Soldier to Civilian: Employment & Education
By Jim Lavalley Initially, we at Surplus Today had planned that the Military Life articles I would be writing...
The Wingnut Memorial Bullet Hole
By Tim Dees Cops handle, carry and/or use guns nearly every day of their careers, and many believe themselves...
Targeting Firearm Enthusiasts in Military Surplus Stores
By Kiernan Manion Due to the increase of gun stores and tactical supply shops subscribing to Surplus Today, our featured...
Sometimes you WIN, Sometimes you LOSE
By: Tim Dees Police officers seldom look forward to appearing in court. Detractors claim this is because the officer’s...
Ready, Aim, Fire
By: Jim Lavalley As long as there have been firearms and tactical equipment, there has been the need for places...
KIA Honor Flag
Eagle Emblems, Inc. Corporate Sponsor Years ago a Vietnam Veteran, we’ll call Ghost Soldier #3, searched for a...
The Vehicles that Drive Armed Forces: Collecting and Preserving Military Vehicles
By Kiernan Manion We’ve all seen military vehicles in parades, car shows, perhaps even driving down the street or...
KIA America Remembers
The KIA Honor Flag Program has been in existence since 2003 and benefits families of those in the ...
Billy Barks’ Dilemma
Law enforcement agencies vary tremendously in appearance, culture, and practices, but one consistent theme is the pervasiveness of radio traffic. It’s...
Life In The Army (Part III)
By Jim Lavalley Recap of Part 1 (For the full version, please see the recent January 2013 issue of...
Surplus Today Interview with LtCol (Ret) Matthew McLaughlin and Phil Greene, J.D.
Surplus Today: Have you ever thought about the proper way to greet a Marine? Would you salute? Shake their...
The Last Run of Psychodog
By Tim Dees Police service dogs, better known as K9s, generally avoid the “man’s best friend” label. They and...
Life in The Army: My Desert Storm
By Jim Lavalley It’s hard to believe that January 2013 will mark 22 years since I first set foot...
On The Beat: The 1968 Chevrolet Submarine with the Original Paint
By: Tim Dees The patrol shift had been uneventful, but was only about half over. This was not unusual...