Long time lurker and first time member.

[JDWinger]

Howdy all!

 

I am friends with a ton of folks on this site.  I started collecting WW2 USAAF, then started collecting early jet era, which naturally progressed into Korea and then Vietnam era.  Vietnam collecting sucked me into the Special Forces rabbit hole.  SF took me into modern GWOT history, which has been my focus for the last few years.  My collecting office is cluttered, but it will eventually get into a legit space.  I know the history of about 90% of the stuff in the office.

 

Cheers!

[72psb]

I like your sense of style! Too cool.

[JDWinger]

2 minutes ago, 72psb said:

I like your sense of style! Too cool.

Thanks man!

[DesertBill]

That Desert Tiger Stripe Pakol might be one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! There are too many interesting items in each frame; what an amazing collection. 

- Bill

[Mr.Jerry]

WOW...

Just WOW...

[JDWinger]

8 minutes ago, DesertBill said:

That Desert Tiger Stripe Pakol might be one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! There are too many interesting items in each frame; what an amazing collection. 

- Bill

That came from a CIA buddy who started the CTPTs (Counterterrorism Pursuit Team) in Afghan.  He had 4-5 made.  I have quite a few items from him.  

[JDWinger]

3 minutes ago, Mr.Jerry said:

WOW...

Just WOW...

Thanks, Jerry!

[Gear Fanatic]

WOW!!!!

that has to be one of the best GWOT collections I have ever seen. some amazing and rare items in that room. can't wait to see some more posts (hopefully) welcome!

[JDWinger]

1 minute ago, Gear Fanatic said:

WOW!!!!

that has to be one of the best GWOT collections I have ever seen. some amazing and rare items in that room. can't wait to see some more posts (hopefully) welcome!

Thanks!  
 

Well, we all know Arch has the best GWOT collection! lol.  I am fortunate to have lots of great Vet friends and get a lot from them and other serious collectors.  I focus on adding the rarest stuff I can to the collection.  

[KurtA]

You must have all kinds of contacts to have acquired all of that amazing stuff.  

[DesertBill]

10 minutes ago, JDWinger said:

That came from a CIA buddy who started the CTPTs (Counterterrorism Pursuit Team) in Afghan.  He had 4-5 made.  I have quite a few items from him.  

That's pretty awesome. Is it a tube construction that is rolled up like a normal pakol?

- Bill

[JDWinger]

Just now, DesertBill said:

That's pretty awesome. Is it a tube construction that is rolled up like a normal pakol?

- Bill

It is.

[JDWinger]

3 minutes ago, KurtA said:

You must have all kinds of contacts to have acquired all of that amazing stuff.  

Of the 4800 FB friends I have, I’d bet 4600 are combat Vets and of the 4600, probably 4000 are from the SOF community.  I’m also on the board of directors of a SEAL organization.  
 

Here is a pic of Rob Oneill hanging out in the office. lol 

[Manky bandage]

Those boots are a class of their own, awesome collection. I wouldnt know where to look first, just the way I like modern stuff. Love the YPG pennants, I have a one myself burried away somewhere. 

[KurtA]

14 minutes ago, JDWinger said:

Of the 4800 FB friends I have, I’d bet 4600 are combat Vets and of the 4600, probably 4000 are from the SOF community.  I’m also on the board of directors of a SEAL organization.  
 

Here is a pic of Rob Oneill hanging out in the office. lol 

Ok.  That would explain your collection.    Did you score one of Rob's uniforms?

[JDWinger]

1 minute ago, KurtA said:

Ok.  That would explain your collection.    Did you score one of Rob's uniforms?

Not yet. I do have a few cool things associated to him though. 

[JDWinger]

9 minutes ago, Manky bandage said:

Those boots are a class of their own, awesome collection. I wouldnt know where to look first, just the way I like modern stuff. Love the YPG pennants, I have a one myself burried away somewhere. 

lol! It’s a lot of stuff.  I try to display as much as possible. I typically spend my weekends in the office getting drunk and staring at stuff. Lol

[Wade20th]

Awesome! 

 

VERY impressive collection and display you have, JDWinger! I love it! I've recently been getting into GWOT. Very interesting. I love it!

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Wade

[JDWinger]

1 hour ago, Wade20th said:

Awesome! 

 

VERY impressive collection and display you have, JDWinger! I love it! I've recently been getting into GWOT. Very interesting. I love it!

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Wade

Thanks, Wade!

 

GWOT history is awesome because it’s very well documented and the history is still so fresh. 

[Wade20th]

2 hours ago, JDWinger said:

Thanks, Wade!

 

GWOT history is awesome because it’s very well documented and the history is still so fresh. 

And now is the time to collect! With it being so recent, a lot of stuff is readily available. People are so focused on getting the old gear that they overlook the new gear!

 

Wade

[Nkomo]

Welcome, brother!

[ScottG]

Really amazing collection and I love how its displayed. Welcome to the forum.    Scott

[manayunkman]

The place is dripping with militaria.

 

Amazing collection.

[316th FS 324th FG]

Welcome my friend!

[Brian Dentino]

In a word............WOW!  What amazing items.  A feast for the eyes!