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tanklizard

03-22-2005, 02:14 AM

Hi guys, I thought you might like some pictures of hummers in Iraq. I’m part of the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) and we got over here in December.

These are pictures of the LMTV I drove up from Kuwait (4 day trip, fun, fun, fun.) The only armor it had was a chunk of steel we replaced the side window with.

http://tinypic.com/2b1ead

http://tinypic.com/2b1eyv

This is me with the .50 cal on my old Hummer. That’s not a hummer turret on it, bonus points for anyone who knows what vehicle we acquired it from.

http://tinypic.com/2b1f8p

This is my crew and I on our new hummer. I’m the vehicle commander, the guy on the hood is my gunner, and the kid on the roof is my driver. We’re running with an M240 in 7.62 NATO (.308 Win.) now. It’s so much more reliable than the ma deuce.

http://tinypic.com/2and06

Here are some pictures of hummers in the mountains to our north.

http://tinypic.com/2b1h6t

http://tinypic.com/2b1hqf

Hope you like the pic’s, I’ll post more as I get them.

SGT Eicholtz
HHC 1-103rd Armor

Hey, somebody stopped by looking for you earlier.

Who was looking for me?

A pack of ****-eating dogs!

tanklizard

03-22-2005, 02:14 AM

Hi guys, I thought you might like some pictures of hummers in Iraq. I’m part of the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) and we got over here in December.

These are pictures of the LMTV I drove up from Kuwait (4 day trip, fun, fun, fun.) The only armor it had was a chunk of steel we replaced the side window with.

http://tinypic.com/2b1ead

http://tinypic.com/2b1eyv

This is me with the .50 cal on my old Hummer. That’s not a hummer turret on it, bonus points for anyone who knows what vehicle we acquired it from.

http://tinypic.com/2b1f8p

This is my crew and I on our new hummer. I’m the vehicle commander, the guy on the hood is my gunner, and the kid on the roof is my driver. We’re running with an M240 in 7.62 NATO (.308 Win.) now. It’s so much more reliable than the ma deuce.

http://tinypic.com/2and06

Here are some pictures of hummers in the mountains to our north.

http://tinypic.com/2b1h6t

http://tinypic.com/2b1hqf

Hope you like the pic’s, I’ll post more as I get them.

SGT Eicholtz
HHC 1-103rd Armor

Hey, somebody stopped by looking for you earlier.

Who was looking for me?

A pack of ****-eating dogs!

timgco

03-22-2005, 02:17 AM

thanks for the pics. Those rigs are BAD ASS!

KenP

03-22-2005, 03:21 AM

Thanks for the pics Lizard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the guys.

GVME20

03-22-2005, 11:22 AM

Tanklizard-

Sgt,

Thanks for sharing pictures of the rides, especialy the 50 cal. Brings back memories from the 80's for me.

If you guys need any munchies, books etc. PM me with an address to ship. I'll be glad to get you guys anything that will bring a little home away from home.

Thank you for being a soldier!

Best Wishes,
Mike

Arizona Hummerboy

03-22-2005, 11:57 AM

Thanks for posting your pictures. Thanks for serving our Great Country, all of you over in Irag are Great. May God Bless you all and be with you at all times.

oma

03-22-2005, 01:25 PM

Ditto here--thanks for posting the great pics and keep us posted on how the Hummer works out for you. I heard they wear out a set of tires about every 4 weeks, but that probably depends on where you are. Stay safe!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure everyone here thinks of you guys busting your butt's every time we drive our Hummers.

partsguy

03-22-2005, 01:45 PM

Sprit up head down.come home safe!!!!

JMVH2

03-22-2005, 02:03 PM

Grat pics, thanks for sharing with us http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif; but must of all THANKS for defending our freedom and bringing hope to that region. And thanks because of you my sons will have a free country and world to grow up in.

Keep up the grat job!

Let us know if you need anything.

God bless you!

dochummer

03-22-2005, 02:31 PM

Thanks for serving!

HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

03-22-2005, 02:46 PM

Thanks Sarge
God go with You and all Our Serice Men and Women. Thanks to You all for Your Sacrifice. We owe a DEBT that We will never be able to repay. I just hope that when You come Home those that know You on a personal level will reward You to the best of thier ability for all of Us. If they do not I ask God to bring it to the attention of those close to You and if they do not reply He takes what they have and gives it to You. The same Prayer goes for every Military person who returns and are not rewarded by thier close neighbors and friends who have the opportunity to do something personal for each of You when they have the chance.
TAZ (Rick)

ROX

03-22-2005, 02:50 PM

Come home safe!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Ed G.

03-22-2005, 03:17 PM

I'd say hero's in Iraq! Thanks to you and everyone in our Armed Forces! Come home safe!!!

Ed

JamesT

03-22-2005, 03:36 PM

We support you all 100%...Come home safe!

DennisAJC

03-22-2005, 03:52 PM

Excellent pics. Be safe!

PARAGON

03-22-2005, 04:06 PM

Ok, the LMTV is scary. Not a whole lot of protection.

The turret looks like the cuppola off a 113 but there is no front shield. Man, they should be chopping up the 113s any way and scavenging the better metal pieces.

Stay smart guys!

XM DUDE

03-24-2005, 06:22 AM

You guys freaken RULE! we are so glad we have brave solders like you protecting our freedom, I can't put into words how much you're service means to all of us.

trashguy

03-24-2005, 12:00 PM

god bless you guys, get home safe.

jfox

03-24-2005, 02:52 PM

Tank - Is your squad listed on www.anysoldier.com? (http://www.anysoldier.com?) For some time I have been sending packages overseas. Do y'all need anything?

J.

usetosellhummer

03-25-2005, 08:37 PM

Great job guys! get home safe!

GeorgeSSSS

03-26-2005, 05:47 PM

Sgt: Words cannot convey our gratitude to you and your men. God Bless you and safe journey back home.

George SSSS

tanklizard

03-27-2005, 12:26 PM

Thanks for all the support guys. Thanks for all the package offers but I must decline, I'm getting to many now. It's hard to lose weight when you get boxes full of cookies and pringles (pringles don't survive being mailed well http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.)

Paragon, yep that's a turret from a M113. i ordered a shield for it but it still hasn't come in. Just got a gunner's shield for my new hummer (only took a month http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif.)

I should have some really good pictures next week, I've got a 4 day pass and am going to Quatar, the Las Vegas of the Middle East.

Have a nice Easter,
tanklizard

FOB - Forward Operating Base
fobbit - someone who never leaves the FOB (also see REMF.)