From: Jim Webster (james.webster@iomartdsl.com)
Date: Fri Dec 03 2004 - 11:41:56 PST
Glenn Shaw wrote:
> Hi Mike
> They released it because they are getting rid of all deuces. Most of the A3
> program trucks have been given to the Iraqi Army already. The US is
> replacing them with the S&S FMTV trucks. Even the deuce parts at the
> depots are being dumped. All the deuces that are deployed in the war are
> not coming back, they are turning them over to Iraq. I have a buddy that is
> involved in the program, and the remaining deuces still on a unit MTOE are
> slated for turn in and replacement.
Which brings up an interesting thought as the FMTV vehicles are all
being withdrawn for rebuilding due to excessive wear & tear. Looks like
its back to the donkey cart for a while... of course they could
conscript all those M35 series in private hands in the the USA to fill
the gap.
;-)
TTFN
Jim
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