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2010-10-21 Afghanistan

Dutch refused to help Australian, US and Afghan "hunter killer" patrol

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Posted by Oztralian 2010-10-21 18:20|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Those Dutch pilots had better leave the theater, and promptly. Payback is a Mofo. This crossed the line.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-10-21 18:55|| 2010-10-21 18:55|| Front Page Top

#2 SG was shot through the chest and was saved only by the prompt action of a US medic who pushed a large needle between his ribs to relieve air pressure in his chest cavity.
I only did that once in my career. Looks like you're killing the patient while you're saving him. Can't imagine doing that while bullets are whizzing by.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-10-21 19:51|| 2010-10-21 19:51|| Front Page Top

#3 The Dutch military is unionized (really). It probably isn't in their contract to divert from their assignment on the request of foreign forces and besides, they are probably "taking jobs away" from US Apache pilots.

Posted by crosspatch 2010-10-21 23:41|| 2010-10-21 23:41|| Front Page Top

#4 "Unlike many military organizations, Dutch military members are allowed to form and join unions. One of these unions is the General Federation Military Personnel (the acronym is AFMP) was recognized by the Dutch government in 1966 and represents both current and retired military personnel. The AFMP is a member of the Dutch Federation of Trade Unions, FNV."

So maybe they don't assist non-union troops.

Posted by crosspatch 2010-10-21 23:44|| 2010-10-21 23:44|| Front Page Top

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