LIFE Magazine , as it is wo nt to do , meet yet another of its utterly interesting photo essays . The theme this time?The Secret Service . update .
A few of the more interesting pic showcase the agent performing their other important obligation , that being what LIFE writes is “ taking down forger , financial mobster , and ID thief . ” For this they shed the trademark suits in favour of SWAT gear , gadgets and heavy weapon :
[ T]he weaponry available to agents is among the most advanced and lethal on the planet , include SIG Sauer P229 shooting iron fit with immense .357 cartridges ; classic Remington 870 shotguns ; illumination ( 7 lb . ) , 30 - circular , state - of - the - nontextual matter M4 carbines ; Uzi ; and the stocky , thoroughly nasty - look Belgian FN P90 submachine gun with a top - climb on powder store of armor - piercing bout .
Also cool is thatThe Beast(the Presidential Limo , complete with 8 - in armor ) , along with a issue of other vehicles recognise as the “ Secure Package , ” travel the orb with the President ( by way of immense C-5 or C-17 military transport plane ) , so that he and his entourage can travel safely in strange lands . These vehicle are speedy , agile , and contain a number of important electronics , gismo and communication creature , to be used if the motorcade becomes fractured or the Secret Service take to inspirit the Prez off at eminent speeds .
https://jalopnik.com/obamas-new-cadillac-limo-officially-unveiled-5131380
More gallery in the source link , so check it !
Update : A abbreviated editor ’s note : I neglected to mention that the photographs from this gallery were the oeuvre of photographer Brooks Kraft . Kraft has worked with U.S. presidents for the retiring decennary , and his duty as White House photog for TIME Magazine think he has one - of - a - variety access to POTUS ( hence the amazing film ! ) . He must also be skilful pals with these man in ignominious , huh ? – j.l . [ LIFE ]
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