Ammo Belt Collection

A Sergeant of US Cavalry, after a drawing of 1890 (engraving)
PNP245877 A Sergeant of US Cavalry, after a drawing of 1890 (engraving) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Linked 40mm rounds feed into a Mark 19 grenade launcher
February 27, 2013 - Linked 40mm rounds feed into a U.S. Marine Corps Mark 19 grenade launcher at a fire support position during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in Afghanistan
February 13, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in the Helmand province of Afghanistan

Machine gun post at a prison in Baghdad, Iraq

Soldier engages targets downrange on the M2. 50 caliber machine gun
August 15, 2012 - Soldier engages targets downrange as assistant gunner watches during qualifications on the M2.50 caliber machine gun at the temporary machine gun range

A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Enterprise
September 13, 2012 - A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Gunners Mate fires an M2. 50-caliber machine gun
Arta Region, Djibouti, March 11, 2014 - Gunners Mate fires an M2.50-caliber machine gun during sustainment training at a range in the Arta Region of Djibouti

Naval Aircrewman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Knighthawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 6, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman in an MH-60S Knighthawk fires a.50-caliber machine gun at an MK-25 smoke target

A PK 7. 62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom
A PK 7.62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2. 50-caliber machine gun
June 13, 2006 - Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2.50-caliber machine gun

Naval Aircrewman manning a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard a MH-60 Seahawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 5, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman awaits permission to conduct a.50-caliber machine gun shoot aboard a MH-60 Seahawk helicopter

The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

Seaman fires twin. 50 caliber machine guns aboard USS Boxer
Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2013 - Seaman fires twin.50 caliber machine guns during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer

U. S. Army MK48 machine gunner patrols through a field in Afghanistan
September 12, 2011 - U.S. Army MK48 machine gunner assigned to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, patrols through a field looking for triggermen in the Alisheng district, Laghman province

A machine gunner uses his scope to get a better look at a position during a patrol
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, June 20, 2005 - A machine gunner uses his scope to get a better look at a position during a patrol through the city

A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post
May 6, 2011 - A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post to provide suppressing fire against any insurgents that might attack Georgian soldiers on patrol near Sangin, Afghanistan

A. 50 caliber machine gun points out of a CH-46 Sea Knight
A.50 caliber machine gun points out of the CH-46 Sea Knight while in route to an urgent causality evacuation in the city of Ramadi, Iraq

A soldier reaches for a belt of. 50 caliber ammunition
Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2006 - A soldier reaches for a belt of.50 caliber ammunition on his way to conduct aerial gunnery training at Idesuna Island

A 5. 62mm Minimi light machine gun with ammunitions by its side
A 5.62mm Minimi light machine gun with ammunitions by its side

Belted bullets for an M-249 squad automatic weapon

An M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons is loaded with 5. 56mm rounds
October 19, 2009 - An M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) is loaded with 5.56mm rounds during a deck shoot aboard the flight deck of the forward-deployed transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9)

U. S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise
October 6, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

A British Army soldier mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover
A soldier of the British Army mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover

Iraqi soldiers carrying machine guns and rifles
October 2, 2006 - Iraqi soldiers toted machine guns and rifles through Fallujahs souk, or market district during a search operation

Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide
August 28, 2008 - Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise with the Belgian Army on the sand in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

A marine rocks his M-2. 50-caliber machine gun
A marine rocks his M-2.50-caliber machine gun at Camp Fallujahs Eagle Range during a recent training drill

Aviation Ordnanceman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun
Pacific Ocean, October 6, 2011 - Aviation Ordnanceman fires a.50-caliber machine gun at a floating target during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

U. S. Army soldier conducts a dismounted patrol
February 12, 2013 - U.S. Army soldier conducts a dismounted patrol during a squad level training exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany

Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7. 62 mm rounds
December 1, 2006 - Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7.62 mm rounds during a battle skills exercise

An even mix of four ball rounds to one tracer kept Marines on the mark during a live-fire machine gun shoot at a range near Camp Fallujah, Iraq

Military Transistion Team members quickly reload their rifles during an Enhanced Marksmanship Training simulation held on range 104 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Cenert Twentynine Palms

Soldiers fire a M240G medium machine gun
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 17, 2005 - An instructor shows two soldiers how to sweep rounds off the feeding tray of an M240G medium machine gun at Camp Schwab

A. 50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight
February 23, 2006 - A.50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight points towards the Euphrates River in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

Belts of. 50-caliber ammunition hang from the shoulders of Marines
June 13, 2006 - Belts of.50-caliber ammunition hang from the shoulders of Marines at live-fire range near Camp Fallujah, Iraq

Welsh Guards training at the Sennybridge training area, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

A Marine provides security with his M2. 50 caliber machine gun atop a humvee
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, June 17, 2005 - A Marine sits in the turret of a Humvee and provides security with his M2.50 Caliber Machine Gun during a search mission in the city

Soldier feeds ammunition to his gunner during M2.50-caliber weapon training at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center

A. 50 caliber machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion
A.50 cal. machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion, as the aircraft flies to Forward Operating Base Jalalabad, Afghanistan to recover a disabled 23, 500-pound CH-47 Chinook for repairs

7. 62 mm rounds lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman
Ferris Town, Iraq, May 16, 2007 - Rounds of 7.62 mm lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman, who is on a search and clear patrol

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"Ammo Belt: A Symbol of Power and Protection" In the late 19th century, a Sergeant of US Cavalry proudly donned an ammo belt, as depicted in an engraving from 1890. This iconic image captures the essence of strength and readiness that has defined warriors throughout history. Fast forward to modern times, where linked 40mm rounds feed into a Mark 19 grenade launcher, showcasing the evolution of weaponry. War demands innovation and adaptability, pushing soldiers to harness their skills with determination. An inspirational quote on a motivational poster reminds us that war is not merely about destruction but also about resilience and unity. It serves as a constant reminder for soldiers engaged in operations in Afghanistan or guarding machine gun posts at prisons in Baghdad, Iraq. The M2. 50 caliber machine gun becomes both a tool for defense and offense as soldiers engage targets downrange. Its formidable firepower instills fear in enemies while providing cover for comrades-in-arms. From land to sea, from USS Enterprise to MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters soaring above hostile territories, sailors and naval aircrewmen wield M-240B and. 50-caliber machine guns with precision. These weapons become extensions of their bodies as they protect their fellow servicemen. In Operation Iraqi Freedom's chaotic landscape, PK 7. 62mm machine gun nests atop the Baghdad Hotel stand tall against adversity. Lance Corporals patiently await their turn on the M-2. 50-caliber machine gun – ready to unleash controlled chaos when called upon. Even aboard MH-60 Seahawk helicopters patrolling treacherous waters or conducting daring rescue missions, Naval Aircrewmen manning. 50 caliber machine guns display unwavering resolve amidst uncertainty. The ammo belt symbolizes more than just ammunition; it represents courage forged through countless battles fought by brave men and women who have dedicated themselves to protecting freedom around the world.