The Unsung Hero Donkey Thread

**Culpeper** · 06-13-2009

Hitting the beachhead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYRqL...eature=related

**Schmedlap** · 06-13-2009

HMMWV run out of gas? Donkeys to the rescue. A little less armor protection, but what it lacks in protection, it makes up for in stealth and less required maintenance.

**Culpeper** · 06-20-2009

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/1...ar-donkey.html

Canadian Forces in Afghanistan will have another item added to their arsenal next summer — donkeys.

**Schmedlap** · 06-20-2009

Maj. Charles Janzen, the Canadian soldier spearheading the donkey brigade idea, says the animals can survive with very little water and can carry a significant amount of weight — nearly 160 kilograms.

Donkey? Sounds like he's describing a student in Ranger School. In fact, he sounds like an RI - sees the student as non-human and always thinks that he can carry more ammo.

**Blackjack** · 06-21-2009

When the Gun truck won't do, go for the donkey.

Donkey Cav Interview

I need to ask 1CD and 3d ACR why they have no Donkey Troop. I think they are missing out.

**Tom Odom** · 06-21-2009

Originally Posted by Blackjack

When the Gun truck won't do, go for the donkey.

Donkey Cav Interview

I need to ask 1CD and 3d ACR why they have no Donkey Troop. I think they are missing out.

People think we have a horse's head on our patch

I say its because we are stubborn as mules

and it takes a mule to maintain a horse troop

but it does make for a nifty picture!