Just thought all of the legs out there should know.
Carry on, that is all.
Archive for the ‘History’ Category
Today is National Airborne Day
Tuesday, August 16th, 2016The 7 Essential Elements Of An Effective Military Force
Sunday, August 14th, 2016
Canadian Lt General Stanley C Waters served as a Major in the famed combined USA/Canada First Special Service Force.
He related:
“there are seven essential elements in the make-up of any effective military force. I will list them in what I believe to be proper order: Leaders, Men, Discipline, Training, Physical Fitness, Morale, and Equipment (although it could be argued that the first six are of equal importance and only equipment may be of lesser importance.)
“You will recognize let the Force excelled in all elements which particular on Men, Physical Fitness, and Morale. In my later experience, if I was asked to compare the Force with other first class troops I served with or commanded, I would always single out the quality of the men, their superb strength and endurance plus their indomitable spirit and high morale. We would have been a formidable force equipped only with clubs.”
Fortunatley, the Force was equipped with RS explosives, M1911A1 pistols, M1A1 carbines, M1 Garands, M1941 Johnson LMGs, and V-42 Knives.
Photo: www.firstspecialserviceforce.net
When USAF Tigerstripes Were Cool
Sunday, August 14th, 2016
Camouflage – A WWII Training Film
Thursday, August 11th, 2016
9th 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
