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NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS If you've just signed up as a member, feel free to stop in here and post an introduction about yourself, your collection, or any other information you wish to share with this community.	107	806	Yesterday, 10:08 AM In: Lost, but have found my way... By: DesertRatTom
ADMIN ALERTS & ANNOUCEMENTS This section is for ADMIN alerts and annoucements regarding certain users who have violated USMF rules and have been banned.	24	18	Jan 17 2010, 04:45 PM In: USER SUSPENSION: Arditi By: ADMIN
DISPLAYS Want to post your collection so that others can see? Have a great display or a great idea for one? Feel free to post those things here! Moderators: 37thguy, Peace	1,031	20,879	Yesterday, 05:13 PM In: Chaplain Collection By: Chap15
PRESERVATION Have a great preservation / conservation idea or need advice on preservation / conservation? If so, then this is the place. So, go ahead and step inside! Moderators: Peace, 37thguy	186	1,640	Feb 7 2010, 04:05 PM In: Pest Control 101 For Collector... By: Bluedevil
REENACTORS Are you a reenactor and want to connect with other reenactors or just share pictures and information about your reenacting group? Stop by here! Moderators: 2ad82recon	437	6,153	Yesterday, 08:52 PM In: Dunking the Duck. Taking the D... By: 124cav
MODELING Like military models and modeling? Then this is the place for you! Share your creations, learn techniques, and just have fun! Moderators: Mark M	174	1,735	Yesterday, 07:08 PM In: My 1/35 SHERMAN variants By: cutiger83
BOOK REPORTS Got a fiction or non-fiction book you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here. Moderators: camopara, Kurt Barickman, River Patrol	261	1,816	Yesterday, 07:16 PM In: What are you currently reading... By: Stony
MOVIE & TV REVIEWS Got a movie or television show, series or documentary that you wish to tell others about? Be it a good or bad report, we'd love for you to post your thoughts here. Also, please feel free to post foreign movies that involve the US military and/or US servicemen.	68	612	Today, 12:13 AM In: "The Hurt Locker" By: Schnicklfritz
EVENTS CALENDAR Know of a militaria show, veterans reunion, or other interesting event? Feel free to post it here. Subforums: PAST EVENTS	37	745	Feb 7 2010, 10:22 AM In: Military Tattoo By: hawkdriver
DEALERS Want to notify USMF community members about dealer websites where members can purchase US militaria? Feel free to post that here! Moderators: 37thguy	327	2,146	Yesterday, 05:26 PM In: Ft McCoy Wisc By: pbuchh7715

