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Originally Posted by beachbum
d*mn.. i was hoping it was true too. this is a pretty sweet story though. thats why i said i wouldnt be surprised.
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Yup, that was pretty impressive. You can read a little more detailed account of it here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Furlong
I would like to point out that the record he broke was set by a man that was using a modified M2 .50 cal HB machine gun.  I wonder how many shots it would have taken the Gunny had he had an actual rifle that was designed to be used in that capacity.
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The National Science Foundation announced the following study results on U.S. military recreation preferences:
1. Sport of choice for Marines: bowling.
2. Sport of choice for Sailors: football.
3. Sport of choice for Soldiers: baseball.
4. Sport of choice for Coast Guardsmen: tennis.
5. Sport of choice for Airmen: golf.
Notice how the farther down the list you go, the smaller their balls get.
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