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Why are Border Patrol agents training to use mortars?

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Soldiers, International Forces Train in Mortar Live-Fire During Arctic Edge 25

Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), train alongside U.S. Border Patrol agents and Danish Special Operations Forces during mortar live-fire training at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2025. Training with local and international partners strengthens...
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Before some right winger says something about fake news, this website is run by the DOD.

There is no valid use case for mortars in a law enforcement operation. Who are they training to murder?
 

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Kristi needs a new cosplay outfit and this provides a useful justification.
 
Good.
 
I honestly think it’s more interesting that the ****ing Danes are helping them.

Copenhagen needs to get a government with a damn spine.
 
Tigerace117 said:
I honestly think it’s more interesting that the ****ing Danes are helping them.

Copenhagen needs to get a government with a damn spine.
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It’s actually smart. We are spending money to train the Danes on how to repel American armed forces in Greenland. And they’re learning on our own soil.

Well played, Denmark. Well played.
 
Makes sense the border patrol would assist military in defending our country from invasion.
 
phoenix2020 said:
It’s actually smart. We are spending money to train the Danes on how to repel American armed forces in Greenland. And they’re learning on our own soil.

Well played, Denmark. Well played.
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Until Bigfoot wanders up and murders them all. From what I’ve seen on the Travel Channel, that may actually be a concern.
 
"Well they called it this inocuous sounding thing...that means it must be fine!"

That's the most Russian/Republican defense ever, @anatta
 
Luce said:
Hey!

How come I'm not being trained on javelin anti-tank missiles? I've been a cop longer than any of those zygotes.
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Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll be given some when we invade Mexico next.
 
Tigerace117 said:
Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll be given some when we invade Mexico next.
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I better get overtime. Also travel expenses. Mexico is like an hour away.
 
Americans who protest and refuse to cater and bow on their knees to KING MAGAT.
 
Deuce said:
Before some right winger says something about fake news, this website is run by the DOD.

There is no valid use case for mortars in a law enforcement operation. Who are they training to murder?
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Oh crap!
 
Border patrol = national defense. Are liberals surprised they're not just packing nightsticks, handcuffs, and tasers?
 
Cosmo said:
Border patrol = national defense. Are liberals surprised they're not just packing nightsticks, handcuffs, and tasers?
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Mortars are not standard law enforcement equipment, no.
 
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