Ok, Here are the final pics. Pouches in place and pictures of the shoulder straps. Before I post these I have to send out a huge thank you to First Bluey who resolved my first initial problem with just getting access to the boards. Bluey completed that in like less than five minutes of me contacting him! Thanks Bluey! Trooper1-The best pauldron I will ever wear. No rival trooper1! Thanks brother, Dirty Boy-what do I say? You rock bro! Incredible pack and extra steps to help me solve my stinger problem. Thanks Dirty Boy! There is a reason the MEPD is the best around!!! The rest of the troops who offered support when frustration set in! Thank you!