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Post by chromdome35 on Apr 30, 2023 8:12:02 GMT -5
I am visiting the grandkids whose father is stationed at fort Benning. The US Armor and Cavalry collection is also located here and had their 75 anniversary open house yesterday which was AWESOME, I will post some pictures when I get home. Yesterday the army held a live fire of Strykers, Bradley’s and Abrams at one of the ranges. Took the grandkids to it. WOW!!!! The back blast from an Abrams firing is crazy. Me and the grands  The Abrams came onto the range firing on the move at targets that were somewhere from 1 to 2 KM away, none missed. The chain guns from the Bradley’s were so accurate they were stacking impacts on top of each other. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 30, 2023 8:21:34 GMT -5
That is frickin' EPIC!!! What an experience for all of you guys together. That's gonna give those kids something to talk about for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time!! Good on you grandpa!!!
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Post by chromdome35 on Apr 30, 2023 8:25:13 GMT -5
The 7yo twins climbing on a Stryker  That’s Mitchell looking through the sight. And Meredith in front of it |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 30, 2023 8:37:54 GMT -5
Awesome stuff Brian and thanks a lot for sharing this man.
Too cool!!!
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 30, 2023 9:04:27 GMT -5
Oh man,that must have been a "blast"
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Post by Leon on Apr 30, 2023 9:14:19 GMT -5
Glad you guys are having a good time!
I remember when Aberdeen proving grounds had live firing on their open house. It was awesome.
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Post by garydavis on Apr 30, 2023 10:07:20 GMT -5
Way to cool Grandpa!! There is nothing like being on (behind..LOL) the firing line. The Kids will never forget this field trip for sure.
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Post by Joe Rix on Apr 30, 2023 11:21:49 GMT -5
Now that is the sure fire way to win points as greatest grandpa ever. What a wonderful treat for you and the grandkids.
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Post by Medicman71 on May 17, 2023 15:32:39 GMT -5
Oh man I bet that was a lot of fun! Hell next time take us! I want to see a Stryker up close.
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Post by lowlife on May 17, 2023 16:57:03 GMT -5
Looks fun, glad you had a great time with the Grandkids !
Next step is making models together !
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Post by armornutii on May 17, 2023 18:05:37 GMT -5
My SSN is xxx-xx-xxxx, I don't eat much, I'm house broken, can I come next time?
All kidding aside that is really cool, awesome memories for all.
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Post by buddho on May 17, 2023 18:32:38 GMT -5
Awesome sauce!😊
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Post by stikpusher on May 17, 2023 21:38:15 GMT -5
Ah man! It’s been ages since I’ve seen armor live fire… such an awesome spectacle… even better at night with all the tracers in the dark! 😈
That range in the top photo looks vaguely familiar from when I went thru Benning for OSUT long ago. I’d have to check my old photos to confirm, but it looks to be the same range as where we did TOW & Dragon live fire.
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Post by moparmadness on May 18, 2023 21:05:59 GMT -5
Those moments are few and far between for sure. I’m glad to see you got the most out of that time!
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