Friday, January 13, 2006

 

Slovenia Joins the Fight



Elements of the Slovenian Army are slated to join in the struggle in Iraq. Before you go all giddy with excitement about this possible turning point in Gulf War II, keep in mind that there might only be 5 of them going and they aren't actually going to fight.

To the left are Slovenian troops in 2001 (before they joined NATO), setting up what appears to be a Russian 120mm mortar. They have nice camo uniforms (probably not desert camo), and they're armed with the AK underfolders most eastern European soldiers use. These guys on the left may indeed be the bulk of the guys going to Iraq. Slovenia, for the geography challenged, was a part of former Yugoslavia, and is now a valued (though small) ally in the global war against militant islamicists. Welcome to the party, pals.

# posted by Roger Fraley @ 6:57 AM
Comments:
Are we, by any chance, giving them financial aid, somewhere down the line, Roger......? :-)
# posted by Blogger Zeppellina : 4:59 PM
 
I hope so, because we're certainly not giving them weapons, although the helmets look familiar.
# posted by Blogger Roger Fraley : 9:18 PM
 
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