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The Minneapolis Armory is a historic event center and former National Guard armory located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Built by the Public Works Administration in 1936, the building was occupied by several Army and Naval Militia units of the Minnesota National Guard from its opening until 1985. [ 4 ]
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul area emerged as a potential GOCO candidate primarily on the basis of labor supply. TCAAP was one of six GOCO plants built to produce small arms ammunition during World War II, and was operated by the Federal Cartridge Corporation under contract to the War Department. [5]
The museum's collection is focused on ancient and medieval European arms and armor. [3] [4] Highlights include a full suit of Maximillian armor, [5] a sword dating to the time of the first Crusade with the names of Jesus and Mary on the blade, and a parade helmet that probably belonged to a member of the ruling family of one of the Italian city states like Venice, Florence, or Milan.
The 133rd Airlift Wing is a Minnesota National Guard flying wing headquartered at the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport. Utilizing the C-130H Hercules , the wing provides the U.S. Air Force with tactical airlift capability to transport troops, cargo and medical patients across the globe, in addition to providing the citizens of ...
Forearm guard. May be solid metal or splints of metal attached to a leather backing. Bracers made of leather were most commonly worn by archers to protect against snapping bowstrings. Developed in antiquity but named in the 14th century. 'Vambrace' may also sometimes refer to parts of armour that together cover the lower and upper arms. Gauntlet
North American Arms: Northrop Grumman: Nosler: Noveske Rifleworks: OF Mossberg & Sons: Olin Corporation: Oshkosh Corporation: Palmetto State Armory: Patriot Ordnance Factory: Polaris Industries: Raytheon Technologies: Rock River Arms: Safariland: SAFE Boats International: Savage Arms: Science Applications International Corporation: Serbu ...
Ten alleged members of a Minneapolis gang accused of “terrorizing” a city neighborhood have been charged with a range of federal crimes including possession of a machine gun and drug ...
Brandtner was born on 3 July 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alex Peter and Ida Marie (née Kjelstad) Brandtner. [1] He majored in English at the University of Minnesota, where he earned varsity letters on the football and wrestling teams. [2]