Comments on: Photo Series Marine Narrowly Escapes Death In Afghanistan https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/ The latest in policital news and the war in Iraq Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:58:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Q_Mech https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-163995 Q_Mech Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:33 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-163995 PUT YOUR FUCKING HELMET ON! grr I do wonder if the Reuters photog bothered to check on the Marine afterwards or just started shouting "Allahu akbar!". PUT YOUR FUCKING HELMET ON!

grr

I do wonder if the Reuters photog bothered to check on the Marine afterwards or just started shouting “Allahu akbar!”.

]]> By: Rob https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164016 Rob Mon, 19 May 2008 15:19:25 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164016 Probably the later. Allahu Akbar. Another dead piggy. :lol: Who says Allahu is on their side. :wink: Probably the later.

Allahu Akbar. Another dead piggy. :lol: Who says Allahu is on their side. :wink:

]]> By: blastdad( typical white patriot) https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164018 blastdad( typical white patriot) Mon, 19 May 2008 15:23:56 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164018 Hajis must have caught our guys in some down time, there's another marine in the background who doesn't have his gear on either. Damn glad everyone came through OK. Hajis must have caught our guys in some down time, there’s another marine in the background who doesn’t have his gear on either. Damn glad everyone came through OK.

]]> By: TedB https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164051 TedB Mon, 19 May 2008 15:50:26 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164051 Why don't they show the dead hadjis? Oh, that's right, they'd have to show some bias, right? Why don’t they show the dead hadjis? Oh, that’s right, they’d have to show some bias, right?

]]> By: cplusmc https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164062 cplusmc Mon, 19 May 2008 16:03:00 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164062 woah woah woah. You commander dared to let a photographer come around without everyone in proper uniform? Where's the blouse, flak jacket, helmet? My CO would have finished the hadji's job for him if we were found like that. We once had to use the last of our drinking water with no eta on a resup to shave so we would look good for fucking Geraldo "I'm a piece of shit" Rivera. woah woah woah. You commander dared to let a photographer come around without everyone in proper uniform? Where’s the blouse, flak jacket, helmet? My CO would have finished the hadji’s job for him if we were found like that. We once had to use the last of our drinking water with no eta on a resup to shave so we would look good for fucking Geraldo “I’m a piece of shit” Rivera.

]]> By: Faith of Judas https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164083 Faith of Judas Mon, 19 May 2008 16:26:02 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164083 "PUT YOUR FUCKING HELMET ON!" the helmets aren't rated to stop even AK rounds. they're not as useful as people think. “PUT YOUR FUCKING HELMET ON!”
the helmets aren’t rated to stop even AK rounds. they’re not as useful as people think.

]]> By: Steve in NC https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164087 Steve in NC Mon, 19 May 2008 16:28:52 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164087 the al reuter photog may have had the shooting timed by his buddies so he could get some good pics. the al reuter photog may have had the shooting timed by his buddies so he could get some good pics.

]]> By: Dbo https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164106 Dbo Mon, 19 May 2008 16:50:18 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164106 these marines (and the reporter) were probably at a forward operating base where they thought they were safe from enemy contact. complacency kills. these marines (and the reporter) were probably at a forward operating base where they thought they were safe from enemy contact. complacency kills.

]]> By: 0311YutYut https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164130 0311YutYut Mon, 19 May 2008 17:13:19 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164130 OK THERE FRICKIN YOOHOO. I DON'T KNOW WHY I HAVE FRICKIN DEVIL DOGS WHO THINK THEY CAN RUN AROUND AFGHANISTAN WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR, AND WITHOUT A DOG-GONE BLOUSE. GOOD TO GO. GOOD TO GO. I'LL NJP HIM. MAX HIM OUT. HOW ABOUT AYE FIRST SERGEANT? OK THERE FRICKIN YOOHOO. I DON’T KNOW WHY I HAVE FRICKIN DEVIL DOGS WHO THINK THEY CAN RUN AROUND AFGHANISTAN WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR, AND WITHOUT A DOG-GONE BLOUSE. GOOD TO GO. GOOD TO GO. I’LL NJP HIM. MAX HIM OUT. HOW ABOUT AYE FIRST SERGEANT?

