Saturday, March 15, 2008

(Almost) famous and that cordite smell

December 2007 I spent almost 3 weeks in Paris conducting "vigipirate" patrols at the Eiffel Tower. Little did I know that I would end up in the March 2008 edition of "Kepi Blanc", the monthly magazine of the Legion. And apparently the same photo is in the March 2008 edition of the French Army monthly magazine as well. Cool experience though, no doubt about that. Now according to tradition I have to buy my section a case of beer...



Spent 2 weeks last month in the BFE of France, shooting and blowing stuff up. Managed to get some video's that y'all might enjoy...but no way as much as I did. I dialed down the quality so that it wouldn't take bloody forever to upload or download, but enjoy.



We went through (each) about 700 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition each.


Bangalore explosives, for breaching obstacles such as barbwire. BOOM!

Here's what home looked like while we were away...actually, it was just like where we were (but I forgot to take photos).



6 comments:

S C said...
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S C said...

That's a really cool picture!

Anonymous said...

We're glad you're having fun!

Synyoung

Anonymous said...

Why do your hands look really big in the picture?

walkaboutdave said...

It's all about the perspective. Look how small the Eiffel Tower is. Plus I was wearing big (and warm) gloves.

Richard O'Donnell said...

Hey Dave! Sharp shooting... heard if you wear a poncho it helps your aim, at least it works for Clint Eastwood. I'm still in Florida and just graduated from Gulf Coast Community College with my Eng-AA. I've been accepted to the U of Florida's Aerospace Engineering school! I hope to swim for them :) I would like to pick your brains about motorcycles... I need one to get around UF and because of gas prices (don't tell anyone but... I also just want a bike (:). What brands, models and modes of purchasing do you recommend?

Richard O'Donnell