B-17 "All American" (414th Squadron, 97BG) Crew Pilot- Ken Bragg Jr. Copilot- G. Boyd Jr. Navigator- Harry C. Nuessle Bombardier- Ralph Burbridge Engineer- Joe C. James Radio Operator- Paul A. Galloway Ball Turret Gunner- Elton Conda Waist Gunner- Michael Zuk Tail Gunner- Sam T. Sarpolus Ground Crew Chief- Hank Hyland B-17 in 1943 A mid-air collision on February … [Read more...]
Conference Brings Military, Industry, Academia Together to Discuss Space, Missile Defense
August 21, 2012 By USASMDC/ARSTRAT Public Affairs HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The 15th annual Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition conducted Aug. 13-16 at Huntsville's Von Braun Center saw more than 600 paid attendees, more than 6,000 receiving access badges for the conference, and more than 11,000 walking through the conference exhibit halls, according to committee … [Read more...]
From the Bear to the Eagle
July 28, 2012 By Spc. Bradley Miller, 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. -- From "The Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Iraqi Freedom … I served in them all," said Cpl. Vitalis Dubininkas, 3rd Platoon Team Leader with 316th Mobility Augmentation Company, 844th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer … [Read more...]
Tactical Gear Giveaway!
August 20, 2012 5.11 Tactical and MilitarySpot.com have partnered up to say "Thank You" to all our military members, family members of the military, and all those that support the Military. Prizes valued over $150.00! The rules for this give away are simple. Leave a comment showing your support for the Military Like our Facebook Page *Share* this post with your friends … [Read more...]
Marines Strike FAST During Training
August 20, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — As the smoke cleared in the small room, a Marine bellows "Room clear!" With those words, the Marines of Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Pacific stacked up on the next door and prepared to engage the next set of targets with speed and aggression. The … [Read more...]