The basic weapon system, in its highly compact M4 variant, remains in service with the U.S. military today, with a superb ...

U.S. Army snipers were trained in South Vietnam and issued XM21 rifles from the Rock Island Arsenal. In total, the Rock Island Arsenal converted 1,435 target-grade M14 rifles into M21s by adding a ...

As a result of his extraordinary life, items associated with President Kennedy command a high price when they are put up for ...

William Zana, the only guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final shift on his last ...

TEN members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered and turned over high-powered firearms to Joint Task ...

The M14 replaced the M1 Garand but was quickly replaced by ... This model was the first percussion rifle officially used by the U.S. military. These rifles earned their name after being used by ...

“Let us abandon the culture of violence and ... local officials in Cotabato City also turned over loose firearms to the Army-led Joint Task Force Central. The surrendered weapons included a 60mm ...

Oscar was drafted into the US Army and reported for duty in Oakland on April 14, 1965. Basic Training was completed at Fort Ord, California and Oscar then served in the Vietnam War, attaining the rank ...

It was adapted for the military forces of the United States from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle and offered a 20-round magazine capacity. The M16A1 assault rifle was introduced in 1967, replaced the M14 ...

Boise, Idaho, resident Milo Plank Jr. recently received the Silver Star for his quick actions, saving the lives of fellow tankers Aug. 18, 1965., being honored nearly 59 years after his service in ...

Despite the best efforts of the Ordnance Department and civilian contractors, the quest for a suitable U.S. rifle with which ...