Thursday, August 20, 2009

Outside the Box

Marines are learning how to use pack mules to take the fight to the Taliban.  I read the thin air isn't ideal for helicopters and neither is getting ambushed with 100 pounds on your back.  Mules cost $5 in Afghanistan so they're cost effective, but it looks like it takes three Marines to run one.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 21, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    cheap but tempermental.

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  2. RebeccaAugust 21, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    But it looks REALLY hot. Is it?

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  3. No Big Dill August 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Some days I'd like a mule.

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  4. AnnAugust 21, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    One pulling, two pushing? They may have to rethink that one.

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  5. oliviaAugust 21, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    yeah, a donkey's nice, but i prefer this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    h i l arious. Wow, I love our soldiers for trying and caring. I love my son for posting such thought provoking posts. Keep em comin. Hugs, mom

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