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Soldier Earns MoH by Saving His Unit From a Roadside Mine In Vietnam ~ VIDEO

by Ammoland

Pierce’s unit followed the enemy as they ran away. Once they all made it to a dirt road, however, Pierce discovered too late that there was a mine in the roadbed.

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MoH Recipient’s Last Stand During WWI Helped Break German Spirits

by Ammoland

Heriot suffered several wounds to his arms from the charge, but he continued fighting. Later that day, he charged another machine gun nest.

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SIG SAUER TANGO6T Riflescope and Mount Adopted by DoD for Special Operations Forces

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

The U.S. DoD has announced the selection of the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6T 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane (SFP) Riflescope and ALPHA4 Ultralight Mount for use by Special Operations Forces.

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Navy, Gerard Butler Collaborate to Tell 21st Century Submarine Yarn ~ VIDEO

by Ammoland

The Pentagon press briefing studio was filled to capacity as Butler – who plays the commander of the fictional attack sub USS Arkansas in the movie, Hunter-Killer, answered questions.

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Commandos Contend in Panama’s Jungles for Coveted Cup

by Ammoland

Now in its 14th year, commandos from 17 countries are competing to claim the title of “Fuerzas Comando Champion.

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Coalition Partner Forces Kill 9 ISIS Members in Southern Syria

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Coalition partner forces near At Tanf Garrison, Syria, killed nine Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters and destroyed several ISIS vehicles.

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Report: DoD may have lost $702 million worth of ammo in Afghanistan

by Brian Seay

Department of Defense officials aren’t sure whether $702 million allocated for ammunition was spent properly in Afghanistan.

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AM General nabs $2.2B deal to produce Humvees for U.S. allies

by Brian Seay

The South Bend-basd company will manufacture 11,560 new Humvees over the next five years, according to the Department of Defense.

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A closer look at what President Trump’s military surplus executive order does

by Brian Seay

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era order restricting military surplus equipment for state and local law enforcement this week. But what’s it all mean?

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Judge clears way for SEAL’s lawsuit alleging faulty legal advice over bin Laden tell-all

by Brian Seay

A former SEAL who shot bin Laden and wrote a book about it will be able to continue with a lawsuit against the attorney he claims gave him faulty advice.

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U.S. startup builds gun-carrying drone that could reduce number of combat soldiers (VIDEO)

by Andrew Shepperson

A U.S. startup company has built a gun-carrying drone it says could reduce the number of combat troops required out on the field of battle.

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Active duty transgender troops sue President Trump over military ban

by Brian Seay

Two LGBTQ organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people in the U.S. military.

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