...OIF is coming to a close.
As Cassie, Grim, and John -- among others -- have noted, not everyone is Homeward Bound. Some units have been reflagged from combat to "aid and assisstance" (as one of Cassie's commenters who's still here remarked)
And there are a bunch of usmercenary war-profiteer blood-sucking parasite contractors still here, doing mundane, boring
*vreeeeeoooooooo--BAM!*
[*grumble-grumble* farkin' rockets]
things that still need to be done to Fix the Broke.
However, during the drawdown over here, I'll bet there's something not many of you have taken into consideration.
Army Surplus Stores will probably be branching out to include Used Vehicle Showrooms.
Now, I'm not just talking about the kind of Ultimate Off-Road Vehicles that folks like DL Sly drool over.
No, sirree, buddy. I'm talking about *useful* items, too. Go ahead and show me the guy or gal who doesn't need -- and I mean *need* -- a Combat Bobcat.
And for the outdoorsy guys like Grim and John, an Armored Post-hole Digger would be just the ticket, right?
Well, yeah, it wasn't *designed* to be a post-hole digger, but I can't see too many anti-IED apps for it stateside.
Or how about an Anti-Ambush Cherry-Picker for utility workers who have to venture into those less-than-desirable neighborhoods?
Would you look at the tool storage area? You can fit a *workshop* in there!
And for the over-the-road owner-operators, the original "Drive It Like You Stole It" big rig.
Now, I didn't forget the Ladies. Tired of having your kid-full SUV or station wagon targeted by the scornful looks from Prius drivers with "Save Teh Plaaaaaanet" and "0" bumper stickers obscuring their rear windows?
It's Intimidation Time, Baby. Take a hint from Cricket!
Beige: It's the new black.
Cellphone and iPod jammers standard. Options include remote turret application with your choice of M2 or M249.
As Cassie, Grim, and John -- among others -- have noted, not everyone is Homeward Bound. Some units have been reflagged from combat to "aid and assisstance" (as one of Cassie's commenters who's still here remarked)
Last combat unit out... Hey guys, I'm still here! Come back, and bring some beer! Just kidding. Get home and enjoy it!
Posted by: Smart Grunt at August 21, 2010 08:48 PM
And there are a bunch of us
*vreeeeeoooooooo--BAM!*
[*grumble-grumble* farkin' rockets]
things that still need to be done to Fix the Broke.
However, during the drawdown over here, I'll bet there's something not many of you have taken into consideration.
Army Surplus Stores will probably be branching out to include Used Vehicle Showrooms.
Now, I'm not just talking about the kind of Ultimate Off-Road Vehicles that folks like DL Sly drool over.
No, sirree, buddy. I'm talking about *useful* items, too. Go ahead and show me the guy or gal who doesn't need -- and I mean *need* -- a Combat Bobcat.
And for the outdoorsy guys like Grim and John, an Armored Post-hole Digger would be just the ticket, right?
Well, yeah, it wasn't *designed* to be a post-hole digger, but I can't see too many anti-IED apps for it stateside.
Or how about an Anti-Ambush Cherry-Picker for utility workers who have to venture into those less-than-desirable neighborhoods?
Would you look at the tool storage area? You can fit a *workshop* in there!
And for the over-the-road owner-operators, the original "Drive It Like You Stole It" big rig.
Now, I didn't forget the Ladies. Tired of having your kid-full SUV or station wagon targeted by the scornful looks from Prius drivers with "Save Teh Plaaaaaanet" and "0" bumper stickers obscuring their rear windows?
It's Intimidation Time, Baby. Take a hint from Cricket!
Beige: It's the new black.
Cellphone and iPod jammers standard. Options include remote turret application with your choice of M2 or M249.
Post hole digger, my foot! That's a perfect dune buggy complete with extra long antenna for the orange "I rolled over behind this dune" flag.
Cricket? I can haz ride in Precious II? I'll give you a ride or three in my dune buggy -- once I get it home with the DL cruiser, that is.
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See Part Deux tomorrow.
I gotta do *something* to keep Sly
amusedfrom going to sleep behind the drapes...0>;~}
Oddly enough, it *does* include blades and bang-sticks!
Meanwhile, you can satisfy your edged-weaponry jones with this archival goodie...
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Good point, Pogue.
*ahem*
For the benefit of those of you who have never seen that type of MRAP (there are lotsa different ones) up close, Precious II is about two feet taller than a Stryker.
ASV
CASE BHL
Husky
Rhino
M929 MET BFT
Gen2 MRAP
Old friends... Don't miss 'em, though...
Speaking of MRAPs, there's lotsa goodies the Gen 2s have that are local mods -- do you remember seeing pallets of 4x4 lumber delivered down south, cuz that's where I heard some of 'em originated?
BTW: My unit hold the title of the first unit to roll an ASV on American soil! I know the crew!!!
(Gawd I'm glad that's over and done with...)