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Tango0129 Jul 2014 10:58 p.m. PST

…supply vehicle.

"As the world's largest naval drills continue near Hawaii, the US Marine Corps says it has successfully tested a self-driving car capable of hauling supplies to troops and evacuating wounded soldiers.

Dubbed the "Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate" (GUSS), the vehicle was recently used in training exercises during the ongoing, multi-national Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). Evaluated alongside Marines at Oahu Island's Kahuku Training Grounds, it reportedly proved itself to be extremely handy in situations involving evacuation…"
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Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse30 Jul 2014 8:14 a.m. PST

Interesting … they can use it to evacuate all the embassies in the ME, Africa and SWA …

Zargon30 Jul 2014 9:06 a.m. PST

Haha, Spot on Legion. And am I being as cynical about it as you?

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse30 Jul 2014 9:08 a.m. PST

Indeed … evil grin

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