Tactical Gear Blog

    From its humble beginnings as an armed C-47 transport, designated the AC-47 “Spooky,” the weapon system has evolved into the AC-130 “Spectre,” whose U model represents the cutting edge of close air support in friendly-controlled skies over battlefields from Panama to Somalia to Afghanistan.

The B-52 Stratofortress has shouldered the USAF’s heavy bomber load for the past 50-plus years, and with continual updates and retrofits, it looks to be carrying the mail well into this century. It is truly one of our most badass assets and almost makes that April 15th tax payment palatable. Enjoy these videos of BUFF [...]

The A-10 Warthog is a welcome sight for U.S. and Coalition troops over the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Very few weapon systems drive as much fear into the hearts of the enemy as does the Gatling gun of the A-10. Here are our top ten clips of the venerable A-10 doing what it does. [...]