Blackwater contractors pics [Archive]

sonic93

08-31-2008, 03:21 AM

Are you sure they are Blackwater? Look more like EODT. I worked with a guy a few months ago that did that same mission this guy had and was an EODT dude. Still real fun shit. There is nothing like roaming the badlands of the world and living to tell about it. Going on 3 years myself.

Denny

08-31-2008, 03:37 AM

sonic93

08-31-2008, 05:29 AM

When are you going to head to the "tough side?" It's 142* here right now.

Fuck that. I am just fine here. Current temp 86.4* Weez be in da mountins

Besides it is too corporate over there. I enjoy my free reign where I am. That and you guys don't have my job over there anyways. I get to spend 50% of my time at sites without any of us lanyard monkeys. Can you say shorts and a tee shirt, oh and boots of course?

Denny

08-31-2008, 05:36 AM

Fuck that. I am just fine here. Current temp 86.4* Weez be in da mountins

Besides it is too corporate over there. I enjoy my free reign where I am. That and you guys don't have my job over there anyways. I get to spend 50% of my time at sites without any of us lanyard monkeys. Can you say shorts and a tee shirt, oh and boots of course?
I'll ask again in January... LMAO!!!

sonic93

08-31-2008, 05:41 AM

I'll ask again in January... LMAO!!!

Oh crap, (slaps his head). At least I will spend December at home in Haslet. No wait for 6 days we will be Mexico for our honeymoon. I guess I will just have to spend more time down in the south in January.

BradsBlue90

08-31-2008, 06:45 AM

Where in Haslet do you live Sonic? I'm a fellow Hasleteer.

Super Coupe

08-31-2008, 07:29 AM

fuck guns

MrEd

08-31-2008, 09:39 AM

cool pics,thanks

5.0_CJ

08-31-2008, 02:57 PM

good post

aggie97

09-02-2008, 08:29 PM

When are you going to head to the "tough side?" It's 142* here right now.

Am I reading that fucking right?! 142?! What's the record for highest temp in world ever that isn't that number right there?!

How the fuck do you deal with it other than IV's and a water hose jammed up your ass?! :eek:

BigShoe

09-02-2008, 08:42 PM

No wait for 6 days we will be Mexico for our honeymoon.
:eek:

Denny

09-02-2008, 11:27 PM

Am I reading that fucking right?! 142?! What's the record for highest temp in world ever that isn't that number right there?!

How the fuck do you deal with it other than IV's and a water hose jammed up your ass?! :eek:
They've touched 150 a few times, but it all feels the same. It makes life hard waking up over 100 and staying mostly in the 120's throughout the day. It only peaks like what you saw for a short time, though. I still get a pretty good burn with the heaviest of sunblocks. I've noticed more moles and freckles these last few years as well. If an incoming rocket doesn't get me, skin cancer will definately do so. Most indiginous life (human and animal) work around the sun during these harsh months. They usually start their days @ 8pm and finish around midnight. Not as much gets done than say, fall or winter, but we don't get much done working during the day either. We try to stick to the military's heat/work regimine. Any temeratue beyond 125 is a work 10/rest 50 hour.

I think the highest temp on record was set somwhere in the Sahara at 168 or something. I could be wrong.

sonic93

09-03-2008, 06:24 AM

:eek:

actually looking at a 5 day Mexico cruise over Christmas. Still better weather than I will have here in Sharana at 7500ft above sea level that time of the year.

Denny

09-03-2008, 06:41 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2591490864_92878ec32f.jpg

sonic93

09-03-2008, 07:09 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2591490864_92878ec32f.jpg
Dude I have been looking all over my laptop for that picture.

You beat me to it. I need to make one for KBR CJOA Security. We are like blackwater just no guns. lol no really I am just kidding. Maybe

racegirl

09-03-2008, 07:23 AM

Some of these pics are graphic not for the faint at heart and if your not an adult dont look at them. I pulled this off a public forum. Heres the link if you want to see.

http://bane.2hell.com/

That is NOT Blackwater.....You should really change the title to "Security Contractor" pics.....just sayin....

Denny

09-03-2008, 07:24 AM

That is NOT Blackwater.....You should really change the title to "Security Contractor" pics.....just sayin....
I thought that, but wasn't sure. I was thinking S.O.C. or something like that.

sonic93

09-03-2008, 08:04 AM

I thought that, but wasn't sure. I was thinking S.O.C. or something like that.

EODT

IHaveAMustang

09-03-2008, 09:58 AM

Those are some dead and very cooked terrorists.

AL P

09-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Great pictures. It looks like very interesting work.

