Pictures To Make You Feel Warm And Fuzzy Part 1

I will start posting a series of "Pictures To Make You Feel Warm And Fuzzy" periodically. For now, enjoy the AC130. This is the plane that smoked out Noriega.

1 posted on 09/21/2001 11:37:42 AM PDT by lormand (randy@lormand.com)

Oh, but I'd like to jump into this, too. I'm a ground-pounding Army type. We've got our warm and fuzzy images to share.

2 posted on 09/21/2001 11:49:13 AM PDT by AlaninSA

To: AlaninRaleigh

Cool, I am starting to post lots of them starting with this series. If you have time, can you start a series of them too? Thanks!

3 posted on 09/21/2001 11:52:11 AM PDT by lormand

Hey thanks lormand, feel better already & keepem commin ol buddy very nice pics...

4 posted on 09/21/2001 11:53:22 AM PDT by maxamillion

Thanks to both of you, GREAT pictures. I am an ex-army, and those M-1's were my babies!! Loved those machines!! And the C-130, OOHHHH BABY!!! I want to see the Warthog myself!! I love that BIRD!!! I look forward to the others...

5 posted on 09/21/2001 11:53:49 AM PDT by Aric2000

OK, not one to endorse this organization, but they have simply the best database I've found of military images.

Go to http://www.fas.org and click on DoD 101.

6 posted on 09/21/2001 11:56:14 AM PDT by AlaninSA

7 posted on 09/21/2001 12:00:35 PM PDT by MJY1288

Got any good pics of a mushroom cloud? That's really warm, and fuzzy too.

8 posted on 09/21/2001 12:03:19 PM PDT by rebelsoldier

To: AlaninRaleigh

This fully-loaded F-16 Fighting Falcon gives me warm, fuzzy feelings.

9 posted on 09/21/2001 12:10:14 PM PDT by Doctor Freeze

Here's one to make you feel warm and fuzzy:

I imagine we're gonna be using alot of those fuel-air bombs over there ... :)

10 posted on 09/21/2001 12:14:20 PM PDT by usconservative

13th MEU(SOC) Force Recon Detachment, 3rd Platoon

Freedom isn't free
Semper Fidelis

11 posted on 09/21/2001 12:18:15 PM PDT by Jarhead_22

I would greatly appreciate any pictures of the Airborne in action.Thanks!

12 posted on 09/21/2001 12:18:42 PM PDT by airborne (Gods blessings on the 82nd Airborne)

To: AlaninRaleigh

Comfort food is one thing, these comfort items make the ground pounder feel warm and fuzzy
The MK19 40mm machine gun, MOD 3 is an air-cooled, disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, blowback operated, fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable over short distances with limited amounts of ammunition. It can fire a variety of 40mm grenades. The M430 HEDP 40mm grenade will pierce armor up to 2 inches thick, and will produce fragments to kill personnel within 5 meters and wound personnel within 15 meters of the point of impact. Associated components are: MK64 Cradle Mount, MOD 5; M3 Tripod Mount; and the AN/TVS-5 Night Vision Sight. The MK19 also mounts in the up-gunned weapons station of the LVTP7A1 model of the AAV and vehicle ring.
The Javelin is a manportable, fire-and-forget, antitank missile employed by dismounted infantry to defeat current and future threat armored combat vehicles. Javelin is intended to replace the Dragon system in the Army and the Marine Corps. JAVELIN has significant improvements over DRAGON. The Javelin's range of approximately 2,500 meters is more than twice that of its predecessor, the Dragon.
The M109A6 is the most technologically advanced cannon in the Army inventory. This weapon has a 4 man crew, and weights approximately 62,000 lbs/32 tons, and has a cruising range of 186 miles, Max speed is 35 MPH, It has a fuel capacity of 133 gals. The Paladin can operate independently, from on the move, it can receive a fire mission, compute firing data, select and take up its firing position, automatically unlock and point its cannon, fire and move out - all with no external technical assistance. Firing the first round from the move in under 60 seconds, a "shoot and scoot" capability protects the crew from counterbattery fire. The M109A6 Paladin is capable of firing up to four rounds per minute to ranges of 30 kilometers. The Paladin features increased survivability characteristics such as day/night operability, NBC protection with climate control and secure voice and digital communications. The crew remains in the vehicle throughout the mission.
And we can't, of course, forget things that are near and dear to me -- the heartwarming pictures of our Chemical Corps Equipment:
The FOX is a rolling laboratory that takes air, water, and ground samples and immediately analyzes them for signs of weapons of mass destruction. The Fox M93A1 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance System (NBCRS) is intended to improve the survivability and mobility of the Army ground forces by providing increased situational awareness and information superiority to headquarters and combat maneuver elements. With the ability to provide rapid, accurate chemical and radiological contamination information to these elements, the NBCRS vehicle forms a key portion of the full-dimensional protection concept.

