Lewis Wetzel, his father, and brothers were among the defenders of Fort Henry when it was attacked by British and Indian forces in September 1782 near the end of the Revolutionary War. Here in Wheeling WV not far from where Fort Henry stood is the “Wetzel Cave” On June 19, 1786, Wetzel's father, John, and his brother, George, were killed by Indians and his brother, Martin, was wounded while on a hunting trip. Wetzel himself was the only member of the party unhurt. This experience led him to unde

22 reactions | If you missed last weekend's grand premiere of the documentary about the history of the Environmental Center At Fort Lewis College, check it out now! 25 years! | Fort Lewis College | Facebook

They Still Have the Real Weapons! Fort Clatsop Visitor Center Original Lewis & Clark Weapons on Display | Fort Clatsop Visitor Center Tour The Fort Clatsop Visitor Center was the perfect way to end our visit — packed with artifacts that tell the real story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. ⚔️ Inside, we saw original weapons, gear, and tools used by the Corps of Discovery — including the famous air rifle that still blows our minds every time we think about it. The craftsmanship, the history, the

148K views · 4.1K reactions | Even in our free time, we’re training 﫡 Members and veterans of 3rd Special Forces Group recently competed in the annual Special Forces Association Chapter 100 Tactical Application Shoot outside Fort Liberty. The event served to challenge both seasoned tactical athletes as well as those new to the sport of shooting. #DOL : Staff Sgt. Gavin Lewis | 3rd Special Forces Group-Airborne | Facebook