US MILITARIA DISCUSSIONS

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LATEST FINDS AND ACQUISITIONS! Feel free to post your latest finds for all to see, including flea market finds and dumpster digging. Moderators: Schottzie	2,142	18,803	Yesterday, 08:57 PM In: Your first acquisition and how... By: Hired_gun
FAKE ALERTS & REPRODUCTIONS See something suspecious? Find a fake item on an auction and want to warn everyone? Or want to post information on the latest reproductions being made? Post that here! Moderators: Dave, 37thguy, gwb123	672	7,693	Yesterday, 08:28 PM In: Alamo Scout patch another ... By: FriscoHare
GROUPINGS Having a hard time deciding where to post your latest grouping, which includes items of all types? Why not post your groupings here! Moderators: Mark M	975	14,281	Yesterday, 08:29 PM In: American Ambulance in Russia G... By: BEAST
UNIFORMS This section contains all types of dress and combat uniforms AND items associated with a uniform to include head gear, foot gear, under clothing and all other clothing accessories. Subforums: UNIFORMS REFERENCE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REFERENCE Moderators: APO472, 37thguy, Gil Sanow, gwb123	4,960	48,620	Yesterday, 11:00 PM In: Show your DCU / ACU jackets By: ItemCo16527
HELMETS & PROTECTIVE GEAR Post any type of steel helmet or other protective gear. Subforums: HELMETS & ACCESSORIES REFERENCE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REFERENCE Moderators: Adam Townsend, ccmax, Bugme	2,792	27,989	Yesterday, 09:01 PM In: Numbered Corpsman helmet ?????... By: Hired_gun
WING BADGES This section is for the display and discussion of U.S. military related wing badges. So, if you are a wing collector, then step inside! Moderators: John Cooper, cwnorma	998	9,151	Yesterday, 10:05 PM In: Ya'll seen this? By: John Cooper
QUAL BADGES, DUIs, & AWARDS If you like qualification badges, distinctive unit insignias, or collar brass, then step inside! It is all right in one place! Subforums: MARINE CORPS EGA DISCUSSION Moderators: Brig, APO472, Jeremiah, teufelhunde.ret	1,590	11,139	Yesterday, 10:07 PM In: 594th engineer By: tredhed2
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA & PATCHES Love shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and patches? Then this is the stop for you! Subforums: SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA REFERENCE Moderators: vintageproductions, Jim Baker, gwb123	4,585	33,395	Yesterday, 09:50 PM In: 108th Inf Division--Ghost By: JimmCapp
RANKS AND RATES Post any rank, rate, speciality, or related insignia in this section. Moderators: cwnorma, Salvage Sailor	478	4,577	Yesterday, 06:20 PM In: Newbie Question about Karat We... By: QED4
MEDALS & DECORATIONS Post any pictures, documents, ribbon bars, or other items pertaining to U.S. medals and decorations. Subforums: MEDALS & DECORATIONS REFERENCE Moderators: KASTAUFFER, Tom Lane	864	8,073	Yesterday, 05:21 PM In: Odd Dutch Medal Bar w/US LOM By: KurtA
FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR Post any type of equipment or field gear, including packs, pistol belts, holsters, etc. and any type of personal gear, like lighters, soap, shaving cream, etc. Subforums: FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR REFERENCE Moderators: artu44, Johan Willaert	2,991	21,985	Yesterday, 11:08 PM In: Colt .45 holster question. By: artu44
FIREARMS & ACCESSORIES Post all types of firearms and firearm accessories, such as ammo, magazines and clips, gun parts, slings, etc . Moderators: Charlie Flick	1,280	11,374	Yesterday, 01:05 PM In: Colt .45 holster question. By: craig_pickrall
EDGED WEAPONS Post any type of knives, bayonets, swords, or other edged weapons. Subforums: EDGED WEAPONS REFERENCE Moderators: Greg Robinson, bayonetman	1,230	8,555	Yesterday, 09:42 PM In: Anderson Fighting Knife By: pony soldier
EPHEMERA & PHOTOGRAPHS Post any paper documents, newspapers, illustrations, and photographs. Moderators: Dirk, Mr-X	2,114	15,782	Yesterday, 08:30 PM In: World War One Navy Chief portr... By: Jim Baker
WOMEN'S SERVICES This section is a section for items related to the female/women's services, including WAACs, WACs, WAVES, SPARs, USMC Women's Reserve, American Red Cross, and USO. Moderators: Sofie	230	1,880	Yesterday, 05:34 PM In: US Navy photos showing women i... By: fortworthgal
HOMEFRONT & THE WAR EFFORT Feel free to post any items from the war effort and the homefront struggle to support to the troops abroad. Subforums: WALT DISNEY GOES TO WAR Moderators: Adam Townsend, siege1863	519	4,418	Yesterday, 10:02 PM In: Stalag Luft III "I Wanted Wing... By: disneydave
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS Post any type and any period of veterans' organization items here. Moderators: Kevin Beyer, SARGE	167	1,196	Yesterday, 09:02 PM In: Allied Orders of the G.A.R. --... By: Kevin Beyer
MILITARY AIRCRAFT & AVIATION This section is for posting items, information, pictures, etc. on U.S. military aircraft or military aviation.	525	3,976	Yesterday, 08:35 PM In: ww2 USN, USMC pilot photos By: pararaftanr2
MILITARY SHIPS AND VESSELS This section is primarily for posting information on U.S. military ships and vessels. Subforums: SHIP REFERENCE Moderators: Salvage Sailor	175	1,169	Yesterday, 09:50 PM In: Jackpot! Higgins Boat Landing... By: Sgt. Boghots
MILITARY VEHICLES Post all vehicle information, manuals, pictures, etc. Moderators: 2ad82recon, Johan Willaert	369	3,162	Feb 7 2010, 12:56 AM In: color tan By: Johan Willaert
RESEARCH SOURCES Found a great reference/research source for U.S. military or militaria information? Feel free to share that information here. Subforums: PROJECT ASSISTANCE Moderators: Jeremiah, Dirk	1,231	4,315	Yesterday, 10:28 PM In: Dead End on This One! By: jjdevi1
MISC / UNKNOWN If you have a US military item that does not fit any of the above categories, then feel free to post it in this section. Moderators: 37thguy, Schottzie	1,116	9,607	Yesterday, 07:45 PM In: The Fedora Lounge By: willysmb44

