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Amazing time-lapse of the disassembly of an entire U-2 plane https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL15KbAxfKZE2DnUA9RNWn4IJQGR6VsBkF&v=EW7M4CDHIes "In God we trust. All others we monitor." Carry on.

Not exactly "Armor", but thought this to be the best place for this announcement. Marines pick two firms to make amphibious vehicle prototypes http://www.stripes.com/news/us/marines-pick-two-%EF%AC%81rms-to-make-amphibious-vehicle-prototypes-1.380447 Might we speculate that certain US...

Happy "Birthday" to the B-2 Bomber...

Our prayers for the families and fellow service men and women following this tragic loss of life and aircraft.... 11 killed in C-130J crash in Afghanistan http://www.ktxs.com/news/11-killed-when-us-c130-plane-crashes-in-eastern-afghanistan4/35615452 Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Four...

OK, boys and girls, children of all ages... Come gather round for the SEQUEL to my original purchase announcement "WHAT?!? $756.32 Won EVERYTHING!" http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?49661-WHAT-!-756-32-Won-EVERYTHING!&highlight=$756.32 The major plot difference is that this time it...

Do you wear your eye protection as often as you should? In every circumstance when the risk of an eye injury is elevated? ~ I hope that YOU and any Soldier B working nearby wears eye protection whenever it should be worn. I tend to be very protective of my eyesight. I was born with a...

Many MVs, in fact almost ALL of them, have pressure containment components that can become deadly if not respected. Everything from compressed air systems, tires, and associated equipment feature designed safety features and devices that should be inspected regularly. Although this picture...

OK, Troops. It's time to critique this operation and its outcome. (GRAPHIC CONTENT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etOsk-PjQZg&feature=youtu.be Please add your knowledgeable and USEFUL comments for the sake of PROTECTING our Members. Thank you.

Glad no one was hurt when the FLY-BY GONE BAD occurred on a beach recently..... http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/07/15/watch-blue-angels-epic-fly-launches-umbrellas-tents-air Carry on.

Here's a very interesting article and photo essay on the storied U-534 - the last U-Boat to sail out of Germany just prior to Germany's surrender in WWII. 39 images of recovered U-Boat U534 https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/come-on-39-images-of-recovered-u-boat-u534.html It's a...

It's time to kick-off the 2015 Toys For Tots campaign planning and reporting. Much like last year's thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128848-Toys-for-Tots-2014-Events we wish great success upon all who work so hard to do this for the kids who are the ultimate recipients of...

Seventy Two years ago, on May 17th the MEMPHIS BELLE and her crew became the first bomber to make 25 missions over occupied Europe. TODAY we remember. From the HISTORY CHANNEL's THIS DAY IN HISTORY...

NAS Corpus Christi to inspect training aircraft following flight line flooding... http://www.kristv.com/story/29046041/nas-corpus-christi-to-inspect-training-aircraft-following-flight-line-flooding COMING SOON to a SURPLUS AUCTION near YOU ! ! !

I would like to dedicate this thread to the B-47 and kick it off with this video... B-47 Stratojet Pilot's Familiarization (1952) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSE6TbjSMOY&feature=youtu.be&list=PLA8EauFaBPYJ5uyukrBYAOHHUZSkJwIjh Carry on.

This was shared to me on facebook. Seems some copper stealin' homies are now CRISPY CRITTERS.... Ironically, Bubba's last words were: "I knows its safe! I don't see no 'lectristy flowin' through da cable." One of the funeral directors here at the funeral home where I work commented that...

It is with a very heavy heart that I announce to these Forums that SS Member ELKHUNTER http://www.steelsoldiers.com/member.php?7600-elkhunter also known as Walter or Walt Johnson, has passed away. His beloved wife, Phyllis posted this to their facebook page just about 12 hours ago: "I would...

Here are a couple of links to photos and narrative of one of the NASA B-52's with a SPACE-PLANE dangling under it's right wing for air-drop release Test Flight...... http://flightaware.com/photos/view/25570-224822fdef52a1e9fd4dbeb1e8b0d036e6f6d0b2/staffpicksweek/sort/date/page/1...

VIDEO: Russian TU-95 Bear Bomber Shadowed by RAF & French Fighters (Interior View) I harvested this from the FLIGHTAWARE.COM website's weekly digest email to which I subscribe. Check it out.... http://theaviationist.com/2015/02/19/video-inside-tu-95-bear/ I love the video effect that slows...

This can happen to ANY vehicle, military or civilian... http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/runaway-trailer-crusies-down-bakersfield-freeway-01302015 When is the last time you had your tongue inspected... or your pintle??? Whatever you do, DON'T tongue your pintle without checking every...

Last weekend (11/15/2014), Dianna and I were in Lubbock, Texas and took the time to visit the City of Lubbock's SILENT WINGS MUSEUM. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the WWII Glider Pilot Training Program that was located in and around the City of Lubbock...