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Colt M16A2

Colt M16A2: Battle Rifle Evolution

After years of planning and development, the United States Marine Corps adopted the M16A2 in November 1983. An initial order of rifles went to the Marksmanship Training Unit for field testing. This change marked the birth of a firearm that would rise to fame and see military duty in a host of countries, even today. Where […]

Chuck Mawhinney

Chuck Mawhinney: Vietnam’s Deadliest Sniper

Chuck Mawhinney was a legendary U.S. Marine whose story slips through the jungles of Vietnam like a shadow but had the impact of a thunderbolt. Born on October 30, 1949, in Lakeview, Oregon, Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney grew up with a rifle, perfecting the quiet art of patience and precision from a young age.  These skills, […]

roy benavidez

Roy Benavidez: Medal Of Honor

The Warrior Ethos is part of the Soldier’s Creed and was essential to Roy Benavidez’s life. Though every soldier learns it in basic training, few exemplified it as he did. In the Vietnam War, Sgt. Benavidez distinguished himself with a physical and mental toughness that earned him the Medal of Honor. I will always place […]