September 26, 2021

Military Vehicles in the News

The world of military vehicles — historic and modern — is always expanding. We sift through the news to provide you with interesting developments in the military technology, sales, and innovation. 

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Military Vehicles in the News

GM Defense awarded $36.4 million development contract to build heavy-duty Suburbans for U.S. government agencies

Sep 15, 2021
Two Ship Tandem Takeoff
Military Vehicles in the News

WWII aircraft to take to the sky over Oshkosh July 26-August 1 at EAA AirVenture.

Jul 20, 2021
GEICO Skytypers 2021 with natural sound
Military Vehicles in the News

GEICO Skytypers 2021 with natural sound

HEMTT A4 LHS 3
9. Modern Military Vehicle News

US Military Adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III

May 5, 2021
USCGC ADAK Museum
Military Vehicles in the News

Over 10,000 People Join Effort to Save Historic 9/11 Memorial Ship

Apr 29, 2021
1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate Car
Military Vehicles in the News

Unique Mercury Eight Estate and rare Ford WOA2 head to auction

Mar 8, 2021

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Screen grab showing the driver's compartment of the submerged DUKW.
8. Amphibious Military Vehicles

U.S. Army DUKW found 67 years later

May 27, 2020
The 2020 Military Vehicles Collector's Edition calendar
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Dec 16, 2019
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

Oshkosh Trucks for Israel

Oct 21, 2019
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Military Vehicles by Type

Facebook Friends: October 2019

Oct 1, 2019
As vehicles came to shore, troops invaded the “Normandy Beaches” of Conneaut, Ohio, for the 20th Anniversary D-Day reenacment this past August.
4. WWII

D-Day on Lake Erie

Nov 13, 2019
With tanks driving, trucks racing, and flame throwers flaming, the 2019 MVPA Convention had plenty of “history in motion” this past August. One of the new activities at this year’s Convention was the historic military vehicle (HMV) race held in the arena around the near half-mile dirt track.
6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

History Sped Into Motion at the 44th MVPA Convention

Feb 25, 2021
Historic military vehicle owners at a stop at Long Trail Microbrewery. The Brewery Encampment is an event that builds club camaraderie.
6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

Planning a Military Vehicle 'Brewery Encampment'

Feb 10, 2020
Mack Trucks has made deliveries of the Medium Support Vehicle System Standard Military Pattern, or MSVS SMP, to Canada.
Military Vehicles by Type

Bulldogs for Canadians!

Sep 18, 2019
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Military Vehicles by Type

2020 Callout to Military Vehicle Vendors, Suppliers, Promotors and Hobby Supporters

Sep 17, 2019
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Military Vehicles by Type

2020 - The Year of General Motors

Sep 11, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

2019: The Year of the Military Dodge

Aug 19, 2019
The Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicles has achieved initial operational capability. The JLTV will fully replace the Marine Corps’ aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos)
Military Vehicles in the News

Marine Corps JLTV Ready to Deploy

Aug 15, 2019
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Militaria Collecting 101

Military Trader and Military Vehicles now under Active Interest Media

Jul 19, 2019
This vehicle was recently painted, had stars applied, and mounted with a Bren machine gun for the local Fourth of July parade. It won first place!
Military Vehicles in the News

Rust-Free Relics

Nov 13, 2019
Photo - KC Air Show
Militaria Collecting 101

2019 KC Air Show July 6-7 Will Feature U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Jul 1, 2019
Photo - Oshkosh Defense
Military Vehicles in the News

Javelin & JLTV: Successful Flight Test at Redstone

Jun 24, 2019
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SNAFU on the Alaskan Highway

Nov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

Jagdpanther takes center stage at the Weld Foundation

Nov 13, 2019
A lot of vehicle engine problems can be traced to the gas you use and when you use it.
Military Vehicles in the News

Gas Woes

Nov 13, 2019
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5. Legislation and Titling Military Vehicles

Minnesota Military Vehicle Bill Eligible for Reconsideration in 2020

Jun 3, 2019
Photo - Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
3. Paint, Markings, and Camo for Military Vehicles

New paint scheme for the Me 262 project plane

Nov 5, 2019
When Chad Lare’s mid-life crisis hit, he didn’t go out and buy a Corvette. Rather, he revived a childhood dream and bought a tank!
1. Military Vehicle Buyer's Guides

Why Did I Buy My Own Military Tank?

Aug 28, 2020
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Military Vehicles in the News

New Pennsylvania Plates for Veterans and HMVs

Apr 8, 2019
Rare Collectors Firearms Auctions "> Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Platinum Barrel Bands and Factory Letter
Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC's May 2019 Premier Firearms Auction Preview

Apr 1, 2019
Corbitt via Tom Cox
Military Vehicles in the News

Discovered - The only known, extant, military Auburn Corbitt

May 25, 2021
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Military Vehicles in the News

New Clues Emerge to the Possible Cause of Hunley's Demise

Feb 26, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

Oklahoma Bill Introduced to Create Titling for HUMVEES

Feb 8, 2019
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Militaria Collecting 101

Honor Thy Fathers and Mothers

Jan 18, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

2020 MVM Calendar Photo Callout

Jan 15, 2019
This shows a WWII US Army Jeep spark plug wrench that was originally treated with cosmoline to keep it free of rust until needed by the vehicle operator or mechanic. After a few seconds of blasting with dry ice, the wrench was completely clean with no damage to the original surface.
Military Vehicles in the News

Eliminating Cosmoline with Dry Ice

Jan 14, 2019
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Vintage T-34 Tanks Return to Russia

Nov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

Ohio Humvee Legislation Dies as Legislature Adjourns

Jan 9, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Coors and Chewing Gum: Keeping the Village Jeep Running

Nov 13, 2019
Mark and a young Gunnar Sigrist greet the “new” WC-1 truck upon arrival back in 1998. Gunnar already had the interest in historic military vehicles. This interest has led to a lifetime passion.
Military Vehicles in the News

The Future of the Hobby

Nov 29, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

$1.69 Billion JLTV Order From U.S. Army

Nov 28, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Calling Military Vehicle Vendors, Service Suppliers, Show Promoters, and Hobby Supporters

Nov 21, 2018
1-JAN 1942 Willys MB John Bochnickared
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

All in the Family 1942 Willys MB

Jan 25, 2021
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Military Vehicles in the News

AM General Receives Order for 740 New HMMWVs

Oct 23, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Mack Delivers Medium Support Vehicles to Canada

Oct 18, 2018
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Militaria Collecting 101

USS Beloit, Newest Littoral Combat Ship Honors Wisconsin Manufacturing

Oct 10, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

New All-Terrain Tactical Vehicle From Roshel

Oct 8, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Exposure on Strykers Reduced

Sep 12, 2018
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Militaria Collecting 101

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 rebuild for Veterans

Aug 14, 2018
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Militaria Collecting 101

NOVA Joins Expedition Team to Recover Remains of Lost WWII Airmen

Aug 3, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Merkava Upgrade

Jul 24, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Contract to support M-ATVs

Jul 24, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

More V-Hulls for Strykers

Jun 25, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

BAE Systems, Iveco Win ACV Competition

Jun 21, 2018
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Military Vehicles in the News

Army Contracts for 473 More Bradleys

Jun 20, 2018
It took a seven-year effort for several members of the Oregon Central Coast Military Vehicle Group, an MVPA affiliate, to build and open the Oregon Military Museum in Florence on the Oregon coast.
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Club Spotlight: Oregon Coast Military Museum

Nov 13, 2019