We investigated Dragons Breath ammunition with several different types of photography. High speed video, open shutter photography, muzzle cam, HD video, etc. Dragon’s breath ammunition uses Particulated Zirconium as the burning source. Note the science lesson at the end of the video.

This was a well done and high quality documentary that I stumbled across, so, like the Urban Explorers documentary, I wanted to post this so others could see it without having to torrent or purchase it.  I take no credit for any part of this documentary. I own nothing, nor claim to.

Last year, more than 30,000 young Americans became U.S. Marines. They did it through the efforts of their drill instructors. Watch what it takes to make a Marine.

This guy had us firefighters just about soiling our pants during this pass he made. Yeah, this was outrageously low. I swear his wing tip was about 20 feet from the water and we could’ve tossed a pebble up and hit the belly of the plane.

A PBS special about the Marines.

Meet the Crusher, an all-terrain autonomous and remote controlled 6-wheeled vehicle with an unprecedented ability to negotiate large obstacles.

World’s smallest pistol Austria 2mm pinfire miniature guns

Called the “Apache Revolver” or “Apache Knuckleduster”, around 7,000 of these were made in Belgium by Lambert Dolne in the 1870’s and they are considered to be one of the most unique pocket pistols ever made.

High Impulse Weapon System.  Basically, it’s a shoulder launcher.

This is Coast Guard boot camp. It’s not as nice and easy as you think.  Come Ready!  Are you ready?

Concrete Cloth is a revolutionary material technology that has a wide range of applications in the construction and defence industries. Visit www.concretecanvas.co.uk for further information. Essentially a cement impregnated fabric, the material is flexible and can conform to complex curvatures. Once hydrated, the material hardens to form a durable, water proof and fire proof concrete layer.

Cheerleaders vs Military “Call Me Maybe”

Since soldiers are becoming more alert everyday the robot replacement is just around the corner.

President Obama is scheduled to deliver a statement on today’s shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut at 3:15 PM ET from the White House.

Posted 12/17/2012

The United States Postal Service has recently made significant changes to their shipping policy. Petty Officer Marcus Suorez got the scoop at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s post office where he spoke to Postal Chief, MSgt. Lionel Saulsberry.

Afghanistan is getting safer for its citizens every day thanks to service members like the Airmen of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. They regularly patrol the villages surrounding Bagram to protect the residents and to perform counter-insurgency operations. (U.S. Air Force Video/AFCENT Combat Camera)

Taking care of your teeth on deployment is just as important as when you are home. Fortunately for those in Kabul, quality dentistry is available for service members who might need it.

Each year the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia, have just one wish. That Santa will come and help celebrate the holidays with during the Annual Airborne Tower Lighting Ceremony. Fort Benning TV’s Ron Andruss brings us the holiday magic in the merry style.

This video tells a brief chronicle the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings beginnings and history.

Produced by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth

Guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) shoots its five-inch gun. Ammunition is loaded by gunner’s mates. The ship is navigated by the bridge team, and the combat information team tracks and engages targets.

Real or Not, I like the concept -

A fight between a kick boxer from Bolivia and a US marine.

Hold your breath and stay afloat! Marines attend the Marine Water Survival Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar as they perform exercises and rescue drills.

Posted November 29, 2012

In our last story General McMaster spoke about the innovative training going on here on Fort Benning, in this next part of our sit down with the commanding general we’ll find out what one of his major priorities is and what the future of combined arms training looks like for the MCoE.

During the 2012 International Sniper Competition, competitors from across the globe competed in various events to vie for the coveted title of top sniper. Melissa Anderson shows us one event, where these sniper teams are engaging enemy targets under stress.

The Maneuver Center of Excellence is home to the Armor School, which trains the Army’s newest cavalry scouts. Melissa Anderson takes us to Harmony Church where new soldiers in training are beginning to learn what it means to be a CAV scout.