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Trucks, armor, lack of. and other things

By The Armorer on December 16, 2004 | | Comments (2)


A U.S. soldier sends a "message to Mom" from Camp Virginia, Kuwait, Dec. 13, 2004, during a USO show hosted by Gen. Richard B. Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott M. Ash)

Obviously the Army is trying to change the perception of the problem - by being proactive in discussing what is being done about the problem - and it's not just scrounging.

And troop morale seems to be holding up well - and Sgt Hook will appreciate this - the Senior NCOs kicked officer butt:

Some of the most unforgettable songs, though, came not from the band but rather 2nd BCT company commanders and first sergeants, Soldiers said.

Milley “suggested” a friendly caroling competition between the two, with hilarious results. The rowdy audience declared the first sergeants winners with their off-tune rendition of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Their reward was an encore presentation, this time playing “Frosty the Snowman,” with the support of 2nd BCT sergeants major.

“We couldn’t compete with the 1st Cav. Band, but I think the Soldiers got a kick out of it,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mahoney, 2nd BCT command sergeant major. “We won’t be auditioning for chorus any time soon.”

This is the stuff that will be the stories at Legion and VFW halls and reunions in the decades to come.

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By Ciggy on December 16, 2004 9:54 PM
I'm glad to see increased C-130 usage on these logistical runs. As the article says, it's more expensive, but it's safer and a lot faster than the truck convoys. Let the ground guys do more patrol and less worry about logistics. In fact, bring some more AC-130Us into the game to even help out with the combat patrolling part. .:he said, playing armchair Rummy:.
 
By Montieth on December 17, 2004 1:07 AM
I'm still of the opinion based on what I've read from first hand accounts that there's not enough armor in theatre where it counts. The M1/M2/M3's are too heavy and are getting the hell worn out of them. More strykers, V150s and armored HMMWV's are needed. I still see the M1114s as an interim step to something better that has more protection levels and better weapons stations. The simple act of patrolling in a vehicle (HMMWV) with your torso turned one direction for extended periods of time is just ergonomically obtuse.
 
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