The well-to-do people had wrought iron, wicker, or wooden Adirondack chairs. We had wool Army blankets. These itchy blankets were a big part of my youth. There were plenty of them around after World ...

SANFORD, Maine — When the cold weather comes, there is one place to which all veterans can turn to keep warm — Military Surplus for Homeless Veterans and Veterans in Need. The program, located at the ...

Parachutes, sure. Military helmets and insignia, yeah. And gas masks are popular with everyone from your basic Occupy Portland protester to car painters who need a little fume protection. But the item ...

A new store in Obetz has this unusual item as an instant hit: the beef stew Meals Ready to Eat, or MRE in military jargon. It comes with the territory when you're selling military surplus. "They flew ...