Jeep build November 15th it’s “OD” day……

November 17, 2021 thecaptain@gartforvets.org Leave a comment

Ok Sports fans we had to go out there and obtain another 1952 Willys M38 military Jeep body. This was a must to speed this build up. Yes the other body we had was going to work but required more work and TIME to get it right. Captain with the help of Colonial Flag Company of Sandy, Utah purchased this tub from someone who was not willing to help with the cause. Despite the price, it still needed work. But the mission must go on.

The Jet Fighter truck hauled the Jeep tub into the yard and to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility. Power washed and degreased she is ready for a little body work.

The Captain’s friend Lalo and good neighbor who wanted to help, went to work on the project.

Lalo is an expert at body repair and maintenance. Thanks to Lalo, despite the short window of time the Captain was ready to prime and paint the body after the repairs were made.

The Captain shot the body with a good coat of primer in preparation of good things to come.

Looking good, she has a day to dry in prep for her next treatment.

Hoisted up high to get underneath and all around the body she is sealed up and ready for the best.

Yes thats right sports fans its OD day. For you military veterans No the Captain doesn’t have Officer of the Day Duty (OD)….But he does have his paint hood on. The Captain’s favorite color of all time besides Red-White and Blue….is OLIVE DRAB. So the M38 is coming back to life…Military life that is!!

Oh yes the glory of Olive Drab. Its beautiful isn’t it!

In the shop drying as we speak, Engine install to be completed next. She “Little Glory as she is named” will be ready come Spring.

Made in the USA the 1952 M38 Willys!

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Layton, Utah Veterans Day Parade!

November 15, 2021 thecaptain@gartforvets.org Leave a comment

Future leaders, young patriots with a motto that “leaders are not born…they are made”. Mentored by Veterans, the JROTC was proud and motivated to particpate in the city parade.

The Captain’s 1943 Willys Jeep did well in the parde representing all our military services.

Student patriots carried a beautiful vintage 48 star flag during the entire parde. You must love history and our flag. You must appreciate the youth that does too!

The Captain was proud to join his fellow members of the Utah Military History Group in the parade. One of the leaders Ben Johnson had had his 1943 GMC CCKW restoration project on display. The group has a new member interested in honoring history and our veterans and his name is Harris. He made his first parade this day and the Captain was happy to have him ride as an A driver in his Jeep.

Utah Military History Group’s Ben Johnson’s 1943 GMC 2.5 ton CCKW. Running Strong in the parade.

Harris, the young “New Guy” interested in honoring our history and our veterans by getting involved in our Utah Military History Group. The Captain was glad to have him ride along side him in the parde.

Layton City is special in that the Vietnam Veterans worked with Layton City to rasie all the funds to build a 1/3 scale Vietnam Memorial Wall to honor the fallen of the war in Vietnam. The Captain took the time to honor and remember one Marine whom he has had the honor to know through his sister Robin Duffy who is a patriot and beautiful person. Robin has served us all as a school teacher teaching and mentoring our youth for many years. Robin’s dear brother gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving his fellow Marines and our country in Vietnam. He was LCpl. David G. Russell. David was just 19 years old when he died while fighting with his fellow Marines. May we never forget David and his service to us and the people fo South Vietnam.

The parade was well attended and the weather was magnificant. Thank You to all the veterans and parade organizers who made this parade possible.

The Captain and Harris. 1943 Willys, dressed in original 2nd Armor and 7th Armor uniforms. (photo by Peter Feng)

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Veterans Day 2021. Thank You Applebees, Jiffy Lube, Lowes, Colonial Flag.

November 15, 2021 thecaptain@gartforvets.org Leave a comment

Another Veterans Day Holiday has come. I pray that all Veterans have embraced this day that has been dedicated to all who have served. I pray that those future generations who have not served in uniform continue to appreciate the sacrifices. Sacrifices made by Veterans to preserve our country as it was founded on the principals of Liberty, Freedom, and the pursuit of happiness.

Today we see a divide in many sectors of American society. One example is in the business community. Well lets not get to deep. These businesses have it right. Although I can’t list them all, I want to recogognize four that I ran into this year.

Jiffy Lube! Can you imagine the cost, the effort, the labor, and most important the THOUGHT, behind the offer of this great company to provide to all our veterans who have served us all. Jiffy Lube gave free oil changes on Veterans Day to all Veterans. Thank You Jiffy Lube! I just learned of this on Veterans Day and decided I must honor them as they honor us all. What a great day. The Captain took the Jet Fighter Truck in for an oil change and had a great time meeting the young hard working kids at Jiffy Lube. The Captain also met fellow Veterans who also appreciated Jiffy Lube’s oil change offer of thanks. God Bless America and this company who knows what Veterans Day means.