SSgt Benson
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When you get in the wrong seat on the Helicopter, and end up getting a great view.
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On its way to fuck up some POOK AA
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Me: Moraven, is your headache gone?
Moraven: yeeeaaah..
Hamm: Wait, im still here
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Me at work right now:
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Capt Falconer: Ill Pan your Cakes.
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Brueske playing City Skylines and a natural disaster occurs.
Brueske: What happens when tornadoes go over land? Do they turn into waterspouts?
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When your MSOT leadership are birds:
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1 hour ago, HM3 Chase said:
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Could also be mostly loaded out with Anti Surface Warfare Helicopters. Those planes might be all they have for Fix wing aboard.
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New U.S.-Chinese Anti-Piracy Coalition off Tanoa
Photo of two fishermen recently harassed by Tanoan pirates.
TANOA - Two fishermen aboard their small boat had just been saved by the Horizon Islands Coast Guard after pirates tried to kill them for fishing in their "territory". The fishermen, who wanted to remain unnamed, were in their fishing location that has been used for generations by both their families. But shortly after arriving at the spot, a small water craft carrying three armed men came bearing down on them, approaching and threatening them to leave or otherwise be killed. The men refused to leave, causing the pirates to open fire on their small row boat. Lucky for the two fishermen, but unlucky for the armed pirates, a Horizon Islands Coast Guard patrol boat was close by. The patrol boat saw the pirates approach the fishermen’s boat and open fire on it. The Coast Guard proceeded to fire upon the small pirate craft, sinking the craft and killing the three men. The two men remained unscathed, but their boat requires some holes repaired. Piracy off the coast of the Horizon Islands has been on the rise for the last several months since the conflict between the U.S. Armed Forces and the rogue Chinese forces commanded by General Shoushan.
The Horizon Islands has an economy fueled by two things: export of raw materials, and tourism. Since the conflict, the country has seen an economic downturn, causing citizens to lose their jobs, homes, and livelihoods. With the ports damaged, Tanoan companies have been unable to bring valuable goods to market. Tourists have been slow to return to islands where many were held hostage by the rogue Chinese troops just a year ago. Locals even had farmland torched during the fighting. Some Tanoans have resorted to piracy to provide for themselves and their loved ones.
Chinese Type 001A Aircraft Carrier off the Northern Coast of Tanoa
Pirate activity has gone up 60% in the last year due to the conflict, but it is not limited to one area. The activity is off both the north and south coast, affecting the inland islands, all the way to international waters. This wave of violence has caused widespread damage to the country’s sea based commerce, which relies on exports and tourism. Several international merchant ships have already been attacked by pirates.
In a joint effort to repair relations and aid the islanders, the U.S. Navy and Chinese Navy have joined forces to help the Tanoan Coast Guard to curb the ever escalating threat of piracy. The Navies have decided to split up responsibilities, each taking an areas of operations. The Commander of Destroyer Group 7 of U.S. 7th Fleet, Captain James Spriggan, had this to say on the matter:
“We have begun Anti-Piracy operations off the southern coast of Tanoa, while the Chinese PLA Naval Forces have begun their operations on the northern coast. During this time, we are also helping the Horizon Islands Coast Guard in their respective areas of operation around the inner islands. In doing so, we hope these actions will well deture more from doing these acts in the future”
- In the north, the Chinese Navy patrols the shipping lanes, protecting ships and boats in international waters.
- On the south coast, the U.S. Navy patrols off the shore, protecting commercial fishing and oil industry.
-The Horizon Islands Coast Guard patrols the inner islands and channels, keeping safe fisherman, transportation, and ports.
Horizon Islands Coast Guard boat patrolling off Georgetown
We have yet to see whether these pirates will last against the overwhelming force being projected by the U.S. and China. History shows that Somalian pirates were able to continue some operations despite a heavy naval presence in their area of operations.In the meantime, other projects are underway, with both the Chinese and U.S. moving to help stabilize and bring the Horizon Islands back to their feet.
Robert Adams
Grand Central Times
This article is a work of fiction, intended to support the storyline of the 3d MRB Arma 3 realism unit
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When you apply for something that has nothing to do with your Art Degree but you throw it on there anyway:
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I just imagine a baby with a Navy's Grooming Standard Mustache.........
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What it feels like to have an Art Degree:
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First Name: Leonard Last Name: Benson Age: 23 Desired Duty Assignment: HM-8403 Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman ArmA III Player ID: 76561198010133700 Steam Name: King BlackSheep Steam Profile Link: http://steamcommunity.com/id/DKTC/ How long have you been playing ArmA III?: Since Alpha/Beta Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: The 75th Ra...wait, no. How did you find out about us?: Returning Member If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it?: N/a Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion?: Good question. Im bored and people are joing back. Also People Keep Asking If I’m Back, And I Haven’t Really Had An Answer, But Yeah, I’m Thinking I’m Back. Do you understand that if you have elected an MOS that is full at your completion of ITC, you may have to go to a different MOS for the time being?: YES Do you understand that you will be required to own Arma 3 Apex DLC in order to actively participate in the unit?: YES Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB, and is this the type of realism experience you desire and are willing to abide by?: YES Have you read and understood the requirements for our unit and the criteria for being active and taking a billet in this unit and that failure to complete said criteria will place you into the reserve platoon?: YES Do you understand the fact that this unit is a EST (GMT -5) time zone based unit, and unitwide operations take place on Sundays at 2000 EST (0200CET), or Saturdays at 1500EST (2100CET)? YES
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3d MRB Meme Thread!
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