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Riverine Patrol
By Slab
Hey folks, I know it's been a little while since my last update. In lieu of a long-winded post about nonsense, here are some photos from a recent operation with Riverine Squadron Two (RIVRON 2) on Lake Qadisiyah.
Update: You can't read it, but the Riverine Patrol Boat (RPB) in the second picture has the name "BM1 James E. Williams" stenciled on the side. I had no idea who that was, so I decided to look it up. And that is how I came to find out about the most decorated enlisted Sailor in the history of the United States Navy. One hell of a warrior.
More after the jump.
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After reading Williams Medal of Honor citation, the only thing that comes to mind is Napolean: "De l'audace!, encore de l'audace!, toujours de l'audace!".
Looks to me like he has this on his wrist:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=144&pID=260
While I'm no Marine - I get to play in the field as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and this thing is awesome!
I had the opportunity to meet the commissioning CO of the USS JAMES E WILLIAMS last summer when I was on the Big E doing my AT. The old BM1 looks like a good ole' boy, who was all about gettin' er done.
Great story. Good pics!
I am happy to see the Navy-Marine Corps Team working together in concert.
It looks to me like you're having too much fun. And we pay you money for this? You should be giving back your salary to the government.
Glad to see that your fine - as of now.
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what's that thing on your wrist!?
awesome pics man.