military

During World War II, nearly every domestic industry adapted its operations to assist the War Effort. For some companies, that simply meant rationing raw materials, but others (namely those in the manufacturing sector) were called upon to re-tool their factories and begin assembling battle-ready vehicles, components, and other equipment. This was especially true for automotive

The era of the Humvee being used as U.S. soldiers’ primary combat vehicle is almost over. The U.S. Army this week awarded WI-based Oshkosh Corp. a $6.75 billion contract to build thousands of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (or JLTVs) to be used by both the Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. JLTVs offer both tank-like protection and

It’s impossible to properly convey our appreciation and admiration for the men and women who wear the uniform in service of their country. On this Memorial Day, we remember the fallen soldiers who gave all, providing us the freedom to build hot rods, and race cars, and watch basketball, and live every day how we want

In honor of Memorial Day, we’ve collected images of cars, trucks and project vehicles from members of the military. There aren’t enough ways to thank the men and women who serve their country, but a good old-fashioned “Thank you” is the best we know how. While we’re feeling grateful for the many sacrifices they make

[portfolio_slideshow id=26543] The Navy SEALs were born in 1943 during World War II, only then they were called Underwater Demolition Teams. The UDTs were tasked with swimming onto enemy beaches and planting explosives on ship obstacles called scullies. Over time, the UDTs became the SEALs, the U.S. Navy’s most highly trained special forces group. Members