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http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2009/12/06/exploding-glock-humor/

Enjoy!

Apparently it was crashed and they decided to take it out for fun.  Pretty cool.

They were the real deal…

I had this picture saved on my harddrive for a long time.  Very Chilling…

I assume the phone was being used to set off some sort of IED, but they managed to disarm it before hand.

FAIL

Computer Simulation of Improved Magazine from PEO Soldier on Vimeo.

This computer simulation depicts the operation of the Army’s Improved Magaine.

The Army has begun fielding the new 5.56mm 30 round Improved Magazine that delivers a significant increase in reliability for the battle-tested M16 and M4 weapons systems. Bolstering the already high reliability ratings of the M16/M4 systems, the Improved Magazine effectively reduces the risk of magazine-related stoppages by more than 50 percent compared to the older magazine variants. Identified by a tan-colored follower, over 500,000 of the improved magazines have been fielded to units in Iraq, Afghanistan and in the U.S.

Pretty big oversight when the Army forgets the extraction of the casing in their video.  Even if they got the extraction right, the entire video would still be 100% useless.

Hat Tip: SayUncle

This kitten is learning early, that dogs will not mess with a feline that knows how to work a M240.

Hat Tip: HellInAHandbasket Blog

Tycoon, Contractor, Soldier, Spy

Source: Vanity Fair (Nigel Parry)

Erik Prince, recently outed as a participant in a C.I.A. assassination program, has gained notoriety as head of the military-contracting juggernaut Blackwater, a company dogged by a grand-jury investigation, bribery accusations, and the voluntary-manslaughter trial of five ex-employees, set for next month. Lashing back at his critics, the wealthy former navy seal takes the author inside his operation in the U.S. and Afghanistan, revealing the role he’s been playing in America’s war on terror.

A very interesting read.

Full Article At Vanity Fair – HERE

Source: Unknown

The costs on this chart obviously aren’t adjusted for inflation.  Interesting though nevertheless.

Black Labrador “Sabi” was recovered by a US Soldier at an isolated patrol base in Oruzgan Province, after going missing in the same September 2008 battle during which Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC earned his Victoria Cross.

An Australian Special Forces explosive detection dog has been found alive and well more than a year after she went missing in action in Afghanistan.

Considering she was missing for over a year, it would be awesome if she could provide any valuable Intel (scooby doo style) to the SAS.

Full Story – HERE

Treat Your Rifle Like a Lady

The Will Eisner M-16 U.S. Army Rifle Maintenance Booklet

Officially known as DA Pam 750-30
32 Pages on proper cleaning and assembly of the M16A1 Rifle
Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every U.S. soldier stationed in Vietnam.

Chapter titles include:

• How to Strip Your Baby
• What to Do in a Jam
• Cues From Guys Who Know
• Sweet 16
• All the Way with Négligé
• Drain Before Shooting

Also introduces “Maggie”, a personified M-16 cartridge with arms, legs, and eyelashes.

Full comic book available – HERE