2nd ID tries to keep Bradleys on ‘track’ (US S.Korea shorted by Iraq)

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=22129

Bradley Fighting Vehicles in South Korea are driving on worn-out track because replacement parts are being diverted to Iraq and Afghanistan, Army mechanics say.

All 58 Bradleys operated by 2nd Infantry Division’s 2nd Battalion are running on worn-out track, said Capt. Robert Richardson, maintenance officer for the 2nd Infantry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment.

Each Bradley has 166 blocks of track. The blocks, which cost $140 each to replace, are made of steel and rubber. Dozens of pins link them together to form the tracks. When the rubber on the blocks wears out, they need to be replaced, just like bald tires.

“Our track is getting worn out by all the driving we do on concrete and roads. I have got one over there with no rubber on the left side,” Richardson said, pointing to a disabled Bradley languishing in a corner of the maintenance bay at Rodriguez Range.

So now some of our troops in S. Korea are risking life and limb cause of Rummy's Pentagon running low on vital maint supplies.

[atreides1]

1. But * Said

Rummy was doing a "superb job". lol

[number6]

2. taking care of the troops....NOT

risking life and limb cause of Rummy...as usual

[number6]

3. best suck-atary of defense ever ...!!

:o