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It was good training for the teams, they got a good taste of digging in the roads, as opposed tasks that would have been sitting on the top of frozen ground in Wayne, or maybe buried in the snow...

Actually I did, ....take that ground fire, with Divers, and we did pretty well. If you had one Diver that you thought "Iffy" in a gunfight, well I'm sure you can find one in every trade. He was still a Sailor, working outside the wire, getting in gunfights, taking IEDs apart, at the request of...

Some good points Starlight. I agree there is some U.S bashing in regards to "Bling" on their uniforms throughout these posts. Those of us that have been their, outside and in the sh#t, have new found respect for our U.S counterparts. I have worked with them plenty in the past, and have done...

ArmyVern I would love to debate this with you further, but unfortunately, it looks like we agree. It's a good idea, hope it works out, hope it is not abused, and hope there are not guys or gals acting childish and rubbing it in others' faces. Just to add, I don't think there will be many...

I'm not writing off your opinions, just think they may change down the road (maybe highway #4). If not, that okay to. Cheers, PB.

Since you say there's nothing wrong with a CAB, then those three points ( 1. Do not qualify...etc) would not apply to you. There are however, some narrow minded viewpoints  noticeable in other threads, that these points would apply to. I have all full respect for anyone wearing the uniform, even...

Good points, kinda answered your own question. I'm sure you have experience on other tours, but once you ride a wave in this sandbox, even more so for your trade, I think you'll be off this fence. And as a sideline, I don't care how ugly the CAB may be, the troops deserve it. Truckers for sure...

100 % Agree,...... but be careful, some people hate discussing this one....which I find almost amusing, ( I am smiling) for several reasons: 1. Afraid of change.  2. Afraid they don't qualify. 3. Know they will never qualify. Good luck, PB.

Good Point, The Navy also recieves Tax free danger pay, but not to the same level. To banter a bit thou, your money will be spent before you know it, medals are worn proudly, and passed on.... Just a thought, Cheers, PB.

"And SWASM stands for what? South West Asia Service Medal.  Not Afghanistan.  We got a different medal for that." Pmedmo, I understand what it stands for, it was awarded to ROTO1 Afghanistan, and some earlier tours; they did not work under ISAF. If you happen to overlap commands for a certain...

"Although I am Army, I find your generalization offensive.  You seem to think that the Navy is doing nothing in the Region.  You seem to have the impression that they are on a "Cruise".  You think nothing of the dangers that their Boarding Parties face daily.  You think nothing of the...

Not sure if we have received updates on the possible wound medal to replace the stripe, anyone in the know please fill in. I feel that it would be nice to pay proper respect to these outstanding troops, but also agree with our history being held tight. On the fence. As for the Combat Badge...

First of all, looking forward to the new Combat badge for the troops, whenever it shows up; it is well deserved by our boys. As for EOD badges on Combats, Velcro is the answer. For cases like Post blast sites, you can have EOD operators from up to three different offices working the same area...

As for the chatter, it is the Guy that tried for the Parliment Building; had a tunnel underneath full of Black Powder, but got caught beforehand. Stetson, As for the Spec badge, I am told it was based on the British Badge, like a lot of things we do in the CF. It's a gold bomb, with red...