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COVID-19 Update from U.S. Elite (& a Ranger School Reminiscence) – U.S. Elite Gear

My Ranger buddy in Ranger School was a Marine Force Recon Sniper. Tom was a total badass and he turned out to be the Distinguished Honor Graduate of our class. Tom was absolutely the best - and mos...

Historical Highlights - June 22nd

Photo by Pvt Bob Bailey, USMC   The last major battle of World War II came to a bloody end on June 22nd, 1945  when the last few Japanese soldiers remaining on the southern peninsula of Okinawa. ...

Historical Highlights- June 20th

June 20th, 1925 is the birthday of America’s most decorated service members, Audie Murphy. In his service as a US Army infantryman in WWII, Murphy would receive virtually every combat valor award...

Historical Highlights - June 7th

The 7th of June marked the end of a four day clash between a Japanese and American carrier task force. US intelligence had cracked Japanese naval encryption, and learned of a operation to seize Mid...

Historical Highlights - June 6th

For most people reading this, June 6th is a date that needs no introduction It marks the anniversary of one of the most important military events in human history: the invasion of Normandy, known ...

Historical Highlights - May 22nd

Today marks the founding date for Air Force Special Operations Command, (AFSOC) which was stood up as a major command of the Air Force, and a subordinate to Special Operations Command (SOCOM), on M...

Historical Highlights - May 8th

Photo by CPL Neill A. Sevelius May 8th is quite the eventful day in American military history.It's most well known as Victory in Europe Day in Britain and the United States, marking the official un...