A few pics from Afghanistan...

[DainBramaged]

Been here about 45 days. Thought I'd share a few of my favorite pics.

Me threatening a local national:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219ChickenRun#5580967637766252530

My close friend, Cpl Guzman, and myself.
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580975664283890834

Occupying a compound:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580975336299851378
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580975489358500818
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580975591157995154

On patrol:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580977607090322338

I love 240s:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580977530578943042

Close call for the Afghan who was holding this (now shot dead) shovel.
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110226PatrolPics#5581001962353074530

Member of the ANA, and a friend:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110226PatrolPics#5581003504885241970

And...my absolutest most favoritest picture I've ever taken:
https://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlmorris/20110219PatrolPics#5580977943434691538

Cheers!

 

[GTaudiophile]

Cool.

Thanks for your service to our nation.

 

[Skitzer]

How much ammo do you carry? Did I see about 8 magazines in your belt?
About 240 rounds?

 

[Irrational_]

Thank you for your service.

 

[jman19]

Cool.

Thanks for your service to our nation.

This.

 

[DainBramaged]

How much ammo do you carry? Did I see about 8 magazines in your belt?
About 240 rounds?

I only carry six mags, so 180. Some of them poor sumbitches carry 400-500 rounds. That would suck.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I only carry six mags, so 180. Some of them poor sumbitches carry 400-500 rounds. That would suck.

Has it been needed? Some cool pictures...love seeing what it's like over there.

stay safe.

 

[benzylic]

What unit are you in?

 

[nanette1985]

Cool.

Thanks for your service to our nation.

And this. Nice pictures - gives me an idea of what it's like and makes you guys feel like friends.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Stay safe bro.

 

[DainBramaged]

Has it been needed? Some cool pictures...love seeing what it's like over there.

stay safe.

I've used it to shoot at a spotter, but not in a more defensive capability yet.

What unit are you in?

2nd Radio Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC

 

[Skitzer]

I only carry six mags, so 180. Some of them poor sumbitches carry 400-500 rounds. That would suck.

Is 180 sufficient if you run into a firefight out on patrol?
Why do some carry more? Personal preference?
I'd feel more comfortable with more than 180, running out of ammo in a firefight would absolutely suck!


By the way, thank you for your service.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Cool Pics and Thanks for your service =)

Keep safe out there!

 

[DainBramaged]

Is 180 sufficient if you run into a firefight out on patrol?
Why do some carry more? Personal preference?
I'd feel more comfortable with more than 180, running out of ammo in a firefight would absolutely suck!


By the way, thank you for your service.

If I use 180 rounds, I could most likely get some from someone else in the patrol. However, if I use 180 rounds, something went really, really wrong.

The guys that carry more rounds are Machine Gunners. If you are carrying an M4 / M16, you only take 180. That's the standard combat load.

The biggest consideration is weight. The body armor alone is around thirty to forty pounds. Add radios, rifle, ammo, helmet, food, water, etc and you are going to be hurting if you overburden yourself.

As it is, after patrolling for 12-16 hours and covering 7-10 miles, I'm pretty much ready for bed when I'm done.

 

[MiniDoom]

awesome pics! thanks for your service and stay safe..

 

[foghorn67]

Great pics! Love what you do! Stay safe.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Great pics! Love what you do! Stay safe.

:thumbsup:

 

[Schadenfroh]

Cool.

Thanks for your service to our nation.

This

 

[JPS35]

Words cannot express how grateful and proud I am of you and those you serve with. Thank you for what you do to protect them, my family, and our freedom!

 

[BoomerD]

That weapon looks pretty dirty Marine!


Semper Fi Dain.

 

[OlafSicky]

Are you guys making progress? When is the war going to be over?

 

[thepd7]

Thanks for serving Dain.

 

[Kreon]

Thanks for your service, great pictures

 

[dighn]

interesting pics. stay safe out there.

 

[AlienCraft]

Tell your whole unit I said "Thanks" and "Be safe". Let the Taliban die for their cause.