The Wandering Disciple

The US military is a dominant force on the world stage. In order to remain battle ready, they rely on a massive fleet of cutting edge technology that gives them an advantage on the battlefield.  This is the M4A3 Sherman Tank. Introduced by the US Army during World War II, the Sherman Tank was the most widely used tank by the allied forces during the war. It was used by the US Army from 1942 to 1957 but remained in service with allies until 2018. This Sherman tank is on display at Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania.  Taken: July 15, 2023 at Fort Indiantown Gap (Annville, PA)

A member of the Black Daggers carries the unit's flag into show center of the 2020 Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The Black Daggers are a volunteer unit from the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. The team travels the country to demonstrate the precision needed to drop soldiers in behind enemy lines in the theater of combat. (Photo: December 5, 2020)

On this Veteran's Day and everyday, a big thank you goes out to our nation's veterans for all the sacrifices they made to ensure the freedoms we enjoy.  While Veteran's Day is just one day on a calendar, the appreciation goes 365 days a year.  Thank you for answering the call to keep us safe and protect our way of life.  (Photo: November 4, 2018)

The US Army Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team stands before the crowd as their Troopship flies over head to close out their performance at the 2017 Florida International Air Show.  The Black Team is one of two demonstration teams that travel the nation to showcase the skills of the US Army paratroopers.  (Photo: October 14, 2017)

A paratrooper delivers Old Glory to kick off the Wings over Homestead.  The US Army Golden Knights are a demonstration paratrooper unit that travels the country performing at events and showing the capabilities of the US Army.  The Golden Knights will be performing at the 2017 Florida International Air Show which kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday at the Punta Gorda Airport.  (Photo: November 3, 2012)

The workhorse of the US Army aviation lands at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport during a recent visit to the Suncoast.  The CH-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter manufactured by Boeing and has been serving the US Army since 1962.  (Photo: November 30, 2016)

A paratrooper of the US Army Golden Knights performs during Wings over Homestead. The Golden Knights were formally organized in 1959 and became the official demonstration unit in 1961. The team consists of 95 soldiers comprised between two teams that perform in at events across the country. (Photo: November 3, 2012)