A helmet sits on the top of the butt of ... will inevitably result in real boots on the ground—empty boots sitting next to a rifle attached to a bayonet thrust in the earth.

Golden said, “Beginning with the Gulf War in 1991 and during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, the latest version of the battlefield cross: rifle, helmet, boots and dog tags ...

Anthony S. Schmachtenberger. There was no gun salute, no fallen soldier display of boots, rifle and helmet -- the traditional Army honors for a lost comrade. When a memorial service was held in ...

It has a helmet, an inverted rifle, combat boots and dog tags. WAYNE — A statue of a fallen soldier will be unveiled on Saturday during the first observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day ...

a bronze sculpture of combat boots, rifle – an M-16 – with dog tags and a helmet on top. It's the rifle that has raised concerns among some members of the parks commission and the village council.

Her family filed out of the two front pews and stood before a framed portrait of Hinkley set beside her boots, rifle, helmet and hanging dog tags. They stood for several moments, their arms ...

(Lance Cpl. William Chockey/Marine Corps) The core infantry gear upgrades are nearly complete across the force and new night vision, a high-cut helmet, new tropical uniforms and boots are soon to ...