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We Spoke to a Medal of Honor Recipient on Why it is Not ‘Won’

by Chris Eger

Sometimes individuals who have earned military decorations such as the Medal of Honor are described as having "won" the award. This is fundamentally incorrect.

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Going green with a giant Vietnam-era starlight scope (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Miles from TFB-TV goes out after dark to bask in the bright green glow emanating from the tube of a vintage AN/PVS-2 night vision sight.

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Battleship New Jersey museum scouring the globe to complete their 20mm cannon

by Chris Eger

The historic capital ship is looking for some parts for one of their WWII-vintage anti-aircraft guns to complete their display.

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New York authorities confiscate guns from wrong man

by Jennifer Cruz

The 70-year-old Vietnam veteran never dreamed a simple sleep apnea test could have resulted in a mix-up that brought deputies to his door to take his guns.

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Trump’s 1st Medal of Honor recipient risked his life to save his comrades (VIDEOS)

by Chris Eger

Vietnam Veteran U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan of South Haven, Michigan was presented the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump on Monday.

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Last 40mm Bofors of USS New Jersey on way back to ship (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Removed from the mighty WWII battleship when she was being overhauled for use in Vietnam, just one of the kamikaze-busting anti-aircraft artillery mounts remain.

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Ohio judge requires teens to write report on war as part of sentencing (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

In addition to jail time and community service, the duo must read books about World War II and Vietnam, then write a report on how the books impacted them.

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Trump’s 1st medal of honor recipient braved fire to save 10 men (VIDEOS)

by Chris Eger

Vietnam U.S. Army Veteran Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan of South Haven, Michigan will be the first Medal of Honor recipient decorated by President Donald Trump.

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U.S. sending infantry into battle with ‘inferior small arms,’ says retired general

by Brian Seay

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales blames cumbersome acquisition protocols for failing to provide infantrymen with effective rifles.

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Dispatches from gun country: ‘I remain relevant — as long as I can pull a trigger’

by Ben Philippi

Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown spent 22 years in the Army before retiring and vice chairing the NRA. Then, in 1975, he started publishing a little magazine called Soldier of Fortune.

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Family, funeral home at odds over treatment of veteran’s body (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Some called the act “very disrespectful” but the funeral home said they were fulfilling requests of other family members while awaiting insurance payment.

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Author of the infamous ‘Anarchist Cookbook’ dead at 66

by Brian Seay

Author of the infamous Anarchist Cookbook, William Powell, died of a heart attack last July at the age of 66, but the news went largely unreported until a new documentary, American Anarchist, noted his death at the end of the film.

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