Hey gang, in history class we learned about the M16 rifle. I'm just curious, which military branch first adopted the M16?
The M16 was first adopted by the United States Air Force. The Air Force became the first military branch to adopt the M16 in 1962. After experiencing some issues during the Vietnam War, the rifle underwent modifications, and the M16A1 became the standard service rifle for many military branches in the United States.
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