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[kaiser715]

Remember this video from a few months ago, where the humvees drilled in? (I think it was posted here someplace)

NSFW language...



Well, somebody's career is down the tubes:

Soldier charged in failed Humvee air drop

 

[mbalbritton]

My brother always hated when his medical hunger had to go get dropped.

 

[rodney eppes]

It May Seem funny, but that Is Tax Payer $$$$$$, + the Embarrassment that will be used as Propaganda!

 

[1-tonmudder]

It May Seem funny, but that Is Tax Payer $$$$$$,

Per the article.
"Humvees like those wrecked in the incident can cost up to $220,000"

 

[rodney eppes]

Per the article.
"Humvees like those wrecked in the incident can cost up to $220,000"

Must be fully loaded & armored, but Still a "Military" Price tag.

 

[1-tonmudder]

Must be fully loaded & armored, but Still a "Military" Price tag.

That's what,usually cost plus 300%

 

[iwaxmyjimmy]

Those where soft shell ones, maybe $220k all together, but highly doubt it. I saw the after pics the other day. I'm pretty sure the e-5 is a scapegoat. When everyone in his chain of command should at least get a letter of reprimand.

 

[Lizooki]

I hate to admit it .... even tho that's MY/OUR hard earned tax dollars, I LOL'd!

The twitpics are pretty impressive. Those humvees were pancaked!
And yeah, according to my bro-in-law (USAF-ret. Senior Officer to NATO London)
poop flows downhill and piles up on the lowest rank possible.

Matt

 

[farmboy]

That's what,usually cost plus 300%

If you ever sell the government anything, you will then realize why the 300% markup is needed.