A statutory inquiry was launched on 22 March into claims that British Special Forces in Afghanistan murdered innocent civilians and engaged in a cover up of the deaths.
Extrajudicial killing allegations involving elite British forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013 will be investigated, as will the response of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Royal Military Police to those allegations. The inquiry will be chaired by senior Court of Appeal Judge Lord Justice Haddon-Cave and will have the power to compel witnesses to give evidence.
Author: Michael
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been in Moscow meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and laying out Beijing’s 12-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine since Monday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made it known that he is also willing to meet with Xi to discuss Kyiv’s peace formula for a possible end to the war that entered its second year last month.
Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)
On November 4th, 2022, the 189th and final AH-1Z Viper – also referred to by its legacy name, ‘Cobra’ – attack helicopter for the USMC was delivered from Bell to the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. The helicopter was piloted by Colonel Nathan “MOG” Marvel who serves as the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39. Marvel presented the aircraft to its squadron, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 completing the Marine Corps Program of Record for the AH-1Z.
Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)
On November 4, 2022, the 189th and final AH-1Z Viper – also referred to by its legacy name, ‘Cobra’ – attack helicopter for the USMC was delivered from Bell to the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. The helicopter was piloted by Colonel Nathan “MOG” Marvel who serves as the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39. Marvel presented the aircraft to its squadron, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 completing the Marine Corps Program of Record for the AH-1Z.
The Ukrainian forces even launched a local counterattack around Bakhmut and managed to regain some ground.
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“It is quite possible to imagine the targeted use of a hypersonic ‘Onyx’ [missile] from the North Sea from a Russian ship at the Hague courthouse,” Medvedev said.
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American women have been on the battlefields of all our wars, at the very least on the periphery as “Donut Dollies” since the Revolutionary War. Some may recall the story of Molly Pitcher from that war, which is actually a composite story of the women who carried water, often in pitchers, to soldiers in action, often their husbands, fathers, and brothers. As the story goes, when her husband fell dead on a New Jersey battlefield, one Molly Pitcher took his place loading cannons against the attacking British.
The naming of a Navy ship can be a bit of a mystery to non-Navy types. Some are named for states, cities, or presidents, while some are named for abstract concepts such as Enterprise or Constitution or for past battles. One of the naming conventions that is more easily understood is naming a ship for a Navy or Marine Corps hero. Often an honored name is passed down to successive new ships over time. One ship that meets the last two cases is the USS Samuel B.
A sling is a useful accessory for any rifle owner, especially for those who own an AR-15. A sling can help you carry your rifle more comfortably, stabilize your shooting position, and transition between different stances. However, not all slings are created equal.
There are different types of slings, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. How do you choose the best sling for your AR-15? In this article, we will explain the main features of slings and some tips on how to find the best one for your rifle.
Everyone has a pet peeve, something that gets under their skin, like the old man in the neighborhood who yells at the kids walking across his lawn. Mild irritation can quickly boil over into mad rage after repeated exposure from unknowing offenders. The military is not immune to these vexations which vary widely among various occupational fields. Service members are proud of their achievements, associations and subcultures. They look at other MOSs with either amusement, condescension or disdain.