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July 5th, 2005
| Post 1291 |
| Centurion | Naval supremacy
__________________ \"The advance of hope in the Middle East requires new thinking in the region. By now it should be clear that authoritarian rule is not the way of the future it is the last gasp of a discredited past. Democracy is their goal and terrorists themselves have reason to fear.\" ~President George W. Bush Do not attack the First Marine Division. Leave the yellowlegs alone. Strike the American Army. ~Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War; shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered to not wear their khaki leggings. |
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July 6th, 2005
| Post 1292 |
| Optio  | Yunker |
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July 6th, 2005
| Post 1293 |
| Tribuni Angusticlavii  | rescue mission
__________________ /rant |
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July 6th, 2005
| Post 1294 |
| Primus Pilus | Naval Air Base |
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July 6th, 2005
| Post 1295 |
| Tribuni Angusticlavii  | E-2 Hawkeye |
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July 6th, 2005
| Post 1296 |
| Centurion | E-4B National Airborne Operations Center |
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July 7th, 2005
| Post 1297 |
| Milforum's Bouncer | Recce's (South Afrikan variety)
__________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck |
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July 7th, 2005
| Post 1298 |
| Optio | Spetsnaz |
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July 7th, 2005
| Post 1299 |
| Centurion | ZSU-57-2 Anti-Aircraft Artillery |
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July 7th, 2005
| Post 1300 |
| Milites Gregarius | yomp royal marine slang for marching long distances |
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