Adam Brown overcame a field full of trouble to become a Navy SEAL.

In his early 20s, he stole to support his meth and cocaine habit.

After cleaning up his act, he convinced the Navy to waive his shaky record and joined The Team.

https://www.investors.com/news/management/leaders-and-success/seal-adam-brown-terrified-bad-guys/



A Tribute to Adam Brown (24m 26s)

The life story of a true American hero — a husband, a father, a man of unyielding courage and faith. Fearless and selfless, with the ability to achieve anything, Adam Brown, above all else, exemplified the American spirit.

https://www.nratv.com/series/patriot-profiles/episode/patriot-profiles-season-3-episode-2-a-tribute-to-adam-brown

The Humvee that he was in that crushed and severed most of the fingers of his right hand. https://i.imgur.com/rfS1eDF.jpg

Adam with a group of Afghan children https://i.imgur.com/zcr8Ln8.jpg

SOC (SEAL) Adam Brown, 36, of Hot Springs, Ark, died March 17, 2010 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Brown was assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team. Brown was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, and a Purple Heart. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. Brown, who served on the elite SEAL Team Six, was survived by his wife, Kelley, their two children, and his parents.

Greater Love Hath No Man Then This That a Man Lay Down His life For His Friends John 15:13 https://i.imgur.com/HFHCLR3.jpg


Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown by Eric Blehm (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Undaunted-Ultimate-Sacrifice-Operator/dp/0307730697/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

When I was at ASU, my boss told me how he was a super cocky guy, but then again most ASU jocks were. I also went to school with James Harden. That guy could ball! I just wish he hadn't left after sophomore year to OKC.

Check out Where Men Win Glory. It's a good book Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman https://www.amazon.com/dp/030738604X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uPC3AbBCFP55Z

1. The figure comes from this documentary which profiles American Airlines operations. The figure is for AA's regular NYC-LAX flight, and, yes, it makes very little profit per flight. They didn't quote for international flights, but as these flights usually have fewer seats and carry more fuel (a fully loaded 772-ER can hold more than 200,000 pounds of fuel) I don't know if the profit ratio would be any better. Airplanes are maintenance-heavy and expensive to fly. It's one of the reasons airlines seem to go through bankruptcy once a decade.
   
   
2. There's a reason the vast majority of planes, and flights, by most airlines are in the short- to medium-distance, which use 737s, A320s, etc. Airlines get much higher profit margins on these flights, as they can carry over 200 people and only use, say, 50,000 pounds of fuel. They can also do much quicker turn around on these flights, so you may be able to squeeze two or three times the number of trips per day out of a 737 than you could a 777.
   
   
3. Most airlines don't actually own the planes they fly. The lease them from one of a number of large airline leasing companies, so AA isn't paying the full price of that 777.

They're pretty damn good. I have a pair of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Mens-Ultra-Trail-Running/dp/B004LB4P14

And it's pretty much the best running shoe or lightweight "boot" I've ever used. Great treaded pattern on the sole, Goretex lining keeps my feet dry unless I step in a puddle up to my ankle, and instead of regular laces it has a cord that you just pull and lock.

Great, I was waiting for something like this! Thanks!
Ok, let's go - here is a description about A-50, the predecessor of the subj. - http://www.airwar.ru/enc/spy/a50u.html Even for that older guy detection range for "fighter jet size object" claimed to be 300-600 km.
New guy has AESA radar instead of dish used in the old one. Comparing power ranges from the old good days and new radars I would say new radars have about 10 times higher power output. Ok, let's assume it's 5 times. Anyway, it means 1,5 time longer detection range.
This gives us 450-900 km detection range for jet's like F-15. So, now what about "stealth"? In fact on the frequencies those aircrafts use stealth makes no much sense. To prove this I'd need to quote the good part of book like this: https://www.amazon.com/High-Frequency-Techniques-Introduction-Simulation/dp/1119244501/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1522516895&sr=8-12 - but you better read it by yourself, it will help you to understand many things around you (this book alone, in fact, is not enough - that's why people spend years in universities... but it's a good start anyway).
So, because F-22 has exactly "fighter jet size" and both it's shape and RAM coating don't decrease it's RCS on low frequencies significantly it would be reasonable to say it can be detected at the same range as F-15.
But in fact it's not completely true. Because F-22 "flattened" and has some features to get lower RCS for longer waves as well - it has probably several times lower RCS than F-15. Let's say again 5 times (like it's 5 times smaller). But unluckily for you RCS and emitter power are in the same place in "radar equation" so it takes us back to 300-600 km of detection range.
This is quite based on facts, logic and physics. You may argue with that, but I'd expect you to do it in the same way. Based on your facts, logic and physics.
Otherwise, I'd assume you're just a person who doesn't know about radio horizon and in addition blame everybody just because you don't like what they said. Now I'm curios how far you can go to beg a pardon or go to physics depth :)

