Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Son in Afghanistan


A recent picture he sent. I'm happy he has decent quarters. Look at the condition of his issued weapon. Looks battered. I know he maintains it diligently. Note the carabineer on the butt stock. As a medic, he needs his hands free. Must work better than a sling. Damn, that M4 looks crappy.

6 comments:

Old NFO said...

It looks like a typical M4 that's seen use in combat... Pretty is not a consideration. I like the tie off on the Aimpoint, so it can be dumped and the BUIS used if the battery dies. Also, the tape allows for quick ID from the side of friendly forces. Thoughts and prayers will continue till he comes home!

suz said...

He looks good. There's just never enough protective gear, is there?

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Old NFO ..Thanks for the info. Thoughts and prayers always welcome!

suz ...never enough of anything when it comes to my children! He wears everything they give him. Both his wife and I think he looks great but we may be a tad biased.

FDIL said...

As long as his weapon works who cares what it looks like! From what I understand (which is limited to what he tells me) he hasn't had to use it in a combat situation as of yet. Personally I hope he never does! But more importantly....at least he's looking gorgeous as always!!! Roughly 5 more months til he comes home!

Greybeard said...

God Bless him and bring him and his brothers and sisters home safely.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Greybeard

Thank you