Kirbster

09-03-2008, 11:43 AM

Cool pics. :cool:

blackfoot892003

09-03-2008, 11:46 AM

how do u even get into blackwater

Chopped54

09-03-2008, 01:33 PM

how do u even get into blackwater

http://www.blackwaterusa.com/company_profile/careers_Overview.html

Tetsu

09-03-2008, 01:53 PM

They've touched 150 a few times, but it all feels the same. It makes life hard waking up over 100 and staying mostly in the 120's throughout the day. It only peaks like what you saw for a short time, though. I still get a pretty good burn with the heaviest of sunblocks. I've noticed more moles and freckles these last few years as well. If an incoming rocket doesn't get me, skin cancer will definately do so. Most indiginous life (human and animal) work around the sun during these harsh months. They usually start their days @ 8pm and finish around midnight. Not as much gets done than say, fall or winter, but we don't get much done working during the day either. We try to stick to the military's heat/work regimine. Any temeratue beyond 125 is a work 10/rest 50 hour.

I think the highest temp on record was set somwhere in the Sahara at 168 or something. I could be wrong.

Funny, considering actual the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136.

http://ask.yahoo.com/20050712.html

Denny

09-03-2008, 11:17 PM

Funny, considering actual the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136.

http://ask.yahoo.com/20050712.html
I've got calibrated thermometers AND military Meteorologists that say otherwise.

But who is going to argue with Ask Yahoo?

sonic93

09-03-2008, 11:45 PM

http://www.blackwaterusa.com/company_profile/careers_Overview.html

You should not even click link unless you have recent combat missions in Iraq or Afghanistan serving in the US Military. Not saying they do not hire people that have never served or that never left their base when they were deployed. They have so many applicants they can afford to be choosey. SF, Recon, Rangers, Seals, STAA, etc are shoe ins and are beating down BW's doors for jobs that pay between $500-700 a day.

slow06

09-03-2008, 11:53 PM

Funny, considering actual the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136.

http://ask.yahoo.com/20050712.html

Shut up Newb...

Denny

09-04-2008, 12:04 AM

You should not even click link unless you have recent combat missions in Iraq or Afghanistan serving in the US Military. Not saying they do not hire people that have never served or that never left their base when they were deployed. They have so many applicants they can afford to be choosey. SF, Recon, Rangers, Seals, STAA, etc are shoe ins and are beating down BW's doors for jobs that pay between $500-700 a day.
I know of three people (two women) who were hired by BW without any prior military or law enforcement.

sonic93

09-04-2008, 12:23 AM

I know of three people (two women) who were hired by BW without any prior military or law enforcement.

But were they operators? I have met a lot of DynCorp guys and gals that were just like the warehousmen and operations people and lots of mechanics. I am sure that BW has the same. Now I know that they will hire medics that have no LEO or Military background in a heartbeat. The medic at our camp just left for EODT a month ago. We don't see too many BW here mostly Dyncorp and the smaller guys like Four Horsemen.

Justa4banger

09-04-2008, 12:27 AM

Keep in mind BW also hires people for other jobs, not just the door kicker positions. they have a nice aviation side . i have a few buddies over there right now with them working on Helo's

Denny

09-04-2008, 12:28 AM

But were they operators? I have met a lot of DynCorp guys and gals that were just like the warehousmen and operations people and lots of mechanics. I am sure that BW has the same. Now I know that they will hire medics that have no LEO or Military background in a heartbeat. The medic at our camp just left for EODT a month ago. We don't see too many BW here mostly Dyncorp and the smaller guys like Four Horsemen.
One in operations, one medic, but I'm not sure of the third.

sonic93

09-04-2008, 12:45 AM

Keep in mind BW also hires people for other jobs, not just the door kicker positions. they have a nice aviation side . i have a few buddies over there right now with them working on Helo's

I fly on BW flights quite often to get around over here but not their helo's, they are some sort of cessna.

99BRINGIT

09-04-2008, 12:48 AM

I guess that particular outfit has some type of an agreement/contract with FORD?

Justa4banger

09-04-2008, 01:00 AM

I fly on BW flights quite often to get around over here but not their helo's, they are some sort of cessna.

yea i know they have a fixed wing section also.

At one point in time i had considerd working for them as my job expertise is weapons, but ehhh...... i was in the desert with the army and honestly my time is worth more than the money, atelast for now............

then again my current gig here in South america pays well and has a tone of perks......... the LBFM kind ;)

sonic93

09-04-2008, 01:01 AM

I guess that particular outfit has some type of an agreement/contract with FORD?

Are you refering to their up-armors? Anyone that has driven civilian SUVs that have been up-armored know that the Fords hold up so much better once you double the weight of the truck with armor plates, kevlar and armor glass.

The Chevy's are junk. The frames are crap and bend all over the place. Plus the Ford Excursions and F350-550 are Diesels and much more forgiving of the shitty fuel quality. In the gas motor GMs we had to have the plugs cleaned or replaced every other month due to octane ratings in the 60-70s.

I have an Excursion now and it will haul some serious balls even at 15,000 lbs. The only downfall to the Fords is after they are up armored the A/C systems go to shit and the GMs hold up. I would rather feel safer and hot then ride in the Suburbans and be cool.

Ford does not supply the vehicles they are purchased by up armoring companies and taken apart and rebuilt. If they could only figure out that factory shocks and springs will not work at 13,000-18,000 lbs and in this terrain.

