---
title: "17 Troops Wrapping Ammo Around Themselves Like They’re Mr. T"
date: "2018-04-02"
modified: "2020-10-21"
authors:
  - name: "Orvelin Valle"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/orvelinvalle/"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/troops-ammo-mr-t/"
categories:
  - "Join the Military"
  - "Military Culture"
---

# 17 Troops Wrapping Ammo Around Themselves Like They’re Mr. T

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284215/origin.jpg>)

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284217/origin.jpg>)

I pity the fool!

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### The extremely photogenic Marine trying to be the next Rambo.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284219/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: James McCauley*

### These soldiers broing out with matching 25mm ammo rounds.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284220/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: mob mob*

### This Afghan cop whose way too good looking to show his face.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284222/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: DVIDSHUB*

### The soldier who got ditched by his squad.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284223/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Wikimedia*

### This soldier whose belt is long enough to jump rope with.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276813/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: U.S. Air Force*

### The soldier who finally gets to have a turn on the 240. YES!

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276814/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: DVIDSHUB*

### This Afghan soldier picking out his best Rambo pose.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276811/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: DVIDSHUB*

### These soldiers accessorizing before joining the Siege of Leningrad.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284224/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Doug Banks*

### The admin soldier who doesn't skip a photo op.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284225/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Histomil*

### The guy with a hero complex.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276812/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Histomil*

### The soldier who wants to play something else besides war.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276808/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Wikimedia*

### No one is big enough to wear a vulcan cannon ammo belt.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284227/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Paul O'Thomson*

### These grunts with a mess on their hands.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17276820/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Nicholas Fields*

### The soldier who washes and dries his ammo belts.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284228/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Judy Proctor*

### This lady showing off her belt collection.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284229/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Belts Org*

### This guy who would rather play cowboys and indians.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284230/origin.jpg>)

### This guy who outdoes Mr. T.

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17284232/origin.jpg>)
*Photo: Andreu Rodriguez*

### NOW: [17 Photos That Show Why Troops Absolutely Love The .50 Caliber Machine Gun ](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/m2-50-cal-machine-gun/>)

### AND: 7 Key Military Life Hacks That Matter In Civilian Life

## Author
OV is a Navy veteran and an expert in social media and entertainment marketing. Previously, with music electronics company Roland, he created social media outreach and growth strategies that became Roland's worldwide corporate standard. OV also managed social media and promotions for Madison Square Garden and Clear Channel Radio.