The Colt 605 was the first attempt to shorten the Colt M16. So did it succeed, and why was it given the name “Dissipator”?
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How B-52 Bombers shot down enemy fighter jets in Vietnam
HistoryThe air war over Vietnam saw some incredible dog fights, but it still may surprise you to learn that the mighty B-52 heavy bomber successfully shot down not one but two Vietnamese Mig 21 fighter jets near the tail end of the conflict. The venerable Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been flying since 1952, and thanks […]
Fire from within: America’s Insurgency Weapon concept
GearThe United States military and creativity go together rather well. Supposedly, a Soviet Officer once said, “A serious problem in planning against American doctrine is that the Americans do not read their manuals, nor do they feel any obligation to follow their doctrine.” I take that as a compliment; a testament to the creativity and […]
CSM Jack Joplin, celebrated Delta Force warrior, dies at 82
Off DutyCommand Sergeant Major Jack G. Joplin, a legendary Army Special Forces and Delta Force operator who participated in two of the most famous rescue operations in special operations history has died. CSM Joplin passed away last week at the age of 82. Joplin spent more than three decades in the Army and continued to serve […]
