Comments for Photo post with a little Gunner's Zen.

Photo post with a little Gunner's Zen.

2008-01-03T12:15:09Z

Photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer, January 02, 2008. A Soldier from 1st Cavalry Division is invited for a ride with an Iraqi child who is driving a mule cart in Sab al Bor. ">

'New' Wheels Photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer, January 02, 2008. A Soldier from 1st Cavalry Division is invited for a ride with an Iraqi child who is driving a mule cart in Sab al Bor.

Mortarmen with 2nd Battalion, 502 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), launch a 120mm round at a target in the desert west of Iskandariyah Dec. 15 during Operation Dragoon.">

Soldiers push against al-Qaeda remnants Photo by Sgt. Ben Brody December 28, 2007. Mortarmen with 2nd Battalion, 502 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), launch a 120mm round at a target in the desert west of Iskandariyah Dec. 15 during Operation Dragoon.

I would note that the target is pretty close, too. And then there's the never-ending chore of a mechanized and high-tech Army... maintenance.

Army Pfc. Jeremy Shelton from Monticello, Ga., kicks the tire of his brand new mine-resistant , ambush-protected vehicle during preventive maintenance checks and services at drivers training at Camp Liberty Nov. 11. Shelton is with Company B, 1-30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. This is the first fielding of the MRAP in the division. ">

Kick the Tire & Light the Fire Photo by Sgt. Michael Connors November 28, 2007
Army Pfc. Jeremy Shelton from Monticello, Ga., kicks the tire of his brand new mine-resistant , ambush-protected vehicle during preventive maintenance checks and services at drivers training at Camp Liberty Nov. 11. Shelton is with Company B, 1-30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. This is the first fielding of the MRAP in the division.

Comment from AMC on 2008-01-08

2008-01-09T05:15:02Z

I'm pretty sure that's the same donkey/ass from blackhawk down. Doesn't he know there's a writer's strike on and there he is mugging for the camera.

Comment from R Jewell on 2008-01-04

2008-01-04T17:09:05Z

First glance I figured it was a Four-Duece......shows you how long I've been away. 7000 Meters out......166 meters close in. 70 meter blast radius, meaning you can see the whites of their eyes and still get 'em. And, it comes with it's own spiffy little trailer so you don't have to tote it. 'GUN UP"

Comment from Justthisguy on 2008-01-04

2008-01-04T07:21:11Z

Is the 120 a rifled piece? I didn't think I saw fins. Dang near straight up, and small charge, projectile might not arrive point first.

Comment from Murray on 2008-01-03

2008-01-04T01:34:13Z

Same as an onager 0 meters if you get it wrong.

Comment from Chuck Simmins on 2008-01-03

2008-01-03T21:43:26Z

Wow. Just how close can you drop a mortar round?

Comment from Murray on 2008-01-03

2008-01-03T20:27:39Z

Izz kikn yer tya. Did he have to go to collage for that? See this is why track rule and wheels drool. Some cabbagehead punts your tack aands its limpy time.