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Sharp-shooting in Pink

Would you roll out of bed and defend if you knew you might be caught in pink boxers?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...20shorts%20430

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Gates Defends Soldier's Pink Undies

By Frank James

If you're a male U.S. soldier who has the misfortune of being photographed wearing pink underwear while engaging the Taliban in Afghanistan, it's good to know the Defense Secretary has your back.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates gave a humorous shout-out to Army Specialist Zachery Boyd during a speech in New York City Thursday night.

As the Associated Press reports, Gates explained that after Boyd's unit came under Taliban attack:

"He immediately grabbed his rifle and rushed into a defensive position clad in his helmet, body armor, and pink boxer shorts that said 'I Love New York. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your perspective, an AP photographer was there for a candid shot."
According to the AP, Boyd had been worried that he might be disciplined. But it sounds like that's not likely to happen, at least not from the SecDef. Also, it sounds like Gates could be considering adding some new clothing items to soldiers' gear.

Here's Gates, again from the AP:

"Any soldier who goes into battle against the Taliban in pink boxers and flip-flops has a special kind of courage. I can only wonder about the impact on the Taliban. Just imagine seeing that - a guy in pink boxers and flip-flops has you in his crosshairs."

It's a fun bit of news. I imagine his boxers didn't start out pink - washing white boxers with that red shirt he's wearing would turn it pink no doubt. What do you make of this story? I find it a fun bit of silliness, and a sign of dedication that he was able to hop out of bed and get to work so quickly.

Camoflauges better than ACU anyway! :D

Good, fun story. Hats off to that soldier.

Indeed. That's the kinda cat I want watching my '6: dude's ready for any fight, any time.

He would have done the same thing in the event of a fire, I'm sure.

Sometimes what you're wearing simply doesn't matter.

Yeah I think he'd have shown up naked if he thought it meant helping save his unit. Pretty sure I would.

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Originally Posted by Tully Mars (Post 2639854)

Yeah I think he'd have shown up naked if he thought it meant helping save his unit. Pretty sure I would.

Yeah, I would have done the same even if they were Hello Kitty briefs. :thumbsup:

its just a color. whats the big deal?

They started out pink according to another article I read. His parents said they weren't at all surprised at this considering his personality.

It's okay as long as he doesn't say anything about being gay or having PTSD.

How is this news? Is the US army as an organization really so homophobic that the colour of a man's underpants is worthy of a headline?

Slow news day in Iraq, I guess.

Americans need some kind of diversion. War weariness and all.

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This thread belongs in general discussion or politics, not Tilted Weaponry. No guns are mentioned.

It has nothing to do with weaponry, everything to do with pink boxers, military service, and the media.

I find it sorta funny how a lot of Tilted Weaponry topics become politicized. :Shrug:

I'm about equally concerned that he's wearing bright red while engaging the enemy.

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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru (Post 2639868)

Yeah, I would have done the same even if they were Hello Kitty briefs. :thumbsup:

Sorry, but this is wear I draw the line :p ...