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Making M14s and ICBMs – VIDEO

by Logan Metesh

Almost a decade before TRW started making rifles, they had been tasked with leading the development of the country’s first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

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Happy Independence Day: Guns of the Grunt 1776-2020

by Chris Eger

Back-to-back World War champs and arguably the strongest military in the world, America's Soldiers have carried a wide array of rifles in the past 244 years.

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A Salute to America’s Heroes, Revisiting Arlington Cemetery

by Ben Philippi

On this Memorial Day, we remember all those that have served by visiting Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Tomb Sentinels of the Old Guard Continue Mission, Despite COVID-19

by Chris Eger

The dedicated Soldiers who stand round-the-clock guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery are still on their assigned post.

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The Changing of the Guard ritual ensures a well-inspected M14 (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The "Old Guard" of the Fort Myer, Virginia-based 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment is in charge of posting the Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and they take it seriously.

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Over 100 NFA weapons up for grabs at upcoming event (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

With a selection that includes a rare Hanel SMG, a Johnson light machine gun, and a British proof-marked BAR, Rock Island has a truckload of fun stuff at their September auction.

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Exclusive: Inside the Army Museum Support Center for a peak at the rare stuff (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

We recently had the chance to tour U.S. Army's Museum Support Center at Anniston Army Depot, the keepers of the flame for military history in the country.

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Revolutionary War vet reinterred with full military honors (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

Soldiers from The Old Guard-- the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment-- traveled from their normal duties at Arlington to Kentucky to make sure a veteran of Washington's army was buried with respect.

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Gun Review: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical semi-automatic rifle in .223 Rem.

by Francis Borek

The Mini-14 is not an AR, but it doesn’t have to be: it has already proven itself, carved out a niche and it doesn’t care what others think.

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At least 100 rare transferable machine guns soon up for grabs (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

Rock Island Auction House has released some teaser information about their upcoming Premier Auction in May, and it has just about one of every full-auto or select-fire offering on your fave list.

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This Week: Three-Gun Competition for Civilians at Ft. Benning

by Johnnie Scoutten

It’s the only pistol, rifle, and shotgun challenge held on an active duty Army Base. Plus, the M14 is one of History's Guns. And Todd Jarrett shows us real world rifle training.

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The Old Guard puts in work keeping their M14s up to snuff (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

The Fort Myer, Virginia-based 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment is one of the few Army units still using the M14 in large numbers, and they put sweat equity into keeping them looking good.

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