12-236 Garand Picture of the day - Haiti present day

[Mark in Rochester]

Over the last few year you guys have clicked thanks on picture of the day 6,356 Times in 968 Posts.

Which is very encouraging.

Todays post has a special purpose. I would consider it a personal favor if you guys would take a few minutes and click on this link

Heart of God Haiti - Providing for the children of Haiti

If you have an extra few dollars consider sending some to this organization.

They lost the roof last night off the orphanage due to the hurricane.

I met the director Dave Young (Lt Col. USA, soon to retire) this morning at church - they could use the help .

Thanks to badger for OKing this request

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[Sarge1998]

On second thought and upon further review, I need to sit back and give thanks that I live in a pretty good place.

[Paul S.]

There are just soooo many things wrong with that first picture and I'm not referring to the rifle's condition.

[Stevo]

There are just soooo many things wrong with that first picture and I'm not referring to the rifle's condition.

I wouldn't read too much into it. He's just striking a pose for the photographer.

[Paul S.]

Really? You reckon the luggage strap for a sling with the 3 clips of ammo, the bicycle gloves, the helmet that looks like my wife's mixing bowl, the 1 knee guard and the shooting position that looks like part of a dance step is all meant to impress the photographer? Me, I'm leaning towards lack of training and lack of discipline.

[Stevo]

Really? You reckon the luggage strap for a sling with the 3 clips of ammo, the bicycle gloves, the helmet that looks like my wife's mixing bowl, the 1 knee guard and the shooting position that looks like part of a dance step is all meant to impress the photographer? Me, I'm leaning towards lack of training and lack of discipline.

Of course he's striking a pose. If he was shooting at someone for real, the photographer wouldn't be anywhere near him.

You make do with what you have and what you know. Haiti's probably the poorest country in the western hemisphere. I wouldn't want to be a looter in his sights, would you?

[Mark in Rochester]

A civilian volunteer under the training of former members of the dissolved Haitian army poses with a weapon before a press conference at an old army barracks on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, May 14, 2012. The leaders of the band of armed men gave a news conference to press Haiti's President Michel Martelly to honor his campaign pledge of restoring the army, which was abolished in 1995 because of its abusive record. Today Martelly marks his one year anniversary as president. Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery / AP


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[lude92]

hay you got to give them something at least their rifles are one of the best rifles ever made...but it does bring a tear to my eye to see the conditions of those rifles

[Bob Womack]

Helmet looks Soviet. The macky-do web gear, accoutrement, and stance in pic #1 speak to the fact that we are talking about one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere. I would still prefer to avoid being on the delivering end of that rifle, at least before the first shot. However, the fella in pic #2 look all business to me.

Bob

[lude92]

is it just my or is the guy in the 3rd pic looks like he's holding that m14 side ways ?