]]> By: Phendlin (Death Rattlers) https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164153 Phendlin (Death Rattlers) Mon, 19 May 2008 17:32:19 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164153 thank God that Marine survived! he lives to fight another day to help push back the piggies and bring freedom to godless land. God Bless them, keep them safe. P.S. God, help them to remember to throw on their gear. :wink: thank God that Marine survived! he lives to fight another day to help push back the piggies and bring freedom to godless land. God Bless them, keep them safe.

P.S. God, help them to remember to throw on their gear. :wink:

]]> By: Dan O https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164224 Dan O Mon, 19 May 2008 18:40:05 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164224 Headline should read, "Marine Cheats Death, Fails to Cheat Ass-Chewing by First Sergeant". Because I guarantee he got one after the picture was published. Not to mention the talk his plt cmdr probably had with the Bn XO. Even if there were a legit reason for him being in a firefight with no PPE, shit will definitely flow downhill from that photo being published. And by the way, helmets do sometimes stop AK rounds. Situationally dependent on range and angle of impact. FYI. Headline should read, “Marine Cheats Death, Fails to Cheat Ass-Chewing by First Sergeant”. Because I guarantee he got one after the picture was published. Not to mention the talk his plt cmdr probably had with the Bn XO. Even if there were a legit reason for him being in a firefight with no PPE, shit will definitely flow downhill from that photo being published.

And by the way, helmets do sometimes stop AK rounds. Situationally dependent on range and angle of impact. FYI.

]]> By: drillanwr (hembra blanca típica) https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164291 drillanwr (hembra blanca típica) Mon, 19 May 2008 19:29:26 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164291 Baby, if you're gonna "go commando" do it the right way ... Let 'the boys' be free (looks like those skivvies might need changing after that anyway ...) ... But wear your helmet, for shit-sake! Your face is too damn pretty for target practice. :gun: Baby, if you’re gonna “go commando” do it the right way …

Let ‘the boys’ be free (looks like those skivvies might need changing after that anyway …) … But wear your helmet, for shit-sake! Your face is too damn pretty for target practice. :gun:

]]> By: Faith of Judas https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164371 Faith of Judas Mon, 19 May 2008 20:28:55 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164371 "And by the way, helmets do sometimes stop AK rounds. Situationally dependent on range and angle of impact. FYI." And my forehead stopped shrapnel from dual 133s at less than 10 feet. Weird shit happens. The helmets are not at all intended to stop rifle rounds, and, more importantly, when the shit hits the fan, you return fire, before you worry about whether some pog first sergeant is going to chew you out for not putting your PPE because you were too busy slinging lead. “And by the way, helmets do sometimes stop AK rounds. Situationally dependent on range and angle of impact. FYI.” And my forehead stopped shrapnel from dual 133s at less than 10 feet.

Weird shit happens. The helmets are not at all intended to stop rifle rounds, and, more importantly, when the shit hits the fan, you return fire, before you worry about whether some pog first sergeant is going to chew you out for not putting your PPE because you were too busy slinging lead.

]]> By: Dan (The Infidel) https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164383 Dan (The Infidel) Mon, 19 May 2008 20:35:29 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164383 Damn. Any day a Marine or soldier walks away from a firefight in one piece is a good day. Dude, put your shit on... Damn. Any day a Marine or soldier walks away from a firefight in one piece is a good day. Dude, put your shit on…

]]> By: Kevin M https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164462 Kevin M Mon, 19 May 2008 21:38:05 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164462 We gotta send this guy to a Code Pinko demonstration so we can see what happens when THEY don't wear their friggin' helmet. :beer: We gotta send this guy to a Code Pinko demonstration so we can see what happens when THEY don’t wear their friggin’ helmet. :beer:

]]> By: Jerry https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164523 Jerry Mon, 19 May 2008 22:24:40 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164523 I myself would prefer some impact resistant goggle/safety glasses to save the eyes from the fragements. Then again shit probably happened so fast that it was not an option. How else woula AP photographers otherwise be anywhere near the action in most circumstances to get that type of photo series? I myself would prefer some impact resistant goggle/safety glasses to save the eyes from the fragements. Then again shit probably happened so fast that it was not an option. How else woula AP photographers otherwise be anywhere near the action in most circumstances to get that type of photo series?

