±Recent Visitors

Recent Visitors to Com-Central!

±User Info-big


Welcome Anonymous

Nickname
Password

Membership:
Latest: HighestAce
New Today: 0
New Yesterday: 0
Overall: 6648

People Online:
Members: 0
Visitors: 644
Total: 644
Who Is Where:
 Visitors:
01: Downloads
02: Home
03: Community Forums
04: Member Screenshots
05: Member Screenshots
06: Home
07: Community Forums
08: Community Forums
09: Your Account
10: Photo Gallery
11: Home
12: Community Forums
13: Downloads
14: Downloads
15: Downloads
16: Statistics
17: Home
18: Community Forums
19: Community Forums
20: Community Forums
21: Community Forums
22: Community Forums
23: Photo Gallery
24: Community Forums
25: Member Screenshots
26: Photo Gallery
27: Community Forums
28: Your Account
29: Community Forums
30: Community Forums
31: Community Forums
32: Community Forums
33: Community Forums
34: Photo Gallery
35: Home
36: Community Forums
37: Community Forums
38: Home
39: Community Forums
40: Community Forums
41: Home
42: Community Forums
43: Community Forums
44: Community Forums
45: Community Forums
46: Community Forums
47: Photo Gallery
48: Photo Gallery
49: Home
50: Statistics
51: Downloads
52: Community Forums
53: Community Forums
54: Home
55: Member Screenshots
56: Photo Gallery
57: Community Forums
58: Community Forums
59: Your Account
60: Community Forums
61: Home
62: Downloads
63: Downloads
64: Home
65: Home
66: Community Forums
67: Community Forums
68: Home
69: Community Forums
70: Community Forums
71: Community Forums
72: Downloads
73: Community Forums
74: Downloads
75: Community Forums
76: Community Forums
77: Community Forums
78: Home
79: Your Account
80: Community Forums
81: Community Forums
82: Community Forums
83: Your Account
84: Home
85: Community Forums
86: Home
87: Community Forums
88: Community Forums
89: Home
90: Photo Gallery
91: Home
92: Member Screenshots
93: Home
94: News
95: Community Forums
96: Photo Gallery
97: News Archive
98: Photo Gallery
99: Home
100: Photo Gallery
101: Community Forums
102: Community Forums
103: Community Forums
104: Community Forums
105: Community Forums
106: Community Forums
107: Member Screenshots
108: Your Account
109: Home
110: Downloads
111: Home
112: Community Forums
113: Photo Gallery
114: News Archive
115: Community Forums
116: Community Forums
117: Community Forums
118: Community Forums
119: Community Forums
120: Home
121: Home
122: Community Forums
123: Home
124: Community Forums
125: Community Forums
126: Community Forums
127: Community Forums
128: Photo Gallery
129: Member Screenshots
130: Community Forums
131: Community Forums
132: Home
133: Community Forums
134: Photo Gallery
135: Community Forums
136: Photo Gallery
137: Community Forums
138: Home
139: Community Forums
140: Home
141: Community Forums
142: Home
143: Your Account
144: Community Forums
145: Downloads
146: Community Forums
147: Member Screenshots
148: Home
149: Downloads
150: Photo Gallery
151: Community Forums
152: Community Forums
153: Community Forums
154: Community Forums
155: Your Account
156: Member Screenshots
157: Home
158: Photo Gallery
159: Home
160: Community Forums
161: Downloads
162: Community Forums
163: Community Forums
164: Photo Gallery
165: Community Forums
166: Photo Gallery
167: Your Account
168: Community Forums
169: Statistics
170: Community Forums
171: Community Forums
172: Home
173: Community Forums
174: Community Forums
175: Home
176: Community Forums
177: Member Screenshots
178: Community Forums
179: Community Forums
180: Home
181: Photo Gallery
182: Community Forums
183: Community Forums
184: Home
185: Community Forums
186: Photo Gallery
187: Community Forums
188: Community Forums
189: Statistics
190: Photo Gallery
191: Home
192: Community Forums
193: Member Screenshots
194: News Archive
195: News Archive
196: Downloads
197: Community Forums
198: Photo Gallery
199: Community Forums
200: Member Screenshots
201: Community Forums
202: Community Forums
203: Community Forums
204: Community Forums
205: Community Forums
206: Community Forums
207: Community Forums
208: News Archive
209: Member Screenshots
210: Home
211: Community Forums
