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Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:25 pm to adawgj
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Got word from an old military pal this morning that ''shite is hitting the fan" and a carrier group is heading out. Don't know where or why. I told him probably just training, but he insisted that they are responding to a serious issue. Thoughts?
Ah, the timeless "I know some guy with vague connections to the military who says sh*t's about to go down" rumor to freak people out.
Nothing to see here.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:48 pm to KSGamecock
Well, it's not just a military guy I happen to know. I am a veteran and have spent time overseas with this fella. Couple posters in this thread have mentioned regular deployments, and rotations. I wouldn't have brought the thread up if it was that kind of business. Anyway, I guess it's expected to get a few dumbass responses in between the ones that can actually contribute.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:55 pm to adawgj
Ok man.
You're right, I have no idea what I'm talking about. Sorry.
You're right, I have no idea what I'm talking about. Sorry.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:57 pm to adawgj
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Got word from an old military pal this morning that ''shite is hitting the fan" and a carrier group is heading out. Don't know where or why. I told him probably just training, but he insisted that they are responding to a serious issue. Thoughts?
Libya/Syria
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:59 pm to KSGamecock
No sweat.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:34 pm to Alahunter
My unit is supposed to be going to Kuwait in March of 2015, but I've heard rumor that my section would be going somewhere in Africa - which makes me think Lybia.
I'm not excited about it because we're the most tactical version of ATC we have (TTCS). If we're going somewhere separate from the unit then it's gonna be somewhere with shitty conditions.
I'm not excited about it because we're the most tactical version of ATC we have (TTCS). If we're going somewhere separate from the unit then it's gonna be somewhere with shitty conditions.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:41 pm to Wanderin Reb
Seriously, Reb, be careful wherever you end up.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:44 pm to mizzoukills
Always.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 3:42 pm to Alahunter
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Libya/Syria
Right answer. Libya in particular is rapidly headed towards Somalia on the Med.
Hopefully, someone is actually getting assets in place to react in case Americans need help again.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 4:00 pm to JustGetItRight
Still Alpha here.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 4:34 pm to au21tigers
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Carriers don't respond with a MEU do they? I was once in the corps as well, but never spent any time on a boat.
When I was with the 26th MEU there was, so I assume they all have one.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 5:59 pm to Charlestondawg
quote:that's what I'm saying.
Please let it be Mexico
Posted on 5/29/14 at 6:10 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
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Putin swings a big dick. America swings the sanctions dick because it's our only card. Putin would make us his bitch because he has a real sack.
Putin doesn't have a real military -- all of their hardware is outdated. Trust me, they have -zero- capacity to launch a global war. They have one air craft carrier.
The United States has 12.
The rest of the world combined has twelve.
Putin doesn't want conflict -- that's why he won't commit his troops. He knows that if we were to go head to head it'd be a fricking disaster for his side. America has launched two wars simultaneously across the entire world but America isn't stupid.
It's like North and South Korea -- the only thing stopping South Korea from rolling up the North like sushi is because of nuclear weapons.
If Russia didn't have Nuclear weapons we would wax them within months.
Of course, half of this board will gorge on Russian dick while simultaneously ignoring the fact that they can barely keep their Navy, economy and air force above water let alone keep their populace motivated to fight a superior force.
'Murica ain't afraid.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 6:12 pm to adawgj
They're heading to the Mediteranean to monitor Syria and Ukraine. Troops are being deployed to Jordan to arm and train moderate factions of the Syrian resistance
Posted on 5/29/14 at 6:16 pm to kingbob
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They're heading to the Mediteranean to monitor Syria and Ukraine. Troops are being deployed to Jordan to arm and train moderate factions of the Syrian resistance
That's what I heard this morning.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 6:22 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
This thread 
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:33 pm to adawgj
OPSEC violation 
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:35 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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'Murica ain't afraid.
Yeah we are, and we damn well should be. They still have a more than capable nuclear arsenal that they are pouring money into to update further. Pure speculation on my part, but don't be surprised to see that Cold War heat back up real soon.
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My unit is supposed to be going to Kuwait in March of 2015, but I've heard rumor that my section would be going somewhere in Africa - which makes me think Lybia.
Obviously I have no idea what unit you belong to, but Camp Lemonier could be a likely destination for you. It should be pretty built up by now, our SF types have been using it for many years in that region. I think it's been built up within the last few years though.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 7:45 pm
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