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Modern Military Tech

From Rust to Ready – Restoring Military Vehicles Step by …

Restoring a military vehicle combines automotive restoration with historical preservation. Whether bringing a barn-find Jeep back to operational condition or returning a deuce-and-a-half to parade-ready...

Jan 14, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Gov-Planet to Surplus - Where to Find Military Vehicle Parts
Modern Military Tech

Gov-Planet to Surplus – Where to Find Military Vehicle Parts

Finding parts for military vehicles once meant knowing the right surplus dealers and attending the right auctions. Today, online marketplaces, specialty suppliers, and active communities...

Jan 13, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Military Trucks & Transport

Multi-Fuel Engines and 24V Systems – Military Vehicle Mai…

Military vehicles present unique maintenance challenges that differ significantly from civilian automotive work. Multi-fuel engines, 24-volt electrical systems, and specifications designed for combat conditions require...

Jan 12, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Military Trucks & Transport

M1101 to M1095 – Military Trailers Still in Civilian Hands

Military trailers multiply the carrying capacity of tow vehicles, hauling everything from ammunition to water to generators across the world’s roughest terrain. Surplus military trailers...

Jan 11, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Military Trucks & Transport

HMMWV Radio Trucks to Satcom – Military Communications Ve…

Military communications have evolved from signal flags to satellite links, but one constant remains: communications equipment must go where the forces go. Vehicle-mounted radio systems,...

Jan 10, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 2 min
Military Trucks & Transport

TOC Trucks and Staff Vehicles – Mobile Command Posts

Command and control of military operations requires mobile headquarters that can relocate rapidly while maintaining communications and staff functions. From modified trucks to purpose-built command...

Jan 9, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Military Trucks & Transport

M997 to M1133 – Military Ambulances That Drive Into Danger

Military ambulances face a unique challenge: they must reach casualties in combat zones, provide medical care en route, and deliver patients to treatment facilities—all while...

Jan 8, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
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Military Trucks & Transport

The 2,500-Gallon Fuel Truck Keeping Armies Moving for M97…

Modern armies run on fuel. The M978 HEMTT tanker ensures that fuel reaches armored formations regardless of terrain, weather, or enemy action. This 2,500-gallon tanker...

Jan 7, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Tanks & Armored Vehicles

Mine Rollers and Plows – Equipment That Saves Lives

Mine warfare has killed and maimed more soldiers than any other weapon in modern conflicts. The equipment designed to defeat these hidden killers—mine rollers, plows,...

Jan 6, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 3 min
Tanks & Armored Vehicles

Stryker, LAV, and MRAP – Light Armored Vehicles Compared

Light armored vehicles occupy a crucial middle ground between unprotected trucks and heavy tanks. They provide infantry with protection and firepower while maintaining strategic mobility...

Jan 5, 2026 Colonel James Hartford (Ret.) 2 min
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