Posts tagged ‘Iraq’

The MIA Facts Site states that there are persons who have claimed they have been prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. These ones are called phony POWs. But if you want to know about genuine prisoners of war, here is a list of those who form part of US’s recent history.
# 1 – [...]

The M14 Sniper Rifle is an American, selective fire, automatic rifle that uses 7.62mm rounds. In the mid-1990s, the USMC chose the modified M14, Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) for use by security teams and Scout Snipers. Since the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the M14 has been used as a designated marksman and sniper rifle. Sniper [...]

Most of us are aware that the US Navy SEALs are the elite of the elite when it comes to the military forces of the United States. They are known for their bravery, courage and decisive delivery when it comes to strategic military operations.
The strength of the Navy SEALs lies not just in the [...]

The Navy SEAL Insignia

September 18th, 2009

“The Only Easy Day was Yesterday” – Navy SEAL Slogan
SEAL TEAM 1

Insignia

Size
300 personnel’s

Headquarters
Coronado, CA

Current Status
Active

Nickname
Devils with green faces, Frogmen

Areas of Operation
A complete Naval commando Unit working with UDT
Clandestine military operations
Jungle warfare
Central Intelligence Agency’s Special Operations Group (SOG)
Rescue Missions

Notable Aspects
In Vietnam War, SEAL Team One recorded 1,000 confirmed kills and almost [...]

The US Navy SEAL is considered as the most elite Special Ops unit of the US Military. Navy SEALs have not only played a vital role in the Vietnam War but also in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. But that’s not all – they were also involved in the UN Peace Keeping missions [...]

Navy SEAL Weapons

September 17th, 2009

The US Navy SEAL’s go through one of the toughest military trainings in the world but at the end of the day, if they can’t shoot their target they aren’t good enough. A soldier’s life depends on not just his/her abilities to survive hostile conditions and territory but also on their weapons. For a Navy [...]

Navy SEAL Fast Facts

September 17th, 2009

Here are some hot and fast facts about US Navy SEALs:

The Navy SEALs started out in 1962 as an Elite Special Force of the US Navy.
SEAL stands for sea, air and land.
US Navy SEALs have 8 teams and they are SEAL Team 1, SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 3, SEAL Team 4, [...]

Navy SEAL Coins

September 4th, 2009

When you think of US Navy SEALs the words that come to mind are bravery, valor, supreme sacrifice, and commitment. The US Navy SEAL is a Special Forces unit that consists of personnel who have gone through and survived some of the toughest training imaginable. Their main aim is to protect the country and their [...]

Navy SEALs in Iraq

September 4th, 2009

Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign began on 20th March, 2003 and is being managed by the US and UK Military. Apart from the Army and Air Force personnel’s, US Military deployed 250 Navy SEALs, which is the largest deployment since the Vietnam War. According to Military sources, around 500 naval special-warfare personnel’s were deployed [...]

The M60E3 is a light machine gun firing 7.62mm NATO standard rounds providing heavy firepower and requiring one operator. Air-cooled, gas operated it is tried and tested through four decades of use on operations by all branches of the US military and other forces worldwide.
US Navy SEALs use two variants, the M60E3 ( a lightweight [...]