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...]
Navy Issues Guidance for Sailors Transitioning from Active to Reserve
The Navy announced guidance streamlining the transition from active duty to Selected Reserves (SELRES) through Perform to Serve (PTS) or Early Career Transition Program (ECTP) in release back in June. NAVADMIN 179/12 outlines a new process for active duty and full-time-support Sailors transitioning to the SELRES via PTS or ECTP to receive Navy Personnel Command (NPC)-funded … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Start of Fourth Year
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON – August marks the third anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and since it was implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs has provided educational benefits to 773,000 veterans and their family members, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release. “This is one of the most important … [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...]
Book Review: Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia
Book Review: Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia One of the most common bits of advice for aspiring writers is to write what you know. Larry Correia took that bit of wisdom and ran with it like Jesse Owens. Correia knows guns and b-horror movies and he combines his passions into a novel that reads like a mix of Supernatural and The Dirty Dozen. Monster Hunter … [Read more...]