The Soviet Unions immense investment in space technology was on full display April 5, 1975. The Soyuz 18a mission, a state-backed enterprise, promised another routine success for their program of cosmic development and growth. Cosmonauts Lazarev and Makarov launched as symbols of national ambition and the pinnacle of its technological innovation. Minutes later, the showcase of reliable technology became a terrifying discovery of a critical flaw. A stage separation failure sent them plummeting in

Discover the rich history behind the National Trophies awarded during the Rifle Team Matches at Camp Perry! Some of these iconic trophies date back nearly 150 years, with the names and scores of winning teams or individuals engraved each year — effectively preserving their legacy for generations. View the entire video on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/AW4wxRY2SF0?si=LMSsQLg5xgMe7ZxQ | Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)