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Old 07-26-2010, 06:54   #6
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Originally Posted by Green Light View Post
That's exactly what happened to the 507th Maintenance Company in Iraq with tragic consequences - 11 KIA, 5 WIA, 7 captured, 6 had to evade after the ambush and 10 vehicles destroyed. They fought back but their weapons jammed because they weren't properly maintained. While they fought honorably, they were put in a situation they couldn't handle due to amatuerish leadership.
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Thats exactly what happens when your lead by inexperience leaders........... What ever happen to those guys from the 507th Maintenance Company? Never recalled hearing about this until now!...........

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