Military
Beretta M9: Then and Now
Beretta M9 – American Rifleman (August 1977) Beretta M9 – American Rifleman (December 2009)
Read MoreHero of the Week: Patti Patton-Bader
Before Soldier’s Angels had hundreds of thousands of die hard volunteers committed to serving our troops overseas. Before the organization had a warehouse and an all volunteer board to administer the organization. Before anyone here at Ranger Up had ever heard of it or the organization’s deep commitment to our troops overseas, it was Patti…
Read MoreSOCOM Cancels Mk-16 SCAR
In a surprising reversal that follows years of effort to design a one-of-a-kind commando rifle, the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command has abruptly decided to abandon the new SOCOM Combat Assault rifle – the “SCAR,†as the rifle is commonly known – in favor of previously-fielded carbines. Details provided exclusively to Military.com reveal that SOCOM,…
Read MoreRolling Thunder 2010
A solitary Marine holds vigil at full attention for three hours during the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in tribute to fallen comrades. Ooh-rah! The Marine is SSgt Tim Chambers. He has saluted at Rolling Thunder for 8 years — he does this on his own accord and his own dime. He is currently stationed at…
Read MoreSoldiers Surprising Their Loved Ones
Best of video compilations courtesy of http://welcomehomeblog.com. I’m not ashamed to say that I did get a little emotional watching this. Waterworks weren’t flowing but damn it does give you an appreciation for the sacrifices not only the men and women in uniform make, but their families as well. I’ve got a buddy that’s been…
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