Here is an idea for the job seeker out there. In the past, I have worked with a few guys that have gone through this training and really made it work for them. This type of work will take you all over the world, cleaning up munitions in war zones or old military ranges. It can be quite profitable as well. The UXO guys I worked with were in Iraq, and I got to see first hand what their job entailed. It is tough work, but interesting, because you get to treasure hunt for cool old bombs and muntions and blow them up. On the downside is that it can be dangerous, obviously. But on the upside, you get paid six figures(in war zones) and are saving lives by getting rid of those munitions.(keeping it out of the hands of the enemy, and protecting the locals from accidents) (more…)
Monday, March 24, 2008
Gear Review: Woolrich Elite LWO Pants
Well, I just bought a pair of these, and plan on putting them through the paces. My first impression is that they are built pretty well and are very comfortable. They did not give me a pair with tan retaining elastic on the lower leg pockets, and mine are black.(in the photo above, they are tan) The material is a soft, lightweight cotton poplin type.(like the Sigtac Shirts, if you have ever seen those) I don’t know how long these will last, but they seem to be a lot more functional than 5.11’s . I would classify them as the best that Army style ACU’s offer, crossed with a 5.11 style pants. I bought mine at Botach Tactical and I was happy with their service on this order. If anyone has used these out in the field, I would love to hear what you think? (more…)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Jobs: Security Specialist, Iraq
Static work for the company EODT, in Iraq.
Posted March 14, so act fast and get those resumes in.
you need to have:
4+ years military or LEO (tactical LEO or combat arms preferred)
be 25+ years of age
currently hold or be able to obtain a secret clearance (US DoD or coalition clearance)
Nationality must be from a current member of the coalition in Iraq.
if interested email your resume to mwest@eodt.com
Talk of a Troop Surge for Afghanistan
Talk of a Troop Surge for Afghanistan
U.S. marines are on the way, but much now depends on whether France sends reinforcements
By Anna Mulrine
Posted March 21, 2008
As the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq fades from the front pages, analysts are turning their attention to what is often called the forgotten war. Many fear that progress in Afghanistan is stalled and that the country is in need of major new measures to reinvigorate the war effort against the Taliban and other extremist factions.
To that end, talk is increasingly turning to a troop surge for Afghanistan. The conservative American Enterprise Institute think tank, which was instrumental in designing the current surge strategy in Iraq, in January convened an “Afghanistan Planning Group” that will shortly announce recommendations for an influx of troops into Afghanistan as well. “It’s clear to everyone who looks at it that more troops are necessary in Afghanistan,” says Frederick Kagan, an AEI fellow and an architect of the surge strategy in Iraq. (more…)