The M60 Pig: America’s Jungle-Eating, Belt-Fed Freedom Machine
The M60 was more than a machine gun—it was a snarling, steel-throated beast that spit democracy through the jungle and dared anyone to talk back.
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SOFREP Pic of the Day: Soldier Firing a Suppressed M240L
The M240L shaves off a few pounds, sure — but it’s still basically hauling around a steel dragon that eats belts of 7.62 for breakfast.
Project TROUBLER: The UK MoD’s Mission to Upgrade Infantry Firepower
UK’s Project TROUBLER is on the hunt for a lighter, deadlier machine gun—who will win the $5M contract to arm British infantry next?
Geo Hand: Eight Seconds – The Exclusive Account of a Night Stalker Shot Down in Iraq
In the chaos of combat, the roar of the engine silenced by the enemy’s missile, I prayed and fought for survival with every fiber of my being, knowing my family was waiting for me to come home.
From Bloodshed to Blockbusters: How the Tommy Gun Conquered Hollywood and Pop Culture
From the blood-soaked streets of Prohibition era Chicago to the silver screen, the Tommy Gun’s journey is an explosive tale of power, rebellion, and cultural significance that continues to captivate and enthrall audiences across generations. It’s an iconic American firearm, it’s image frozen in time.
Pic of the Day: On Guard
Date: June 7th, 2021 Place: Fort Polk, Lousiana A National Guardsman posts security during training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, on June 7th, 2021. US Army Photo by Spc James Bozeman Training at Fort Polk.
Next Generation Weapons for the Army: A Breakdown of the XM7 and XM250
The US Army has long been at the forefront of weapons technology and innovation, constantly seeking to develop new firearms that enable its personnel to meet the demands of modern warfare.
Pic of the Day: Firefight!
A Soldier fires blank rounds through an M240 machine gun during Hammer 22, an annual combined forces exercise conducted by and alongside the Finnish army in Niinisalo, Finland, Nov. 9, 2022. US Army photo by Spc. Charles Leitner M240. America’s Machine Gun. Video from YouTube and Matsimus
The Pic of the Day: Checking Out Navy’s M240B Machine Gun
US Navy officers testing out the M240B machine gun.
The Pic of the Day: Marine Corp Conduct Live-fire Machine Gun Exercises
This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership
SOFREP’s Navy Highlight: The Path of Special Warfare Combatant Crewman Nick O’Sullivan
In the fast and flashy world of bustling America, we sometimes forget how our homegrown heroes live their lives. Today, we’ll show you the inspiring dedication of Navy’s Nick O’Sullivan.
Awesome Machine Guns in The US Army History
Machine guns are awesome because of their firepower. Here are some of the machine guns that the US Army used during different wars.
