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Why I Became a Sniper in the Vietnam War

This is the powerful and true story of a soldier's journey in the Vietnam War. He explains his personal motivation and the ...
One of the newest sniper rifles–or anti-materiel–rifles to find its way into the US Armed Forces is the Barrett XM109. This ...
In 1966 Vietnam, U.S. Marine snipers Carlos Hathcock, known as “The White Feather,” and John Burke embark on a perilous mission to hunt down an elusive NVA sniper called Cobra, who has been targeting ...
Sniper rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in use today, fielded by every armed force in the world. From the American-made Barrett M107 to the Chinese QBU-202, these snipers come in ...
A Washington, D.C., trip on Honor Flight 53 provided the author with a feeling of closure, as well as the unlocking of some ...
Dump Trump” protests hit South Florida, with thousands lining sidewalks from Miami to West Palm Beach, chanting and singing ...
It’s called Kratom, “a Southeast Asian plant with opioid-receptor mediated effects,” according to the National Institutes of ...
The Battlefield 6 universe has a brilliant premise—lack of faith in NATO has led countries to buy protection from a mercenary ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and the U.S. are facilitating efforts to secure an expanded ceasefire agreement ...
Brown 77, passed away October 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born September 8, 1948, to Bob and Phillis Brown. Jerry graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966, and continued ...
The film follows two lifelong friends, Pádraic and Colm, whose bond abruptly shatters when Colm unexpectedly ends the ...
A CHINESE ship “deliberately rammed” into a Philippine government vessel in a shocking clash in the South China Sea. Dramatic ...