Gate MPs: ‘Taliban Fighter’ Costumes Popular This Halloween. Duffel Blog

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 09:19:59 -0400

MCAS MIRAMAR, Calif. — Standing guard at the main gate this Halloween weekend, Base MPs Nicolas Panagos and Megan Bossert, both lance corporals, report that “Taliban Fighter” is this year’s most popular costume.

“They’re coming in so fast it’s hard to keep track. Especially all of those little motor bikes with, like, three dudes clinging on. Hilarious. My guess would be some kind of zombie-terrorist themed party up at the barracks,” said Panagos.

Base regulations do not allow unregistered vehicles on post but exceptions are being made to maintain the authenticity of the costumes throughout the weekend. MPs have been praising the “Taliban” Marines for their attention to detail including body odor, bloodshot eyes, realistic beards and excellent Pashto.

“One guy aimed his ‘AK-47’ — wonderful craftsmanship for a fake by the way — right at my head and I put up my hands like ‘Heyooo, watch out!’ and we all had a good chuckle,” said Bossert. “That’s the Marines for you, always with the dark humor. You’ve just got to wave them through and enjoy this holiday.”

Meanwhile, sources at MP Headquarters say panicked calls from base housing have begun pouring in claiming men in the back of Toyota trucks are flying ISIS flags and swinging curvy swords at trick-or-treating children.

“Prank calls happen every Halloween and eventually you learn to ignore it. I assure there is nothing to worry about,” said MP Battalion Company Gunnery Sgt. Caleb Rossi. “It would be too bold of a move for our enemies to use Halloween to infiltrate … Sweet mother of pearl! You’ll have to excuse me.”

I wouldn't be surprised if some boot Marines ARE dressing up like Taliban terrorists!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 9:25 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 09:25:53 -0400

PO1 John Miller not all will appreciate your post, thanks for sharing.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 9:33 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 09:33:13 -0400

Good one.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 11:52 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:52:58 -0400

I hear that these costumes are the bomb. Hehe

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 31 at 2015 9:19 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:19:25 -0400

Those Marines are simply a barrel of monkeys! Thanks to Duffelblog and PO1 John Miller for posting this! Happy Halloween, everyone!

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Nov 1 at 2015 1:21 AM

CPT Pedro Meza — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 01:21:44 -0400

Hey, what about the J Lo sheep that some carried on those Chinese 125 cc motorcycles?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2015 7:45 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:45:21 -0500

company with open carry!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOHOOOOO big news!!!! lol

Response by Sgt Tom Vaughn made Nov 2 at 2015 8:59 AM

Sgt Tom Vaughn — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:59:13 -0500

Boot marines ?? Only boot Marines I know of have way to celebrate anything
And if they are s boot ! They're not Marines
This was a bad idea to allow this , get a Marine with a CAM on his chest from Afghanistan and an M-1911 , on duty ? He could open fire on them
I would have just for the fun of watching them crisp the robes