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WASHINGTON (Jan. 13, 2011) The official U.S. Navy logo commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy SEALs. (U.S. Navy photo illustration/Released)



A member of coalition special operations forces discusses a clearance plan with members of the 8th Commando Kandak during a clearance operation in Akhtar Village, Arghandab district, Zabul province Afghanistan Jan. 11. The commandos partnered with coalition SOF to clear the village of insurgent activity and ensure regional security




Members of coalition special operations forces conduct a clearance of a compound during an operation in Akhtar village, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. Coalition SOF partnered with the 8th Commando Kandak to clear the village of insurgent activity and ensure regional security.



Members of coalition special operations forces conduct a security patrol during an operation in Akhtar village, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. Coalition SOF partnered with the 8th Commando Kandak to clear the village of insurgent activity and ensure regional security.




Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force identify targets during a live-fire exercise aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The unit is currently deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, which is a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The group is also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.



A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey is refueled by a 522nd Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Combat Shadow II over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 4, 2012. The 71st is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., and the 522nd SOS at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The MC-130J provided in-flight refueling as part of a joint-base partnership.



A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey receives fuel from a 522 SOS, MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 4, 2012. The 71 SOS is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., and conducted air refueling training with the 522 SOS, stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.

I wish the USA NAVY SEALS a HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY. The Unit is much admired especially by those who know what it takes to be a NAVY SEAL. The Officers & Men have carried out special operations (inc. successful extermination of the terrorist leader OBL last year); & have also made personal sacrifices (away from families etc). Continue the good work.

Note for Post 1385 Although state side these Rangers are in "Operation Enduring freedom" camo pattern.

U.S. Army Spc. Gerald Schumacher of 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, climbs a mountain Jan. 11, 2012, in Watapur district, Kunar province, Afghanistan.

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Parachutists with the U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Competition Team attempt to set a three-point, 32-way college record during a jump competition Dec. 28, 2011, through Jan. 2, 2012, over Eloy, Ariz. Wings of Blue teams won multiple medals at the competition.

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Flares are discharged from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. Marine pilots of HMH-363 utilize flares ensuring the safety of the crew onboard and safe guarding the aircraft while in flight during poor visibility weather.

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Soldiers in the scout platoon from the Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, participate in wartime operation exercises at Florence Military Reservation, Jan. 7. The scouts conducted air assault raids as part of their mission to support the battalion's objective to deploy and fight on the battlefield as a light infantry battalion.

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Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona Army National Guard, participate in wartime operation exercises at the Florence Military Reservation, Jan. 7.

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US millitary is no. 1 in the world.

shuban said:

US millitary is no. 1 in the world.

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Why the sad face? That is how the US rolls!

I Hope he just hit the wrong smiley or button.
Note the M4 carried in the last pic looks like it's been painted tan ( although it could just be a layer of sand.) the Army has approved camouflage painting of weapons but under strict regulations.

TerraN_EmpirE said:

I Hope he just hit the wrong smiley or button.
Note the M4 carried in the last pic looks like it's been painted tan ( although it could just be a layer of sand.) the Army has approved camouflage painting of weapons but under strict regulations.

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I say it's partially painted. Look at the other barrel, it has the same brown tone color as the one that soldier's holding.

Trouble is. if it is I think it's out of regs.

Army times said:

The regulations will not eliminate all black on the weapon. To keep the weapon firing and accurate, certain components shouldn’t be painted. The safety selector, magazine release, magazine catch, trigger and forward assist are all off-limits.

Additionally, TACOM said not to paint the barrel and front sight assembly because the heat from multiple discharges will burn the paint off anyway.

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