212: Home
213: Community Forums
214: Community Forums
215: Community Forums
216: Home
217: Community Forums
218: Statistics
219: Home
220: Home
221: Downloads
222: Community Forums
223: Photo Gallery
224: News Archive
225: Home
226: News Archive
227: Community Forums
228: Community Forums
229: Community Forums
230: Community Forums
231: Downloads
232: Community Forums
233: Community Forums
234: Community Forums
235: Downloads
236: Photo Gallery
237: Community Forums
238: Community Forums
239: Home
240: Search
241: Community Forums
242: Member Screenshots
243: Downloads
244: Community Forums
245: Home
246: Home
247: Community Forums
248: Community Forums
249: Community Forums
250: Community Forums
251: Home
252: Home
253: Member Screenshots
254: Your Account
255: Home
256: Community Forums
257: Community Forums
258: Community Forums
259: Community Forums
260: Photo Gallery
261: Community Forums
262: Community Forums
263: Community Forums
264: Community Forums
265: Photo Gallery
266: Community Forums
267: Community Forums
268: Home
269: Home
270: Photo Gallery
271: Home
272: Downloads
273: Home
274: Community Forums
275: Community Forums
276: Home
277: Home
278: Downloads
279: Home
280: News Archive
281: Community Forums
282: Home
283: Community Forums
284: Community Forums
285: Community Forums
286: Your Account
287: Home
288: Home
289: Downloads
290: Photo Gallery
291: Community Forums
292: Home
293: Photo Gallery
294: Home
295: Member Screenshots
296: Member Screenshots
297: Community Forums
298: Community Forums
299: Community Forums
300: Home
301: Community Forums
302: Community Forums
303: Home
304: Photo Gallery
305: Community Forums
306: Community Forums
307: Community Forums
308: Downloads
309: Community Forums
310: Photo Gallery
311: Home
312: Home
313: Community Forums
314: Community Forums
315: Community Forums
316: Your Account
317: Home
318: Photo Gallery
319: Community Forums
320: Statistics
321: Member Screenshots
322: Community Forums
323: Community Forums
324: Community Forums
325: News Archive
326: Member Screenshots
327: Community Forums
328: Downloads
329: Community Forums
330: Home
331: Photo Gallery
332: Community Forums
333: Community Forums
334: Community Forums
335: Community Forums
336: Your Account
337: Community Forums
338: Community Forums
339: Photo Gallery
340: Community Forums
341: News Archive
342: Home
343: Community Forums
344: Community Forums
345: Home
346: Community Forums
347: Community Forums
348: Community Forums
349: Home
350: News Archive
351: Community Forums
352: Home
353: Home
354: Community Forums
355: Community Forums
356: Member Screenshots
357: Community Forums
358: Statistics
359: Community Forums
360: Photo Gallery
361: Photo Gallery
362: Community Forums
363: Your Account
364: Home
365: Home
366: Community Forums
367: Community Forums
368: Photo Gallery
369: Photo Gallery
370: Community Forums
371: Home
372: Downloads
373: Community Forums
374: Community Forums
375: Home
376: Community Forums
377: Community Forums
378: Photo Gallery
379: Downloads
380: Community Forums
381: Community Forums
382: Home
383: Community Forums
384: Community Forums
385: Downloads
386: Home
387: Member Screenshots
388: Your Account
389: Community Forums
390: Home
391: Community Forums
392: Community Forums
393: Photo Gallery
394: Search
395: Photo Gallery
396: Home
397: Downloads
398: Downloads
399: Community Forums
400: Community Forums
401: Member Screenshots
402: Photo Gallery
403: Downloads
404: Member Screenshots
405: Community Forums
406: Community Forums
407: Home
408: Home
409: Community Forums
410: Community Forums
411: Member Screenshots
412: Community Forums
413: Your Account
414: Photo Gallery
415: Community Forums
416: Community Forums
417: Community Forums
418: Photo Gallery
419: Community Forums
420: Community Forums
421: Home
422: Community Forums
423: Community Forums
424: Community Forums
425: Community Forums
426: Community Forums
427: Community Forums
428: Home
429: Community Forums
430: Home
431: Member Screenshots
432: Home
433: Photo Gallery
434: Community Forums
435: Community Forums
