New ‘Wartime Christmas’ museum display
Military Antiques and SGT Richard Penry Memorial Museum presents Wartime Christmas More »
View ArticleArt of the American Soldier on exhibit
Exhibit at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia More »
View ArticleVietnam War observes 50th anniversary
Department of Defense program honors veterans More »
View ArticleTurn your head, look at the M109 and cough
As most know, moving to a new community is full of challenges. When I relocated to Missouri a couple of years ago, my goal was to get out of the Wisconsin’s constant barrage of snow. I knew, though,...
View ArticlePBS to produce ‘VIETNAM’ documentary
New film by Ken Burns and longtime partner Lynn Novick to air in 2016 More »
View ArticleMissing Vietnam War airman’s remains found
Remains of Minn. airman recovered in Laos More »
View ArticleIola Vintage Military Show set for Aug. 13-14
20th event also features guns, tractors More »
View Article25 Years of Military Vehicles
How time flies! When I began gathering materials for the December issue of Military Vehicles Magazine (MVM), it occurred to me that it was going to be the 150th issue. As I paused to do the math to...
View ArticleWoman finds father through lost artwork from Vietnam War
After searching for over 30 years a San Diego resident finally found her deceased father’s paintings from the Vietnam War. According to an Associated Press article, 50 year old Erika Colligan lost...
View ArticleVietnam veteran receives Medal of Honor
President Obama recently bestowed the Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles. Kettles led helicopters into hostile territories during the Vietnam War in order to carry...
View ArticleNew Jersey man guilty of stolen valor
A New Jersey man has admitted that he lied about being a prisoner of war to get gifts, including a nearly $32,000 deck for his home. On March 20, Robert Guidi, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty to theft by...
View ArticleFormer combat medic awarded Medal of Honor
By David Vergun, Army News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to former Spc. 5 James McCloughan during a White House ceremony on July 31. McCloughan, a medic...
View ArticleNavy completes Vietnam War book series
WASHINGTON, D.C. _ The Navy has published End of the Saga: The Maritime Evacuation of South Vietnam and Cambodia, the final entry in its nine-book series titled “The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War.”...
View ArticleFamous WWII ship’s bell finds new life after found rusting in field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University’s NROTC Unit is now home to the bell of the famed aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CV-38), after it was found rusting in a farmer’s field and given new life...
View ArticleWho’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Vintage Military Vehicles
Coming out of the Army in 1982, John Ferrie made a hobby that he loved into a business, specializing as a vintage military vehicle locator and restoration business. He seems to possess a special...
View ArticleMedal of Honor Recipient Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Destiny Cheek Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division WASHINGTON – A naval aviator who earned the Medal of Honor during the...
View ArticleMilitary Vehicles Spotlight: M50 “Ontos”
The Marine Corps Mechanized Museum Restoration led by Jerry Cook G-288 M50 Gun Motor Carriage Weight: 19,050 lbs. Engine: GMC 302 6-cylinder Displacement: 301.6 cu. in. Horsepower: 127 @ 3,350 rpm...
View ArticleTales from the Field
A Pair of Veterans In October 1969, I received my orders to Vietnam where I was assigned to the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion at Fire Support Base Nancy. After getting a temporary assignment as the...
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