While I was assigned to the narcotics task force I was a K-9 handler for a while. I had a German Shepard named Monty. At seventy-five pounds neither Monty or I enjoyed it when I had to hoist his ass into the back of an eighteen wheeler. The boss argued it would make more sense to train Beagles. They took up less space, were easy to carry and were resilient enough to throw.
The only down side is they weren’t macho enough for the testosterone infused atmosphere of a narcotics unit.
You probably think this screed is about dogs. Nope, combat vehicles. Ford has come out with the new Ranger pick-up. Some people claim it’s a girly truck. Either to improve its image or expand the customer base, Ford has come up with a military version. I wish they hadn’t.
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-ranger-pickup-military
I guess it might serve some purpose, don’t look back. I’m not sure that the military knows that they want such a vehicle, don’t look back. Aw shit, I looked back.
A Tough Act to Follow
I look at the current Ford Ranger and the context Ford wants to put it in and I am embarrassed. Let’s look back.
The Rat Patrol of TV Fame was actually the Long Range Desert Group, a unit of the British Army. They were stationed in the Middle East during WWII. They specialized in long range reconnaissance and hit and run tactics.
Still, No Ford Rangers
In Viet Nam the Army came up with gun trucks for convoy defense.
Not a Ford Ranger
Since Viet Nam everybody and his brother has jumped in with their variation on the theme. Nope no Ford Rangers.
Going tactical with a Ford Ranger is kinda like showing up at the prom in your mother’s station wagon and she’s driving.
