Military Excursions

Bandolier for Assistant Gunner to Carry a Lot of Ammo

Heavy Duty Landing Gear on F-35C for Catapult Launch and Aircraft Carrier Fly-in Arrestment

A Strong Character is Required to Work on the Flight Deck of an Aircraft Carrier

The Incredibly Maneuverable M3 Amphibious Rig Transforms into Bridge

B-52s High Landing Speed Requires Drogue Chute to Save Brakes, Slow Down, and Maintain Stability

Shotgun Method of Entry

1-12 Cavalry Infantry Live-Fire Trench Assault with Bradley Support

Close In Weapons System (CIWS)

Firing AGM-114 Hellfire Missile

M61 Vulcan 20mm Rotary Cannon

U.S. Armys M250 Next Generation Squad Weapon System

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Takeoff

Marines Setup Grenade Launcher

The Main Battle Tank of the Czech Army

Fully Autonomous 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar System

F-35B Puckers and Flexes Its Thrust Vectoring Nozzle

Washing The E-2C Hawkeye

Stryker Vehicle Smoke Discharge Training

Loading 20mm Ammunition into an F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet

Loading RIM-116 Block Missiles and Firing the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Launcher

F-35 Thrust Nozzle Used for Yaw Control During Hover

AV-8B Harrier Jet Vertical Landing

Nordic Marines Compare Guns with NATO Partners

Cheese Charges are Propellant Increments to Adjust the Range

Howitzer Barrel Attachment Allows for Towing

A Step Stool is Required to Operate this 120mm Mortar System

The Unique Sounds of an M777A2 Howitzer in Action

Water-Casting from CB-90 Fast Assault Craft

Harrier Converts Forward Momentum into Lift with Ski Jump Launch

Loading Missiles into F-35’s Internal Weapons Bay to Maintain Stealth

Stinger Missile Live-Fire Exercise with Aerial Target

XM250's Persistent Flame During Sustained Fire

Head Space and Timing Adjustments on the GAU-18A Machine Gun

Ability to Create a Smokescreen Using 76mm Smoke Grenades

Process of Setting Up a Field Antenna

Javelin Anti-Tank Missile

Burning In

System of Equipment to Transfer Ordnance on an Aircraft Carrier

Arch Position Helps Trainees Maintain Control

Hand-Cranking vs. Drill Loading F-15 20mm Rounds

Platforms Ensure Smooth Exit and Good Landing Position

Line-Throwing Gun to Create a Connection Between Ships

System that Allows Heavy Airdrops to Land Safely

Synchronized Marines Operate Howitzer Efficiently

Special Boat Team in Action

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