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JARHEAD-89

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  1. Even better is the Imperial retort to the White House's Response: IMPERIAL CENTER, CORUSCANT – The overwhelming military superiority of the Galactic Empire has been confirmed once again by the recent announcement by the President of the United States that his nation would not attempt to build a Death Star, despite the bellicose demands of the people of his tiny, aggressive planet. “It is doubtless that such a technological terror in the hands of so primitive a world would be used to upset the peace and sanctity of the citizens of the Galactic Empire,“ said Governor Wilhuff Tarkin of the Outer Rim Territories. “Such destructive power can only be wielded to protect and defend by so enlightened a leader as Emperor Palpatine.” Representatives on behalf of the nation-state leader from the unimaginatively named planet refused to acknowledge the obvious cowardice of their choice, preferring instead to attribute the decision to fiscal responsibility. “The costs of construction they cited were ridiculously overestimated, though I suppose we must keep in mind that this miniscule planet does not have our massive means of production,” added Admiral Conan Motti of the Imperial Starfleet. Emissaries of the Emperor also caution any seditious elements within the Galactic Senate not to believe Earth’s exaggerated claims of there being a weakness in the Death Star design. “Any attacks made upon such a station — should one ever be built — would be a useless gesture,” added Motti.
  2. Being a DC bureaucrat and Star Wars fan, I was amused by this: This was an actual petition to the White House that received 34,435 signatures: Those who sign here petition the United States government to secure funding and resources, and begin construction on a Death Star by 2016. By focusing our defense resources into a space-superiority platform and weapon system such as a Death Star, the government can spur job creation in the fields of construction, engineering, space exploration, and more, and strengthen our national defense. And this was the White House response (you can find it at: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/secure-resources-and-funding-and-begin-construction-death-star-2016/wlfKzFkN): Official White House Response to Secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016. This Isn't the Petition Response You're Looking For By Paul Shawcross The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defense, but a Death Star isn't on the horizon. Here are a few reasons: •The construction of the Death Star has been estimated to cost more than $850,000,000,000,000,000. We're working hard to reduce the deficit, not expand it. •The Administration does not support blowing up planets. •Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental flaw that can be exploited by a one-man starship? However, look carefully (here's how) and you'll notice something already floating in the sky -- that's no Moon, it's a Space Station! Yes, we already have a giant, football field-sized International Space Station in orbit around the Earth that's helping us learn how humans can live and thrive in space for long durations. The Space Station has six astronauts -- American, Russian, and Canadian -- living in it right now, conducting research, learning how to live and work in space over long periods of time, routinely welcoming visiting spacecraft and repairing onboard garbage mashers, etc. We've also got two robot science labs -- one wielding a laser -- roving around Mars, looking at whether life ever existed on the Red Planet. Keep in mind, space is no longer just government-only. Private American companies, through NASA's Commercial Crew and Cargo Program Office (C3PO), are ferrying cargo -- and soon, crew -- to space for NASA, and are pursuing human missions to the Moon this decade. Even though the United States doesn't have anything that can do the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, we've got two spacecraft leaving the Solar System and we're building a probe that will fly to the exterior layers of the Sun. We are discovering hundreds of new planets in other star systems and building a much more powerful successor to the Hubble Space Telescope that will see back to the early days of the universe. We don't have a Death Star, but we do have floating robot assistants on the Space Station, a President who knows his way around a light saber and advanced (marshmallow) cannon, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which is supporting research on building Luke's arm, floating droids, and quadruped walkers. We are living in the future! Enjoy it. Or better yet, help build it by pursuing a career in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field. The President has held the first-ever White House science fairs and Astronomy Night on the South Lawn because he knows these domains are critical to our country's future, and to ensuring the United States continues leading the world in doing big things. If you do pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field, the Force will be with us! Remember, the Death Star's power to destroy a planet, or even a whole star system, is insignificant next to the power of the Force. Paul Shawcross is Chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House Office of Management and Budget
