In the "Huh?" File

Every time I see a "Marine in trouble" story, I always think of the words of my drill instructor, Sgt. Forde.

"If you mess up, the first thing they'll report will be 'Marine messed up'"  That was the santized version of Sgt. Forde's saying, but it is the reality nevertheless.

Ok, standard procedure for dogs/puppies in Iraq (and there are many dogs) is to shoot them should they get too close to a servicemen.  If you get bitten, a series of rabies shots await you in Baghdad. 

So, I have a hard time believing the puppy was still alive.  A Marine just won't let it get that close alive.

Iraqis themselves do not keep dogs/puppies as pets, so many rove the streets in packs.  We'll see how this all plays out, but it is interesting how much indignation a puppy will provoke.

HONOLULU (AP) - Military officials are investigating an Internet video that purports to show a Marine throwing a puppy off a rocky cliff.

Maj. Chris Perrine of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii says it appears the man is based with a unit in the islands. cont...

For a look at how another Marine treated a dog watch below:

Comments

[Roger]

Please don't perpetuate these videos. From what I hear from my buddies over there, the vids are fake. Soldiers are NOT allowed to have any pets and I've never seen one in contact with a puppy. The whole thing is an urban legend just like that Haditha garbage they tried to pin on us.

[Thunder Pig]

The video is likely to be a fake, either in content, or location.

My chief concern is that the "puppy" left our field of view, and could have been substituted with a fake puppy.

The guys may not even be in Iraq. I am not a props guy, but their attire should be examined for authenticity

[David M]

The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the - Web Reconnaissance for 03/04/2008 A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often.
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