The M56 Coyote enhances the division and corps commander's ability to deny the enemy information, to protect his forces, and to dominate the maneuver battle. Six M56 Coyotes form the smoke platoon. The M56 will operate in support of light and airborne maneuver units by disseminating smoke on the move and from stationary positions to defeat enemy sensors and smart munitions such as tank thermal sights, guided munitions, directed energy weapons, and other systems operating in the visual through far-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

13 posted on 09/21/2001 12:19:08 PM PDT by AlaninSA

To my generation, AC130s were affectionally called "Puff" -- after the fire-breathing dragon.

14 posted on 09/21/2001 12:19:40 PM PDT by JoeGar (joegar@pobox.com)

Ooooooh....I AM getting tingly all over :-) Actually, I can't wait till we teach the Taliban nazis three little English words: "Fuel", "Air" and "Bomb".

15 posted on 09/21/2001 12:20:59 PM PDT by egarvue

16 posted on 09/21/2001 12:21:31 PM PDT by Rogle

Warm and fuzzy? Hell, I'm sportin' wood!

18 posted on 09/21/2001 12:28:10 PM PDT by occam's chainsaw

This post merits a TOTALLY AWESOME BUMP!!!

19 posted on 09/21/2001 12:28:46 PM PDT by Captainpaintball

20 posted on 09/21/2001 12:34:22 PM PDT by Inyokern

And for naval black ops, there's always Darth Vader's personal yacht:

21 posted on 09/21/2001 12:46:21 PM PDT by Physicist (sterner@sterner.hep.upenn.edu)

An FA-18 Hornet breaks the sound barrier. (Check out the mpeg movie link, too. It's long, but it's worth it.)

22 posted on 09/21/2001 1:07:16 PM PDT by Physicist (sterner@sterner.hep.upenn.edu)

The video is KILLER!!!

23 posted on 09/21/2001 2:35:48 PM PDT by lormand

The video is KILLER!!!

The photo blew my socks off when I saw it about two years ago.
Now I'm sitting here with my clothes in shreds!!! WOW!
(But it took a couple tries for my geezer-computer to get it.)

24 posted on 09/21/2001 2:47:22 PM PDT by VOA

To: MJY1288, sirgawain, dead, dog, lowbridge, howlin, billie

HEY OSAMA!! READ ENGLISH???

25 posted on 09/21/2001 2:59:52 PM PDT by RedBloodedAmerican

To: occam's chainsaw

26 posted on 09/21/2001 3:01:51 PM PDT by RedBloodedAmerican

To: RedBloodedAmerican, lizavetta, Cyber Liberty, ST.LOUIE1

HERE it is! RBA, thanks for posting it! Normally, that word offends me - in this case, it is the ONLY word to use.

27 posted on 09/21/2001 3:22:50 PM PDT by Billie

To: AlaninRaleigh

Thanks! Here is the link in html http://www.fas.org/man/index.html

I added the DOD stuff to the URL

28 posted on 09/21/2001 5:04:18 PM PDT by lormand

Now this is my idea of warm and fuzzy.

29 posted on 09/21/2001 5:06:09 PM PDT by riley1992

This thread is a TOTAL turn-on! LOL!

30 posted on 09/21/2001 5:08:31 PM PDT by CheneyChick (Lock and Load!!)

