Archive for the ‘History’ Category
Camouflage – A WWII Training Film
Thursday, August 11th, 20169th Infantry Division (Motorized)
Sunday, July 31st, 2016
Originally activated during the US buildup of World War One, the 9th Infantry Division would see numerous activations and deactivations up until its final casing of the Division colors in 1992. The 9th ID engaged in combat in World War Two and the Viet Nam conflict but the 1980s were a period of experimentation where the Division served as the US Army’s High Technology Test Bed and was designated the only Motorized Division. This included the use of Fast Attack Vehicles shown above. Unfortunately, the force structure, while nimble, could not stand up to enemy fires or the armored threats prevalent at the time.
Are there any 9ID vets reading SSD?
Sneak Peek – Vickers Guide : AR-15 (Volume 1)
Saturday, July 30th, 2016Looks like Larry Vickershas access to some very cool historical firearms for his upcoming book, ‘Vickers Guide : AR-15 (Volume 1)’. Take for example, this rifle, AR-15 serial number 000001.
To learn more, visit www.vickersguide.com.
‘Legendary Action’ by Gene Adcock
Sunday, July 24th, 2016I’ve known Gene Adcock for many years. He’s a retired Combat Controller CMSgt from the Air Force and has been working tirelessly on improving the Combat Control School’s Heritage Museum at Pope Field in North Carolina. In that capacity, he’s also served as a historian for the careerfield and put together the book ‘Legendary Action’ which chronicles many of their exploits over the past two decades.
If you have an interest in military history, or are just curious about CCT, this hardcover book is a steal, and Gene uses the proceeds to improve the museum. Get yours at www.amazon.com/Legendary-Action-Gene-Adcock.
Yankee Air Pirates
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
Eagle Scouts Truly Soar
Thursday, July 21st, 2016Did you know that two-thirds of American Astronauts since 1959 were Scouts?
According the BSA’s “Ask Bryan“, it’s not just Eagle Scouts. Of the 312 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, at least 207 have been identified as having been Scouts or active in Scouting. That list includes 39 Eagle Scouts, 25 Life Scouts, 14 Star Scouts, 26 First Class Scouts, 17 Second Class Scouts, 13 Tenderfoot Scouts, three Explorers, 25 Cub Scouts, 10 Webelos Scouts, one King’s Scout, two Wolf Scouts and 32 with unknown ranks, including 27 who were Girl Scouts.
It’s very encouraging to see that level of participation in Scouting. While I had heard over the years of the number of Astronauts who were Eagle Scouts, I had no visibility of the number of Girl Scouts who had also taken to the skies.
The Misty Experiment
Wednesday, July 20th, 2016During the Viet Nam War, the US Air Force was quite creative in adapting the systems it had, to fight the war it found itself in. One example of this is the Misty Fast Forward Air Control experiment that used F100 Super Sabers in the Airborne FAC role to mark targets along the Ho Chi Minh Trail for interdiction by other aircraft. Commencing in 1967, the experiment was classified, but you may have heard the name of the overall operation, ‘Commando Sabre’.
‘The Misty Experiment’ is a documentary, created for public television. Learn more at www.themistyexperiment.com.
Knight’s Armament Company Presents The John Noveske Interview
Monday, July 4th, 2016
