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New ‘Wartime Christmas’ museum display

Military Antiques and SGT Richard Penry Memorial Museum presents Wartime Christmas More »

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Art of the American Soldier on exhibit

Exhibit at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia More »

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Vietnam War observes 50th anniversary

Department of Defense program honors veterans More »

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Turn 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,...

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PBS to produce ‘VIETNAM’ documentary

New film by Ken Burns and longtime partner Lynn Novick to air in 2016 More »

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Missing Vietnam War airman’s remains found

Remains of Minn. airman recovered in Laos More »

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Iola Vintage Military Show set for Aug. 13-14

20th event also features guns, tractors More »

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TV series seeks militaria collectors

Digital Ranch Production works on series More »

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Vietnam vet’s remains buried 40 years later

DNA helped with identification More »

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25 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...

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Woman 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...

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Vietnam 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...

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New 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...

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Former 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...

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Navy 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.”...

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Famous 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...

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Who’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...

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Medal 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...

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Military 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...

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Tales 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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