The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System was fielded by the US and allies in 1983. This system really proved itself during operation Desert Storm. The only drawback that this system has is that you can see the smoketrails from its rockets for a very long distance. So you can see the rocket coming and also [...]
Mortars are used by light infantry forces of the US Army and the USMC. For those of you who don’t know about them and are maybe just a little bit curious. Mortars can be carried by the crew or mounted inside of a tracked vehicle. They are more versatile because they are so easily transported. [...]
The rumor mill has it that National Guard soldiers may have to be called up in order to help us guard our border with Mexico. There are currently about 7,000 Mexican Army troops patrolling the streets of El Paso Texas to help to stop the fallout from the drug trade from further affecting that city. [...]
The new Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is a definite must for future amphibious operations. This new technology is considered a must by the Marine Corps because of all of the advantages that it will give soldiers conducting the assault. The first advantage will be speed. This vehicle will allow marines to be moved at [...]
The AC-130 Gunship is a ground attack aircraft, which means that it is used primarily against ground troops and vehicles. This gunship is the one which superceeded the AC-47, which was used during the Vietnam War. Many of you may remember the AC-47 from the movie “The Green Berets.” The AC-47 was affectionately known as “Puff [...]
Panmunjom Korea is a village located on the 38th parallel which borders North and South Korea. North Korea and China agreed to an armistice in 1953 but South Korea refused to sign it which means that the two countries are technically still at war. The Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean [...]
ISIS (Integrated Sensor Is the Structure) is a planned new giant dirigible which will stay afloat at very high altitudes and will be able to keep a constant watch over vehicles, planes, and people. This airship will stay afloat for up to 10 years in the same location, and keep an eye on the area 24/7 [...]
The Battle of Midway was regarded as the most important of the Pacific Campaign of WWII. In this battle the US Navy decisively defeated the naval might of the Japanese by rendering it a crushing blow from which it never could recover. American codebreakers were able to decipher the Japanese plan to lure the few remaining [...]
Word has it (and by the way this is official) that 12,000 soldiers will leave Iraq by September. I’m sure that this is very good news to a lot of people. Especially wives and family. We all see a big impact whenever our troops have to deploy. Nobody likes it but that is the way [...]
The world famous Pentagon is located in Washington D.C. and is the headquarters for the US Department of Defense (DOD). It is characterized by its unique 5 sided design and was dedicated in 1943. It houses about 23,000 military and civilian employees, and 3,000 support personnel. The inner plaza of the Pentagon covers a 5 [...]
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