Archives for August 2010

M203/M203A1 Grenade Launcher

M203/M203A1 Grenade Launcher Click to Enhance Mission Deter and, if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, grenade fire. Entered Army Service Early 1970s Description and Specifications The M203 grenade launcher is a single-shot weapon designed for use with the … [Read more...]

MK19-3 40mm Grenade Machine Gun

MK19-3 40mm Grenade Machine Gun Click to Enlarge Mission Deter and, if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal indirect fire. Entered Army Service 1983 Description and Specifications A self-powered, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback-operated weapon … [Read more...]

M-16 Rifle

M-16 Rifle Click to Enlarge Mission Deter and, if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct fire. Entered Army Service 1964 Description and Specifications A lightweight, air-cooled, … [Read more...]

M-9 Pistol

M-9 Pistol Click to Enlarge Mission Deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct fire. Entered Army Service 1990 Description and Specifications A semi-automatic, single-action / double-action pistol. The M9 is the primary sidearm of … [Read more...]

M-4 Carbine

M-4 Carbine Click to Enlarge Mission Deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct fire. Entered Army Service 1997 Description and Specifications A compact version of the M16A2 rifle, with a collapsible stock, a flat-top upper receiver … [Read more...]

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Guard Conducts Soldier Borne Sensor Drone Training

DECEMBER 18, 2025 – Infantry cadre assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, or RTI, conducted Soldier Borne Sensor, or SBS, training Dec. 9–11, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. The training familiarized the cadre with […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]