]]> By: Sandy https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164550 Sandy Mon, 19 May 2008 22:45:12 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164550 Saw this when I was at work. Damn glad he is alright. I am sure his commander reamed him out for not wearing all his gear. I am sure all of his brothers, friends and loveds will be next in line to chew him out as well. I don't know how true it is since I have never served but I heard that sometimes the gear interferes and that is why they sometimes do not wear the helmet? Anyone know if that is true? Saw this when I was at work. Damn glad he is alright.

I am sure his commander reamed him out for not wearing all his gear. I am sure all of his brothers, friends and loveds will be next in line to chew him out as well.

I don’t know how true it is since I have never served but I heard that sometimes the gear interferes and that is why they sometimes do not wear the helmet?

Anyone know if that is true?

]]> By: mindy abraham https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164593 mindy abraham Mon, 19 May 2008 23:18:23 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164593 :shock: He should buy the lotto :shock: He should buy the lotto

]]> By: 0311inOHio (typical white person) https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164637 0311inOHio (typical white person) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:20 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164637 :beer: :beer: :gun: :gun: Looks like something out of a fucking movie. Die Hard III Something to tell the grandkids about. :razz: Semper Fi. :beer: :beer: :gun: :gun:

Looks like something out of a fucking movie. Die Hard III
Something to tell the grandkids about. :razz:

Semper Fi.

]]> By: Hugh https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164676 Hugh Tue, 20 May 2008 00:49:10 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164676 "What did you do in the war, Daddy?" "Well sweetie, go grab my photo album" Hope he lives to share these photos with his great-grandkids! Thanks Marine! “What did you do in the war, Daddy?”

“Well sweetie, go grab my photo album”

Hope he lives to share these photos with his great-grandkids!

Thanks Marine!

]]> By: Monkey3531 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164801 Monkey3531 Tue, 20 May 2008 03:03:12 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164801 can everyone stop with the "put your gear on" BS. seeing as how this devil dog has nothing on but trousers, boots and his skivie shirt, he was probably doing some PT, sleeping or in the shitter when the firefight started, grabbed a rifle and shared some lead love with the enemy. thankfully nothing happened to him, and thankfully he had the sense to fight imediately rather than find his gear while the enemy was shooting him can everyone stop with the “put your gear on” BS. seeing as how this devil dog has nothing on but trousers, boots and his skivie shirt, he was probably doing some PT, sleeping or in the shitter when the firefight started, grabbed a rifle and shared some lead love with the enemy. thankfully nothing happened to him, and thankfully he had the sense to fight imediately rather than find his gear while the enemy was shooting him

]]> By: Poexxx https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164865 Poexxx Tue, 20 May 2008 04:03:42 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-164865 I wore a boonie in Somolia. :twisted: Helmets are good, BA is good... But when your number is up your number is up, all the gear in the world won't change it. I wore a boonie in Somolia. :twisted:

Helmets are good, BA is good… But when your number is up your number is up, all the gear in the world won’t change it.

]]> By: Faith of Judas https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165019 Faith of Judas Tue, 20 May 2008 07:16:04 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165019 exactly, monkey. exactly, monkey.

]]> By: Dan O https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165112 Dan O Tue, 20 May 2008 10:51:55 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165112 Faith of Judas "when the shit hits the fan, you return fire, before you worry about whether some pog first sergeant is going to chew you out for not putting your PPE because you were too busy slinging lead." agreed. Faith of Judas

“when the shit hits the fan, you return fire, before you worry about whether some pog first sergeant is going to chew you out for not putting your PPE because you were too busy slinging lead.”

agreed.

]]> By: Dan O https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165113 Dan O Tue, 20 May 2008 10:54:34 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165113 I think it's kind of funny that even though he's not wearing any ppe, he still has his boots bloused. Hopefully he pointed that out to the first sergeant at some point during the ass chewing. I think it’s kind of funny that even though he’s not wearing any ppe, he still has his boots bloused. Hopefully he pointed that out to the first sergeant at some point during the ass chewing.

