The article is all over the internet for anyone and everyone to view as they like, and I left the URL for members to follow.
Unless I know what unit we're talking about it the article is worthless. The individual in question "An anonymous Marine" could actually be an embedded reporter using a "anonymous Marine" as a cover to write a BS story. The story is full of holes and not worth reading by members on this board. There are many other AAR’s out there written far better than this idiots, and if you like I’d be more than happy to send them to you.
We know that weapons require proper maintenance, cleaning etc and without such care they are soon not functioning appropriately. That being said I would value the individuals opinion if he were a Senior Sergeant assigned a combat unit and not a E-1 serving with A Company 3rd Latrine Diggers Battalion. The "anonymous Marine" did not have the balls to identify who or what unit he’s from thus leading me to believe he’s (or she) is not in fact a Marine but rather a civilian with a sissy’s mind-set and an agenda. Again, not worthy of placing the article on this board. (All the Marines I've worked with would have the intestinal fortitude to stand up and place their name on this article.)
That is why the article was removed.
TS
BTW, I've also walked on some of the same sand over there.
