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Lagomorph Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 05:03 PM
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28. The bases needed upgrades...
...simply because our planes and helicopters require bigger, thicker runways and higher tech support. Things like reliable electricity and running water help too.

We aren't flying bare bones Huey's anymore, our newest toys require a lot of TLC to keep the gizmo's running. Our lease in Equador ran out and now that they have their new runways and support facilities, they invited us to leave. So we're moving our anti-drug forces to Columbia.

The kind of equipment we use to fight drug lords is along the lines of ELINT/SWAT/police gear. We're not arming Columbia with heavy warfighting equipment. More like COIN gear.

Hugo could roll across Columbia with a column of trucks, let alone tanks and Sukhoi's.
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