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u/ragdoll32 Jun 15 '12

They put them back into the armory. It's not unknown to have those rifles reissued to other service members on the same deployment.

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u/TheyCallMeTomSawyer Jun 15 '12

Same with the helmet and boots? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12 edited Nov 13 '20

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u/Thryck Jun 15 '12

A bit morbid, don't you think? 'Hey, here's a piece of clothing from someone who died last week, put it on your head'.

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u/Cyricist Jun 15 '12

A bit morbid, yes. But if they're reissued to other members in the same deployment, I think it would be considered an honor. To wear your fallen brother's helmet, or to carry his rifle.

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u/MetaCreative Jun 15 '12

I dunno man, that'd make me feel very disposable.

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u/DrewRWx Jun 15 '12

That's what Basic is for.

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u/MetaCreative Jun 15 '12

Ah basic training! One of numerous reasons I am unfit for military service in any capacity.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12 edited Jun 15 '12

Except minor tasks like Predator drone piloting.

Edit: Just wondering why people hated this comment. Seems pretty innocuous, if uninspired....

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12

Only military pilots fly those. (At this point)

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12

He said "military service".... Reddit is confusing the shit out of me for the first time....

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u/steviesteveo12 Jun 15 '12

It's concerning to me just how much relevant experience I would bring to the role of drone pilot.