LCS 13 is the third Navy ship to bear Wichita’s name. The first USS Wichita (CA 45), a heavy cruiser commissioned in 1939, earned 13 battle stars during World War II. The second USS Wichita (AOR 1) was a replenishment oiler commissioned in 1968. During 24 years of service, that ship’s awards included four battle …
Pompeo: U.S. Wants ‘Every Last Iranian Boot’ Out Of Syria RFE During a visit to Egypt, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is seeking to “expel every last Iranian boot” from Syria despite Washington’s decision to withdraw troops from the war-ravaged country. “It’s time for old rivalries [in the Middle East] …
Can you spot the U.S. Army Snipers? Can you spot the two snipers hiding in the woods? Staff Sgt. Brian Moran, an Instructor at the U.S. Army Sniper Course, explains the role of snipers in military operations, and shows us some of the techniques used to remain concealed to enemies. Army Snipers testing more effective …
How M16 Rifle Works | XM16E1 | US Army Training Film | 1966
US Army training film on the M14 Rifle from 1960. The M14 Rifle US Army Training Film
M14 rifle, officially the United States Rifle, 7.62 mm, US M14 Service Rifle Larry gives a breakdown of an American classic, the US M14 Service Rifle. US M14 Service Rifle
For over ten years, Marine Maj. Fred Galvin has fought to clear his name and the names of his team members accused of massacre of civilians in Afghanistan in 2007. As Military Times reported in a five part series, A prior-enlisted sergeant, Galvin made history in February 2006 when, as a major, he was selected to lead …
U.S. Army 1971 – “The Drill Sergeant” REEL History – Vietnam Training Film Lionheart FilmWorks
History of the M-14 & M-16 Rifles during the Vietnam War In 1959, the M14 battle rifle shipped, but production was slow and the 101st Airborne Division was the only unit that was equipped with the rifle. But the rifle had problems in the jungles of Vietnam. “In 1965, the M16 replaced the M14. I …
As Anti-Gunners Push, Rights Advocates Push Back January 9, 2019 By Dave Workman Rights activists marched in Pittsburgh to oppose new gun controls. Could they be changing the political winds? (YouTube, News2Share) As two different gun prohibition lobbying groups joined forces in Minnesota to push for more gun control laws in that state, one Florida …
