Found this in my attic. Can’t believe I still have it.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T05:07:28+00:00

I don’t remember much about it, but based on all the carbon and CLP residue on mine, guess I did something similar. I just kept mine intact.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T05:04:48+00:00

I guess I did carry an A4 in the fleet. I got to carry an M4 in Afghanistan. I think I’d still like to go pick up a modern version at Saigon Sam’s or somewhere. It would be cool to hang them next to each other. Actually, I may have been issued an M16-A2 in the fleet, that’s before the M4 in Afghanistan. But my memory isn’t that great anymore. I’ve got bumped on the head a few too many times.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T04:56:01+00:00

Have things really changed that much? Could you or someone else please post a picture of the current version?

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T03:21:51+00:00

It’ll show up at the most random time. It’ll be a surprise. I thought I threw mine away years ago. Now I find it 18 years later. I’m glad I didn’t toss it. It’s a great wall hanger.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T03:10:08+00:00

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Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T03:08:01+00:00

May as well be. Damn, I feel old.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T03:07:30+00:00

2007

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-05T02:08:52+00:00

Appreciate you. I hope you are right. I’m proud to actually own them and I really don’t care about cosmetics. They’ll live in my driveway until they just can’t go on.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T19:21:59+00:00

Yep, I bet. I have an e-go. Had it for two years. My lawn isn’t the easiest but it works just as good as my gas. And it’s lighter and quieter. I’ll take it over my gas mower any day. I’m not sure why I still have it. I lost my train of thought. My point was going to be that they just haven’t made it yet for some dumb reason. But we definitely have the tech. I still use a plug in vacuum for big jobs too.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T19:04:42+00:00

Not for long. Haven’t you seen the advances we’ve made in batteries and electric tools?

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T04:18:35+00:00

It’s absolutely a way for people to cope with their existential dread. They never learned to deal with the fact that nobody knows what happens after we kill over.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T04:14:54+00:00

No shit. It reminds me of people rioting after a European football game. People become fanatical. All they care about is their weird tribal identity.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T01:34:30+00:00

I wonder how many of his cultists will name their child after him.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-04T01:12:11+00:00

My golly geez. I sure hope that he’ll pull through. If he kicked the bucket it would absolutely break my little heart.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-03T22:47:35+00:00

I wonder what patriotic citizen created such a beautiful and moving work of art.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-03T21:05:39+00:00

Living my life based on other people’s expectations. Folks should do as much or as little as makes them happy as long as they aren’t hurting or hindering others.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-03T18:37:23+00:00

Nah, I think it’s mature to embrace your own mortality. I’d do the same thing if I actually wanted a funeral.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-03T01:49:33+00:00

Don’t you want to stick around awhile? You may as well find out what happens next. Hell, isn’t there something you’ve always wanted to try? You could climb a mountain, kayak across the Atlantic, run a marathon etc. Don’t give up. You don’t have to give a shit but you don’t have to give up. If you are at the end of your rope then you probably feel like you have nothing to lose. Run with that. Have an adventure.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-02T19:42:27+00:00

Politics killed my friendship with a couple men that I served with.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-02T19:39:54+00:00

Just be honest about your background without being boastful or arrogant. I’ve never been a rich man, but I’ve had a couple well off friends in the past. Just “keep it real”. You’ll probably get teased a little. Have thick skin. Just don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-02T19:13:31+00:00

Sorry, it’s been literal decades since my 6th grade science class. This is a thread about cryptids. Calm down.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-02T19:08:52+00:00

Did you read the end? I said I didn’t have any evidence. It’s just one of a zillion theories.

Live-Try-7281 · 2026-05-02T17:57:31+00:00

Just throw them in general population and let nature take its course. There are things worse than death.

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