MODERN WAR HORSE'S

First shipment of LTVs arrives at ANA depot Story by U.S. Air Force Maj. Lynnane George, Office of Military Cooperation-Afghanistan (OMC-A) Defense Resources Sector KABUL, Afghanistan ― The Rangers arrived by way of Thailand, hidden in containers, waiting for their chance to spring free. When the prearranged time came, they exited, moving into position effortlessly. Another successful mission, but this time, the Rangers weren’t quite what you’d think. The first shipment of Ford Ranger Light Tactical Vehicles for the Afghan National Army recently arrived at the ANA supply depot here. The delivery of 83 brand-new, 4x4 double-cab pick-up trucks, produced by RM…

I know this is rather a wee bit off the normal topics that this site has or even that of any site that has any thing at all to do with Medieval life, but many reasons have compelled me to put this forum in so here goes, Horses were used to make the early castles as well as man power. Our castle is being made today, albeit in much the same fashion as those built hundreds of years ago it still requires a certain amount of horse power. In view of this I'm starting out listing what vehicles we use everyday and in constructing the Castle to give a better idea of how things are being done. Later, as time allows, I'll post images of the specialty vehicle platforms that makes a…

Read the ADN online at www.ancestry.com/dailynews In This Issue: November 11, 2004 "Tanks for the Memories," by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak Honoring Our Ancestors Tanks for the Memories by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak On Veterans Day, many of us take the time to consider and express our gratitude for the contributions of America's millions of vets, but Mike Moss of Easton, Pennsylvania, pays tribute in his own special way every day of the year. Here's his story in his own words. An Innocent Hobby My family tree includes Tories from the Revolutionary War and Confederate regimental commanders from the Civil War. My grandfather was a submariner in World …