HISTORICAL DISCUSSION

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MILITARY HISTORY DISCUSSIONS Want to discuss U.S. military history, such as historical personalities or battles? Step inside here and post away.	223	1,605	Yesterday, 11:14 AM In: WW1 2nd Div Help? By: Chribo
VETERAN RECOLLECTIONS Have interviews, letters, or other direct-from-the-veteran information that you wish to share with the community? Feel free to post it here!	140	564	Jan 29 2010, 07:16 AM In: 1st Cav Vet By: Patriot

MISC

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MILITARIA BOOKSTORE U.S. Militaria Forum's own bookstore.	--	--	Redirected Hits: 8424
PHOTOS & IMAGING Need to post an image? Image too big to post? Don't worry. This section will provide help with posting photos and images properly. If you don't find an answer in an existing thread, just post one and we'd be glad to help.	23	151	Jan 25 2010, 09:50 AM In: 136th F/A Eden Park Cincinnati By: 23engineers
HELP Having trouble with a portion of the board? Go ahead and post it here so we can help.	60	304	Feb 5 2010, 03:41 PM In: Protected Forum By: Manchu Warrior
SUGGESTIONS & COMMENTS Have a suggestion or comment about the website? Feel free to post it here.	89	788	Jan 18 2010, 09:20 AM In: Protected Forum By: teufelhunde.ret
TAPS A section for members to post memorials and in memoriam posts.	173	942	Feb 6 2010, 11:37 PM In: Col. Wilmot E.Y. Paxton USAF R... By: just-a-good-ole-boy
MISC Anything that doesn't fit the above categories, feel free to post here - and that even includes movie reviews, social chat, etc. Just make sure you keep it clean though! Moderators: Holloman	1,266	12,434	Yesterday, 05:50 PM In: Bomb table By: Misanthropic_Gods

FOR SALE, WANTED, & TRADE

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FOR SALE List the items you wish to sell to other members. Subforums: Groupings, Uniforms & Headgear, Field Gear & Equipment, Books, Photos, Ephemera, & Research Material, Medals, Decorations, Ribbons, & Accessories, Cloth & Metal Insignia, Edged and Other Weapons & Accessories, Miscellaneous Moderators: Schottzie, Dave	784	2,864	Yesterday, 11:21 PM In: USAF patch collection By: NickD
TRADE Post a list of items you wish to trade and a list of items you wish to trade for. Moderators: Schottzie	41	114	Yesterday, 09:47 PM In: Mint set of Dark OD Original W... By: cmjordan77
WANTED Looking for certain items? Post a list so that others can see and contact you when they have those items. Moderators: Schottzie	187	303	Yesterday, 11:13 PM In: WTB WW2 jump wings By: Hired_gun
SOLD ITEMS & FEEDBACK Check the SOLD ITEMS section here to find past items sold on USMF and then check the TRANSACTION FEEDBACK section for member comments about the buyer/seller/trader in a transaction. Subforums: TRANSACTION FEEDBACK, SOLD ITEMS	3,015	14,620	Yesterday, 10:35 PM In: Protected Forum By: gpw_42

