RE: [MV] HMMWV

From: Horrocks, Aaron (ACHb@pge.com)
Date: Mon Apr 26 2004 - 15:34:22 PDT


The military is trying to use the HMMWV as if it was an M113 or a Bradley fighting vehicle. While the Humvee is a great truck, it wasn't built, nor intended to be; in convoys under heavy fire and RPG attacks.

Aaron Horrocks
1952 M38A1

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Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 3:29 PM
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Subject: [MV] HMMWV

By tonight's news reports, the HMMWV's days are numbered. Wonder what
comes next?

                "Stu"
 Southern New Hampshire, USA
        "Live Free Or Die"
 
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
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