Pics from the troops
#1
08-30-2007, 10:25 PM
Pics from the troops
Well I figured id throw up a few g-rated pics from my tour in afganistan. Lets see what other soldiersgot out there for pics..
Me outside of my Hospital, with my trusty C7-a2 Rifle " Carleen " and my Browning 9mm "Lucy".
This is 83C a "Bison" Ambulance variant, or more affectionatly known to the afgan people as the "Beast that heals". We called her "Morgana" she carried us safely through the tour with no problems. No weapons, but shes 13 metric tons of squish. Powered by the infamous detroit diesel turbocharged V8. 8 wheel drive, 360 horsepower, and well over 900 lb/ft of torque, even at 120 k/ph.
Im up front in the driver hatch, with my good Crew commander Vik in the middle hatchin Morgana. My air sentry jeff watches the rear. They are both medics. In this pic we were traveling to Sarobei at abou 70k/ph. On the far side of that wall is a 750ft fall down mine infested rocks. In an emergency, both the medics would dissapear to care for the patient and im in sole command of the bison.
Just a little something we found on the way. Yes, that is a pakistan anti-personell mine. That was a long day. Thank god for engineers.
Typical Driving Conditions In Afganistan. They love us.
This was one of our escorts. See, not all soldiers are killers all the time. Ryu is the the boys name.
He was treated by my medics for some minor infections and sent back into the world. Hopefully he is doing well.
If anyone wants to see more pics, just ask, I have tons!
Me outside of my Hospital, with my trusty C7-a2 Rifle " Carleen " and my Browning 9mm "Lucy".
This is 83C a "Bison" Ambulance variant, or more affectionatly known to the afgan people as the "Beast that heals". We called her "Morgana" she carried us safely through the tour with no problems. No weapons, but shes 13 metric tons of squish. Powered by the infamous detroit diesel turbocharged V8. 8 wheel drive, 360 horsepower, and well over 900 lb/ft of torque, even at 120 k/ph.
Im up front in the driver hatch, with my good Crew commander Vik in the middle hatchin Morgana. My air sentry jeff watches the rear. They are both medics. In this pic we were traveling to Sarobei at abou 70k/ph. On the far side of that wall is a 750ft fall down mine infested rocks. In an emergency, both the medics would dissapear to care for the patient and im in sole command of the bison.
Just a little something we found on the way. Yes, that is a pakistan anti-personell mine. That was a long day. Thank god for engineers.
Typical Driving Conditions In Afganistan. They love us.
This was one of our escorts. See, not all soldiers are killers all the time. Ryu is the the boys name.
He was treated by my medics for some minor infections and sent back into the world. Hopefully he is doing well.
If anyone wants to see more pics, just ask, I have tons!
#2
08-31-2007, 05:39 AM
RE: Pics from the troops
Thank You `Ian ,
for sharing your mind opening pictures of your service in the Middle East.
I don't have enough experience in my life tofully comprehendthe
personalexperiences of being in a war zone, in another country.
(I have never been out of the State of Florida)
I read, & watch the World News on the War, but the thoughts
of being there is scary to me.The cost of Freedom is `high,
and I pray thatour leaders ofthis war, know the right path to stop this insanity.
To me it is sad that humans do not have the mental capabilities
to resolve conflicts without hurting, or killingothers.
I wish, I pray that our World could all live in peace.
I don't have the answers, and I don't know how it will end, or
when it will end. I still believe that we should have our own house
in order, before we go to another persons house, and tell them how
to live. I wish our countries could lead by examples, and not
by force. The USA has many problems, and has never been able
to win the war on crime, on drugs, on so many things. I've
been to crime area's in Orlando, Miami that are like combat
zones that are not safe to walk the streets, park your Monte Carlo : ),
day or night.
I see the gangs come to the Beach with complete disregard for
everything/everyone, and terrorize the people, the tourist.
Ian, I thank you for your service, I respect all military that are
ordered to do their jobs, even though they may not believe
in the mission. Thank You Ian, for sharing a part of your life
with the forum. I look forward to more pictures of your
`journey in life. Thank You.
~ Peace for all ~
`Space
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08-31-2007, 12:58 PM
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#6
08-31-2007, 08:21 PM
RE: Pics from the troops
Space already mentioned a lot of what I wanted to say. Your pics and stories are eye opening, and a reminder of an unfortunate reality: "Freedom Isn't Free". I couldn't see the mine in the one pic until you pointed it out. Jesus help me if I'm ever in a mine-laden area, because I probably would have stepped on that mine.
Whether you agree or disagree with the reasons for the war(s), we all should be supporting all the men and women fighting (and some dying unfortunately) for their country.
Thank you for putting your life on the line for our freedom.
Whether you agree or disagree with the reasons for the war(s), we all should be supporting all the men and women fighting (and some dying unfortunately) for their country.
Thank you for putting your life on the line for our freedom.
#7
08-31-2007, 09:31 PM
RE: Pics from the troops
Ian,
Thank you very much to you and your fellow solders for your contribution to making our country safe.
One thing though................ put down the cigarettes. They will kill you. And you're much too young of a guy to have that happen to you.
RJ
Thank you very much to you and your fellow solders for your contribution to making our country safe.
One thing though................ put down the cigarettes. They will kill you. And you're much too young of a guy to have that happen to you.
RJ
#10
09-03-2007, 06:50 PM
RE: Pics from the troops
Ian,
It is 100% none of my business if you choose to smoke. But, if I may?
In about 1960 when I was still in diapers my father stopped smoking after doing so for many years. He more or less did so cold turkey causemy sisters & Iasked our daddy to.
Not one year after my oldest sister's bone marrow transplant they found my father had three artery blockages that they deamed needed surgery to correct. When they got in there they found out there was actually 4 blockages, not 3.
My father was on the operating table for over 7 hours.
But they told us these blockages were from him smoking years before even though he'd stopped close to 40 years before.
I thank God often my father is still here to talk with.
It is 100% none of my business if you choose to smoke. But, if I may?
In about 1960 when I was still in diapers my father stopped smoking after doing so for many years. He more or less did so cold turkey causemy sisters & Iasked our daddy to.
Not one year after my oldest sister's bone marrow transplant they found my father had three artery blockages that they deamed needed surgery to correct. When they got in there they found out there was actually 4 blockages, not 3.
My father was on the operating table for over 7 hours.
But they told us these blockages were from him smoking years before even though he'd stopped close to 40 years before.
I thank God often my father is still here to talk with.