REFERENCE

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EGA REFERENCE - GARY MOHRLANG MEMORIAL SECTION [REF] The following is the reference section for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. This section is named for one of its founders, the late Gary L. Mohrlang, who passed away on February 17, 2008. Subforums: OFFICER EMBLEMS [REF], ENLISTED EMBLEMS [REF] Moderators: teufelhunde.ret, Brig, Jeremiah, bobgee	319	2,556	Jan 30 2010, 11:08 AM In: Gen. Pace EGAs By: teufelhunde.ret
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA [REF] This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the patches worn by various divisions, units, and other military organizations. Subforums: ARMY, MARINE CORPS, NAVY, AIR FORCE	380	1,052	Feb 1 2010, 11:02 PM In: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing By: JimmCapp
FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR [REF] The following is the reference section for US military field gear from all periods. Subforums: AIRBORNE SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], AMMUNITION POUCHES & CARRIERS [REF], ANIMAL GEAR [REF], ARMOR SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], BELTS [REF], CAN YOU IDENTIFY? [REF], CAVALRY SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], COMMUNICATION DEVICES [REF], COMPASSES [REF], DEMOLITION KITS [REF], EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS [REF], MAP CASES & CARRIERS [REF], MEDICAL GEAR [REF], MILITARY POLICE / INTELLIGENCE, MISCELLANEOUS GEAR [REF], MOUNTAIN / SKI TROOP SPECIFIC ITEMS [REF], NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, & CHEMICAL (NBC) GEAR [REF], OPTICAL DEVICES [REF], PACKS [REF], PERSONAL ITEMS [REF], RUBBER ASSAULT BAGS [REF], SHELTER / SLEEP GEAR [REF], STABO / SPIE / JOES RIGS [REF], SUBSISTENCE ITEMS [REF], SURVIVAL GEAR [REF], SUSPENDERS [REF], TACTICAL LOAD BEARING VESTS [REF], TOOLS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	316	3,374	Feb 2 2010, 07:48 AM In: USN Corpsman Bags By: GICOP
UNIFORMS [REF] The following is the reference section for US military uniforms from all periods. Subforums: COMBAT/WORKWEAR [REF], DRESS UNIFORMS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	541	6,061	Feb 5 2010, 11:58 AM In: ERDL & Woodland Camo Uniforms By: swmdo
MEDALS & DECORATIONS [REF] The following is the reference section for US military medals and decorations from all periods. Subforums: SINGLE MEDALS & CITATIONS [REF], GROUPINGS [REF], RIBBON BARS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	1,766	6,358	Sep 5 2009, 03:37 PM In: Who in here is a fan of the SA... By: Mark M
HALLMARKS [REF] This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia.	19	174	Dec 10 2009, 08:50 PM In: Vanguard Industries Insignia H... By: brian e
HELMETS & ACCESSORIES [REF] The following is the reference section for US military helmets and helmet accessories from all periods. Subforums: ACCESSORIES FOR HELMETS [REF], EXPERIMENTAL HELMETS [REF], FOREIGN MANUFACTURED WORLD WAR I HELMETS [REF], M1917 HELMETS [REF], M1917A1 HELMETS [REF], M1 HELMET, LINERS, & ACCESSORIES [REF], FLAK HELMETS [REF], TALKER'S HELMETS [REF], KEVLAR HELMETS & ACCESSORIES [REF], ARMORED HELMETS [REF], FAKES, REPRODUCTIONS, FORGERIES, & FOREIGN COPIES [REF], DISPLAY & PRESERVATION OF HELMETS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	73	1,256	Feb 2 2010, 10:39 AM In: My 29ers from Brest and Norman... By: Cottonbalers
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING [REF] The following is the reference section for US military protective clothing, including ballistic protection clothing, from all periods. Subforums: VESTS [REF], SHORTS / DIAPERS [REF], *HOLDING / SORTING AREA*	6	108	Jan 16 2010, 08:44 PM In: M1952 Flak Jacket By: Captainofthe7th
MARKSMAN, QUALIFICATION & DUTY BADGES [REF] The following is the reference section for US military marksman, qualification, and duty badges from all periods. Subforums: AIR FORCE [REF], ARMY [REF], COAST GUARD [REF], MARINE CORPS [REF], NAVY [REF]	48	122	Sep 25 2009, 11:22 AM In: HELP W/ MARKSMAN BADGE By: Panama Dave

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