Some Ranger Pix

[275ANGER!]

Eagle plate carrier w/cummerbund

 

[Ravage]

A member of an Afghan-international security force pulls security, targeting a compound in the Nahr-e Saraj District. During the search of the buildings the combined forces detained two suspected militants, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jeff Collet)

Members of an Afghan-international security force pull security outside a compound in the Sabari district. Khowst Province, Afghanistan, March 1, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Spc. Mark Salazar/released)

An Afghan joint security force moved to a building in the Chak-e-Wardak District where intelligence indicated militant activity, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 1.

 

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Members of the Afghan-international security force come under heavy fire from mortar and tracer rounds. The joint force came under fire preparing for exfil. Wardak Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released)

Members of the Afghan-international security force search a compound in pursuit of a militants. Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 29.

A member of an Afghan-international security force finds several weapons during a search for a Taliban commander on a compound in Kandahar City. Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Technical Sergeant John Herrick/released)

A member of an Afghan-international security force pulls security from a roof while pursuing a Taliban facilitator in the Muhammad Aghah district. Logar Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released

 

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Members of an Afghan-international security force prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook after completing a mission in the Muhammad Aghah district, Logar Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released)

Members of an Afghan-international security force prepare to exfil after searching a compound for a Taliban facilitator in the Muhammad Aghah District, Logar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 20.

It is interesting to see more and more Ranger missions done with Afghan Commandos. I always thought that "working by, with, and through" the local populace was the domain of the Quiet Professionals.
But I'm on the outside looking in.....

Anyways, good luck Warriors !

 

[TheSiatonist]

 

[Ravage]

A member of an Afghan-international security force secures the entrance of a compound during a mission in the Sabari District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. (Army photo/Staff Sgt. David Bertles)

An Afghan-international security force searched a series of buildings in the Terayzai District. During the search the security force captured a Haqqani IED cell leader, who confirmed his identity, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 1. (Army photo/Staff Sgt. David Bertles)

Members of an Afghan-international security force search a compound in the Sabari district after intelligence indicated militant activity, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13. (Army photo/Staff Sgt. David Bertles)

 

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Members of an Afghan-international security wait for sunrise before searching a compound in the Pul-e Alam District in Logar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16.

An Afghan-international security searched a compound in the Pul-e Alam District for a Taliban IED sub-commander. No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation in Logar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16.

Members of an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the Sabari District. During the search the combined force detained two suspected militants in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 30. (Photo by Jeff A. Collet)

 

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Members of an Afghan-international security force pull security before exfiling after completing a mission in the Nawah-ye Barakzai District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1.

Members of an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the Nawah-ye Barakzai district. During the search the security force detained two suspected militants, Nawah-ye Barakzai District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1.

A member of an Afghan-international security force pulls security from behind a building on a compound in the Nawah-ye Barakzai District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1.

A member of an Afghan-international security force secures the area while in pursuit of militants in the Gulistam district, Farah province, Afghanistan, March 13.

Members of an Afghan-international security force prepare to exfil after a mission in Nawah-ye Barakzai district. No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation in the Nawah-ye Barakzai District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1.

 

[Ravage]

A member of an Afghan-international security force searches a compound in the Nawah-ye Barakzai District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1.

Members of an Afghan-international security force secure a compound in the Gulistam district, Farah province, Afghanistan, March 13.

An Afghan-international security force targeted a compound in the Gulistam district after intelligence indicated militant activity in the Washir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 8.

Members of an Afghan-international security force pull security while in the pursuit of a Taliban commander. During the search the assault force captured a Taliban commander, responsible for multiple attacks against coalition forces and Afghan citizens in the Washir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 8.

A member of an Afghan-international security force pulls security while in the pursuit of a Taliban commander in the Washir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 8.

 

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Members of an Afghan-international security force pull security while in the Washir district after intelligence indicated militant activity in the Washir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 8.

Members of an Afghan-international security force return from a mission after capturing a Taliban IED facilitator in the Reg-e Khan Meshin district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 22.

A member of the Afghan-international security force prepares to exfil after the security force captured a Taliban sub-commander and two other militants in the Chak-e Wardak district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 14. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released)

A member of the Afghan-international security force pulls security while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander in the Chak-e Wardak district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 14. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released)

An Afghan-international security force heads to compound in the Chak-e Wardak district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 14. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jordan Huettl/released)

 

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Members of an Afghan-international security force provide overwatch, as other members advance toward a compound in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

Members of an Afghan-international security force pursuit a Haqqani commander in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

A member of an Afghan-international security force occupies a fighting position providing fire support for other team members in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

A member of an Afghan-international security force provides security over looking compounds in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

A CH-47 Chinook delivers supplies to an Afghan-international security force in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

 

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A member of an Afghan-international security force provides security while pursuing a Haqqani commander in the Zurmat district, Pakyiya province, Afghanistan, March 28.

 

[HoosierAnnie]

TY Guys for all the pic. You have the writer VERy inspired

 

[dknob]

What the hell is up with all these PR pictures??! Since when do Batt boys have cameramen following them around on objectives. I dont like this.

 

[TheSiatonist]

What the hell is up with all these PR pictures??! Since when do Batt boys have cameramen following them around on objectives. I dont like this.

I think the Batt boys had it better since they don't really show their faces -- just the back of the helmets. And even if there were faces shown it was just side ways.

Check these out: http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=images/images_gallery.php&action=viewimage&fid=270049 Dude with the SCAR and a LAW. I don't get why these was allowed out, though -- I mean, I can understand if the guy is retired or the op happened 4 years ago, but according to the date the op happened just 2 months ago (big chance he's still in the AO) and this guy's face is already all over the internet.

 

[Scotth]

What the hell is up with all these PR pictures??! Since when do Batt boys have cameramen following them around on objectives. I dont like this.

Remember the SEALS coming up on the beach in Somalia back in '92 and the flood of camera lights that met them:doh:

 

[Ravage]

Remember the SEALS coming up on the beach in Somalia at night and the flood of camera lights:doh:

Those were actually Recon Marines

 

[TheSiatonist]

Remember the SEALS coming up on the beach in Somalia at night and the flood of camera lights:doh:

I read somewhere that they were Recon -- not NSW.

 

[dknob]

Remember the SEALS coming up on the beach in Somalia back in '92 and the flood of camera lights that met them:doh:

thats different. The pictures posted above look like they are from actual cameramen attached to the unit.
This shit may fly with the white side SOF (SF, SEALs, etc), but since when is this allowed on the black side???? Has Regiment been displaced or something?
idk why, but something so simple as cameramen following batt boys around seriously pisses me off. maybe Im too sensitive.

 

[Scotth]

I read that there was both SEALS and Recon Marines that came up that beach for an ill-advised Photo Op.

http://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/10/w...e-beach-took-us-by-surprise.html?pagewanted=1