A U.S. Army soldier wearing an OG-507 uniform in 1977. The OG-107 was the basic work and combat utility uniform (fatigues) of all branches of the United States Armed Forces from 1952 until its discontinuation in 1989.

Jul 2, 2018 · The famous OG-107 worn by John Lennon was given to him by a soldier who had clearly served in Korea, it features the Imjin Scout Regiment Patch, awarded after going on 20 patrols of the DMZ. Like this?

Jul 31, 2023 · Yes, the tropical M69 uniform was, by war, the most issued uniform during the whole Soviet campaign in Afghanistan. Whatever the period or unit you want to reenact - tropical M69 will do the job. It was the baseline uniform for everyone - from pipeline troops to super secret KGB GRU Spetsnaz.

The Tropical version of the Obr.69/73 was issued to troops in the Central Asian republics of the USSR. It featured an open collar, and completely different trousers which were worn with lace-up low boots instead of the standard Sapogi Boot s.

In this striking 1963 photograph, a U.S. soldier stands with radio gear in the lush jungle of Panama's Howard Air Force Base. The Air Force Tropical...

Aug 19, 2020 · Basically, Vietnam produced its own body armour, supposedly equivalent to NIJ level III. So yes, they do wear it, where they can. Wearing body armor also depends on your mission. Recon and LRRP don't need to wear body armor as they're meant to recon and not fight.

Hear the words of a Soldier recounting his experiences on the frontlines in the brutal Korean winter and learn more about the “forgotten war” that resulted in the US Army’s ongoing presence in Korea to this day.

Feb 23, 2024 · Burke, Terry, 1947-, North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- Armed Forces -- Biography, Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique Nord -- Forces armées -- Biographies, Soldiers -- Canada -- Biography, Cold War, Militaires -- Canada -- Biographies, Guerre froide Publisher Toronto : Dundurn Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled

Soldiers stationed in Germany throughout the Cold War strove to maintain the combat readiness necessary to respond to an emergency within hours. Their daily routines and training prepared them for the worst-case scenario, a surprise attack.

These ‘global soldiers’ and the exchange of ideas that shaped them are at the centre of this research project. Soviet military specialist Alexander Malyarenko with the Angolan fighter FAPA and the soldier DAA.