Posted on Feb 12, 2015
What is your first reaction to the toughness this Soldier displayed?
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Daily Military News & Combat Footage at FUNKER530.com - http://vid.io/xGB While on route in Eastern Afghanistan, a U.S. Army convoy gets attacked. This soldi...
Watch from a first person's view as a US Army machine gunner's turret takes 2 hits by RPGs during a mounted convoy in eastern Afghanistan. Although dazed by the impact, he responds in the way that we would all aspire for: he continues mission (Charlie Mike) because he is loyal to the mission and to his brothers and sisters more than his own personal safety. If this doesn't fire you up, please check your pulse.
** Question for RP members: What is your first reaction to the toughness this Soldier displayed? **
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Note: this is a raw first person video that may conjure up memories for some RP members.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFZ-TX2bc8
** Question for RP members: What is your first reaction to the toughness this Soldier displayed? **
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Note: this is a raw first person video that may conjure up memories for some RP members.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFZ-TX2bc8
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Like the majority of units in the Army... uncommon valor displayed... commonly!
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HOOAH! Blood was certainly pumping, was hoping he'd give some back but hey do what you have to do to keep the mission going without looking for more trouble.
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Proof that enduring courage and fortitude is not exclusive to SOF community. Our young Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen are tough as nails when the sh....t hits the fan.
I recall a scout during my 2nd tour in Iraq, 2006-2007, who was wounded twice and kept coming back even though he could have gone home. I asked him why and he said it plainly, "I plan to get out of the Army when I get home but my tour is not up and my unit is still here." He was killed by an IED that day. TOUGH AS FRICKEN NAILS.
I recall a scout during my 2nd tour in Iraq, 2006-2007, who was wounded twice and kept coming back even though he could have gone home. I asked him why and he said it plainly, "I plan to get out of the Army when I get home but my tour is not up and my unit is still here." He was killed by an IED that day. TOUGH AS FRICKEN NAILS.
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This Soldier is like most that I served with, take a hit and continue to march, first aid and rest when possible. I am so Proud of our soldiers and how they continue to do what no one else wants to do, in places no one else wants to go, for people that do not appreciate the sacrifice.
I am so disappointed with our politicians who keep sending our soldiers into harms way without a clear mission and permission to use their training and skills to complete the mission.
All I can say is AIRBORNE all the way. I would love to buy that man dinner.
I am so disappointed with our politicians who keep sending our soldiers into harms way without a clear mission and permission to use their training and skills to complete the mission.
All I can say is AIRBORNE all the way. I would love to buy that man dinner.
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His response was exactly what I would have expected of any of the men in my squad when we were running convoys in Viet Nam. The only real difference is I would have expected a Volley of rpg's not just 2. But this is a good soldier doin a good job. Hope he got home to his family safe and sound.
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