Denny

09-04-2008, 01:44 AM

Are you refering to their up-armors? Anyone that has driven civilian SUVs that have been up-armored know that the Fords hold up so much better once you double the weight of the truck with armor plates, kevlar and armor glass.

The Chevy's are junk. The frames are crap and bend all over the place. Plus the Ford Excursions and F350-550 are Diesels and much more forgiving of the shitty fuel quality. In the gas motor GMs we had to have the plugs cleaned or replaced every other month due to octane ratings in the 60-70s.

I have an Excursion now and it will haul some serious balls even at 15,000 lbs. The only downfall to the Fords is after they are up armored the A/C systems go to shit and the GMs hold up. I would rather feel safer and hot then ride in the Suburbans and be cool.

Ford does not supply the vehicles they are purchased by up armoring companies and taken apart and rebuilt. If they could only figure out that factory shocks and springs will not work at 13,000-18,000 lbs and in this terrain.
Right. All our Tahoes and Suburbans have trannies constantly going out. We have Toyota Land Cruisers and Excursions.

sonic93

09-04-2008, 01:58 AM

Right. All our Tahoes and Suburbans have trannies constantly going out. We have Toyota Land Cruisers and Excursions.

Those toyota trucks are nice but when it gets cold out (not that you guys would know about that) the deisel turns to gel and glogs up in the fuel filters. But they are still great running most of the year. Very solid. Give me the Excursion anyday of the week though.

Denny

09-04-2008, 02:06 AM

Those toyota trucks are nice but when it gets cold out (not that you guys would know about that) the deisel turns to gel and glogs up in the fuel filters. But they are still great running most of the year. Very solid. Give me the Excursion anyday of the week though.
Some of ours are mogas and some are deisel.

krazyh0rse

09-04-2008, 04:12 AM

sonic93

09-04-2008, 05:38 AM

only if there is a tcn pumping free fuel into that bitch

come on man, free fuel is like free food out here. My monthly expenses can be funded with $100 and that is for cell minutes. So I don't mind burning up free diesel in the big ass excursion 4wd. Actually when I was doing missions in Kabul my Excursion was getting twice the mpg that the GMs were.

krazyh0rse

09-05-2008, 09:43 PM

thats what i mean it sure is nice there are months when i dont even spend a hundred bucks over here

Denny

09-05-2008, 10:57 PM

thats what i mean it sure is nice there are months when i dont even spend a hundred bucks over here
In four months, I still have money in my pocket from the initial $500 I brought out here.

sonic93

09-06-2008, 01:44 AM

In four months, I still have money in my pocket from the initial $500 I brought out here.

hash must have dropped in price :D

Denny

09-06-2008, 02:28 AM

hash must have dropped in price :D
LMFAO!

krazyh0rse

09-06-2008, 09:56 PM

where are you at denny which company are you with?

09-06-2008, 09:57 PM

Cool pics, those guys get paid pretty well dont they?

How much is your life worth?

sonic93

09-06-2008, 10:47 PM

where are you at denny which company are you with?

Keeping Bosnia Rich

sonic93

09-06-2008, 10:49 PM

How much is your life worth?

A lot of those guys, like me do it for the adventure, not just the money. The money is a big plus as I wouldn't do it for less but I enjoy the experience of living in Afghanistan for going on 3 years now. I can tell you that 99% of the people that I went to high school wiht only wish their life was as exciting as mine is.

Denny

09-06-2008, 10:54 PM

where are you at denny which company are you with?
I'm in Iraq with KBR.

Denny

09-06-2008, 10:55 PM

Keeping Bosnia Rich
BAHAHAHA!!!! No lie!

That_Is_My_El_Camino

09-07-2008, 01:17 AM

When are you going to head to the "tough side?" It's 142* here right now.Rub it in, asshole. :(

krazyh0rse

09-08-2008, 01:22 PM

used to here it called kinfolk brothers and something else

That_Is_My_El_Camino

09-08-2008, 01:23 PM

and relatives?

Denny

09-08-2008, 11:49 PM

Rub it in, asshole. :(
I MIGHT have another "in" if I can work it just right;)

wickedblkgt

09-09-2008, 12:06 AM

$700 a day! My life is worth that! I was looking at BW, triple canopy, Dina corp etc. who all is hiring, and who is paying the most? Also is BW still in heat with the govt.

That_Is_My_El_Camino

09-09-2008, 12:22 AM

I MIGHT have another "in" if I can work it just right;)You tell me whose ass I have to kiss, and I'll start puckering!

Denny

09-09-2008, 01:43 AM

$700 a day! My life is worth that! I was looking at BW, triple canopy, Dina corp etc. who all is hiring, and who is paying the most? Also is BW still in heat with the govt.
Blackwater is still on probation, but they're not going anywhere.

Blackwater, Triple Canopy, Dyncorp, EODT, SOC, I think Wolfpack is still out here, and a few other little companies. That's just the ones that hold those armed security jobs. There tons of other companies that do other things, though.