For a general understanding of the war and detailed analysis and some first hand accounts of battles during the numerous operations then check out The SADF in the Border War 1966-1989 by Leopold Scholtz.

Another good one is 32 Battalion by Piet Nortje which is a book I really enjoyed albeit it is a bit difficult to follow some parts due to how complex the war itself was with multiple belligerents on both sides each with different goals and ambitions. But nevertheless an excellent book with first hand accounts from the likes of Jan Breytenbach the founder of 32 Battalion and South Africa's special forces known as the Recces.

There is also Battle on the Lomba which is written by a Ratel 90 commander but I have never read it so cannot tell you how good it is.

There is also a website that has first hand accounts by veterans and some pictures as well The sentinel projects.

And indeed our vehicles are quite unique. But not so much these days now that everyone has adopted the MRAP concept which we came up with alongside Rhodesia.

Dan Carlin is so fun to listen to. If you enjoyed Blueprint for Armageddon make sure to pick up "Wrath of the Khans," about the rise and zenith of the Mongol Empire. You can listen to it 4 times through and still hear new things on every listen... trust me haha.

Also, if you're interested in WW1 literature, this is required reading: https://www.amazon.com/World-Undone-Story-Great-1914/dp/0553382403

True stealth is "you fly over the radar and don't get picked up." They actually could do that back in the day. The F-117 project manager mentioned it, it's a great book.

...but that was 30 years ago. Over-the-horizon radars (which are long-wavelength) and other such still pick these things up, but not very precisely. But still enough to cue your air defense systems if you're on the ball.

That said they're optimized around the x-band, so it's a huge advantage during a dogfight with other fighters. There's lots of anecdotal stories of F-22s winning dogfights because no one gets a firm lock on them.

The 135th Assault Helicopter Company was unique in that it was comprised of Royal Australian Navy sailors and US Army soldiers in a joint unit.

The unit operated mainly in the southern part of South Vietnam, in the III/IV Corps Tactical Zones, and often within the Mekong Delta.

The unit enjoyed a great deal of success, with the combination of RAN sailors and US Army soldiers working together solidly as an effective team.

As well as the 135th AHC Association link posted above, here is the story as told by the RAN.

There is also an excellent book about this unit: Get the Bloody Job Done by Steve Eather.

Dude here's a link, definitely buy it. It's only $4.00 on kindle. It's the best book to read up on the ISA.

Also, FYI, there's supposed to be an I AMA with a CIA case officer on that subreddit today. If you're interested in that sort of thing.

Yes, 32 battalion was mixed. You should read My Friend the Mercenary it gives some good personal insights into 32 Battalion from the perspective of Nick du Toit. And a very interesting read too.

...I was complementing the sniper's position. I appreciate the sincere effort to point him out.

I read Red Circle as well as American Sniper. Both great books.

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Circle-Americas-Deadliest-Marksmen/dp/1250055091

Many of them are captured here in this photo book, however I never did buy that book because it was already pretty expensive a decade ago when I first found out about it.

Plaster's two other SOG books are great, though, and I highly recommend them:

http://www.amazon.com/Sog-Secret-Americas-Commandos-Vietnam/dp/045123118X/

and

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Commandos-Behind-Enemy-Warriors/dp/0451214471/

I fucking love what SkunkWorks does. This book really made me want to try and become an aerospace engineer and potentially make it into Lockheed Martin. This stuff fascinates me, I just wish I was advanced enough in my education to understand most of it. In time, I will get there.

That book is also what gave me my always raging SR-71 boner.

