Military
Thank You Veterans
To all that have ever put on a uniform in the service of this country, I thank you. Special thanks to Emil Spuler and Wayne McKenzie. Please leave your name, branch of service, and dates of service in the comments.
Read MoreA Message From The Commandant Of The Marine Corps
When the Continental Congress raised up two battalions of Marines in 1775, it launched the greatest fighting force the world has ever known – a force revered globally for its uncommon valor, unparalleled adaptability, and ferocious tenacity. Over the past 240 years, the battlefields and equipment have changed, but the spirit of the United States…
Read MoreGAU 19B 50 Cal Gatling Gun
Another great weapon for the US military and us army. Could prove useful in combating terrorists in Iraq and Syria. The GECAL 50, officially designated by the United States military as the GAU-19/A, is an electrically driven Gatling gun that fires the .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) cartridge. Technical specifications The GAU-19/A is designed for a linkless…
Read MoreTexas Governor Honors Chris Kyle With State’s Highest Possible Military Honor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has bestowed his state’s highest military honor to the late “American Sniper,†former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Abbott posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Kyle’s wife, Taya Kyle, in a ceremony Wednesday at the governor’s mansion in Austin, the Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott also awarded the medal…
Read MoreNavy Responds to Reports Sailor Will Be Charged for Returning Fire Against Chattanooga Shooter
The U.S. Navy said no charges have been brought against the sailor who admitted to returning fire against the Chattanooga shooter, despite reports flying around that such charges are coming. Former Republican Florida Rep. Allen West wrote in a blog post over the weekend that he was “fighting dog mad and seriously pissed off†after…
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