I know, this is OEF only.
But in regards to other missions (OIF i.e.), people should know that soldiers (not all of course) and French politicians are not implicitly of the same opinion.
I mean, we didn't decide wether to go or not. And you can be sure, many of us where more than willing (me included).
my life sucks, but the special effects are just awesome!
You arent stirring up shit but anytime anyone says "French" everyone here cringes. Course, it's mostly directed at the French politicians, French people, French fuckers and french anything. As the brother says, embrace the suck. We take warriors for what they are so enjoy yourself...and hey...Fuck you Frenchy.
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¿Querría usted el primer redondo en la rodilla o la cara?
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Welcome. Can you offer proof that you are who you claim to be? Trust but verify.
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I know, this is OEF only.
But in regards to other missions (OIF i.e.), people should know that soldiers (not all of course) and French politicians are not implicitly of the same opinion.
I mean, we didn't decide wether to go or not. And you can be sure, many of us where more than willing (me included).
Okay got that out of the way.
I went to French commando School #7 in Trier. Our TAC NCOIC was SGT Chef Bensalah and Belmont in 1983.
They were good warriors.
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
--------- “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
Chiron wrote:Welcome. Why aren't you French paricipating in the GWOT?
Actually, they are, albiet mostly quietly, but in the political environment in which they exist, it's low key or not at all.
The GWOT is fought in many ways besides conventional invasions.
K.Ingraham wrote:
Actually, they are, albiet mostly quietly, but in the political environment in which they exist, it's low key or not at all.
The GWOT is fought in many ways besides conventional invasions.
Couldn't have said that any better, Ranger K.Ingraham.
my life sucks, but the special effects are just awesome!
Chiron wrote:Welcome. Why aren't you French paricipating in the GWOT?
Actually, they are, albiet mostly quietly, but in the political environment in which they exist, it's low key or not at all.
The GWOT is fought in many ways besides conventional invasions.
Similar to the Greeks low key one SEAL team and a few Frigates. Then again the Greeks don’t have much of an army, just enough to guard the boarders.
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
--------- “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
You arent stirring up shit but anytime anyone says "French" everyone here cringes. Course, it's mostly directed at the French politicians, French people, French fuckers and french anything. As the brother says, embrace the suck. We take warriors for what they are so enjoy yourself...and hey...Fuck you Frenchy. 
