Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle

[Engineman1960]

I thought the article was an excellent read !!!!!

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-tech/air-force-combat-controller-gear-radio/

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

My son has been an Air Force JTAC for 18 years now with 7 combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt. Jobs like that and the PJs/CCTs will make a young man old in short order. Most people don't think of the Air Force in ground combat...but they're always in the middle of it somewhere.

 

[dennishoddy]

My son has been an Air Force JTAC for 18 years now with 7 combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt. Jobs like that and the PJs/CCTs will make a young man old in short order. Most people don't think of the Air Force in ground combat...but they're always in the middle of it somewhere.

Delta forces are right there but largely unknown vs the other special forces as well.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

He's just stepping out of the door in this picture. Low-level jump somewhere...can't remember.

 

[Snattlerake]

My son has been an Air Force JTAC for 18 years now with 7 combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt. Jobs like that and the PJs/CCTs will make a young man old in short order. Most people don't think of the Air Force in ground combat...but they're always in the middle of it somewhere.

If I have not done so, please tell him thank you for his service from me. You must be a very anxious and proud father to have raised such a man.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

^^ Thanks. Just a little more bragging... He was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism during the battle of Fallujah in 2004. He moved into an open position to draw enemy sniper fire away from a disabled Bradley carrying wounded soldiers. Once the sniper(s) fired at him he returned fire from about 200 meters and killed them both allowing other soldiers to get to the Bradley to evacuate the wounded.

Yeah...I'm pretty proud of him.

 

[MacFromOK]

Cream (the good stuff) naturally rises to the top.

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[DRC458]

^^ Thanks. Just a little more bragging... He was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism during the battle of Fallujah in 2004. He moved into an open position to draw enemy sniper fire away from a disabled Bradley carrying wounded soldiers. Once the sniper(s) fired at him he returned fire from about 200 meters and killed them both allowing other soldiers to get to the Bradley to evacuate the wounded.

Yeah...I'm pretty proud of him.

As well you should be. Please give the young man my heartfelt gratitude. Little do we realize what others are doing to keep us safe and preserve our way of life. May God bless.

 

[crrcboatz]

^^ Thanks. Just a little more bragging... He was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism during the battle of Fallujah in 2004. He moved into an open position to draw enemy sniper fire away from a disabled Bradley carrying wounded soldiers. Once the sniper(s) fired at him he returned fire from about 200 meters and killed them both allowing other soldiers to get to the Bradley to evacuate the wounded.

Yeah...I'm pretty proud of him.

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You have EVERY right to brag sir! He is part of our nations very best excelling in making a difference too

 

[Aries]

^^ Thanks. Just a little more bragging... He was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism during the battle of Fallujah in 2004. He moved into an open position to draw enemy sniper fire away from a disabled Bradley carrying wounded soldiers. Once the sniper(s) fired at him he returned fire from about 200 meters and killed them both allowing other soldiers to get to the Bradley to evacuate the wounded.

Yeah...I'm pretty proud of him.

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Heck, I'm proud too that he's on our side!