State Department Advisor: Iran’s Military Tentacles Expanding in Region By David Vergun Iran’s missiles and other weapons being exported to proxies pose a “clear and present danger” to civilians and regional stability, the special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state said today. “We’re one [Iranian] missile away from igniting …
William Fitzpatrick, USMC 1942-1948, a Battle of Tarawa veteran tells his life story. Fitzpatrick turns 100 years of age Nov. 23, 2018. He has been recognized by his community, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert B. Neller, and his country.
Guardsman helps save girl in mall shooting By Alabama National Guard Pfc. Rashad Billingsly was shopping Black Friday at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama, when he heard two distinct gunshots over the sound of the crowd. A few seconds passed, then he heard two or three more. “At that point, everybody was running …
By Robert MacKenzie Introduction Vann Spencer for I Am Soldier Of Fortune From the September 1995 issue of SOF I first met Bob MacKenzie on a long flight to China. We were on our way to meet with the Chinese Army which wanted to check out a bit of the vast knowledge that SOF weapons …
It’s 1967 in Vietnam, and U.S. truck convoys are being ambushed by the enemy on a regular basis. To counter this, the men begin to modify their trucks, adding upgraded armor and serious firepower.
A solider stationed in Iraq sets out to find a solution to the deadly ambushes that were plaguing U.S. convoy trucks. His journey leads him to a Vietnam vet, who becomes a mentor and a friend. Smithsonian From the Show: Gun Trucks of Vietnam http://bit.ly/2Qbr6TB
DOD Identifies Three Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers and one airman who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The service members died Nov. 27, 2018, from injuries sustained when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Andar, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. The soldiers were …
In 2012, several events triggered a deep crisis in Mali, paralyzing the country: first the takeover of Northern Mali by separatists and Islamist groups, and second the coup overthrowing President Amadou Toumani Touré in March. At the request of Mali, France launched in January 2013 the military intervention Serval, in order to stop the progress …
Like a Boss: King of Jordan Participates In Military Live Fire Training With His Soldiers: From Warleaks King of Jordan Abdullah II shows how a real leader looks like and participates in a military live fire training exercise with his soldiers like a boss! Abdullah II served in the Jordanian military for 35 and therefore …
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. …