I just looked at my rifle cabinet over in the corner and I feel so inadequate now.

31 posted on 09/21/2001 5:11:04 PM PDT by Cagey

To: riley1992, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub

My son is the 2nd from the right. He's headed for the 160th Task Force where he is anxious to kick some b_tt doing what they are showing in the pic at right.

32 posted on 09/21/2001 5:11:53 PM PDT by LBGA

just remember carlos hathcock!

93 confirmed kills as a sniper in viet-nam!

rifles ARE needed!

33 posted on 09/21/2001 5:20:55 PM PDT by rockfish59

smells like.........................................................VICTORY!

34 posted on 09/21/2001 5:22:53 PM PDT by rockfish59

He has my prayers and more gratitude than I will ever be able to express. The next time you talk to him, please relay that for me if you would.

35 posted on 09/21/2001 5:23:29 PM PDT by riley1992

To: usconservative

kinda makes napalm look wimpy!

36 posted on 09/21/2001 5:25:44 PM PDT by rockfish59

just remember carlos hathcock!

An amazing man, a hero and an inspiration.

37 posted on 09/21/2001 5:26:01 PM PDT by LBGA

Thanks, riley1992. As a mom, I want him safely at home, but this is what he wants to do and I am so proud of him. We wouldn't have this freedom if moms didn't let their sons go. Prayers for all family members of FReepers who serve, and for this country. God Bless America... now kick b_tt.

38 posted on 09/21/2001 5:28:23 PM PDT by LBGA

I read "Marine Sniper" last summer and it was one of the most incredible stories I have ever read.

39 posted on 09/21/2001 5:29:50 PM PDT by riley1992

We are so proud of your son and all those who will fight for America!

Thanks, you raised a fine boy!

God Bless America!

40 posted on 09/21/2001 5:32:55 PM PDT by lormand

Puff! heh heh. Hi there Buddy. From one ol' f*rt to another.

Nam Vet

41 posted on 09/21/2001 5:34:42 PM PDT by Nam Vet

Yaaaahhhhoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

42 posted on 09/21/2001 5:44:14 PM PDT by BigBadWolf

Thanks, lormand.
He's ready.

Here is another pic. AA and United are back in business.

43 posted on 09/21/2001 5:48:15 PM PDT by LBGA

Welcome home, Jarhead. Our boys are going to continue your fine tradition.

44 posted on 09/21/2001 5:50:29 PM PDT by LBGA

45 posted on 09/21/2001 6:07:29 PM PDT by CIApilot

Normally, that word offends me - in this case, it is the ONLY word to use.

Dittos!

That plane's probably the prettiest gal Laden has ever had before.

Hope he enjoys it.

46 posted on 09/21/2001 6:43:00 PM PDT by ST.LOUIE1

Sorry my friend, but the “Puff” call sign was never used by the AC-130. It was used by its immediate predecessor, the AC-47.

There was only one time that an AC-130 might have been confused with “Puff” (also called “Spooky”) – that was during its secret combat eval circa 1967.

I volunteered for AC-130 duty during Vietnam and couldn’t get into the program until 1975. Proudly flew the unfriendly skies with Specter until 1990 and still work with that platform today doing test and development.

47 posted on 09/21/2001 9:06:25 PM PDT by Nip (earedding@adisfwb.com)

I can just see the expressions of the Democratic Underground lurkers on this thread! Hee Hee! LET'S ROLL, AMERICA!

48 posted on 09/21/2001 9:20:52 PM PDT by Jhensy

Just returned from the graduation of our new Marines at MCRD, San Diego... this was a wonderful post to a great day! Thanks and please do it often!

49 posted on 09/21/2001 9:27:37 PM PDT by labusiness

Is that a DU round and the A-10 cannon??? Years ago on Discovery/History whatever channel I saw a clip of an A-10 letting loose on a tank, and then they replayed it in slow motion. One of the most incredible things I ever saw. Much more spectacular-looking that a missile hit on a tank

50 posted on 09/21/2001 9:40:36 PM PDT by Eugene Tackleberry

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Meet the AC130