Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide

RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

The Special Recognition Award is presented to SERGEANT Rob Graham, for sustained meritorious service as a Long Range Reconnaissance Team Leader from 26 May 1969 through 12 May 1970. Sergeant Graham’s determination, courage, and accomplishments during his tour with Command and Control South have been inspiring. An honor graduate of the Reconnaissance Team Leaders” School,Continue reading “RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD”

C-Ration From Vietnam

I have a few MCI (” C-rations”) from Vietnam war era and decided to crack open one to see how it held up. Turns out it was completely edible still. The crackers and the chocolate and rice cookies. As you can see, the crackers still look as good as the day they canned them. PrettyContinue reading “C-Ration From Vietnam”

The Tropical Rucksack

I stole below from Vietnamgear.com so if you want to see a little more go check them out. Development of the Tropical Rucksack (a.k.a. Jungle Rucksack) began in 1965 when MACV requested a nylon version of the ARVN pack from Natick Labs for evaluation purposes. However, after initial testing the rucksack had to be significantly redesigned in order toContinue reading “The Tropical Rucksack”

The Korean War

Remember a few years ago when a youtube channel hoted and narrated by Indy Neidell did a real time break down of WW1 day by day? Well, now he is doing one for the Korean war. This time weekly. Full of an impressive amount of detail and info. If you liked that WW1 series youContinue reading “The Korean War”