Deuce on the Loose: 82nd IRF Deploys to Afghanistan.

Looks like the boys are back in town helping secure the airfield(s).

Which is literally the mission.

I believe this is my old unit.

I guess they changed their name from Global Readiness Force (GRF) to Immediate Response Force (IRF)

Some of this intel is 4 days old.

I will keep you posted…

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/national/military-news/families-talk-deployment-as-5000-fort-bragg-troops-head-to-kuwait-possibly-afghanistan/83-4c84057d-cd8a-432b-b9c3-d8a295e90d9d
https://abc11.com/82nd-airborne-division-fort-bragg-troops-to-afghanistan-live-updates-what-units-are-going/10953480/
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2021/08/12/fort-bragg-immediate-response-force-rapidly-deploys-middle-east/8114481002/

Note the 3D helmet cover.

More 3D helmet covers

More 3D helmet covers

Hard to tell, but it looks fuzzy, so most likely more 3D Helmet covers.

The video are likely Marines.

Get some.

Looks like a stressful mess.

 

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Born and Raised in Baltimore City, Maryland. History Degree. 8 Years Airborne Infantry and Scouts Platoon. Iraq Veteran. 4-5 Years as a doorman, bar back, and bouncer in Baltimore. Worked in Construction, Heavy Equipment Demolition, Corporate Security, Sales, Forest Service contractor, and the Hospitality Industry. Raised Catholic. Hobbies are race cars and sport bikes. Side projects are HAM radio credentials and long range shooting. MY EMAIL IS [email protected]. Founder of Green Dragon Academy https://www.patreon.com/GreenDragonAcademy

45 Comments

  1. Anonymous August 16, 2021 at 20:29

    5

  2. Johnny Paratrooper August 16, 2021 at 20:30

    Pray for our guys Gentlemen.
    There is a lot of hardware on the loose over there.
    I hope the armorers used that “Secret Special Sauce” on the rifles, launchers, and machine guns before they left…

  3. D. Rowsey August 16, 2021 at 20:33

    Love those guys! Both my Dad and I served in the All Americans. He was a Pathfinder with the 505th PIR and I was a Combat Engineer with the 307th Eng. Airborne All The Way

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 16, 2021 at 20:39

      HELL YEAH AIRBORNE! I was 2/505 PIR Attack Company. I bet $100 the 505th is there right now. One of the articles discusses how they deployed last year during the Iraq Embassy attacks using Iran rockets. It’s gotta be us.

      • D. Rowsey August 16, 2021 at 20:49

        I was C / 307th and supported 3rd/505. Those are 505th helmets! They were wearing those like that in the mid-eighties.

        • Johnny Paratrooper August 16, 2021 at 20:53

          3 Kitty was folded into 1 Kitty and 2 Kitty. No more 3 Kitty. And yes, that 100% looks like 3BCT.

          • D. Rowsey August 16, 2021 at 22:23

            In the early 80’s, 1st / 508th was the third battalion in 3rd Brigade. It went all 505th in 1985 or 1986. I ETSd in December 1986. They were changing unit designations off and on while I was there. I remember Armor was 4th/68th and changed to 3rd/73rd.
            Take care, Paratrooper. Good taking with you.

          • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 09:12

            Yes. 73 is technically Cav Scouts, but they are really, in many respects, more like 11Hotel or 11Mike. They are heavy weapons infantry. They have interesting turrets for Hummers and a bunch of other lightweight airborne toys. The one turret style they use can fit both a Mk-19 and a M-2. Or any combination of weapon. I even saw two M-240’s mounted up there. The weapons, no matter the type, are offset by about 30 degrees.

  4. Holy Serf August 16, 2021 at 20:39

    5

  5. boss21 August 16, 2021 at 22:18

    I hope someone has some kind of backchannel with the Taliban. Putting lightly armed guys in that zoo could go south fast.

