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I know that the Army and the Marine Corps both used the mule, but I didn't think they "shared" them in the literal sense. Take a look at the markings on the one that this Jar Head is driving.
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But they would have normally covered up the Army markings.
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Maybe he wished he was a soldier ... lol , a good pic
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Two different sets of numbers.
It's the orginal USMC walk man!
It's the orginal USMC walk man!
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Wow... I thought mules were smaller than that! Great photo!
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That's a head-scratcher!
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Maybe it's a trials photograph? If the vehicle was going through testing at the proving grounds, it might have Army and Marine numbers on it....
That photo looks a little staged....some sort of trial or maybe instructional program?
Just a thought.
That photo looks a little staged....some sort of trial or maybe instructional program?
Just a thought.
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A smart Gyrene would have painted over those numbers.
A smarter Swabbie would have stolen one mule, damaged the numbers (scuff them on both sides) then parked it at ANOTHER unit's area which also had mules, then stolen one of those. 1st set of guys sees they're missing a mule, reports it stolen to CID. Second set of guys would do their inventory, come up with the correct set of vehicles and call it a day. Ya got five mules, you got the right number, no need to check their serial numbers right?
A smarter Swabbie would have stolen one mule, damaged the numbers (scuff them on both sides) then parked it at ANOTHER unit's area which also had mules, then stolen one of those. 1st set of guys sees they're missing a mule, reports it stolen to CID. Second set of guys would do their inventory, come up with the correct set of vehicles and call it a day. Ya got five mules, you got the right number, no need to check their serial numbers right?
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Also noticed that the pull cord handle on the mule is missing. What I don't see is the ignition box.
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Early four cylinder starts with crank in foot basket.
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Pull Cord is there, hard to see.
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In the begining, Army Ordnance was the procuring agency. In other words , that's who got the contract from Willys.
When the USMC adopted the M274, they got them NEW from the contractor thru Army Ordnance. On this one the U.S.Army number had not been painted over yet.
When the USMC adopted the M274, they got them NEW from the contractor thru Army Ordnance. On this one the U.S.Army number had not been painted over yet.
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Gear adrift is gear a gift.
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We were near an Airforce base is Saudi during the first gulf war, some items they were not using ended up in our camp so the US Government got the most for its money.. its doing your duty