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During the Battle of Najaf, U.S. Marine James Hassell, risked his life to carry his wounded buddy, Ryan Borgstrom, 60 yards through open gunfire.

When the photographer captured the moment, Hassell simply said, "We're Marines. That's what we do." The Marines of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment carried out a raid on the Najaf residence of Moqtada al-Sadr during the Battle of Najaf on August 12, 2004.

Saddam's gold-plated MP5SD, Tikrit, Iraq. 2003.

The might of American logistics in one picture:

A KC-130 Hercules tactical tanker refuels a CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter carrying an F-35C Lighting II 5th generation VTOL stealth fighter jet.

British children taking shelter in a trench while watching an aerial battle overhead during the Battle of Britain on September 3, 1940.

On this day, September 3 in 1777, the U.S. flag was flown in battle for the first time.

Legend has it that Betsy Ross’ famous flag was first flown in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, DE..

Homebrew wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:39 pm

On this day, September 3 in 1777, the U.S. flag was flown in battle for the first time.

Legend has it that Betsy Ross’ famous flag was first flown in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, DE..

Interesting trivia tidbit: There is valid, compelling evidence that Betsy Ross didn't design the flag. Some guy named Francis Hopkinson did.

i think i might have fought in the Battle of Cooch's Bridge in the back seat of a mustang when I was in high school.

Animal wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:49 pm i think i might have fought in the Battle of Cooch's Bridge in the back seat of a mustang when I was in high school.

Got to fire your musket?

A trooper with an M-60 machine gun on his shoulder stands in front of a burning village. The soldiers from C Co., 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment set fire to the village of Lieu An on the Bong Son plain during Operation Pershing.