Joliet 0 Posted April 13, 2009 My hat is off the the Navy Seals for treating the Somali pirates with the respect due to them. Nice shooting and Semper Fi. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddrh 0 Posted April 13, 2009 That was some nice work there. Glad that it's all over, and hopefully should send a message to others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted April 13, 2009 Sad news is that one pirate was missed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 13, 2009 Very nice work. Message sent.......as it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erick 0 Posted April 13, 2009 What a story! 3 shots 3 kills. Well done!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husky4me 0 Posted April 13, 2009 That was awesome news!!! How can the world tolerate continued piracy over at that area??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted April 13, 2009 Awesome indeed. Now if somebody could just do something about the drug cartel.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted April 13, 2009 Here is a write up. Fox News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City Slicker 0 Posted April 13, 2009 Here is a write up.Fox News These are really smart pirates...uh, I don't think so. "Abdullahi Lami, one of the pirates holding the Greek ship anchored in the Somali town of Gaan, said: "Every country will be treated the way it treats us. In the future, America will be the one mourning and crying," he told The Associated Press. "We will retaliate (for) the killings of our men." Jamac Habeb, a 30-year-old self-proclaimed pirate, told the AP from one of Somalia's piracy hubs, Eyl, that: "From now on, if we capture foreign ships and their respective countries try to attack us, we will kill them (the hostages)." "Now they became our number one enemy," Habeb said of U.S. forces." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 13, 2009 Congressman escapes injury in Somali mortar attack By MOHAMED OLAD HASSAN – 2 hours ago MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Assailants fired mortar shells at Mogadishu airport as a plane carrying a U.S. congressman took off, a police officer said. The plane departed safely, but 19 Somalis from surrounding residential areas were reported injured. Didn't take 'em long......... Seems like some close up "talks" are needed. Done correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted April 13, 2009 "Abdullahi Lami, one of the pirates holding the Greek ship anchored in the Somali town of Gaan, said: "Every country will be treated the way it treats us. In the future, America will be the one mourning and crying," he told The Associated Press. "We will retaliate (for) the killings of our men."Jamac Habeb, a 30-year-old self-proclaimed pirate, told the AP from one of Somalia's piracy hubs, Eyl, that: "From now on, if we capture foreign ships and their respective countries try to attack us, we will kill them (the hostages)." "Now they became our number one enemy," Habeb said of U.S. forces." That is perfectly logical. Oh let's do something really bad and illegal and if any of the good guys stop us, we'll get even with them for defending the victims. Sheeesh! Sociopaths; ya gotta love 'em. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted April 13, 2009 I think this incident ended perfectly- unfortunately, foreign policy might get muddled with this. Did we get involved because it was a US flagged ship or because they were Americans? I heard an American-owned tugboat (flying a different flag) was nabbed recently. Seems like a UN issue. I think its crazy that it was aid for Somalia! And the aarrrr pirates are threatening us!?!?! As far as the villagers go; make up your mind folks... I'm sure the Aaarrrrrr pirates pay them them from their ill gotten booty, but the villagers have to choose. Hate to get involved in another war against a "non-country", but the countries need to police their own or ask for help Does this signal the first phase of global cooling? FSM reference: if you don't get it, don't research it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Gunner 2 Posted April 17, 2009 We are going to see much more of our Navy getting involved with this issue, there is a whole new class of ships being built that will suit this type of mission well. Here's a message for the Pirates.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted April 17, 2009 We are going to see much more of our Navy getting involved with this issue, there is a whole new class of ships being built that will suit this type of mission well. Here's a message for the Pirates.... Isnt that the Barret 50cal (I think that is what it is called). Surprised they would use such a large caliber rifle. I does travel far and straight though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Isnt that the Barret 50cal (I think that is what it is called). Surprised they would use such a large caliber rifle. I does travel far and straight though. It doesn’t deflect much and will go straight through things like portholes (and heads). So if you want to shoot through something without a ricochet or deflection of the round, use a heavy bullet, like a fifty caliber. Well done Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
