You guys had the AMTRAKS/LAV-25's. Granted they weren't nearly what the Bradleys and Strykers are. I worked with a few Leathernecks that were on the MITT teams, we broke bread and shared our stuff. The rivalry has died down a little since both services are the only ones doing the real work anymore.
3 wheel motion can be had thanks to the FRAG kits. We drove ours like we stole em', but since our mechanics were worthless, my driver and I did all the wrenching. Our shitbox was pretty damn quick to say the least for an M1114.
When I was in OIF 1 we had soft skin M998's, but had M1114's and (1) 1151 towards the end. I'm in agreement with them all riding like ass, not to mention when you have to dodge things in the road or chase down a BMW.
Blazer is lame.
Make a clean 3rd Gen.
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