Article by Moon Mullins For graduates of the grueling U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), earning the coveted Green Beret marks a significant achievement. However, their journey doesn’t end there. Each soldier receives a unique distinction – the Yarborough Knife. More than just a utilitarian blade, it signifies their induction into the elite Special …
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Article and Review by Christopher (Moon) Mullins A Modern Perspective on “Tactical Survival 101” by Nick Jacobellis Ever wonder what it takes to survive when the unexpected hits? “Tactical Survival 101” goes beyond basic training, equipping soldiers with the skills needed to thrive even when technology fails. Military personnel, Law Enforcement Officers, and paratroopers are …
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Leave a Comment / Literature, Militaria, Museums, Reviews / By Ben Powers
By Christopher (Moon) Mullins The Battle of Cannae (2 August 216 BCE) was the decisive victory of the Carthaginian army over Roman forces at Cannae, southeast Italy, during the Second Punic War (218-202 BCE). In 216 BCE, Roman military tactics were still in their infancy. The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca (l. 247-183 BCE), who …
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A new concept approach from ARGunners present you with a 130 page teaser of one of our favorite books and author, Nick Jacobellis’s – Controlled Delivery This should give our readers an excellent idea of what this true story is about and possibly make them interested in purchasing Book One and Book Two ,available at …
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Review by Moon Mullins, Editor at Large- ARGunners.com Author Chuck Johnston provides a compelling military story that highlights the actions, and play by play of the 2nd Marine Tank Division, 2nd Battalion, Scout Platoon as these men fight their way through Kuwait which has recently been invaded by 30,000 Iraqi troops. Obviously the United Nations …
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The Springfield Armory XD and XDM Article and Research by Nick Jacobellis In the 1990s the IM Metal Company of Croatia developed a striker fired 9mm pistol for the Croatian Army that was designated the HS2000. This polymer framed pistol was imported into the United States by Intrac and distributed by HS America. In 2001, Springfield Armory became …
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Militaria, Other, Reviews, World War II / By Don DeNevi
Reviewed by Don DeNevi Publisher’s Summary: BERLIN’S FATE WAS SEALED AT THE 1945 YALTA CONFERENCE: the city, along with the rest of Germany, was to be carved up among the victorious powers— the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. On paper, it seemed a pragmatic solution. In reality, once the four powers were …
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Articles, General Articles, Militaria / By Christopher Eric (Moon) Mullins
Previous Next Operation Just Cause The U. S. invasion of Panama 1989 On 20 December 1989, the “All-American Division”, as part of the United States invasion of Panama, conducted their first combat jump since World War II onto Torrijos International Airport, Panama. The goal of the 1st Brigade task force, which was made up of …
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General Articles, Militaria / By Ben Powers
The World War II Airborne Demonstration Team (ADT) celebrated completing its October Parachute School on 19 October 2019 with an Open Hanger Day at their Frederick Army Airfield in Frederick Oklahoma. The ADT ran fourteen aspiring team members through a nine-day jump course, culminating in five successful exits from an authentic C-47 aircraft while in …
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