    • GenEarly August 17, 2021 at 08:39

      I posted earlier that this could turn into a “Dien Bien Phu” for US. Bagram could be defended but abandoned. Kabul Airport has no defenses. this is Beyond Incompetence, It is Treason and at the highest levels of the USSA Military, imo.
      “It’s not a “draw down,” it’s a rout, and everyone knows it – everyone, that is, with the possible exception of Old Joe, sitting alone at his huge conference table, pretending to be briefed about this disaster and simultaneously pretending that it isn’t a disaster.”
      https://www.jihadwatch.org/2021/08/as-kabul-falls-joe-biden-poses-for-a-photo-op

  6. ÜPCG August 16, 2021 at 22:32

    Last one out turn out the lights
    https://mobile.twitter.com/JacquiHeinrich/status/1427113854794977280
    It’s unacceptable how we didn’t destroy all the hardware captured at Bagram and elsewhere.
    If State didn’t destroy all the info we don’t want falling into enemy hands, I’m gonna be ticked. I speak from experience. There will be no excuse.
    God bless and protect all military, contractors, and Amcits in Afghanistan and abroad. This government has now made it official that they don’t care about our people.

    • GenEarly August 17, 2021 at 08:54

      That piece of offal Pantygone spokesperson is former Admiral Kirby, the USSA version of “Baghdad Bob”.
      Deep Shiat, Comrades

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 09:16

      The 82nd and Marines are still there. And this unit only travels with Delta/SF/AWG/CAG/CSG. That equipment belonged to our allies right before the other guy called dibs.
      I don’t think that equipment, minus most of the rifles and machines guns, will be around much longer. Much of it was already flown to other countries.

  7. Truth in Tension August 17, 2021 at 11:03

    Maybe it is time for a reality check. Just in case you have not noticed, the USA does not win wars anymore. There is more profit in prolonging the wars. The military complex has to have a boogie man to fight. Of course, if the boogie man does not have air power that is wonderful, and it is even better if the some secret government agency can make money off the poppy trade, and it absolutely fantastic if our military fights an enemy of Israel, after all why should Israel and the Mossad fight the enemies that they have made when the US soldier is more then willing to give his life in some useless war fighting an enemy of Israel.
    How about answering the following questions:
    Why did the US military attack Afghanistan in the first place? What was the mission? What was accomplished? How many good men died in that useless country? What was the point? Oh, I forgot it was to bring democracy to Afghanistan. And why are we bringing thousands of the Afghan people to America? I am sure they will love America and they will embrace our culture.
    With the problems we face in America we need to bring our troops home. Instead of protecting Israel and fighting their wars maybe we should secure our borders. Maybe all of people that post comments on this site could take a drive to the southern border and see the chaos. Instead of worrying about the chaos in Afghanistan you should worry about the invasion across our southern border. Keep in mind, at night much of the southern border is not under the control of the border patrol as they are out numbered. At night the smugglers have control.

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 11:13

      All of this sounds suspiciously like enemy demoralization propaganda.
      Though I do agree on the topic of excessive foreign influence in our country.
      I can tell you for a fact that Israel, England, Saudi Arabia, and China run our education system.
      You won’t find a single foul word about all 4 of those countries in any academic literature.

      • Truth in Tension August 17, 2021 at 12:43

        Thank you for the reply. My comments were not intended to be demoralizing propaganda. They are my conclusions of the situation that we find ourselves in. Unfortunately, no-one wants a reality check. I was hoping that some of my questions would have been answered, however, I am afraid the true answers would be disappointing for most of us.

        • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 12:47

          Those topics have been beat to death. I didn’t feel like typing out the same tired answers. We both know the score. I am sure you understand.

  8. Gryphon August 17, 2021 at 17:23

    “Failure” in Afghanistan was always the Plan. The MIC and Langley Punks made Trillions in Contracting and Dope. It was always Unsustainable ‘in the long run’ as Repelling Invaders has been the National Pastime there for Millennia. Those who set this up got what they Wanted, now with a Dementia Patient as their front man, they can Withdraw without even ‘political’ consequences to themselves.
    One thing that I have not seen mentioned is how Afghanistan is a part of the Chinese “Belt and Road” Plan, to tie them by Land Routes (Railroads) to Europe and the rest of Asia. Remember, Afghanistan has always been the Overland Trade Route from Europe to the Middle Kingdom. Seeing how Slo Joe (and his handlers) are CCP Minions, the Timing of this event is Not a coincidence at all.
    Say what you want about the Taliban, but they are Patriots fighting an Occupation ‘government’. Like we need to be doing Here.

    • boss21 August 17, 2021 at 18:13

      The BRI has been well covered here. The only question is if the Taliban will accept a Chinese saddle. Should be interesting.
      We have enough challenges here anyway.

