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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: GlockNewb on March 07, 2016, 12:09:50 PM

Title: Navy SEAL Combat Rifle Shortage
Post by: GlockNewb on March 07, 2016, 12:09:50 PM

We don't have to support our politicians...but for the love of all that is holy PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!! (

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/lawmaker-told-navy-seals-combat-rifles-37454576
Navy SEALs Tell Congressman There Is a Combat Rifle Shortage - ABC News

Title: Re: Navy SEAL Combat Rifle Shortage
Post by: oldfart on March 07, 2016, 12:41:25 PM

Interesting article.
At the end of the article he mentions travel credit cards not being reimbursed.
This happened to my son.... I am now $849 in the hole and still waiting.

Title: Re: Navy SEAL Combat Rifle Shortage
Post by: eyeeatingfish on March 07, 2016, 01:57:55 PM

I find this an odd story. The Navy Seals are the last troops you want to short change. I wonder if there is some angle being worked here.

Title: Re: Navy SEAL Combat Rifle Shortage
Post by: GlockNewb on March 07, 2016, 02:50:18 PM

Quote from: oldfart on March 07, 2016, 12:41:25 PM

Interesting article.
At the end of the article he mentions travel credit cards not being reimbursed.
This happened to my son.... I am now $849 in the hole and still waiting.

Paying to do your job, especially such a selfless job as this...lovin' the gov't

Quote from: eyeeatingfish on March 07, 2016, 01:57:55 PM

I find this an odd story. The Navy Seals are the last troops you want to short change. I wonder if there is some angle being worked here.

I don't follow ABC too closely, but I've not seen them truly leaning one way or another.