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MarineCombatEngineer

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15. Well, it was just a thought.

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #14)

Fri Oct 18, 2024, 02:01 PM

Oct 2024

In a war between the Norks and S. Korean/US, the country of N. Korea would disappear, leaving China with a huge problem dealing with the displaced N. Korean population left destitute with their defeat.
The US and NATO should, upon confirmation of Norks involved in combat, declare a CAP and start interdicting any Russian/N. Korean forces in Ukraine.

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North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to fight Ukraine, says Seoul [View all] yaesu Oct 2024 OP

Large numbers of North Korean troops surrendering in order to defect in 3 .. 2 .. 1 SarcasticSatyr Oct 2024 #1

They have already been on the front and they are disappearing (18 in one go - likely defecting to Ukraine) Bev54 Oct 2024 #2

This seems like an opportunity for North Koreans... forgotmylogin Oct 2024 #18

I am quite sure Ukraine will cooperate and send them on to where they want to go. Bev54 Oct 2024 #19

Disgusting. Trump's hand is in this. Traitorous mutherfucker. live love laugh Oct 2024 #3

How do you figure? maxsolomon Oct 2024 #6

I figure that because Trump is partially responsible for Russia attacking in the first place. live love laugh Oct 2024 #11

How do you figure that? Polybius Oct 2024 #29

Because of the intelligence he stole, because 200 American spies were killed live love laugh Oct 2024 #30

Seoul can help Kiev a little bit with this C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #4

Not that Russia is a good destination, but it's a steep up from N. Korea. I would take my fake ID card and desert. nt Gore1FL Oct 2024 #5

Close to 11,000 North Korean troops are in Russia and will be "ready to fight" in Ukraine by Nov. 1, LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #7

Russian is losing so many troops that it has to get troops from North Korea LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #8

Those who are... 2naSalit Oct 2024 #9

"North Korean soldiers were given Russian military uniforms and Russian-made weapons and were issued with fake IDs..." LudwigPastorius Oct 2024 #10

IF North Korean soldiers are actually deployed to Ukraine and don't immediately defect, TomSlick Oct 2024 #12

Actually, S. Korea should deploy their SOF to Ukraine to counter the Norks. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #13

That seems unlikely. TomSlick Oct 2024 #14

Well, it was just a thought. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #15

I agree that S. Korea would obliterate N. Korea. TomSlick Oct 2024 #26

ROKMC in Vietnam (circa mid-1960s) C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #16

Yep, that's what I remember with our interactions with ROK forces in Vietnam. nt MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #17

Recognize anybody, Gunner? C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #20

Not really, it was 50+ years ago and my memory isn't what it used to be. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #21

I thought four chevrons was "Gunner" (USMC weapons specialist). My mistake. C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #22

I retired as a Master Gunnery Sargeant, we were referred to as "Gunny" MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #23

Congrats on retiring an E-8 or E-9. Yup, a bit confusing for me. C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #24

I actually retired as an E-9. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #25

USAF is AFSC- Air Force Specialty Code. Prof. Toru Tanaka Oct 2024 #27

Arigato! C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #28