[pball942]

Ah the SAW had such fun with it. That brings back some memories. Never did get to use the 60 but I stole one once. Now before anybody gets any ideas let me explain. MCT Camp Pendleton Ca. during graduation war games. around 0130 hours our NCO takes my squad out for patrol. We creep into the enemies camp. (Well ok that may be an exaggeration.) We tripped and cussed our way through the into the "enemies camp". As we approached their perimeter a challenge was issued, "Halt who goes there!" I tightened my grip on my 16 waiting for the fight to begin. My NCO replies, "Who do you think!" very sternly I might add. (Now that I think about it I feel real sorry for the sentry because of what happened.) Being a new Marine as we all were, he did open fire or challenge us any further. Must've thought we belonged there. We continue on through their positions until we reach their 60 pit. This was payback! It sat atop a hill looking straight down the valley the we had approached through earlier that day. (As a matter of fact it was the very 60 that had killed in that valley earlier that day.) Joking I suggested to Sergeant Bressy that we take the weapon, as it was unguarded (well they were there but asleep) Surprisingly he agreed and told me to grab it. So I did get to carry one for a bit. I honestly don't remember it being very heavy, but then again I was so excited I probably wouldn't. We did return their weapon 2 hours later only after our platoon took up positions and lit them up, with their own 60. Ah what memories. Sorry I know it is a bit off topic but wanted to share.