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Exercise: Platinum Ren

  • A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division fires downrange amid an immediate action drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019.  Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with the KJK to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. The main technique the Marines executed was “buddy rushing,” a system where appointed Marines fire at the target, while other Marines rush in the designated direction.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)
  • A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a command during an immediate action drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)
  • A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires downrange amid an immediate action drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Per SIG SAUER’s press release:

The M17 Tomb of the Unknown Pistols are unique M17 pistols that were created using the same specifications for the U.S. Army’s M17 Modular Handgun System. The ceremonial pistols are 9mm striker-fired pistols with a non-railed aluminum grip module, stainless steel slide, wood grip inserts, a 21-round magazine, and features the same optic cut as specified by the MHS contract, front night sight, removable rear plate, and black controls. The pistols also feature a high polish to withstand the inclement weather while the Tomb Sentinels stand guard.

The unique distinguishing features for the M17 Tomb of the Unknown Pistols include:

   Pistol Names: each of the four pistols bears the name of Silence, Respect, Dignity, or Perseverance and is featured on the dust cover. Dignity and Perseverance represent “The Sentinel’s Creed,” and Silence and Respect represent the request to the public by Arlington National Cemetery when visiting the Tomb of the Unknown, and during the Changing of the Guard;

   Custom Wood Grips: in 1921 the chosen Unknown was transported to the United States of America aboard the USS Olympia. The custom wood grips are made with wood from the USS Olympia and include the crest of the 3rd Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier identification badge inset;

   Cocking Serrations: XXI cocking serrations are engraved on the slide to signify the twenty-one steps it takes for the Tomb Sentinels to walk by the Tomb of the Unknowns and the military honor of a 21 Gun Salute;

   Sight Plate: an engraved impression of the Greek Figures featured on the east panel of the Tomb – Peace, Victory, and Valor – are featured on the sight plate;

   Sights: a glass insert made with marble dust from the Tomb of the Unknown fills the sights of the ceremonial pistols;

   Engraved Magazines: the 21-round magazines feature an aluminum base plate engraved with the names of the Greek figures featured on the Tomb of the Unknown – Peace, Victory, and Valor – and include a name plate on the bottom of the magazine engraved with the Tomb Sentinel badge number.

   Serial Numbers: the pistols are serialized with a unique set of serial numbers that incorporate items of significance to the Old Guard: “LS” represents line six of the Sentinels’ Creed, “My standard will remain perfection; “02JUL37” to signify the first 24-hour guard posted at the Tomb of the Unknown on July 3, 1937; “21” to signify the 21 steps it takes the Tomb Sentinels to walk by the Tomb of the Unknown, and the military honor of a 21 Gun Salute. The full series of M17 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Pistols serial numbers are LS02JUL37A21 (Silence), LS02JUL37B21 (Respect), LS02JUL37C21 (Dignity), LS02JUL37D21 (Perseverance).

gunrunnerhell:
“ They see me rollin…
A Swiss soldier with the rather long but light Tb-41 24mm anti-tank rifle. A rather casual way to transport a massive weapon. Around 3,500~ were produced but none ever saw any actual combat use during World War...
gunrunnerhell:
“ They see me rollin…
A Swiss soldier with the rather long but light Tb-41 24mm anti-tank rifle. A rather casual way to transport a massive weapon. Around 3,500~ were produced but none ever saw any actual combat use during World War...

gunrunnerhell:

They see me rollin…

A Swiss soldier with the rather long but light Tb-41 24mm anti-tank rifle. A rather casual way to transport a massive weapon. Around 3,500~ were produced but none ever saw any actual combat use during World War II. (GRH) 

Peekaboo
Soldiers from the Personnel Recovery Team secure an area during a rescue exercise near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, as part of the Resolute Support mission on July 10, 2019. (©Bundeswehr/Andrea Bienert)
Peekaboo
Soldiers from the Personnel Recovery Team secure an area during a rescue exercise near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, as part of the Resolute Support mission on July 10, 2019. (©Bundeswehr/Andrea Bienert)

Peekaboo

Soldiers from the Personnel Recovery Team secure an area during a rescue exercise near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, as part of the Resolute Support mission on July 10, 2019. (©Bundeswehr/Andrea Bienert)

gunrunnerhell:
“ UK-59
Note that the ammo belt has no bullets, just brass cases with crimped tops for blank fire exercises. The UK-59 uses the same round as the Dragunov, Mosin Nagant, and PKM; 7.62x54R. There are a small number of semi-automatic...
gunrunnerhell:
“ UK-59
Note that the ammo belt has no bullets, just brass cases with crimped tops for blank fire exercises. The UK-59 uses the same round as the Dragunov, Mosin Nagant, and PKM; 7.62x54R. There are a small number of semi-automatic...

gunrunnerhell:

UK-59

Note that the ammo belt has no bullets, just brass cases with crimped tops for blank fire exercises. The UK-59 uses the same round as the Dragunov, Mosin Nagant, and PKM; 7.62x54R. There are a small number of semi-automatic examples that were built from parts kits and offered to the public by MarColMar.(GRH)

Overwatch

U.S. Marines with Marine Special Operations Command provide security in support of a key leadership engagement operation during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-19 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, April 11, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sean J. Berry)

Frag Out

Various grenade tossing pics. As for the last photo, that is a 110 FirstLook Robot from the company iRobot. Equipped only with a camera, it doesn’t carry any explosives but a South Korean company is looking to develop remote-controlled robotic grenades. (GRH)

Patrol

In 2018, 25 women were deployed to Mali in a battalion of 252 Swedish military personnel. Here a Swedish peacekeeper is on patrol in Timbuktu in the north of the West African country. (UN Photo/Harandane Dicko)

Stress Fire

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington- A Soldier with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), competes in a stress fire shooting event Dec. 4, 2018, during the Menton Week team competition. The 1st SFG(A) and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment celebrate their on-going legacy as premier special operation professionals during the first week of December, and to commemorate the deactivation of the First Special Service Force. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Amanda Baker)

Training Day

Green Berets training at TRC with Jimmy Hall (shooting instructor, ex-3rd SFG & 1st SFOD-D). June 2019

Draw
A U.S. Marine draws an M45 pistol to execute a combat marksmanship drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 15, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)
Draw
A U.S. Marine draws an M45 pistol to execute a combat marksmanship drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 15, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Draw

A U.S. Marine draws an M45 pistol to execute a combat marksmanship drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 15, 2019.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Landing

  • A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to land in support of a UH-1 battle drill during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-19 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, April 5, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
  • U.S. Marines with Marine Special Operations Command off-load from a UH-1Y Venom aircraft in support of a UH-1 battle drill exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-19 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, April 5, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)

Exercise: Platinum Ren

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) insert for the final mission during Exercise Platinum Ren at an undisclosed location, Norway, May 20, 2019. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)


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