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Steyr Hahn Restoration

Here’s something a little different today. A restoration of an absolutely nasty Model 1912 Steyr Hahn pistol. I’m sure some of you on here will have better methods of restoration but this was thill an interesting watch.

551st PIB In Southern France Recreation

After the Instagram vote I set out to do a project on the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. It was originally just going to be a static display with a few carbine pouches but I was having enough fun with it that I decided to do a full to do with it. Brace yourself, it’s aboutContinue reading “551st PIB In Southern France Recreation”

Some Worthwhile Interviews

Here are a few interviews with veterans from different wars. There are a lot on the American Veterans Center YouTube channel but here is a sampling to get you started. The last one will stick with you. Iraq Vietnam Korea World War II

The 551st PIB in Operation Dragoon

78 years ago today on August 15th 1944, the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion jumped into southern France as part of Operation Dragoon (Operation Rugby for the Airborne component). The operation was a to supplement the Normandy invasion. Originally planned to coincide with Normandy, then cancelled due to a lack of resources to support both operations.Continue reading “The 551st PIB in Operation Dragoon”

Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” Air Mat Review

After last years less that ideal experience with the Kylmit Static V air mattress I decided to try to out the Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” air mat. I have not been able to find much in the way of reviews for this pad online so I had to base my choice on just the productContinue reading “Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” Air Mat Review”

The 82nd Airborne in Operation Husky

Just after midnight 79 years ago on July 10th 1943 the 505th PRCT, which included the 3rd Battalion of the 504th, the 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, Company ‘B’ of the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion and other supporting units, would drop on to Sicily in the opening stages of Operation Husky. The remainder of theContinue reading “The 82nd Airborne in Operation Husky”

Backpacking: Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years. Some of these won’t apply to you or you may never need. Like the survival tips, I’ve never used them because I’ve never gotten myself into that situation but it doesn’t mean that its not a handy tidbit to have in the oldContinue reading “Backpacking: Tips and Tricks”

OAF Nation Button Up Review

Recently I saw and ad for one of OAF Nation’s patterned button ups. Naturally I got the P42/Frogskin one. I opted for the tan as a compliment to the Otte Gear green one I got recently. Apparently they are made on demand as it took a month or more to receive mine. The overall qualityContinue reading “OAF Nation Button Up Review”

27th ID on Saipan Equipment and Recreation

In this article we will take a close look at what the soldiers of the 27th Infantry Division were using on Saipan. I had a companion one on the Marines but it will have to be recreated as it was lost with the old site. This is pretty esoteric for most so turn back nowContinue reading “27th ID on Saipan Equipment and Recreation”

Today in History: The 27th Infantry Division on Saipan

78 years ago today, June 15th 1944, the battle for Saipan began. The main part of Operation Forager, it is often thought of as a Marine Corps battle but like virtually every Marine battle there were soldiers involved as well. In the case of Saipan it was the 27th Infantry Division who fought alongside theContinue reading “Today in History: The 27th Infantry Division on Saipan”