Su-35 multi-role fighter On the world fighter market Russia’s Sukhoi is pinning its hopes, in the near future, on a substantially modernized Su-35 multi-role fighter. The model must be an interim type between today’s Su-30MK in various configurations and a prospective fifth-generation fighter, whose deliveries may start in the second half of the next decade. …
Maiko, a Multi-Purpose Canine, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and was killed on the same day as Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso as he was saving soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan, militarytimes reported. “Maiko was killed in action while leading Rangers into the breach of a targeted compound. Maiko’s presence and actions inside the …
Myth vs. Fact: Caravan DHS Release Date: November 1, 2018 Below are the facts surrounding the “caravans” en route to the U.S. Southwest border. Q: Do we know who is in the caravan? A: We continue to be concerned about individuals along the caravan route. In fact, over 270 individuals along the caravan route have criminal …
The U.S. Air Force’s first operational supersonic bomber, the B-58 made its initial flight on Nov. 11, 1956. In addition to the Hustler’s delta wing shape, distinctive features included a sophisticated inertial guidance navigation and bombing system, a slender “wasp-waist” fuselage and an extensive use of heat-resistant honeycomb sandwich skin panels in the wings and fuselage. Since …
Coast Guard Commandant Wants Bigger Arctic Presence – How Cool is That? BY DAVID VERGUN DOD China and Russia, America’s great-power competitors, are increasing their presence in the Arctic Ocean, as are many other nations, said Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl L. Schultz. “Presence equals influence. If we don’t have a presence there, our competitors …
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Get a glimpse into the life of one of the greatest snipers in the Corps’ history. He had 98 confirmed kills after 7 months in Vietnam and served in the Marine Corps for 24 years. He was born on December 8th, 1933 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1950. By 1952, he …
The Wild West (Full Episode) In the 20th century, the Wild West faced an industrial and political boom that echoed across the nation. Presented for the first time in color, revisit the frontier, influenced by Buffalo Bill, Teddy Roosevelt, and those seeking adventure and riches.
We often hear about the war experiences of British veterans on Forces TV, but not so much those that they fought against… Until today. A 92-year-old former German soldier has told us about his memories of battle during the Second World War.
It’s more than 27 years since German reunification, when East and West Germany came together again after the fall of the Berlin Wall. This documentary looks at the challenges facing the West German Army as they took over the East German National People’s Army.
Admiral Jeremy M. Boorda Twenty-fifth Chief of Naval Operations April 23, 1994–May 16, 1996 All text, Photos, Naval History & Heritage Command Admiral Jeremy “Mike” Boorda, known as a “Sailor’s Sailor,” was the first surface warrior to hold the office since Admiral Elmo Zumwalt and the first enlisted Sailor to rise continuously from the ranks to …
Nebo-M Radar Complex: The Stealth Buster The Nebo-M is a Russian radar station that detects and tracks airborne targets, including ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft and even tiny drones. The system boasts unparalleled range: up to 1,800 km and a maximum altitude of 1,200 km. It has two radar systems that use different frequency ranges. …
