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Former Slave, 2-Time Olympian Becomes an Airman

After losing 28 family members, including eight of his nine siblings, 8-year-old Maker set out on foot from South Sudan to live with his uncle.

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U.S. Army Field SIG SAUER M17/M18 Pistols with 101st Airborne Division

Today the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) became the first unit to field the U.S. Army’s new M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System.

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Blue Force Gear Sponsor 
US Army Special Op Urban Assault Challenge

Blue Force Gear will sponsor the USASOC 2nd Annual Urban Assaulter Challenge slated for Monday, September 25, through Friday, September 29, at Fort Bragg.

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US Army Special Op Urban Assault Challenge appeared first on AmmoLand.com.

Government Accountability Office Denies Glock, Inc.’s MHS Pistol Protest

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied GLOCK, Inc.’s protest of the Army’s award of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract to Sig Sauer.

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CRKT Tecpatl Push Dagger by Michael Rodriguez’ for the Forged By War Program

Jim and Mary highlight the Columbia River Knife and Tool Forged By War Program with this review of the CRKT Tecpatl Push Dagger.

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U.S. Military Black Hawks Arrive in Greece

Eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and more than 70 other pieces of equipment arrived at the Port of Thessaloniki Feb. 25 2017...

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SIG SAUER, Inc. Awarded the U.S. Army Contract For its New MHS

SIG SAUER announced today that the U.S. Army has selected the SIG SAUER Model P320 to replace the M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980’s.

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BAE Systems Begins Producing U.S. Army’s Newest Thermal Weapon Sights

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $13.5 million order to begin producing the new Family of Weapon Sights-Individual (FWS-I) thermal weapon sight for soldiers.

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Surefire to Exhibit at 2016 AUSA in Washington, D.C.

SureFire, LLC, will be a featured exhibitor at the 2016 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition.

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Army Marksmen Prepare for 2016 Olympic Trials as International Season Ends

As the 2015 international shooting season comes to a close, the Army's international shooting teams are preparing for the 2016 Olympic trials and a chance to compete in the Olympic Games.....

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