Tag: afghanistan
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February 02, 2007 09:18 AM EST --
On Wednesday, the British police allegedly stopped a terrorist kidnapping plot of a British Muslim soldier who had served in Afghanistan. The police arrested nine terror suspects in Birmingham, England, . . .
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August 24, 2007 01:58 PM EDT --
The US soldiers in Iraq have a new toy: the Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles or MRAPs (we love our acronyms).
The MRAPs come in three flavors:
Category I vehicles are . . .
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February 07, 2007 05:07 PM EST --
What is it like to be a Muslim in the United States now?
In editorials and comments here on Gather, I often find the words Muslim and terrorist used interchangeably. I often see . . .
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April 05, 2007 09:57 AM EDT --
A Canadian farmer, Osama bin Laden, and an American engineer are walking together one day. They come across a lantern and a Genie pops out of it.
"I will give each of you one . . .
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July 08, 2007 10:22 AM EDT --
Those that have been in the military can attest to the inconsistency that medals and awards are given out to soldiers. A soldier that never left his desk in Florida might receive the Meritorious . . .
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March 17, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
The Military Intel community has out done themselves once gain. In order to help soldiers that have arrived in Afghanistan for their first time (though there are not many of those left), the following . . .
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September 08, 2008 08:08 AM EDT --
"Today, gentlemen, I have some good news and some bad news," said our platoon sergeant during our morning lineup. "First, the good news. Private Tomkins will be setting the pace on our . . .
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May 05, 2008 06:09 PM EDT --
MARINES:
Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Essential
My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment, Sir!
My Ass Really Is Navy Equipment
Uncle Sams Misguided Children (USMC)
U Suckers Missed Christmas . . .
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July 09, 2008 02:40 PM EDT --
A cocky young civilian inspector stopped in front of the storage facility where The Old Gunny was briefing a detail of young Marines.
He interrupted The Old Gunny in mid-sentence, saying, "I . . .
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July 15, 2008 12:05 PM EDT --
A sergeant was passing the barracks after lights out, when he heard some voices from inside. He slammed open the door, and shouted: Listen, you guys! A few minutes ago, you all heard me say good night. . . .
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July 17, 2008 02:51 PM EDT --
Our son is in the Army, stationed in Georgia. He invited my husband and I for a visit.
After driving endlessly through unfamiliar streets in search of an entrance to Fort Stewart, my husband suddenly . . .
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September 17, 2008 11:18 AM EDT --
A soldier was often away on lengthy tours of duty, leaving his wife to manage five kids by herself.
While he was away, the kids used to sneak into their parents room to sleep. So before shipping . . .
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March 26, 2008 12:05 PM EDT --
Four retired veterans are walking down the street. When they see a sign that says "Veterans Bar," they go in. The bartender asks what they will have and they all ask for a martini.
He delivers . . .
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April 21, 2008 02:06 PM EDT --
Navy is playing Army, which has a first down with three minutes left in the half. An Army fan sets off a firecracker, and Navy, thinking it's the end of the half, runs off the field. Three plays later, . . .
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July 03, 2008 04:09 PM EDT --
A soldier walked into the ladies department at AAFES and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, "I'd like to buy a bra for my wife."
"What type of bra?" . . .
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September 17, 2008 11:13 AM EDT --
I spotted an old friend of mine at the local PX who was a retired sergeant major. As I approached I noticed that he was continually looking up from his wristwatch.
"What are you up to?" . . .
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October 21, 2008 12:46 PM EDT --
During a re-enlistment interview, the first sergeant asked a soldier if he had considered re-upping in the Army.
"I wouldn't re-enlist if you made me a four-star general, gave me a million . . .
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March 20, 2008 12:13 PM EDT --
One afternoon, a woman and her little daughter went into a large toy store. The mother asked her daughter what toys she wanted.
The little girl said, "I want GI Joe and Barbie."
The mother . . .
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April 16, 2008 06:17 PM EDT --
Defense Computer
A large defense contractor finally succeeded in building a computer able to solve any strategic or tactical problem. Military leaders assembled in front of the new machine and were . . .
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July 02, 2008 03:18 PM EDT --
* The F-22 Raptor does not get mad if you do a "touch and go."
* The F-22 Raptor does not object to a pre-flight inspection.
* The F-22 Raptor comes with a manual to explain its operation. . . .
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