]]> By: 0311YutYut https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165208 0311YutYut Tue, 20 May 2008 13:06:51 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165208 I don't know how many times I got my ass chewed by my 1stSgt in Iraq for not having my throat protecter snapped. And for not having nametapes on my trousers. And for having a rip in my blouse. hahahahaha :mrgreen: I don’t know how many times I got my ass chewed by my 1stSgt in Iraq for not having my throat protecter snapped. And for not having nametapes on my trousers. And for having a rip in my blouse. hahahahaha :mrgreen:

]]> By: Goodbye Natalie https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165301 Goodbye Natalie Tue, 20 May 2008 15:15:24 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165301 I don't know much about fighting bad men as I've made abundantly clear in the past (complete civilian) but I do have to wonder, "if I were sitting in some ravine and it was about 207 degrees in that netherworld called Afghanistan, I'd have to think that all that gear gets so f*king hot, you feel like you're dead if you don't strip." Probably explains why I am absolutely sure I'd have been fragged from some higher up for my smart mouth and it's best for me to simply root for the good guys in my air-conditioned house. I don’t know much about fighting bad men as I’ve made abundantly clear in the past (complete civilian) but I do have to wonder, “if I were sitting in some ravine and it was about 207 degrees in that netherworld called Afghanistan, I’d have to think that all that gear gets so f*king hot, you feel like you’re dead if you don’t strip.”

Probably explains why I am absolutely sure I’d have been fragged from some higher up for my smart mouth and it’s best for me to simply root for the good guys in my air-conditioned house.

]]> By: ssgduke54 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165550 ssgduke54 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:53:26 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165550 :gun: :shock: Rather you are for the War or not the first round that lands near you will throw all the politics out the window! :gun: :gun: :shock: Rather you are for the War or not the first round that lands near you will throw all the politics out the window! :gun:

]]> By: Monkey3531 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165945 Monkey3531 Tue, 20 May 2008 23:57:40 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165945 :arrow: 0311YutYut don't forget the lectures about having your sleeves rolled down properly before entering some chowhall :arrow: 0311YutYut
don’t forget the lectures about having your sleeves rolled down properly before entering some chowhall

]]> By: Rock https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165959 Rock Wed, 21 May 2008 00:14:19 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-165959 all i am going to say is that is fucking motivating. all i am going to say is that is fucking motivating.

]]> By: Faith of Judas https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166151 Faith of Judas Wed, 21 May 2008 03:37:52 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166151 my team got kicked out of the chowhall several times after patrols for being "too dirty" my team got kicked out of the chowhall several times after patrols for being “too dirty”

]]> By: Bill https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166202 Bill Wed, 21 May 2008 04:50:37 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166202 It's a shame our government doesn't do for this Marine what they did for the Marines on Iwo who raised the flag for the famous photo0. I'm not going to compare this photographer to Joe Rosenthal because I don't know the whole story. We won't see these photo's in any papers or on any stamps but we should. Remember war has winners and losers. Unfortunately, these days we have to search the blogs to find out who is who because the press will not publish it. Tell your friends, “The insurgents are finding that every time they engage with the Marines, they lose,” Personally, I'd like to read a lot more of that! It’s a shame our government doesn’t do for this Marine what they did for the Marines on Iwo who raised the flag for the famous photo0. I’m not going to compare this photographer to Joe Rosenthal because I don’t know the whole story. We won’t see these photo’s in any papers or on any stamps but we should. Remember war has winners and losers. Unfortunately, these days we have to search the blogs to find out who is who because the press will not publish it. Tell your friends,
“The insurgents are finding that every time they engage with the Marines, they lose,”
Personally, I’d like to read a lot more of that!

]]> By: radgy https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166784 radgy Wed, 21 May 2008 17:54:27 +0000 https://pat-dollard.com/2008/05/photos-show-marines-narrow-escape-from-death-in-afghanistan/#comment-166784 Dude told his wife,he was changing clothes when they came under attack,he didnt have time to go get his helmit,was to bussy shooting back. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,356924,00.html Dude told his wife,he was changing clothes when they came under attack,he didnt have time to go get his helmit,was to bussy shooting back.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,356924,00.html

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