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Offline BlckMgk

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« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2003, 08:56:32 AM »
Sheesh.. you'd think the Military would establish a "Corridore Of Flight" where helo's can enter in and out with out problems. I don't know how hard of an undertaking this would be, but hell thought it was something they would do.

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« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2003, 09:05:23 AM »
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Manpads or RPG hit?


Whats a manpad?

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« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2003, 09:14:34 AM »
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Whats a manpad?

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Man Portable SAM, SA7, SA14, SA16, Stinger - they stop helicopters from flying as the Sovs found out in Afghanistan.....

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« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2003, 10:00:11 AM »
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What's your fascination with posting threads about our troops dying? Just curious.


Read this thread, get back to me if you have any other questions.

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How come our military is filled with morons?
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« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2003, 11:10:26 AM »
Sounds like an SA7.  It's just not practical to hit a moving helicopter from several thousand feet away with an RPG.

We live in a day where any jackoff with a shoulder launched missile system can shoot down a jet, helicopter, or blow up a tank.  Because of this, there isn't much you can do to fight them, other than try and catch people with the launchers.  It's more of a police type of an operation than military.

As tragic as this is, it is unavoidable that things like this will happen.  It doesn't take a massive resistance force, only a couple of guys who got thier hands on the launchers.
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« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2003, 11:14:58 AM »
Two SA7's were seen to be fired at the Chinook Helicopters from behind. Apparently there were two Chinooks flying in formation carring soldiers headed for R&R.



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« Reply #21 on: November 02, 2003, 12:19:49 PM »
"Alright, settle down guys. I know that your Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is kicking in. I used that provocative title to draw in people.

I just re-read my posts, and I don't see anything negative that a good, loyal military person would find offensive. Perhaps I struck a chord with the folks that truely were military screw-ups.

I didnt know the court system had started the "Prison or the Army" program again Dago. But hey, someone had to do the ****-barrel burning detail. You and hangtime can swap stories about that sometime, that is if he remembers anything from the 60s and 70s.

I really didnt think I wrote anything offensive. But as long as your talking about physical violence, what are you going to do about it? You gotta be pushing 60, I am nearly 20. I would put you in a wheelchair long before you sent me to the dentist, you drugged out old shell of a man. But I realize that typing on the internet gives you a sense of power."

-Davidpt40

These types of comments disqualify DavidPT40 from having a valid opinion on anything remotely relating to the military. The lack of respect he's shown to Vets on this Board, his low opinion of the people, past and present, who are/were military and the very fact he's still a youngster disqualifies his opinion.

Once he grows up, moves out of his parents' home and loses his virginity then, and ONLY then, will I consider DavidPT40 to be more than a child crying out for attention. And like all children, Davey should be seen, not heard.


"Uh oh, looks like I got another old-timer after me. So whats your beef with me FunkedUp (I assume your handle is short for ****ed-up, referring to the status of your life)?"


And THIS one- I would pay money to see. And bet on Funked to end it 30 seconds in with a KO. :D
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« Reply #22 on: November 02, 2003, 12:35:27 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: November 02, 2003, 01:00:46 PM »
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These types of comments disqualify DavidPT40 from having a valid opinion...


My personal favorite:

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"Better watch your mouth when your talking to me Nath"



lol.

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« Reply #24 on: November 02, 2003, 01:25:11 PM »
****ing camel jockeys

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« Reply #25 on: November 02, 2003, 01:28:23 PM »
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Originally posted by Airhead
"Alright, settle down guys. I know that your Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is kicking in. I used that provocative title to draw in people.

I just re-read my posts, and I don't see anything negative that a good, loyal military person would find offensive. Perhaps I struck a chord with the folks that truely were military screw-ups.

I didnt know the court system had started the "Prison or the Army" program again Dago. But hey, someone had to do the ****-barrel burning detail. You and hangtime can swap stories about that sometime, that is if he remembers anything from the 60s and 70s.

I really didnt think I wrote anything offensive. But as long as your talking about physical violence, what are you going to do about it? You gotta be pushing 60, I am nearly 20. I would put you in a wheelchair long before you sent me to the dentist, you drugged out old shell of a man. But I realize that typing on the internet gives you a sense of power."

-Davidpt40

These types of comments disqualify DavidPT40 from having a valid opinion on anything remotely relating to the military. The lack of respect he's shown to Vets on this Board, his low opinion of the people, past and present, who are/were military and the very fact he's still a youngster disqualifies his opinion.

Once he grows up, moves out of his parents' home and loses his virginity then, and ONLY then, will I consider DavidPT40 to be more than a child crying out for attention. And like all children, Davey should be seen, not heard.


"Uh oh, looks like I got another old-timer after me. So whats your beef with me FunkedUp (I assume your handle is short for ****ed-up, referring to the status of your life)?"


And THIS one- I would pay money to see. And bet on Funked to end it 30 seconds in with a KO. :D


wtf?  where are these quotes from?

what an asshole
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« Reply #26 on: November 02, 2003, 01:42:45 PM »
What does me making fun of some BBS losers have to do with my interest in Iraq?  The troops don't read my posts, you all do.

But this was just a random act of war.  Most likely a missle hit a helo full of troops and it crashed.  Theres no reason to be happy about that.

So if anything, no I don't hate the U.S. military.

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« Reply #27 on: November 02, 2003, 01:54:47 PM »
Ok first of all.  As a "currenlty" deployed Aircrew member I would like to say thanks to the guys that are supporting the military and the decisions that the President and my military leadership.  

Second of all, to Toad, we are not all morons.  We dont have the quanity of deployed forces to assign fighter escort to every non shooter in the book.  I am currenlty deployed about 280 days a year and couldn't even think how much I would be away from my family if we had to escort every flight.  

Third, As to the question of notification of a crash and number injured or killed.  The military will announce a crash, and the number on board, but will not release the names of anyone on board till ALL families or next of kin is notified. I know this to be true because I have had several friends die in crashes in the last 2 years and sometimes we didnt even find out until after the NOK was notified.

Fourth, I have been into Baghdad over 30 times and yes it is very dangerous.  I sure hope that everyone out there not only thinks about our troops deployed to Iraq right now, but also remember the guys still in the **** in A-stan.    Sorry if I sound like a jerk here, but I would much rather be home with my family flying online with you guys then deployed to a ****-hole reading posts on a friendly board calling me (a guys who has been deployed over 450 day since 9/11) a moron. I know I signed on the dotted line and I cant blame anyone for this, but  a little support from home would be nice.  Again, thanks to the guys that had the kind words...

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« Reply #28 on: November 02, 2003, 01:56:34 PM »
"What does me making fun of some BBS losers have to do with my interest in Iraq? The troops don't read my posts, you all do."
-Davidpt40

LOL I don't know Sikboy, this one is almost as good as the "watch yo mouth"  one. I wonder which one of the Icy Hot Stuntaz is his favorite?

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« Reply #29 on: November 02, 2003, 01:57:43 PM »
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Second of all, to Toad, we are not all morons.


Scott... You're calling in fire on your own position man :)

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