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4. Soviet military in the final days of Afghan war saw officers and NCOs stealing food and other supplies,

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:37 PM

Apr 16

and shaking down subordinates. Hope we aren't there yet, and this is just an incompetent supply system.

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Cookies, deodorant, socks. Iran war puts military packages in limbo [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 16 OP

Usually GCG Apr 16 #5

They are at war. AverageOldGuy Apr 16 #10

the USS Tripoli isn't an aircraft carrier Nigrum Cattus Apr 16 #11

Kick dalton99a Apr 16 #2

Great recommendation. n/t iluvtennis Apr 16 #12

Pete Hegseth is a disgrace! oasis Apr 16 #6

USNS ships normally restock warships. pfitz59 Apr 16 #7

Amateurs study tactics, professionals study logistics. Ray Bruns Apr 16 #15

Grant was a supply officer in the Mexican War displacedvermoter Apr 16 #16

Ah, I see the problem... "buildup to war" Teacher of the Year Apr 16 #17

Looks like mutiny fuel to me. littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #8

Even in the bush in Vietnam . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 16 #9