National Security

Don't Tase Me, Air Force!

By Mark Thompson | @MarkThompson_DC | December 9, 2010 | +

The Air Force used to be all Stratofortresses and nuclear bombs. But just as it warplanes have become more precise at delivering ever-smaller weapons, its guards have become kinder and gentler at handling troublemakers. For several years, Air Force security personnel have been carrying Taser stun guns, as well as those that fire bullets. Now the Air Force Reserve is being outfitted with Tasers. “It’s like nothing you have ever felt before,” Lt. Juan Lemus, (pictured) an Air Force Reserve officer at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida, said after he was tased as his unit got the gear. “They call it riding the lightning, and it is well named. One minute you’re fine, and then they said ‘Taser, Taser, Taser,’ and then it hits you and your muscles lock up…and you don’t see anything else, your mind is totally on the pain going through your entire body.” And he volunteered.

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  • newfreedomblog

    “Yes we can!!” is working……….well maybe not.
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    http://www.hudson-ny.org/1714/iran-missiles-in-venezuela
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    “Iran is planning to place medium-range missiles on Venezuelan soil, based on western information sources[1], according to an article in the German daily, Die Welt, of November 25, 2010. According to the article, an agreement between the two countries was signed during the last visit o Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to Tehran on October19, 2010. The previously undisclosed contract provides for the establishment of a jointly operated military base in Venezuela, and the joint development of ground-to-ground missiles.”

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    Now what are we really worried about? Tasers for the Air Force. A friendlier and more compassionate military?
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    Yes We Can!!!

  • centfan

    The Air Force considered giving it’s personnel nuclear grenades but nobody could throw it far enough to keep from being vaporized.
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    So what are we saying we’re afraid of now? Iran mounting a nuclear attack from Venezuelan soil on the US (with Venezuela happy to take the counter attack)? Venezuela attacking it’s neighbors and causing a war in Latin America that I’m sure you’re oh so worried about? Venezuela being mean to Iran and taking over the missiles without paying for them (a nice Chavez move)? Venezuela and/or Iran openly threatening or even implying a nuclear strike without every economic power in the world teaming up to figure a way to flatten them?
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    Newfreek… what___ are___ you___ afraid___ of ___ now…

  • Cliff

    But just as it warplanes have become more precise at delivering ever-smaller weapons, its guards have become kinder and gentler at handling troublemakers.
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    Can’t tell if Thompson is serious here.

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