The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) introduces three new National Awards one of which should be of special interest to historic military vehicle restorers: The Military Vehicle Award to be presented for an outstanding military vehicle (Junior or … More
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NOAA launches USS Monitor 150th anniversary website
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has launched a new website highlighting the 150-year history of the USS Monitor on the anniversary of the ship’s launch. The website, http://monitor.noaa.gov/150th, takes viewers from the iconic warship’s construction through its recovery to … More
WWII destroyer USS Laffey returns home after repairs
In January, World War II destroyer USS Laffey, nicknamed “The Ship That Would Not die,” returned to its home at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in South Carolina. It was moved more than two years ago to a … More
Support sought for laws impacting Wisconsin HMV owners
Attention, Wisconsin Historic Military Vehicle owners. Your help is needed again! Two important changes to the 2010 Wisconsin Historic Military Vehicle law are now being introduced in the state Legislature. 1) The new bill allows you more operation with … More
Be an HMV Ambassador
Military Vehicles Magazine is publishing a 2012 “Ambassador Issue” to introduce people to the joy of collecting, restoring and driving historic military vehicles. This special, bonus issue will present articles for the new and veteran enthusiasts that will cover such … More
Legendary Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley unveiled for first time
The Confederate Civil War vessel H.L. Hunley, the world’s first successful combat submarine, was unveiled in full and unobstructed for the first time on Jan. 12, capping a decade of careful preservation. A press release from the Friends of … More
70th anniversary of the Eighth Air Force
On Jan. 28, 2012, the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Eighth Air Force in Savannah, Ga. Exclusive guided tours of the Museum will be offered at 10 a.m. … More
MV high performance capabilities project joins motorsports, military
CHAPEL HILL,N.C.– The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB), North Carolina Department of Commerce (Commerce), and North Carolina Military Foundation (NCMF) have worked in partnership to connect the military services to motorsports industry capabilities through the Military Vehicle High Performance … More
MVM got the “call” — WE’RE GOING TO NASCAR!
In our commitment to grow the hobby, Military Vehicles Magazine has made an agreement with Bristol Motor Speedway to display and distribute our magazine at the March 2012 NASCAR race weekend. That’s right…Military Vehicles is going to Bristol! Not only is this a great opportunity for us to introduce the hobby to a whole new audience, it will be a fantastic venue for businesses, clubs and shows to promote themselves as well. More
Ditching machines I have known
by Wes Trindal Editor’s note. A frequent contributor to MVM, Wes Trindal is an ex-private of the, 4th Infantry Division, ETO and an ex-engineer, U.S. Army’s Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research & Development Laboratories (ERDL), Fort Belvoir, Virginia. We in … More