If you’ve never heard of fake prince Gregor MacGregor, buckle up because this is a wild tale. Decorated Peninsula War veteran, MacGregor earned notoriety while fighting to save Spain from that tiny rascal Napoleon. But apparently, beating the snot out the French wasn’t enough for this Scottish soldier.
So, like all veterans on search of a quest, MacGregor decided to get out of Dodge. He needed some alone time to think and process and plan. In 1812, MacGregor sailed to South America, where he fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence.
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In an instant, the life of Marine Corps Sergeant (Ret) Nick Kimmel was irrevocably changed because of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Despite catastrophic injuries – he hasn’t slowed down. His response when he’s told he can’t do something? Watch me.
Kimmel was always passionate about sports and being outdoors growing up in Washington State. Despite being a really good baseball player and having a few college options, he chose to serve. But it wasn’t always the plan.
Battle buddies. Chances are, in this zany military life, you’ve managed to make a few more than a few friendships. You know the type – rock solid, no matter what else life throws your way. And there you are, happy to have finally found someone you can connect with, and then the inevitable happens – you get orders, and it’s time to start your life all over again in someplace new.
These days, social helps us stay connected, but it’s not the same as being able to drive across town to meet up with your pals.
The 1208 Foundation is led by Thomas Kasza, an Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class who is a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq with over 13 years of service. Kasza serves as the Executive Director and is one of the founders of the organization. The 1208 Foundation is operated by Green Berets and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) professionals, who provide life-saving assistance and advocacy for the expedited immigration of Afghan citizens who put their lives on the line for America’s Special Forces.
The Department of Defense lacks clear guidance on various training efforts to prepare leaders for an increasingly contested information environment, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Adversaries are becoming more active in this realm, seeking to contest U.S. and friendly forces every day.
When it comes to choosing a red dot sight for your shotgun, you want to make sure you get the best one for your needs. You need to consider your budget, the type of shooting you plan to do, and the features you need in a sight.
With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which red dot sight is the best one for you. With the right research and considerations, you can find the perfect red dot sight. Let’s take a look at some important factors to consider.
The Army wants to prepare its soldiers for drone fights of the future, and one of its program executive offices is busy putting prototype training systems through their paces.
PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation has established an agile acquisition response team, known as STAAR, to evaluate rapid prototype capabilities. That process includes solider “touchpoints” that are part of the development process for the Army’s Synthetic Training Environment-Live Training System (STE-LTS) technology.
When you’re in the military, it’s easy to feel like there are more important things to worry about than your credit score. That’s especially true if you’ve never had a credit card or if you’re trying to build up your credit from scratch. However, in order to qualify for certain loans and other financial products […]
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The Technical High Mobility Shelter is a rapidly deployable C2 system that can be fitted on wheeled or tracked vehicles. (Elbit Systems )
Elbit Systems is to equip the Swedish Armed Forces with new mobile tactical communications stations.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarded a SEK500 million (USD48.79 million) contract to Elbit Systems Sweden for the supply of its Technical High Mobility Shelters (THMSs) to the Swedish Army, the company announced on 24 January.
Northrop Grumman has reported a 3% increase in its sales in 2022 to $36.6bn, compared with $35.7bn recorded the previous year.
The increase has been attributed to a sales increase of $1.7bn, or 16% at Space Systems and Mission Systems, which was partly offset by $728m; or a 6% sales decrease at Aeronautics Systems, and $197m, or a 3% drop at Defence Systems.
In 2022, net earnings were $4.9bn, or $31.47 per diluted share (EPS), and transaction-adjusted net earnings were $4bn, or an EPS of $25.54.