Author: Tomcat
WWII British Agent Nancy Wake Dies at 98
(Washington Post) Max Hastings, a British journalist and military historian, described her an “ardent warrior, possessed of an endless appetite for sensation.” As her involvement in the war deepened, Ms. Wake was trained by the British to kill with her bare hands (she delivered a fatal karate chop to a sentry at an arms factory), parachute into enemy-held territory and work a machine gun. She chomped on cigars and bested…
All Female Marine Team
Below is a link to a photo blog containing dozens of pictures (like the one above) and a few comments about the female presence in Afghanistan.It is well worth a look. Some of the photos are fantastic. It shows the effects we have on the war effort and how we are really getting our foot in the door of combat positions. Voila
Women Infantry
From: Warrior Times “The official USMC policy is that females may not serve in the Infantry, Armor, or Artillery units. That policy has been altered to allow Female Marines to accompany patrols into the Afghan countryside in order to communicate with the local men and women in ways that local customs do not allow their male counterparts to accomplish. Cpl. Christina Oliver, center, and other female Marines attached to…
Maggie Reese: Queen of USPSA Multi-gun Nationals
From: Warrior Times “Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce Team SureFire’s incredibly successful weekend at the USPSA Multi-gun Nationals. Women’s shooting captain, Maggie Reese, was crowned the female Open Division National Champion for the second time in a row, and every member of the team placed third place or above in their divisions. Maggie Reese “Last year’s championship…
Heide Kaser’s Shotgun 101
“Despite all odds, I was determined to accomplish two things: learn to shoot properly without pain, and share with others (especially women), the training and tricks I had learned over time. Thirteen years later, armed with the knowledge that comes from first-hand experience and training, I was hired by the NRA’s Law Enforcement Activities Division. I had the opportunity to share what I had learned by training police officers…
British Medic Receives Medal for Heroism
Lance Corporal Kylie Watson was awarded the Military Cross, the third highest medal in the British system given for courage, for disregarding her own safety in order to save the life of an Afghan soldier. He had been shot twice in the pelvis and was under heavy Taliban fire when Watson rushed to his side and performed life-saving first aid. On another note… has anyone noticed that all of the…
There’s Shrapnel in My Arm? No Worries.
What would you do if you had a large pieces of metal embedded in your shoulder? Lance Corporal Sally Clarke saved the lives of seven other fellow soldiers before tending to herself. Get more info here
Brit Chics
The British Army 2 Rifles has been in the thick of it in Afghanistan. The Brits have a ton of women serving with them on the front lines, most of them medics. Below is a video of a firefight between the 2 Rifles and enemy combatants.
Chic Body Armor
One of the major differences between men and women is the shape of their bodies. Women tend to have smaller torsos and are far more curvy. This can prove to be a problem when it comes to issuing women bullet proof vests made to fit men. The armed forces are now looking into to unisex and/or female specific options to outfit our troops. Air Force/Army Body Armor