Saw this bad boy at Wal Mart today!

[Mule Laker]

No clue what this is or where it's going but it was at a Wal Mart along I-94 in western Minnesota. I had to check it out and take a couple of pics.

 

[Home Cookin']

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Edit: Political.......

 

[oldjeep]

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Alternately, it is just passing through MN on the way to its final destination. The insignia on the hull denotes U.S. Air Force Pararescue (PJs) and Combat Control (CCT)

 

[dmoriarty51]

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i see the gunwale strap is the bow tied down properly? :laugh:

its a tinny so at least they got that part right

 

[moosehead]

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Cool. Thanks OP and oldjeep.

Unit Info - USAF PARARESCUE - That Others May Live

US Air Force Special Ops - CCT, Pararescue, Special Tactics

 

[oldjeep]

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The internet is a wonderful thing - actually found a picture of that same boat on the manufacturers website.

Louisville, KY: This 30' Packcat supports the United States Air Force 123rd STS maritime operations including diving, water jumps, RAMZ jumps, search and rescue, and emergency response. It is capable of operating at night in extreme weather conditions and swift contaminated water. It is also used to support local authorities in the Ohio Valley disaster preparedness plans. Emergency equipment includes a roof mounted stretcher, defibrillators, generator, and first aid supply lockers.

Munson Aluminum Boats - Custom welded aluminum boats, landing craft, workboats, patrol boats, fire boats, passenger boats, dive boats, research boats, fishing boats, boom boats

Made in Seattle and on its way to KY - explains why it was in MN

 

[southkogs]

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KYANG 123rd Special Tactics Squadron outta' Louisville. Surprised they didn't send a Herc to pick her up - delivery must be in the contract
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[mphy98]

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Air Force is the best branch of the services. Now we even have a navy! We had the best Barracks, (apartments) Messhalls, duty stations, aircraft and personnel. Inter service rivalry never dies!

 

[LippCJ7]

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Air Force is the best branch of the services. Now we even have a navy! We had the best Barracks, (apartments) Messhalls, duty stations, aircraft and personnel. Inter service rivalry never dies!

You forgot Golf Courses.....

 

[Celtichawk]

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Air Force is the best branch of the services. Now we even have a navy! We had the best Barracks, (apartments) Messhalls, duty stations, aircraft and personnel. Inter service rivalry never dies!

So explain me this, you Air Force (Chair Force) get all the technical skill sets but how many pilots really come from the Air Force? Navy is global force! We dominate both air, sea, land! . Delivery service of the best ground force there is (Navy Seals/Marines!)

 

[Celtichawk]

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And I'm sorry for you Marines yes your a Department of the Navy!

Muahhahaha!!!!!! Sorry had to do it.

 

[crabby captain john]

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PJs -- only because Seals and Green Beanies need someone to come when they call 911

 

[boat_beginner]

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And I'm sorry for you Marines yes your a Department of the Navy!

Muahhahaha!!!!!! Sorry had to do it.

The men's department.

 

[Taxus812]

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You know I am retired Air Force (MSgt 20 years) don't forget our battle cry "Room Service !" (I think I had 30 cable channels in my foxhole).

Actually there are a lot of Airmen fighting right next to seals, marines, grunts. A lot of these guys are hard core and YES they started as Air Force.

 

[H20Rat]

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So i see the air force subscribes to the theory that you need maximum overkill for towing even a tinny around!

 

[Celtichawk]

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You know I am retired Air Force (MSgt 20 years) don't forget our battle cry "Room Service !" (I think I had 30 cable channels in my foxhole).

Actually there are a lot of Airmen fighting right next to seals, marines, grunts. A lot of these guys are hard core and YES they started as Air Force.

Don't get your panties in a bunch MSGT lol it's all fun and games! I'm all respect for all branches! I have been in 10 years and counting going for full retirement Navy! Wouldn't have it any other way. . Any ways lots I respect to all service members this is just all jokes but not what the thread started on so I will stop.

 

[oldjeep]

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So i see the air force subscribes to the theory that you need maximum overkill for towing even a tinny around!

Doubt that the Air Force owns the truck, probably just a common carrier delivery of the boat.