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Ok, I thought that I would take the time to honor a special friend and personal hero, William Vaughn.

On this date, March 19th, 1945, a simple act of kindness and friendship proves to be the...

I have a few stories told to me by family members, but I think this next one is the most unusual that I've heard.

My wife and I have a friend that lives in California. She is of Dutch heritage,...

It's probably been about 15 years ago, but 4 of my friends ordered a similar rifle from Roland Beaver. I believe he made a total of 5. All numbered 1-5. Another friend of mine has since purchased...

Back in 1978, as a young military policeman going thru AIT at Ft McClellan, AL, we had a few marine "inserts". The DS's would tease them constantly and crack jokes. They took it in stride. I...

Uncle Louie told me that they were sent out to reconoiter a possible route. They stopped to get a bearing on which way to continue. Uncle Louie told me that his companion who was manning the .50 in...

Michaelp, I am sorry to hear that you lost your father at such an early age. My grandfather was with the 515th PIR during WWII. I have some pictures of his time in England and France. I have one...

Remembering one of my heros today. 70 years ago today, on September 23, 1944, Louis R. Krekel of B Troop, 86th Cavalry Recon (Mechanized), 6th Armored Division, was wounded (twice) this day in France...

Very nice rig! I had one of the Lend Lease Victory Models as well. Your finish is a tad bit nicer than mine and your grips are nicer as well. Mine had very nice case-hardening colours on the...

I saw one when I was in the service. I was with the 503rd MP Co in Friedberg, FRG. One of our guys was issued one. 1980 time-frame. At the time, it stood out because the lower receiver was a...

The only long-distance hike for me was a 15-mile forced-march in Basic. I was in pretty good shape from playing years of soccer and wasn't really worried about it. Our Drill made us carry our M16's...

I used one of the older Springfield Armory, Inc Receivers. It had the thinner op rod rail that allowed use of the connector rod. Everything else was Winchester in all of the marked major...

I made my own.
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My buddy has already told me that once I read the book(s), he wants to sit down and talk to me about them and his experiences. I told him that I would love to do that. Mike

I've ordered both books 1 and 2 from Amazon. Can't wait! Mike

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0804119406/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_nZhTtb1YZ9F74GQ7

Mike, point taken. He was a Ranger. I guess, I too am guilty of using it! Mike

Before my son was born, I used to race bicyles...you know, road-racing. One of my fellow teammates was prior army and a Vietnam vet. I worked with his wife and it wasn't until she brought a cigar box...

I used to so enjoy Lane's posts. He was such a class-act guy. Very patient, humble and kind. How long has it been now that he's been gone? Mike

Ok, here were mine. Both were tack-drivers and a pleasure to shoot.
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I am sure that you are probably more read than I, but I seem to recall reading years ago(before the internet) that the Type 30 remained in the field until it was replaced by the Type 38; especially...

Perhaps, the Type 30 (Hook safety) and Type 30 Carbine. Both were encountered during WWII. There are 3 variations of the Type 44...Type 1, 2 and 3. You also have the para-trooper take-down...

Tankerfrank, I was with 3rd A/D in 1980-81 at Ray Barracks, Friedberg. 1/36 Inf was posted there. One day I saw a couple of infantry-types with M1D's slung over their shoulders. I wish I would...

Thoughts and prayers to the Culvers. God bless... Mike

I bought one when they first arrived in country back in the late 80's. I even shot slugs thru them. I paid $125 for mine and it was a mint example.

While I was an MP with the 503rd attached to 3A/D in the FRG, I was stationed Ray Barracks (named after Lt Ray) in Friedberg. :-) Mike

I was almost 4 years old living in Apple Valley, MN. I remember my parents standing in the living room in front of the TV crying. It's a very vague memory, but when I asked them about it years...