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Army Challenge Coins are a symbol of many things

Army Challenge Coins are a symbol of many things


Army Challenge Coins are a symbol of many things

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 10:40 PM PDT

The Army America with a defense of freedom that is enjoyed by many for over 200 years, provided. Army Challenge Coins are a military tradition, the subject of debate for many years, but it is believed to have originated almost 100 years ago. There are many services that say they were the creators of money, but most believed version is that the coins in the Army Air Corp during World War II were

The military challenge coin is a symbol for manyThings

The coins were made and evaluated as symbols for many years. One of the traditions was to members of the service of the coin in his pocket. If a member of another challenge to produce the money and could not, had a drink for the challenger for the purchase. Where did the money, the person has had to buy challenging.

Military challenge coins used in other capacities. They gave awards for outstanding service that was performedduring the service. They were masters of their team members, the extraordinary courage and leadership in dire circumstances as indicated. The military challenge coins has been a popular way for the award of recognition for a service that is not quite worthy of an official medal, but deserved recognition. The Vietnam War renewed revitalized the coins in this period, the tradition has been one of the special forces.

Not all Army Challenge CoinsRound

A coin, which has an unusual shape, the Army Airborne Camp Liberty Medal. This coin is a heart-shaped and contains the words Camp Liberty – Baghdad – Iraq. Another is in the form of an Apache Indian. These coins also have the U.S. flag. Yet another medal is the 328th BSB Iroquois Medal Award for Excellence. As you can see all the coins should not be round. These coins are from a variety of metals, made of bronze, silver containingCopper, nickel and gold plating.

Many military challenge coins are rare and should be kept in a safe place. Some are kept on display in the home and to make special cases for this purpose. Often the coins passed down by members of the family of a son or daughter. There is a variety that have been made since the first coins. The pride of the owners of these coins is a unique feeling that you do not understand, if you're not a member of the armed forces. The camaraderiethat is part of belonging to a particular unit has a special meaning that it is not easy to explain. However, knowing those who carry the coins feel very good.

The military challenge coin is probably a symbol of pride for many still feel the feeling of brotherhood and common obligations of the members of one of the bravest branches of the armed forces. This money should be cherished and preserved for future generations.

The history of the Apache helicopter

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:20 AM PDT

While the world's leading attack helicopter AH-64 Apache was designed to survive in combat situations. E 'Inc. was built with what turned out to be a winner for the Apache helicopter prototype designed by Hughes YAH-64 and was named first flight in 1975. Then in 1976, Hughes was awarded a contract for large-scale development.

The U.S. military prefers the AH-64A Apache (new name) for the Bell YAH-63. Hughes> Helicopter has been awarded the contract pre-production. The contract was for two of the Apaches. Then the army gave approval for full production in 1982. In 1984, he started deliveries of the plant in Mesa, Arizona. At this time, Hughes Helicopters was part of McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems.

Advanced technologies such as / TADS PNVS were added to strengthen the effectiveness of operations for Apache in local media. The same engines were usedIn this helicopter as the Navy Seahawk (SH-60) and the Army Black Hawk (UH-60), the T700.

In 1980 he improved the design of McDonnell Douglas and the B-64 and AH had improved cockpit and updates including a new fire-control system. Funding was approved in 1988 for improvement in several phases of the weapon systems and sensors and avionics, add some digital systems. But then, better technology is available and this program has been scratched to makedramatic changes.

The Apache, because heavily armed and highly maneuverable, has become the backbone of ground support, no matter what time, for the SU Army. Then, in 1992, the AH-64D Apache Longbow came on the scene, which was significantly improved in the AH-64A. The prototype for the AH-64D Apache Longbow in 1992, flew for the first time May 14 in

The review was completed in April 1995, after demonstrating thatAH-64D Apache Longbow they were well above the AH-64A Apache. In October of that year of full production and has been approved for the Longbow Apache AH64-D. It 'was also approved an agreement-64 Apache to upgrade the AH. The first of the AH-64D Apache Longbow was delivered 31st March 1997.

It 'was in August 1997 it merged with McDonnell Douglas for The Boeing Company under the name Boeing. The total cost for the Apache AH-64D program is U.S. $ 11,000,000,000and up to 2007. Boeing delivered 500 AH-64D Apache for various clients worldwide from August 2004. This aircraft is the latest in digital communication skills to enable the transfer of information in real-time battlefield with a fully integrated avionics and weapons. These improvements make it easier to maintain helicopters, be better used and more likely to survive, too. This helicopter is still in use today in many countriesincluding the United States.

Some specifications are listed below:

Model Number: AH-64
First flight: September 30, 1975
Height: 15 feet 3 inches
Length: 48 feet 2 inches
Rotor diameter: 48 meters
Ceiling: 21,000 feet
Power Plant: Two of the T700 turboshaft engines with 1,900 shaft horsepower GE offers
Range: 260 miles
Maximum speed: 192 mph

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