruins in Hohenfels. Stay safe buddy and good hunting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Seeing the guys overthere still makes me feel bad that I'm not a part of that world anymore. If you ever need a 40 year old squad leader give me a call. I'll bring my own kit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Jesus H Christ you're some ugly SOBs. Take it easy out there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Dick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 The castle ruins in Hohenfels !!!! Nice reference. That was "off limits" when I was there. We still have a boatload of pictures of us standing around up there. The only joys of being a E2 dismount are that you don't really have any responsibilities and can dissapear easily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 It's nice when your LT decides, "screw it I'm getting out to go into banking" and wants his going away photo up there. We took two tracks and parked them right in the middle of the damn thing. Yes it is still off limits so we made sure to disconnect our GPS first. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 LT Mike, I believe they're supposed to be scimitars. The pictures are terrific and should be of great interest to the modders and AFV grogs alike. My now retired brother, SFC George H. Kettler, never got to use the Stryker in combat that I know of, but he was a Scout through and through, with prior duty on Bradleys in Germany during the Cold War and Hummers during the Gulf War and OIF. He ran the TOC for the first SBCT to see combat, as part of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd ID, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry. Considering how much he liked the Luchs in Germany, I bet he would've found the Stryker a huge improvement over his Bradley CFV on the noise front and far more survivable than the Hummers he patrolled in and was nearly blown to pieces in by a large VBIED. BFC, His unit is wearing the groin protectors. Can't remember whether they're modeled or not in CMSF. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hey Mike, which side of the airfield you guys on at Lewis? You still over there by Dragoon field? I lived there my first tour and then over by the Rangers my second. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Dick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I've seen some MP units wearing the full bomb suits when they ride gunner seat on 1114's. I think 10 years from now, there will be a History Channel "Suicide Missions" on that particular position. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelm1234 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 No mags. Reminds me of being stationed in Ansbach Germany before the first Gulf War with 1AD. The Berlin Wall had come down and we were having a volks march that started at Barton Barracks. I happened to be on gate gaurd that day. Well every German that came through the gate had to touch me. I started to think of the SSG that the week before had a dog turned loose on him and all he could do was run into the gaurd shack to get away from the dog. So here I am with Germans and who knows who else all around me and all I have is a M16 with an empty magazine. Needless to say I kept my eye out for dogs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 LT Mike, What weapon is the man on the extreme left front row holding? I don't recognize it, and it appears to have a wooden pistol type foregrip, though that may be something dangling from him. Guys, My brother works in the private contractor's office handling ROTC support on the main post at Ft. Lewis. If you get the chance, please drop by and say hello. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Dick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 That's an M4 with a M203 attachment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Bradley Dick, No wonder I was confused. Thought the high end was the muzzle. So much for feature extraction against visual clutter! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 LT Mike: Looking good. Kick some butt and watch your back while you're there. You guys are in our prayers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Dick Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Lt. Mike, save your money and stay out of Camp Liberty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigduke6 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Seems like you survived though. Although, I'd be willing to bet 99.9999 per cent of those Germans was far more afraid of you than you were of them. And as to touching, I guarantee your touching them bothered them far, far more, than it did you. Cleanliness is pretty important in German society, and US soldiers are not what most Germans would call clean. And if you look at the state of US military dependent housing, US civilian vehicles, US support facilities, and indeed US soldier behavior while in Germany, most fair people would have to admit the Germans basically are right. I once saw a Wehrmacht veteran, Russian Front medals and scars and so on, visit a US Army infantry unit where it seemed like pretty much every soldier dipped tobacco or chewed gum. The poor guy was just about sick, and he definately was not impressed. (Insert here standard diatribe on the need for soldiers sent to a foreign country to understand the foreign culture, unless it's a total war.) Originally posted by chelm1234: No mags. Reminds me of being stationed in Ansbach Germany before the first Gulf War with 1AD. The Berlin Wall had come down and we were having a volks march that started at Barton Barracks. I happened to be on gate gaurd that day. Well every German that came through the gate had to touch me. I started to think of the SSG that the week before had a dog turned loose on him and all he could do was run into the gaurd shack to get away from the dog. So here I am with Germans and who knows who else all around me and all I have is a M16 with an empty magazine. Needless to say I kept my eye out for dogs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrykerPSG Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hey LT, tell Perry he's still ugly and being folically challenged is cool. You must be A trp, my former alma mader. I was the former mortar PSG before Sanchez and Aquino was my PL. Such a small friggin world. You guys look great! Tell the Thunder platoon and Perry I wish them all the luck. I'm over in 5th BDE going through the evolution of standing up from scratch now, though now as a 1SG. wish them luck and see you in a few more months. Matt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hi Mike! Nice shots, thanks for staying in touch! Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Major_Jerkov Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Originally posted by Bigduke6: Seems like you survived though. Although, I'd be willing to bet 99.9999 per cent of those Germans was far more afraid of you than you were of them. And as to touching, I guarantee your touching them bothered them far, far more, than it did you. Cleanliness is pretty important in German society, and US soldiers are not what most Germans would call clean. And if you look at the state of US military dependent housing, US civilian vehicles, US support facilities, and indeed US soldier behavior while in Germany, most fair people would have to admit the Germans basically are right. I once saw a Wehrmacht veteran, Russian Front medals and scars and so on, visit a US Army infantry unit where it seemed like pretty much every soldier dipped tobacco or chewed gum. The poor guy was just about sick, and he definately was not impressed. (Insert here standard diatribe on the need for soldiers sent to a foreign country to understand the foreign culture, unless it's a total war.) </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by chelm1234: No mags. Reminds me of being stationed in Ansbach Germany before the first Gulf War with 1AD. The Berlin Wall had come down and we were having a volks march that started at Barton Barracks. I happened to be on gate gaurd that day. Well every German that came through the gate had to touch me. I started to think of the SSG that the week before had a dog turned loose on him and all he could do was run into the gaurd shack to get away from the dog. So here I am with Germans and who knows who else all around me and all I have is a M16 with an empty magazine. Needless to say I kept my eye out for dogs. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindry69 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Lt Mike, Thanks for the pics, keep safe. I'm not an American, but boy am I proud of you guys. Regardless of the outcome, you are heroes. Never forget that! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhorse Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Excellent pics! Stay Safe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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