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Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

Shane’s story: The Legion was my homeland

The Legion was my homeland, says Shane, a former infantryman in the Royal Australian Regiment who served as a legionnaire in French Foreign Legion.

11 years ago

by Brian Hartigan

No Man Left Behind, Fallujah Hell House 2004 hell house 1st. sgt. Bradley Kasal — It’s of two young Marines helping a wounded Marine 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal from a building known as the “Fallujah's Hell House”. He is seen holding his service pistol in one hand and his K-Bar in the other. (Photo: XY)

Fallujah’s Hell House and the photo described as No Man Left Behind

The Fallujah’s Hell House has earned iconic status after one picture find its way to the world. One of the most gripping images of Operation Iraqi Freedom showing wounded Marine 1st Sgt.

13 years ago

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A must read letter written by Steve Vought, a Navy SEAL Team 8 2 — (Photo: Illustration)

Steven Voigt: A must read letter written by a Navy SEAL

The following letter was written by PO1 Steven Voigt of SEAL Team Eight two days before being killed in an SH-60 helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf on October 25, 1996. This

13 years ago

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Green Beret sniper during annual competition — The U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition challenged the skill level, training and knowledge of participants. (Photo: Army/Spc. Alleea Oliver)

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare had not much changed throughout history. From the very beginning, they receive priority when it is desirable to liquidate the enemy in

13 years ago

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Navy SEAL Combat Medic: Saving Lives Behind Enemy Lines

Being a medic in combat is a unique and highly valuable role. This is particularly true for those who serve as Navy SEAL Combat Medics. They provide an invaluable sense of security

13 years ago

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The only photo was taken during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu (the Black Hawk Down incident) on October 3, 1993, in Somalia (Photo: XY)

The Day of the Rangers: An unforgettable moment in military history

The First Battle of Mogadishu, also known as the Day of the Rangers or the Black Hawk Down incident, occurred on October 3-4, 1993, and involved a clash between US Special Operations

13 years ago

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