08-20-2004, 16:23
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Not Positive, But it looks like a McMillan .50 rifle.
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08-20-2004, 16:56
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The same photographer, AP's Jim MacMillan, took both pictures, as well as the one below. Pretty much all of his pictures are of US Army forces - 1st Cav and the Oregon ARNG's 2-162 IN, plus a few special operators, so I imagine he's in Najaf as an embed with the cavalry TF.
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08-20-2004, 16:58
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Another one of MacMillan's:
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08-20-2004, 17:01
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An M14?? WTF?? Could be captured I guess, unless the Oregon ARNG is that far down the chain for new toys.
Cool Pics AL, Thanks for posting them.
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08-20-2004, 17:54
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An M14?? WTF?? Could be captured I guess, unless the Oregon ARNG is that far down the chain for new toys.
Cool Pics AL, Thanks for posting them.
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If they are like the other Guard units I know, they never turn anything in.
I saw BARs and Garands in an Armory in 1994.
Nice pics, AL, thanks for posting them. McMillan appears to get going in harms way to get his pics.
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08-20-2004, 17:57
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If they are like the other Guard units I know, they never turn anything in.
I saw BARs and Garands in an Armory in 1994.
Nice pics, AL, thanks for posting them. McMillan appears to get going in harms way to get his pics.
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I'd much rather some of those folks get use out of them than see them chopped up and melted down.
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08-20-2004, 18:14
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This appears to be the same guy as in the earlier M-4 picture. Doesn't look like he's in his happy place (actually, looking at both pictures, I'd worry he's getting close to his breaking point; I hope his chain of command and buddies are on top of things).
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08-20-2004, 18:24
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This appears to be the same guy as in the earlier M-4 picture. Doesn't look like he's in his happy place (actually, looking at both pictures, I'd worry he's getting close to his breaking point; I hope his chain of command and buddies are on top of things).
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I thought the same thing in the pic with the rifle shouldered.
He looks like he is afraid. Very afraid.
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08-20-2004, 19:48
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An M14?? WTF?? Could be captured I guess, unless the Oregon ARNG is that far down the chain for new toys.
Cool Pics AL, Thanks for posting them.
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There's nothing wrong with carrying an M14. I've done it. Fine rifle.
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08-20-2004, 20:03
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There's nothing wrong with carrying an M14. I've done it. Fine rifle.
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I'm willing to wager that after the reports of the "poor performance" of the 5.56 at the ranges that they are engaging in, that these guys have either been smart enough, or have received proper direction, to bring the heavier long-shooters to the Party !!!
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08-20-2004, 20:07
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What range do you think our guys are shooting at?
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08-21-2004, 05:10
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Hey RL whats the source of all the pics?
actually, anyone got any good sources of pics ex Iraq and A'stan?
Also, off topic, but who do i have to top to get rid of the 'asset' below my name? Its giving me bad dreams
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08-21-2004, 07:29
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Re: .
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Hey RL whats the source of all the pics?
actually, anyone got any good sources of pics ex Iraq and A'stan?
Also, off topic, but who do i have to top to get rid of the 'asset' below my name? Its giving me bad dreams
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Normally ZA , you will have to have over 100 posts to be able to change your name. If you are a QP or vetted BTDT then PM one of the admins to have them change it for you. I know I had to get to 100 posts to be able to change mine and to have an avatar.
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08-21-2004, 10:43
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An M14?? WTF?? Could be captured I guess, unless the Oregon ARNG is that far down the chain for new toys.
Cool Pics AL, Thanks for posting them.
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Actually several units, to include the 82nd, SF and others, use the M14 as a designated marksman weapon system.
That one weapon is not the M-107, but angle won't let me decide on which it is for sure. Some of those shots are definately not Cav folk.
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08-21-2004, 10:52
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Actually several units, to include the 82nd, SF and others, use the M14 as a designated marksman weapon system.
That one weapon is not the M-107, but angle won't let me decide on which it is for sure. Some of those shots are definately not Cav folk.
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Right, But I didn't see optics on that one.
(On the Other weapon) The stock and the Muzzle brake lead me to believe that it's a McMillan, But I have been wrong before (Once or Twice)
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