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by Chiron
January 25th, 2012, 12:47 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Aid workers kidnapped in Somalia are rescued
Replies: 9
Views: 4152

Aid workers kidnapped in Somalia are rescued

(CNN) -- Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Somalia last year were rescued during an operation early Wednesday, a Danish aid group said. "After being held hostage for three months, American citizen Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted from Denmark have today successfully been rescued from ...
by Chiron
January 10th, 2012, 12:57 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Iran sentences alleged U.S. spy to death
Replies: 1
Views: 1662

Iran sentences alleged U.S. spy to death

TEHRAN, Iran - An Iranian court has convicted an American man of working for the CIA and sentenced him to death, state radio reported Monday, in a case adding to the accelerating tension between the United States and Iran. Iran charges that as a former U.S. Marine, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, received spe...
by Chiron
December 22nd, 2011, 11:17 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone!
by Chiron
November 23rd, 2011, 2:11 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro-From Russia with Respect
Replies: 52
Views: 18158

Re: Intro-From Russia with Respect

What does your Avatar mean?
by Chiron
November 23rd, 2011, 1:58 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro-From Russia with Respect
Replies: 52
Views: 18158

Re: Intro-From Russia with Respect

Welcome to the site.

I was wondering if you know about the international treaty that states, "If Iran is attacked Russia gets 50% of the Iranian Oil fields". I doubt anyone here new this as well.
by Chiron
July 9th, 2011, 12:01 pm
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Army suspends use of T-11 parachute
Replies: 0
Views: 1289

Army suspends use of T-11 parachute

The Army on Friday morning suspended all use of the new T-11 Advanced Tactical Parachute System. The announcement comes two weeks after the death of an 82nd Airborne paratrooper, the first fatality involving the new chute, and exactly one month after the Army placed safety restrictions on the T-11 a...
by Chiron
June 29th, 2011, 7:53 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Katy Taylor grad dies during Afghan battle
Replies: 1
Views: 1374

Re: Katy Taylor grad dies during Afghan battle

R.I.P. Warrior. Condolences to his family and friends.
by Chiron
June 29th, 2011, 7:08 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Ex 2bat living in Athens, Greece
Replies: 20
Views: 8529

Re: Ex 2bat living in Athens, Greece

Chiron wrote:I was C 2/75 now living in Athens Greece. Long story but I miss the U.S.

Married a Greek girl and we have a son 4 years old.

RLTW
Chris
Wow looking at this after all this time.... My son is almost 12!
by Chiron
June 29th, 2011, 7:06 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Greetings from an ex 2nd Batt Ranger
Replies: 14
Views: 5075

Re: Greetings from an ex 2nd Batt Ranger

Welcome Ranger! I arrived in 1980 at 2/75.
by Chiron
June 29th, 2011, 7:03 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 49
Views: 19402

Re: Introduction

Never quit Sir!
by Chiron
June 25th, 2011, 12:19 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: Former 2nd Bat Ranger Looses His Mind
Replies: 19
Views: 10161

Re: Former 2nd Bat Ranger Looses His Mind

Well done brother! I’ve had a bunch of set backs with my ailments but this summer will swim everyday in the sea and start with walking. If I can get rid of my cane and walk faster…..

Keep on going!

RLTW
by Chiron
June 13th, 2011, 8:02 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: When ‘Hero’ Rings Hollow - Commentary from N.Y. Times
Replies: 1
Views: 1274

When ‘Hero’ Rings Hollow - Commentary from N.Y. Times

It is not uncommon for politicians, media figures and the general public to claim – without question – that those serving in the armed forces are heroes. Military service is unique, and the challenges faced by service members are unlike those of other professions. Violent death is a real possibility...
by Chiron
June 4th, 2011, 3:04 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Bipartisan Congress rebuffs Obama on Libya mission
Replies: 0
Views: 1124

Bipartisan Congress rebuffs Obama on Libya mission

Crossing party lines to deliver a stunning rebuke to the commander in chief, the vast majority of the House voted Friday for resolutions telling President Obama he has broken the constitutional chain of authority by committing U.S. troops to the international military mission in Libya. In two votes ...
by Chiron
June 1st, 2011, 12:28 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Army Ranger to be awarded Medal of Honor
Replies: 1
Views: 1427

Re: Army Ranger to be awarded Medal of Honor

Awesome! Good job Ranger!!!!
by Chiron
June 1st, 2011, 12:14 am
Forum: 75th Ranger Regiment Public Forum
Topic: 2/75 RGR to receive MoH
Replies: 1
Views: 2039

Re: 2/75 RGR to receive MoH

Awesome! That's great news!!!

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