436: Community Forums
437: Community Forums
438: Community Forums
439: Your Account
440: Community Forums
441: Your Account
442: Community Forums
443: Photo Gallery
444: Member Screenshots
445: Photo Gallery
446: Member Screenshots
447: Photo Gallery
448: Community Forums
449: Community Forums
450: Home
451: Community Forums
452: Community Forums
453: Community Forums
454: Community Forums
455: Statistics
456: Community Forums
457: Community Forums
458: Community Forums
459: Community Forums
460: Downloads
461: Community Forums
462: Community Forums
463: Community Forums
464: Home
465: Member Screenshots
466: News Archive
467: Community Forums
468: News Archive
469: Community Forums
470: Home
471: Downloads
472: Downloads
473: News Archive
474: Community Forums
475: Community Forums
476: Member Screenshots
477: Community Forums
478: Member Screenshots
479: News Archive
480: Community Forums
481: Downloads
482: Community Forums
483: Community Forums
484: Community Forums
485: Photo Gallery
486: Community Forums
487: Community Forums
488: Community Forums
489: Community Forums
490: Community Forums
491: Community Forums
492: Community Forums
493: Community Forums
494: Photo Gallery
495: Photo Gallery
496: Home
497: Member Screenshots
498: Photo Gallery
499: Your Account
500: Member Screenshots
501: News Archive
502: Home
503: Community Forums
504: Downloads
505: Community Forums
506: Photo Gallery
507: Statistics
508: Photo Gallery
509: Member Screenshots
510: Member Screenshots
511: Community Forums
512: Community Forums
513: Member Screenshots
514: Downloads
515: Community Forums
516: Community Forums
517: Photo Gallery
518: Community Forums
519: Downloads
520: Community Forums
521: Your Account
522: Photo Gallery
523: Home
524: Member Screenshots
525: Downloads
526: Member Screenshots
527: Member Screenshots
528: Community Forums
529: Home
530: Community Forums
531: Home
532: Photo Gallery
533: Home
534: Home
535: Community Forums
536: Home
537: News Archive
538: Community Forums
539: Community Forums
540: Community Forums
541: News Archive
542: Home
543: Community Forums
544: Community Forums
545: Community Forums
546: Photo Gallery
547: Photo Gallery
548: Community Forums
549: Photo Gallery
550: Community Forums
551: Community Forums
552: Community Forums
553: Home
554: Photo Gallery
555: Community Forums
556: Member Screenshots
557: Community Forums
558: Home
559: Community Forums
560: Community Forums
561: Community Forums
562: Member Screenshots
563: Community Forums
564: Community Forums
565: Community Forums
566: Statistics
567: Community Forums
568: Member Screenshots
569: Community Forums
570: Home
571: Member Screenshots
572: Member Screenshots
573: Home
574: Home
575: Community Forums
576: Community Forums
577: Community Forums
578: Community Forums
579: Community Forums
580: News Archive
581: Member Screenshots
582: Photo Gallery
583: Community Forums
584: Community Forums
585: Community Forums
586: Community Forums
587: Community Forums
588: Community Forums
589: Community Forums
590: Downloads
591: Community Forums
592: Home
593: Downloads
594: Community Forums
595: Community Forums
596: Home
597: Home
598: Community Forums
599: Photo Gallery
600: Community Forums
601: Community Forums
602: Member Screenshots
603: Community Forums
604: Photo Gallery
605: Community Forums
606: Home
607: Your Account
608: Community Forums
609: Community Forums
610: Community Forums
611: Community Forums
612: Community Forums
613: Community Forums
614: Community Forums
615: Home
616: Home
617: Home
618: Community Forums
619: Community Forums
620: Photo Gallery
621: Home
622: Member Screenshots
623: Community Forums
624: Community Forums
625: Photo Gallery
626: Downloads
627: Community Forums
628: Community Forums
629: Community Forums
630: Community Forums
631: Community Forums
632: Community Forums
633: Photo Gallery
634: Community Forums
635: Home
636: Community Forums
637: Community Forums
638: Community Forums
639: Community Forums
640: Community Forums
641: Community Forums
642: Community Forums
643: Your Account
644: Home

