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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReed took the idea to heart and hatched a plan, taking an old pair of boots, some used Heelys from eBay and a Dremel tool to hollow out space for the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere was a combat dining-in at [Wright-Patterson], and typically for dining-ins, there are crazy costumes, throwback uniforms, squirt guns and stuff like that,\u201d he said. \u201cI figured it was a perfect time to finally make them and not get chewed out by a crusty master sergeant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was time for his invention to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI laid out some decent suppressive fire with my super soaker, and we definitely got inside the enemy\u2019s OODA loop due to the unanticipated mobility of our team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After wearing the new-old pair around a while, Reed decided to make a second, more comfortable set, which will certainly get some use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is pretty fun, but even more fun seeing people\u2019s reactions,\u201d Reed said. \u201cEven the old guys can\u2019t help cracking a smile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The innovative kicks may be an efficient way to be first in line at the DFAC, but Reed does admit that the pair would not serve as much of a force multiplier in actual combat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey are useless on regular ground and probably a safety hazard,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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