All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
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All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
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Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
I've been there; it is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. A few years ago Army decided to bring together collections of artifacts and art that was stored in a number of locations around Washington, DC. An amazing collection.
Ranger Class 13-71
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42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
Thanks for posting . . . just amazing.
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Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
Might need to make a donation to the museum effort. This is to valuable to be kept locked away....
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124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
I'm a founding sponsor. Try this link:RangerX wrote:Might need to make a donation to the museum effort. This is to valuable to be kept locked away....
https://armyhistory.org/
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
I wonder how much a Hitler watercolor would go for at auction?
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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. -Albert Einstein
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
A Norman Rockwell painting broke auction records this past December, selling for $46 million. That's the most ever paid for an American painting sold at auction. I'll bet the army archives has dozens of Rockwells.
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/04 ... d-20131204
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/04 ... d-20131204
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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. -Albert Einstein
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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. -Albert Einstein
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
This is great and all, but what the fuck! All I can ask is WHY. I say sell that shit and throw it at the national debt. I am not saying everything should go but why have all this if it isn't on display to be enjoyed?
Ryan
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Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
My answer is no. Most Army museums rotate their stock (as do most museums) to encourage visitors. Having dealt with Congress and the national debt over the years; if the treasures were sold, and the debt reduced, Congress would find a way to spend the money. Just look at Detroit, they are looking to sell their art.RMP-RLTW wrote:This is great and all, but what the fuck! All I can ask is WHY. I say sell that shit and throw it at the national debt. I am not saying everything should go but why have all this if it isn't on display to be enjoyed?
Ryan
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Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
Just as that video demonstrates, when I first saw "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and that ending scene, I knew in my heart there was truth in that notion of some vast government warehouse(s) storing incredible amounts of priceless, invaluable, and historical items for decades. Everyone knows stories of old barns and attics holding valuable stuff that the families forgot or didn't care about, old cars in old garages, and such. Now think of the huge federal bureaucracy which has been around almost 240 years with all its 'efficiency' and all the stuff it has acquired. Vast amounts have been scrapped, melted down, burned, and otherwise disposed of, but I would bet money there is a lot of stuff still hidden away all over the country. The Smithsonian has been called the nation's attic, and I have read about all the stuff the Smithsonian still has in storage yet to be displayed.
To me, this particular storage facility is just the tip of the iceberg.
To me, this particular storage facility is just the tip of the iceberg.
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SFOC 1969
6th SFG(A) 69-70
Ranger Class 13-70
MACV Tm 21 70-71 (2nd ARVN Ranger Gp 23d
BN)
2/13 Armor 1st Cav 71-72
"Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and some scarce in that"
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
Indeed, priceless is the word. Here is a recent Washington Post article:ManchuV wrote:Learn something new everyday. That's amazing. That art that's in there is probably worth a lot of money.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for ... story.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: All Things Military-This Will Boggle Your Mind
I went by on Thursday. Talked to one of the workers. CBS News were taking Video (don't know when it will be shown). They offered a tour if I can get a group. My goal is to take a tour in March. Should be worthwhile. If you are in NOVA, send me a PM and I'll include you.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867