  9. truth be banned August 17, 2021 at 18:58

    “Pray”? Since when has prayer worked? Give examples.
    Since you promote praying instead of effective physical action, you must be a BELIEVER in one or more gods. Millions of good people prayed but got killed anyway in WW1 and WW2, and thousands more on 9/11 and the subsequent wars for jews and Israel. Where was your god? An unbiased observer would have to say that if your god exists, he must be on the jews’ side!

    • NC Scout August 17, 2021 at 19:15

      I’m a Believer. And you may go to hell. I look forward to the day we start sending you there en masse.
      Soon.

      • boss21 August 17, 2021 at 19:50

        ‘There are fates far worse than dying, chief among these – a life lived in dishonor…’

      • VAdeputy August 18, 2021 at 06:47

        Damn straight !

      • KOBK August 27, 2021 at 20:32

        NC Scout,
        A little clarity on your statement if you don’t mind.
        Was re-reading this article & comments and just caught your response to “truth be banned”.
        If you’re assuming “truth be banned”‘s comment is coming from a Chines agent, or an Israeli agent, or specifically from our opfor enemy, then your response makes sense.
        But it can also be a comment from a person who’s freefor but doesn’t buy into christianity or religion at all for that matter. His comment really can go either way.
        I know plenty of people who are just not believers but are really good folks and most certainly on our side of freefor.
        Your response can very much be taken as having the position that all non-believers in christianity must be killed.
        I’d like to think that’s not your position on this and do not want to make any assumptions.

        • NC Scout August 27, 2021 at 21:05

          The world doesn’t see what I do on the other end.

          • KOBK August 28, 2021 at 08:13

            I’m sure they do not see a lot of what you do on the other end.
            However, I’m also sure the non-believers who are very much good people on our side would like clarity on that question given your statement and surely you can understand that.
            There’s way too much division going on out there today as you’re well aware. We shouldn’t be adding to it wouldn’t you agree ?

          • NC Scout August 28, 2021 at 08:52

            It sounds like you’re picking a fight.
            Leave it alone and move on.

          • KOBK August 28, 2021 at 20:44

            No Sir, not picking a fight. Looking for clarity.
            You made a very provocative statement that really can be taken two ways. I asked for clarity and you were very evasive.
            Honestly man, it sounds like christianity at the barrel of a gun and I want to know if that is what you meant.
            It’s an honest question to understand your position because it’s clearly important.
            I have ZERO interest in a fight on this issue, just understanding.

          • KOBK August 30, 2021 at 11:18

            so am I to get this straight ..
            My family and I have a strong moral foundation. strong traditional family values, strong sense of community, are very aware of what is going on and actively fighting the various tyranny’s coming at us etc. etc., Yet, we are not believers in christianity nor any other religion for very well informed reasons, it’s not from a position of ignorance.
            We get along just fine with people who are believers and work well with them and them with us. They accept us and we accept them. We may have a difference in “belief”, but I certainly do not want to kill them for it !!
            Yet am I to understand you want us dead for not believing? And please do not take this as trying to pick a fight. I’m just a little stunned here by your apparent stance and you so far have refused to clarify your position.
            I come here to learn and to pass knowledge on (which I am very grateful for) . To be part of the real community fighting for freedom. I send as many people I can over to you and hopefully to support what you are doing.
            I did not come here to seek out and expose you or anything of the sort. Stumbling across this stance you appear to have is an unexpected revelation to me and I really do not want to make assumptions here. Therefore I asked for clarity on your position based on your initial statement to a commenters thoughts & questions. You may not have liked his thoughts and questions, but I thought he at least presented them respectfully.
            Do your non-believer clients know this your hard position on them ? Because I’ve got to say it’s a bit of a shock to me and certainly quite the chink in your armour if true.
            Wow, I’m a little shaken from this. Didn’t see it coming from you. Please correct if any of my assessment on your position is incorrect

          • Johnny Paratrooper August 30, 2021 at 12:16

            Dude…

          • NC Scout August 30, 2021 at 14:00

            You need to cut your shit out.
            You’re here to pick a fight and its time to go.

