Although not officially adopted for combat during the Vietnam War, the M70 was still used unofficially in the Marines ... converted 1,435 target-grade M14 rifles into M21s by adding a fiberglass ...
M14 had a selected fire feature, which allowed it to fire multiple rounds in a single trigger pull. Like modern military rifles, it had a detachable box magazine. These firearms were used during the ...
The submachine gun was one of those firearms that was used in several wars including the Korean War, Vietnam War ... replaced the M14 rifle, and became the standard weapon of the American military. It ...
"You have a loyalty to your country, first and foremost," said Jim Foseid, the first inductee into the Madison Veterans ...
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their ...
Armed with a 7.62-mm M14 battle rifle (and plans for a lighter ... about the future of warfare. The US military had relied on the M1 combat helmet since the United States entered World War II.
The Veteran's Day Boat Parade took over the San Diego Bay with more than 40 boats honoring every military branch.
For most people, the 1960s represented a tumultuous time in the United State’s history, marked by civil unrest and a cultural ...
Vietnam War Dustoff crews earned their reputation through blood and sweat, paving the way for the modern military's medical evacs.
I met Lefty about 10 years ago, while working on my book Hue 1968, about the biggest, bloodiest battle fought by American troops in Vietnam ... t want to make the Marine Corps look bad, you ...
During his five months in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, Jim Foseid figures he nearly died a dozen times from gunfire, grenades or disease. Foseid endured other trauma, including being bitten by a ...