Staff Online:

No staff members are online!
Mail Call at Ft Knox
The AFV ASSOCIATION was formed in 1964 to support the thoughts and research of all those interested in Armored Fighting Vehicles and related topics, such as AFV drawings. The emphasis has always been on sharing information and communicating with other members of similar interests; e.g. German armor, Japanese AFVs, or whatever.
Go to page 1, 2  Next
Post new topic    Reply to topic    Printer Friendly Page     Forum Index ›  AFV News Discussion Board

View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
bsmart
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 23, 2006
Posts: 2523
Location: Central Maryland
PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:56 pm
Post subject: Mail Call at Ft Knox

Well the show is just about over. He just finished the segment at the Museum

Don - That was you I saw in working on the rear corner of one of the vehicles?

How come you didn't get any credit for the Ontos? And did he really call it the M40 Ontos?

_________________
Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail
Dontos
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY
PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:04 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- bsmart
Well the show is just about over. He just finished the segment at the Museum

Don - That was you I saw in working on the rear corner of one of the vehicles?

How come you didn't get any credit for the Ontos? And did he really call it the M40 Ontos?


I was the bow gunner on the Sherman when Gunny was in the turret. I got to burn some .30 cal (blank) ammo. Gunny got in my position, and I got him familiar with the .30 cal.

The Ontos Segment was great. (except when he called it the M40 Shocked )

I'm gonna watch it again.... Mr. Green

A great show for all the volunteers, most get little, if any recognition outside of the Museums Volunteer Organization.

Hopefully It (we) can survive the revisionists...

Cool

_________________
"Gonna hold my breath until Armor returns home..."
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger Photo Gallery
JeffStringer
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 637

PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

I enjoyed the show very much! Can't wait to get back there real soon!


Jeff
Back to top
View user's profile
Garry_Redmon
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 398
Location: Kentucky
PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:32 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

Overall the show was pretty good. I think Don should have gotten credit for ramrodding the Ontos project. It was his baby start to finish.

I laughed out loud when the Gunny was walking through the museum and said all of the vehicles were operational.

It was good to see the volunteers getting some credit for all they do and Frank Jardim did a very good job while being interviewed. Very professional.

I wish I could have been there, but I was on a family vacation at the time.

Garry

_________________
armorfortheages.com/
Back to top
View user's profile Visit poster's website
Dontos
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY
PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:43 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- Garry_Redmon
Overall the show was pretty good. I think Don should have gotten credit for ramrodding the Ontos project. It was his baby start to finish.

I laughed out loud when the Gunny was walking through the museum and said all of the vehicles were operational.

It was good to see the volunteers getting some credit for all they do and Frank Jardim did a very good job while being interviewed. Very professional.

I wish I could have been there, but I was on a family vacation at the time.

Garry


Thank you Garry...

Don
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger Photo Gallery
JeffStringer
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 637

PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:33 am
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

I kinda smiled when it was referred to an M40 as well, but was surprised that he didn't finish telling TV Land that the word Ontos in Greek meant 'The Thing'. Rolling Eyes

Also, what is the Ontos true classification anyway? We all here know that it's not a tank, but is it a Mobile Recoiless Rifle? Tank Killer?


Jeff
Back to top
View user's profile
bsmart
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 23, 2006
Posts: 2523
Location: Central Maryland
PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- Garry_Redmon
Overall the show was pretty good. I think Don should have gotten credit for ramrodding the Ontos project. It was his baby start to finish.

I laughed out loud when the Gunny was walking through the museum and said all of the vehicles were operational.

It was good to see the volunteers getting some credit for all they do and Frank Jardim did a very good job while being interviewed. Very professional.

I wish I could have been there, but I was on a family vacation at the time.

Garry


So if we all send him an email do you think we can get him to give Don some belated credit?

Something like
-----
Gunny I enjoyed the show about your visit to Ft Know. I've been following the restoration of the Ontos there on the AFVnews online discussion group for several years. Although it was great seeing the volunteers get so much richly deserved credit I think you inadvertantly neglected to mention Don Moriarity the volunteer who has ramrodded the project over the years. Don has become recognized as an expert on the M-50 Ontos.

Would it be possible for you to Don some recognition for his efforts.

------

Y'all want to try?