  3. These look great...thanks Mike. PM sent.
  4. I'm using ALICE pack straps that I've dyed black. Cool thing is the quick release to allow a fast exit if needed.
  5. OOORAHHH!! Thank you Mike for the comprehensive look at my gear. I appreciate all the nice comments from everyone. Semper Fi!! Dieter
  6. OK Mike, I've made the adjustments: 1) Shifted the bee stinger to the right. Here's the original position: Here's the modified position: and another look: 2) This is the sniper plate modification. I moved it up 1": Here's the original position: Here's the new position: and another look from the front: That should do it...Thank you much, Dieter
  7. Al, That's funny!! Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I'll have everything done by this weekend. Hopefully, I'll still be the first in 2013. Dieter
  8. Al, Thank you much. Mike, Stinger is an easy fix. I'll get on that and send you pics. Sniper plate will take a bit more time...it's very well secured to my shin. I'll adjust and take pics of it once complete. Thanks, Dieter
  9. Daniel, Thanks for the nice comments. Dieter is a family name - meine mutter ist von Schlesien - I guess that's in Poland now. Tschus, Dieter
  10. Thanks Scribbler for the quick and thorough review. I've attached the picture links as requested. I definitely need to get the more accurate pouches...thanks for the POCs. I used the Field Backpack build from Scootch - a great tutorial. Where do I need to look for correct placement of the cistern and radio? -Detail of sniper plate: http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030215_zps371dfa7c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030216_zpsd8a87247.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030217_zps14e61418.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030218_zpsfc67baad.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030219_zps28677030.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030220_zps343d62b2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5 -Bee stinger detail: http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030221_zps135819b2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=6 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030222_zps38d7d28b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7 http://s1277.beta.photobucket.com/user/jrhd-89/media/TD-11000/P1030223_zpsbd7e8e6b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=8 Thank you again and Semper Fi!! Dieter
  11. Hello, I am requesting MEPD Deployment. Your Name: Dieter Jobe Your 501st TD ID with a link to your 501st profile: TD-11000 http://www.501st.com...hp?userID=14981 Your MEPD forum name: jrhd89 (Jarhead-1989 - I am a retired US Marine) Your Garrison: Tyranus -One helmet off photo. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=35 -One full armor, helmet on, front photo. Show in one picture the whole look of your armor and gear. Also show Sniper Knee Plate clearly enough. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=39 -One full armor, helmet on, right side photo. Showing the pouches mounted on sides if you have them and the gap closed. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=38 -One full armor, helmet on, left side photo. Showing the pouches mounted on sides if you have them and the gap closed. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=37 -One full armor, helmet on, back photo. Backpack most appear clear enough for evaluation. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=36 -Canvas belt detail photo. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=10 -Correct angled edge. http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=9 -Abs details close up photo. Showing the 3 buttons and TD abdominal plate. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=21 -Canvas straps. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=28 -Neck Seal. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=27 -Shoulder bells, biceps, forearms. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=26 -Pauldron. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=25 -Chest Plate. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=24 -Kidney/Butt plate. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=23 -Cod and Butt plate snaps. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=22 -Side Rivets. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=19 -Right side snap. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=20 -Thighs. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=18 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=17 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=16 -Shins/Calves (includes sniper plate). http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=15 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=14 -Boots. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=13 -Gloves (with latex hand plate). http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=12 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=11 -Pouches. http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=8 Helmet: -A close up photo clearly showing the flat green lenses. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=29 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=30 -Detail photo showing no stripes on all grey traps and tears. Detail photos of blue stripes. Detail photo of side screws (ears). http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=32 http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=33 -Detail photo of frown, showing 4 teeth cut out and grey paint. Detail photo of hovi-mix mic tips (or replica) mounted on helmet. http://s1277.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=34 Weapons: -At least one picture showing the whole weapon (BFG or E11). http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=4 http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=6 -Detail pictures of mods required for the specific weapons (D-Ring detail). http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=5 -Backpack. http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=7 -Electrobinoculars. http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=3 -One (or several) full body action (or attitude poses) good quality picture. http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=2 http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=0 http://s1277.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=1 Thank you very much for taking the time to review my deployment application. Have a great day!! Dieter Jobe TD-11000
  12. TD-11000, Dieter Jobe requesting access. My profile: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=14981 Thank you
  13. Greetings, My name is Dieter and I reside in Virginia. I am currently working to complete my TD armor. This forum is a great resource for me...thanks!
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