Talking with 'Nam vets is always a learning experience. They are a truly remarkable bunch of guys who accomplished a lot with very little. I am fortunate to know a SEAL who did some time during the heyday of Vietnam. Reading stories about the Brown Water Navy and SEAL/UDT Platoons in books were great but I had unanswered questions. I was always intrigued on what they did. … [Read more...]
The M240 was my baby in the Winter in 2009 and the Spring in 2010. I carried it on endless patrols in Afghanistan alongside its little brother the M249 SAW. I am still fond of the weapon and it is easily one of the best small arms in the Marine Corps arsenal. It’s accurate, reliable to a fault, and lays down death at a belt fed rate. The problem with it was it’s freakin’ heavy. … [Read more...]