          • KOBK August 30, 2021 at 15:05

            no Sir, I’m honestly not.
            It’s a valid question given your reaction and you refuse to clarify. If you clarified at my first post nothing more would have needed to be said on both ends. What’s with that ? Please be clear & direct to the question and I’ll move on from it. My concern will be over. It’s really that simple.
            I’m not the one complicating here.

          • wwes August 30, 2021 at 16:15

            How in the hell can you read NC Scout’s comment, somehow conjure out of it the calling for the killing of nonbelievers, and then turn around and accuse him of being the one to complicate things on an online comment thread? That requires quite some degree of imagination. Either that or deliberate manipulation.

          • NC Scout August 30, 2021 at 21:10

            Let me make it abundantly clear – I don’t owe you one damned thing on my site. Not a debate, not a clarification, not the time of day. And you damn sure have no right to show up.
            Get gone.

    • ÜPCG August 17, 2021 at 23:28

      God listens to your prayers and answers them in His time and, more importantly, in accordance with His will. If that isn’t to your liking, maybe you best change your view to be more in accordance with His.
      If I recall correctly, Psalm 93 states anything that is not of God is of Satan. Act and discern accordingly.

  10. Freya Valentina August 17, 2021 at 21:10

    They’re dumping “at least” 1000 Afghans in my area. That means they’ll call for their 3 wives and 50 cousins soon. It’s not just in the city-they’re getting dumped in the county as well… where all the decent ppl have been fleeing to for years. If it’s anything like Europe- the rapes and robberies will increase exponentially… while we enjoy the pleasure of paying for their welfare and housing them. And the 25 year olds will go to high school with our daughters. Remind me- which day is boy fucking night? Thursday right? Lock up your sons. – another gift from the democrats.

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 21:14

      Are you trained on an AR and a Glock?
      Those escape planes are full of men. Not women. And they are wearing the full Taliban uniform Sharia compliant and all.
      You seem like more of an Para-AK with 20 round magazines and soft points kinda lady.
      The Reconquista took 700 years.
      Retaking Sicily took 200 years.
      So far, we are only 20 years into this fight…
      And they had to use swords and spears at arms length in massed combat.

      • Freya Valentina August 17, 2021 at 21:35

        Ya I have both and I’m trained. No AK tho.
        I saw the planes. They put the 5 women and 7 kids up front for the photo op. Cute.
        Our downtown, which I try to avoid, is already a shitshow. I went there last month and among the beautiful architecture were heroin addicts stumbling around. Open fire hydrants drowning city blocks. A huge crater in the street spewing water and homeless bathing in it. Now they’re gunna sprinkle that scene with goat fucking tribesmen. I’m sure this will turn out fine.
        If they could contain it to the blue cities maybe I wouldn’t be so pissed. But there’s apartment complexes going up everywhere in the county. I’d like to place a wager on who’s going in there.

        • Johnny Paratrooper August 17, 2021 at 22:02

          Same in my area. They built them in months. They look like hideous European Post Modern blocks with giant rectangles and squares painted on them to give them dimension?

      • boss21 August 17, 2021 at 21:42

        Good prose JP. I am drinking with Serbs this very minute. No excuses or regrets….

  11. Rainbow Flag Über Alles August 18, 2021 at 13:33

    Did the best and brightest from the faculty lounge announce how many and where they would land?
    Bad things happen to rainbow empires that can’t cope with reality.

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 18, 2021 at 14:07

      The Deuce rolls with an entire Brigade Combat Team (About 3,500-5,000 men, women, dogs) or about 300 guys if an SF or SEAL team needs the help. To include Apaches. The 82nd will hunt down and kill anyone within about 2-5 minutes depending on terrain.
      They informed the enemy of who is going because the 82nd has a serious reputation for killing bad guys. The bad guys literally just hide and wait out the 82nd. Knowing they will leave eventually.
      Which, in this situation, is exactly what you want.

  12. Not Your Comrade August 18, 2021 at 13:37

    Why do some people comment 15 times on every post?
    Shouldn’t they be at the gun shop reliving the glory days of Panama or Sand Box War One.
    Kickin’ the shit out of them towelyheads for Israel.

    • Johnny Paratrooper August 18, 2021 at 14:03

      Because the new business model since about 2010 is to interact with your patrons, customers, readers, and followers via comments. People enjoy the community, conversation, and comraderie.

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