Francis Pegahmagabow was not only the most successful sniper of World War 1, but he is also among the most decorated aboriginal soldiers in history. He joined the Canadian Army in 1914 and quickly made a name for himself as a sniper during reconnaissance missions.The great War video channel Francis Pegahmagabow, A bronze likeness of Company …
U.S. Believes Missing Former FBI Agent Died In Iranian Custody, Family Says RFE Retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who went missing in Iran 13 years ago, is believed to have died in Iranian custody, his family says.“We recently received information from U.S. officials that has led both them and us to conclude that our wonderful …
With the American flag flying over his head, Motor Machinist’s Mate Robert Mooty, USN, ferries troops across the Rhine River at Oberwesel, Germany, March 1945 (National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, MD, Record Group 119A, SC 204664). With the successful amphibious landings in France in 1944, Operation Overlord in Normandy and …
A U.S. glider from the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment lands at Wesel, Germany, on March 24, 1945, as troops deplane and move out. Last Major Allied Operations in Europe Launched 75 Years Ago MARCH 23, 2020 | BY DAVID VERGUN, DOD NEWS In the waning days of World War II in Europe, U.S., Canadian and British forces …
USNS Mercy Departs San Diego to Care for Non-COVID-19 Patients in Los Angeles Check out this infographic above to learn about the capabilities of #USNavy Hospital Ships, #USNSComfort and #USNSMercy being deployed to assist in COVID-19 response efforts. # A MH-60S helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 lands on the Military …
Operation Starlite was the first major battle and regimental size clash between U.S. and enemy forces during the Vietnam War. Over the course of six days, between Aug. 18-24, 1965, units from the 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force, clashed with the 1st Viet Cong Regiment south of the newly established Marine base at …
Colorado Background Checks for Firearms Up 227% Gun sales were up especially in the states of Washington, California, and New York, which have been hit hardest by the coronavirus, the Los Angeles Times reported. San Diego County gun sales spike, some estimates are that sales have tripled. “It’s busier than Black Friday all day long,” SoCal Gun …
Bellingham, Washington city council members tonight will debate an emergency declaration that would empower the mayor (on paper, anyway) to not only force gun stores to close, but ban the transportation and mere possession of a firearm as well, Bearingarms.com reported The resolution addresses the coronavirus gun ban in three parts as reported by Mynorthwest …
Testing My Mettle to Earn My Medal: A Ragnar Trail Experience Heath Hansen November 1st, 2017, I get a call from my buddy – my buddy rarely calls me; when we communicate, it’s through text messages. “What’s up, bro?” I asked. “Hey, my Ragnar teammate just got called for duty, he can’t make the race. …
