On December 6, 1907, a mine explosion occurred in Monongah, West Virginia. It was the worst mining disaster in U.S. history. Tragedies like this made it clear: mine workers were subject to exploitative and deadly working conditions. Learn more about their battle for dignity: MINE WARS is streaming now → https://to.pbs.org/2RAzPQ7 | American Experience | PBS

Here comes the BOOM! One Station Unit Training trainees are learning the fundamentals of the M18 Claymore mine, a directional anti-personnel mine used to protect troops and secure areas. As part of their training, they're learning how to properly emplace, arm, and employ the mine. Here, they're conducting a live-fire exercise to experience the mine's explosive power firsthand! #USArmy #OSUT #Claymore #FortMoore #basictraining U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command U.S. Army U.S. Army Center for