_________________
Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail
Dontos
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY
PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- bsmart
- Garry_Redmon
Overall the show was pretty good. I think Don should have gotten credit for ramrodding the Ontos project. It was his baby start to finish.

I laughed out loud when the Gunny was walking through the museum and said all of the vehicles were operational.

It was good to see the volunteers getting some credit for all they do and Frank Jardim did a very good job while being interviewed. Very professional.

I wish I could have been there, but I was on a family vacation at the time.

Garry


So if we all send him an email do you think we can get him to give Don some belated credit?

Something like
-----
Gunny I enjoyed the show about your visit to Ft Know. I've been following the restoration of the Ontos there on the AFVnews online discussion group for several years. Although it was great seeing the volunteers get so much richly deserved credit I think you inadvertantly neglected to mention Don Moriarty the volunteer who has ramrodded the project over the years. Don has become recognized as an expert on the M-50 Ontos.

Would it be possible for you to Don some recognition for his efforts.

------

Y'all want to try?




Thanks Bob. I'm humbled and a bit speechless.

I don't know if its really necessary, since I do not or have never, sought any sort of recognition for my efforts.

My motivation (or dedication) to the Ontos Restoration has always been for the preservation of a neglected piece of the Patton collection, and Armor History. As for researching its history (and becoming a "recognized expert on the M-50 Ontos"), I just wanted to learn more on the vehicle. Also, in compiling this information, it insures that its history did not fade away with the individuals ( & family members) who served on or with the Ontos.

In my opinion, this is why museums are so important. An institution which preserves artifacts and memories for all to be able to see and experience. Perhaps also to better understand the dedication and sacrifice of those who have gone before us.

Don

_________________
"Gonna hold my breath until Armor returns home..."
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger Photo Gallery
bsmart
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 23, 2006
Posts: 2523
Location: Central Maryland
PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:51 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- Dontos
In my opinion, this is why museums are so important. An institution which preserves artifacts and memories for all to be able to see and experience. Perhaps also to better understand the dedication and sacrifice of those who have gone before us.

Don


And one of these days you will be 'one of those who have gone before us'

_________________
Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail
Dontos
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:04 am
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- JeffStringer
...Also, what is the Ontos true classification anyway? We all here know that it's not a tank, but is it a Mobile Recoiless Rifle? Tank Killer?
Jeff


Rifle, Multiple 106mm Recoilless Rifle, Self-Propelled, M50/M50A1
its classified as a tank destroyer. During its operational history it never fulfilled that particular role, however it did fulfill it secondary role in infantry support.

....Sort of like the current classification of the Stryker MGS.

Don

_________________
"Gonna hold my breath until Armor returns home..."
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger Photo Gallery
JeffStringer
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 637

PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:59 am
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

Thanks Don for your part and love for restoring the Ontos to her former glory. Will it be on display in the coming months at the museum and will it be a part of an operational performance?

I've been around the one at Camp Atterbury but knowing the one you're standing in front of really works is another thing.



Jeff
Back to top
View user's profile
Neil_Baumgardner
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3942
Location: Arlington, VA
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:36 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

Don,
I just saw the episode and agree with Bob - you didnt get the credit due, even if you didnt seek it!

Neil
Back to top
View user's profile
Garry_Redmon
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 398
Location: Kentucky
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:30 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

Thanks Bob. I'm humbled and a bit speechless.

Don


That'll be the day! Razz

_________________
armorfortheages.com/
Back to top
View user's profile Visit poster's website
Dontos
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:51 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

- Garry_Redmon
Thanks Bob. I'm humbled and a bit speechless.

Don


That'll be the day! Razz


I actually was for about 10 minutes or so,....

Don
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger Photo Gallery
piney
Power User

Offline Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 2330
Location: Republic of Southern New Jersey
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Mail Call at Ft Knox

I agree with Bob and Neil, even though I dont think we can remedy it Don, you should have received the credit due you for all your efforts, even if you didn't do it to seek recognition you are still the man who did it and at least everyone here at the DG knows and appreciates it.

Jeff Lewis
Back to top
View user's profile Send e-mail
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    Reply to topic    Printer Friendly Page    Forum Index ›  AFV News Discussion Board
Page 1 of 2
All times are GMT - 6 Hours
Go to page 1, 2  Next



Jump to:  


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum