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There is nothing quite like that wop, wop, wop sound of a Huey. While in Vietnam I spent time flying in these eggbeaters. When I was on the ground and I heard that sound, I knew it was an angel of mercy coming to get our wounded, or a gunship ready to light up Charlie, or our ride home. After...

According USAAF records/ statistics, the majority of B-17 gunners were killed by Flak rather than by Luftwaffe fighters. The same is true of B-17's being shot down. The vast majority were shot down by Flak.

The Flying Tigers Line was started by former members of the Flying Tigers in China and Burma. It was home based out of Los Angeles, California. Their hangers were located on the south side of LA International Airport. They were primarily a freight company, but they also got into the business of...

Let me rephrase my statement. The U.S. military never lost a set piece battle/ engagement. As far as the battle at LZ Albany goes, it is considered part of the overall battle known as the battle of the Ia Drang Valley which lasted from 11/14/65 through 11/18/65. The troopers of the 2/7 cavalry...

As a Vietnam vet, I can attest to that. The military was never allowed to prosecute the war the way it should have. There is no doubt that we could have won the war. US forces, whether they were Army, Marines, or Navy ever lost an engagement. During the Tet offensive by the North Vietnamese, we...

I would agree with you 100%. "Chesty" was one hell of a man and Marine! I based my reply on a high ranking general leading an army in combat. Not taking anything away from "Chesty" Puller, but for his service during WWII and Korea he was a LtCol. and Colonel, not a general officer leading an army.

None have led from the front, but the only one that comes close would be Gen. Norman Schwartzcoff.

Those civilians were actually WWI veterans that were protesting lack of veteran benefits, and their protest had turned into more of a riot. They had also set up a large encampment near the capital building. Both Ike and Patton were ordered to help break it up. This was back in the early 1920's...

The Stoner 63 system was a great weapons system, but ahead of its time. I was able to use one while in the US Navy in the Mekong Delta. Although it was similar to the M-16, I found it to be superior. I know that when Stoner pitched it to the US Army, they turned it down because they thought it...

It's been decades since I was in a fire fight and it was back when we stilled carried revolvers as our duty weapons. I won in that exchange and it was due to hours of practice. I carry my 1911 and I practice the mentioned drills on a regular basis. I'm not of the school of doing tactical...

That is the way I was taught in the military as well. Fortunately I had been taught by experts prior to my volunteering. Once I got to Vietnam, I reverted to my former training and carried my 1911 in Condition 1 in the holster, both belt and shoulder holsters.

You say that you carry your 1911 in condition 2 because the holsters you use don't seem to like the safety on your Sig 1911. I've been carrying a Sig 1911 ever since they first came out back around 2000. I primarily carry mine in a a Yaqui slide holster which does not hinder the safety in any...

I've been carrying the 1911 as my defensive handgun since I was a teen. Even before going to Gunsite and learning from Col. Cooper, I always carried my 1911 in condition 1. I've done so while in the military, as a law enforcement officer, and as a private citizen. There is no other way to carry...

I'm no longer a young man, but for me there really is no other choice than the tried and true 1911. I've been shooting and carrying the 1911 since I was a teenager. I've carried in combat which really taught me how well it works. I've carried one as a law enforcement officer. I've been carrying...