David
Tue December 10, 2002 2:00pm
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The Gatling gun, one of t
The Gatling gun, one of the earliest forms of functional machines guns, was used during the Spanish American War, both on land and at sea. The use of the Gatling gun during the War is most well-known from its use in the assault on San Juan Hill.
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David
Tue December 17, 2002 2:37pm
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SFOR makes extensive use
SFOR makes extensive use of helicopters to carry out its missions in BiH. One of the helicopters you may often see flying is the UK Army Air Corps Lynx, seen here taking off from Ploce, Croatia. The Lynx is one of the mainstays of the British Army. It can be used for fire support, can carry TOW and machine guns, do troop lifts, casualty evacuations and many more vital battlefield tasks. However, one main purpose in BiH is moving troops and or dignitaries from one place to another. Photo: Maj. Angel Brufau, SFOR INFORMER.
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David
Wed December 18, 2002 10:28am
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CPL Thomas Camano, Consho
CPL Thomas Camano, Conshohocken, Pa; SGT Charles Link, Lexington, NC; CPL Walter Sellers, Syracuse, NY; and PFC Norman Lawrence, NYC; (L-R) 1st Bn, 8th Cav Div, using sound and flash spotting equipment for finding Communist guns, north of Taegu, Korea.
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David
Wed December 18, 2002 10:28am
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Troops manning 90mm guns,
Troops manning 90mm guns, supporting the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 1st Cav Division, on the Taegu front lines, ready to lay down a barrage on the Communist led North Korean as UN Forces attack.
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David
Sat January 11, 2003 4:39pm
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USS Oregon (BB-3)
Crewman poses by the breech of one of the battleship's four 13"/35 guns, circa 1898.
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David
Sat January 11, 2003 4:40pm
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USS New York (CA-2)
Practice loading of one of the cruiser's midships 8"/35 guns, circa 1898.
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David
Sat January 11, 2003 4:40pm
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USS Oregon (BB-3)
Closeup view of her forward 13-inch gun turret and pilothouse, taken as she was leaving New York for Manila, 12 October 1898. Note man atop one of the guns, and anchors stowed on "billboards".
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David
Tue February 11, 2003 10:23pm
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Coast Artillery (Obsolete
COAST ARTILLERY
Branch Insignia: Two crossed field guns, gold colored metal, with a scarlet oval with a gold projectile at the intersection of the field guns, 13/16 of an inch in height overall.
Crossed cannons (field guns) for Artillery have been in continuous use since 1834, when they were placed on regimental colors, knapsacks, and as part of the cap insignia for Artillery officers. In 1901, the Artillery was divided into Coast and Field Artillery and the branch insignia was modified by the addition of a plain scarlet oval at the intersection of the cannons. The Field Artillery insignia approved on 17 July 1902 had a gold wheel on the red oval and the Coast Artillery had a gold projectile on the red oval. The Army Mine Planter Service was authorized this insignia with a mine case below the insignia by War Department Circular 25, dated 17 January 1920. The Army Reorganization Act of 1950 consolidated the Coast and Field Artillery to form the Artillery Arm and the crossed cannons were designated its insignia on 19 December 1950.
Branch Colors: Scarlet
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