Garands at Lackland AFB

[Newscotlander]

BMT graduation, April 3rd, 2009.

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[0311Shooter]

Why do I think that those Garands just might not be fireable?

Mighty purdy though.

[TerryS]

Wimpy AF. Surely by the time they make E-5 they know to keep the trigger guard in the shoulder pocket.

[Griff Murphey]

These aree low-grade toylike dummy "M-1" rifles the USAF is buying these days for their color guards. I guess welded-up real M-1's were too dangerous. Frequently seen at big NFL games etc., carried by the color guards. Other services may be using these toy guns, too, but the USAF seems particularly taken with them.

[John L. Lucci]

These aree low-grade toylike dummy "M-1" rifles the USAF is buying these days for their color guards. I guess welded-up real M-1's were too dangerous. Frequently seen at big NFL games etc., carried by the color guards. Other services may be using these toy guns, too, but the USAF seems particularly taken with them.

Yeah. USAF has a history of playing with toy guns. The M-16 comes to mind.

[Cecil]

Look on the bright side at least they're in step....well almost!

[Ramboueille]

Yeah. USAF has a history of playing with toy guns. The M-16 comes to mind.

[LMDawson]

Ah now, not all Air Force have toy guns. My Pattern 14 will attest to that And I am sure that the M1 that I plan on getting in the near future won't be like the ones they used for parades and other functions. Now remember us Air Force folks did get some of you in and out of where you were going Or worked on the jet engines to make sure they could.

Best Regards
Lisa

[JohnMOhio]

As I remember, when you phoned SAC, they answered the call, on time and on target.

[Bob Womack]

And when there's incoming, they die for their country like any other serviceman.