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In reply to the discussion: DUers, we need to ask who these combat troops with NO INSIGNIA are. Senators, Congresscritters [View all]Captain_New_York
(161 posts)26. Air Force
The closest guy has E9 rank on his chest the next one has Air Force Unit patch. Being army I dont know the details. Another point, based on the motley collection of cammo and things like missing gear ( like no Kevlar cover) I will say most definite reserve or air guard
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DUers, we need to ask who these combat troops with NO INSIGNIA are. Senators, Congresscritters [View all]
Hekate
Jun 2020
OP
Last night there were many types of troops/LEO at the park, all identifiable except these uniforms
Hekate
Jun 2020
#13
If they are not United States personnel, they have no business in our country. Don't get sidetracked
Hekate
Jun 2020
#17
I was able to run a 500% zoom and there are at least three different units in this picture
sarisataka
Jun 2020
#30
Thank you very much, sarisataka. Your ability to zoom in is far beyond mine, & one mystery is solved
Hekate
Jun 2020
#35
Even Republicans should not accept a foreign power deploying in our capital.
Beartracks
Jun 2020
#10
Exactly my point. I agree they *could* be Blackwater mercenaries, but I want it out in the open...
Hekate
Jun 2020
#15
Need to ask your Senator and Congresscritter, not speculate. Needs to be out in the sunlight.
Hekate
Jun 2020
#20
Thank you. I still want to ask. There's way too much hinky stuff coming from Trump's administration.
Hekate
Jun 2020
#27
There's been recent problems with right wing extremists in the air force correct?
Captain Zero
Jun 2020
#39