Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe
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Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34023361
Still early so some facts may change. BBC has the best details at this time.
Apparently they recognized the sound of the terrorist loading his rifle in the toilet and confronted him when he opened the door. One Soldier is reported to be shot, God Bless!
Edit: much more accurate details are now available and outlined below.
Still early so some facts may change. BBC has the best details at this time.
Apparently they recognized the sound of the terrorist loading his rifle in the toilet and confronted him when he opened the door. One Soldier is reported to be shot, God Bless!
Edit: much more accurate details are now available and outlined below.
Last edited by Canuck Bob on Sat Aug 22, 2015 1:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Doing what Marines do. Now let's hope the terrorist doesn't sue them.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
I can't imagine Marines doing anything less....What did the French expect them to do? Lie down and die like sheep?jeepnik wrote:Doing what Marines do.
Not gonna happen.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Unlike their Commander-in-Chief, our servicemen/women do not cower in the face of this country's or freedom's enemies. France will probably give them medals, Obummer will want to charge them with something.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Stupidity should be Terminal.
Rack a slide in a public can and you deserve a couple of holes... or jail if you are lucky.
Rack a slide in a public can and you deserve a couple of holes... or jail if you are lucky.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Except they weren't marines. One Oregon Natl Guardman and one Airman. I guess a couple of marines makes it a better story.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Link? I haven't seen anything in print identifying them as anything other than Americans.Warhawk wrote:Except they weren't marines. One Oregon Natl Guardman and one Airman. I guess a couple of marines makes it a better story.
EDIT: This one calls them soldiers but probably thinks all servicemen are.
http://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/wo ... 69831.html
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Hobie posted this updated info on facebook: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ailymailus
An airman, national guardsman, a California guy, and a Brit were all involved in subduing the would be murderer. Yep, France gave 'em medals. And, gosh, Obummer also praised their bravery... wonders never cease!
Okay, this is definitely a trend when Brits & Americans save Frenchmen 3 times in a row
An airman, national guardsman, a California guy, and a Brit were all involved in subduing the would be murderer. Yep, France gave 'em medals. And, gosh, Obummer also praised their bravery... wonders never cease!
Okay, this is definitely a trend when Brits & Americans save Frenchmen 3 times in a row
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Wow! Thanks Hobie for such great coverage. Obviously a muslim terrorist.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
This is an AK47. It makes a distinctive noise when being loaded in the toilet of a French train...
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Okay, then let's change that to doing what American military personnel do. Point is that GI's regardless of service tend to act when others cower.Warhawk wrote:Except they weren't marines. One Oregon Natl Guardman and one Airman. I guess a couple of marines makes it a better story.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
Lafayette, we are (still) here.
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Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe
It is important to note that a brit was also involved. Our Canadian Parliamentary Sergeant of Arms responded in particularly brave and deadly fashion when our Parliment was under terrorist attack. Neither man chose to cower.jeepnik wrote:Okay, then let's change that to doing what American military personnel do. Point is that GI's regardless of service tend to act when others cower.Warhawk wrote:Except they weren't marines. One Oregon Natl Guardman and one Airman. I guess a couple of marines makes it a better story.
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Re: Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe
I got a kick out of the Brit in an interview. He said he figured he was going to die anyway so why not die doing something.
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