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(2003, Iraq) When my unit took over an Iraqi ammunition holding area,
securing this large piece of real estate was a bit of a problem. Looters
periodically showed up to steal brass from the tank and artillery rounds
stored in the bunkers. These guys had simple tools: HAMMERS and CHISELS.
And, as 98% of Iraqis smoke, this made for an even more interesting day.
One day we saw five looters sneak into a bunker. As we made our way towards
the bunker to apprehend them, the bunker exploded. It was a few days
before we could get close to the demolished bunker. When we were able to
investigate, we ascertained that the looters had either struck a spark
while hitting a tank round with hammer and chisel, or one or all were
enjoying their finest tobacco while striking the tank round. Either way,
the outcome was the demise of five insurgents.
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