Just finished the Skunk Works book and it was incredibly fascinating. I always want more pics of the SR-71. Beautiful bird.

first of all, i would recommend reading Skunk Works by Ben Rich. if you really find the subject interesting, that book is fascinating.

as for the F-22, and mind you I'm certainly not an expert in stealth technology, but i can tell you that radar waves don't work like visible light. next, i can tell you that some of the techniques used to achieve stealth include skinning the plane in a radar transparent materials, sometimes with a copper mesh woven in to absorb the radar waves and then dissipate them in the form of heat. behind the radar transparent materials the inner structure would be designed in a way to reflect the radar wave away from their point of origin. all of this of course is the most basic level of stealth. but remember the US has been working on this tech for over 50 years now. anyway hope that helped you understand it a lil bit.

I just got done reading this book Warthog: Flying the A10 in the Gulf War and I highly, highly recommend it. Great book and gives a lot of insight into what the A10 was tasked to do.

Inspired by true events that unfolded in Operation Anaconda, take a look at this book

Skunk Works is a fantastic read for anyone interested in the development of stealth flight.

I guess more than that. Sadly my kindle isn't charged at the moment, but If you're interested you might want to have a look at this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Warthog-Flying-Potomac-Books-Warriors/dp/1574888862/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349002853&sr=8-1&keywords=warthog+flying+a10

They're flying the A-10A (which makes crossing the Atlantic even harder) but the first Chapter describes the ordeal pretty detailed. Including refueling during a Thunderstorm. At night. Under time pressure.

GRS protects CIA officers in dangerous environments.

In addition to Horse Soldiers, you might want to check out

Jawbreaker

13 Hours (About GRS)

88 Days to Kandahar

Not a Good Day to Die

The Only Thing Worth Dying For

You won't find much about modern CIA operations because they are classified.

Folks might be interested in this seminar given recently as well as this book.

If this piques your interest, read:

With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa

https://www.amazon.com/Old-Breed-At-Peleliu-Okinawa-ebook/dp/B000VMFDW2

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Solid book.

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Semper Fi.

Read the book Skunk Works. It's fascinating and will answer all your questions about the F-117.

> Don't many other nations possess advanced Russian SAMs that could easily take out a U-2?

Sure, but the specific mission the U-2 and SR-71 were built for was mapping overflights of the Soviet Union. The U-2 is still valuable for a variety of aerial recon missions, but we no longer need to violate hostile airspace when we use it. They claim satellites have supplanted the SR-71, and while that claim is dubious in many regards, the mapping of hostile territory mission has definitely been shifted to satellite assets.

Skunk Works is a good book on the subject. It's the autobiography of Ben Rich, one of the engineers of the SR-71 and the head of the Skunk Works after Kelly Johnson retired. Lots of detail on the early cold war stuff that spurred the development of these two remarkable aircraft.

I seem to recall, in Ben Rich's book "Skunk Works", more engine wasn't enough. They had to use the computer to constantly manipulate the control surfaces to keep the thing in the air.

> The Red Circle

Link for the lazy GGG

Targets of opportunity (i.e. helicopters). The Warthog actually got a couple of kills during the Gulf War. I'd definitely suggest this book if you're interested in learning more.

This isn't per say a Yard unit, it's a RT unit. SOG had teams called Recon Team ****, mainly named after states like RT Idaho, RT Nevada. They would usually consist of 2 DOD Special operators, a 1-1 and 1-0(Team leader) and a squad element of Montagnards. They carried no insignia and commonly carried foreign weapons to keep up anonymity.

Source, SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam by John L. Plaster.

http://www.amazon.com/Sog-Secret-Americas-Commandos-Vietnam/dp/045123118X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420208512&sr=8-1&keywords=sog+america+secret+commandos

Note the D-Rings near the shoulders. Referred to by Plaster that is the early iteration of the SPIE Rig. They used those to hook onto a line to exfil from a shitty LZ.

The director on the f117, Ben Rich wrote a book about his time in Skunkworks. The f117 was incredible. It was actually made possible by a Russian academic paper! They had a hell of a time translating it, and then they had to build a computer program to do the first radar signature simulations to actually design the thing. Even today it's the stealthiest thing flying because it sacrificed absolutely everything to be as undetectable as possible. The aerodynamics are hell and the engines are choked by huge baffles. Even the cockpit is uncomfortable to keep radar from getting in. No visibility and it was computer controlled way before its time because it was uncontrollable otherwise.

But that little thing is hard to see. The first tech demonstrator they designed was a small model that sat on a pole a short distance away from a radar antenna. It didn't even show up. It has to be measured with special equipment in a controlled environment... and the full-scale plane was even less visible.