http://9news.com/storyfull.aspx?storyid=23113AURORA - A Marine from Aurora is making history. Nearly two years ago, Cpl. Chris Chandler lost part of his leg in a land mine explosion in Afghanistan.
Chandler was fitted with a prosthetic foot after the explosion. He worked to regain his strength so he could re-take the Marine physical fitness test. He didn't just pass, he also graduated from jump school, making him the first amputee to ever go through the elite parachuting training.
Naturally, his family is very proud. “It is groundbreaking because he does have a prosthetic foot and because he did do it on his own he didn't have to take an easy way out,” said Stephanie Chandler, Chris’ sister. “It was done just like anyone else.”
Chandler has also been promoted to the rank of sergeant. He's on his way back to Camp Pendleton in California until he is deployed back overseas. No word on just when he'll go.
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That's the kind of guy I'd want backing me up, fuck Rambo with the minigun.
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Why didn't he just go airborne? 
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Because he's a Marine.Vympel wrote:Why didn't he just go airborne?
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The recent prosthetics are getting a lot better than they were even 10 years ago. They can now simulate feel, and can be power-driven, so if he has one of the high-end designs then he probably hasn't lost too much flexibility.
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I doubt that he's in a front line unit. Probably part of the FSSG.Crayz9000 wrote:The recent prosthetics are getting a lot better than they were even 10 years ago. They can now simulate feel, and can be power-driven, so if he has one of the high-end designs then he probably hasn't lost too much flexibility.
They say, "the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." I suppose it never occurred to them that they are the tyrants, not the patriots. Those weapons are not being used to fight some kind of tyranny; they are bringing them to an event where people are getting together to talk. -Mike Wong
But as far as board culture in general, I do think that young male overaggression is a contributing factor to the general atmosphere of hostility. It's not SOS and the Mess throwing hand grenades all over the forum- Red
But as far as board culture in general, I do think that young male overaggression is a contributing factor to the general atmosphere of hostility. It's not SOS and the Mess throwing hand grenades all over the forum- Red