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Offline Halo

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« on: December 23, 2006, 10:09:16 PM »
I was browsing red dot sights (and sites) when I came across some testimonials from a soldier and a civilian contractor about equipment needed in Iraq.  Take a look at this link.  It's a commercial, but seems to be valid personal experience.  

Imagine having to go out every day and face stuff like these guys do.  Be sure to read both the military and contractor views.  Save some extra good wishes for our people in Iraq during the holidays and all the time.  

http://www.sentrysolutions.com/advice.shtml
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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2006, 11:57:00 AM »
I've got a brother in law in Iraq right now. He retired from the Army almost 3 years ago and went back as a civilian contractor.
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2006, 12:29:23 PM »
Civilian contractor = merc ?
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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2006, 01:36:41 PM »
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Civilian contractor = merc ?


No more than Viking = intelligent life form.
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2006, 01:49:01 PM »
In that case he's a Super-Merc then! :)


PS. There really was no need for a personal attack. You got something against me?
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« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2006, 02:53:21 PM »
It's a rather shallow person who assumes a civilian in iraq is there as a mercenary. There are more than a couple positions for civilians in areas that range from store clerk (AAFES) to mechanic to administrative positions. Now I guess you are going to tell me your post had some other meaning.
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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2006, 02:57:20 PM »
Mav,
What does he do?  

What led to his decision to stay on?
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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2006, 04:03:08 PM »
Stringer,

He's working in the motorpool. Exactly where and doing what I don't know. When he retired he was an E-8 and spent most of his time in the Army working equipment and vehicles from light to tanks. Knowing him I doubt he'll be doing much paperwork, he's more of a hands on guy.

As to his motivation, I'm sure the bonus and significant salary had a major part in his decision. He's been short in funds most of his life so this is a chance for him to get in position to set up his kids for school and maybe have a better retirement than his Army pension would provide.
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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2006, 04:04:53 PM »
Mav,
Thanks.

He made a tough, gutsy call!

Good luck to him and
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« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2006, 04:15:56 PM »
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Originally posted by Maverick
It's a rather shallow person who assumes a civilian in iraq is there as a mercenary. There are more than a couple positions for civilians in areas that range from store clerk (AAFES) to mechanic to administrative positions. Now I guess you are going to tell me your post had some other meaning.


I did not assume I asked, or did you miss the question mark?

Seems like you're the one making the assumtions.
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« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2006, 02:22:48 AM »
Is it just me, or do the navigation links move around as you read the page? Damn optical illusions... *hurls*
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