Bulgarian soldiers returning from deployment to Afghanistan.
NZ Army's new Light Support Weapon
The Army's new Light Support Weapon, the FN Herstal 7.62mm Minimi TR is now being introduced into service. It replaces the 5.56mm LSW C9.The weapons will be introduced into Service in two versions, to be known as Machine Gun 7.62mm, MINIMI, LSW, LONG RAIL (LR) and Machine Gun 7.62mm, MINIMI, LSW.
Dale Cregan Trial Begins For Murder Of PCs Fiona Bone And Nicola Hughes
Armed police stand guard as Dale Cregan arrives in an armed convoy to face charges of murder and attempted murder at Preston Crown Court on February 4, 2013 in Preston, England. Dale Cregan, 29, stands accused of four murders, including PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona Bone on September 18, 2012 and also in two separate attacks earlier this year of Mark Short and his father David Short. Cregan is also being charged with an additional four counts of attempted murder.
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., soars over the Nevada skies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 was America's first long-range, swept-wing heavy bomber. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it remains a integral component of the bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies toward an objective during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 was America's first long-range, swept-wing heavy bomber. The B-52 has a 185-foot wingspan, a length of more than 160 feet and a gross weight of more than 480,000 pounds. It has been given the nickname BUFF, short for Big Ugly Fat Fellow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 is capable of extended-range flight and can deliver precision-guided and conventional munitions to targets around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 has a 185-foot wingspan, a length of more than 160 feet and a gross weight of more than 480,000 pounds. It has been given the nickname BUFF, short for Big Ugly Fat Fellow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 is a long-range, strategic heavy bomber capable of dropping or launching a wide array of munitions, ranging from conventional and precision-guided bombs to cruise missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 is a long-range, strategic heavy bomber capable of dropping or launching a wide array of munitions, ranging from conventional and precision-guided bombs to cruise missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies over Nevada during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 was America's first long-range, swept-wing heavy bomber. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it continues to be an integral element of the Air Force bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., soars over Nevada during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 was America's first long-range, swept-wing heavy bomber. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it continues to be an integral element of the Air Force bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 has eight turbojet engines, each capable of producing 17,000 pounds of thrust, with a top speed of 650 miles per hour. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it continues to be an integral element of the Air Force bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. The B-52 has eight turbojet engines, each capable of producing 17,000 pounds of thrust, with a top speed of 650 miles per hour. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it continues to be an integral element of the Air Force bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Senior Airman John Myer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, B-52 aircraft maintainer, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pushes a tow bar under a B-52H Stratofortress tire during a Red Flag exercise, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 2013. The B-52 shredded a tire upon landing after a four-hour mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
Alpha Company 40 Commando Royal Marines
Alpha Company 40 Commando Royal Marines on operations in Nahr-e Saraj, Central Helmand.
Photographs by L(Phot) Rhys Oleary – MOD/Crown Copyright 2013
U.S., Afghan Soldiers Encounter Firefight in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan
A U.S. soldier leads a foot patrol using a Minehound metal detector in search of potential improvised explosive devices along their path in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013.
A U.S. soldier helps a fellow soldier onto the rooftop of an old, destroyed building to provide overwatch for another element of their patrol in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013.
An Afghan soldier takes a knee and provides security for U.S. soldiers during a combined foot patrol in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013
A soldier, right, watches over an element of a combined foot patrol with Afghan soldiers in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013.
A U.S. soldier scans the area using the optic lens on his weapon for the source of enemy gun fire after a short firefight in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013
U.S. soldiers react to enemy gun fire during a combined foot patrol with Afghan soldiers in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013.
A U.S. soldier kneels behind a wall with an Afghan soldier during a combined foot patrol in Panjwa段 District, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013.
I'm sorry but a Sam Browne and ceremonial sword just don't belong with BDU's.
They were intended to be used with Class A / Dress uniforms.
Thanks for sharing, especially the B-52 pics.
South Korean soldiers assembling indigenous GPS guided bomb kit(KGGB).
IFF on the helmetｴs back?
Any hint?
Originally Posted by vor033
Non standard issue MTP trousers,unless the latest batch of UK issue has built in knee protectors, that's standard US Multicam isn't it.? just goes to show, no matter how good the kit you issue to troops, some will always want to customise..
Outstanding B52 pics!
like Ivan said : great Buff pics!!
Love the BUFF pics!
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