What Military Art do you admire?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:22:30 -0500

I love this representation of the Forward Observer.

Feel free to post links to websites or galleries that enjoy. Not looking to infringe on anyone's intellectual property just appreciate the humor or artist's ability.

This piece was done by Pat Kelley and was purchased at the Hobbit Hobby Shop just off of Fort Bragg.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 11:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:28:04 -0500

As an FO, I find this one hilarious and somewhat true to the nature of our MOS. "Kill it all, blow it all up, take 'em all out".

I don't have any links at the moment. But I like this type of stuff more than most. Of course, there are always the inspiring prints of military life that are good too. I like the humorous ones most though.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 13 at 2013 8:07 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:07:23 -0500

As a former 13A, that piece made me laugh out loud. As for me, the painting of Washington crossing the Delaware is one of my favorites.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:13:11 -0500

The best military art I have come across is Armor/CAV depicting famous events in our history.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:22:11 -0500

<p>this is my piece of art work,  got this framed and everything..</p>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:23:40 -0500

I love this one, "Vietnam Reflections" by Lee Teter.
http://www.vietnamreflections.com/contents/view/lee_teter
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Vietnam-Reflections-Posters_i386815_.htm

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:28:43 -0500

I love this photograph, too. Soldiers Hoisting Flag, Battle of Guam, WWII, 1944

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Dec 13 at 2013 8:50 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:50:33 -0500

Dick Kramer has some of my favorites (see link below)

Military Art by Dick Kramer - Huge selection of military prints and military artwork.

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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:52 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:52:54 -0500

I've always liked this one. Confederate Soldiers at Gettysburg.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 8:55 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:55:48 -0500

James Dietz is amazing!!!

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2013 8:00 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:00:29 -0500

Anything by Bill Mauldin:

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Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 16 at 2013 10:40 PM

SFC James Baber — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:40:06 -0500

Big Bill Maudlin fan, he did some of the best WWII artwork out there and continued to do many pieces for many years. I have a few compilations of his work, part of my library of too many books, but I love to read and look as well.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Dec 17 at 2013 1:06 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:06:14 -0500

This is one of my favorites, one of my privates drew this.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2013 10:23 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:23:43 -0500

Honorable mention to Mark Baker of PVT Murphy fame:

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2013 6:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:36:22 -0500

I really enjoy aircraft nose art. Here is one I took from a B-52 about a year ago. It is rather tame compared to others that I've seen in the past.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Dec 18 at 2013 9:54 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:54:42 -0500

Well, I looked and looked and there have been NO responses from any Sea Service members to this point. I have to make a response and there are multiple I could choose from today, however, WWII was rich in Propaganda and Recruiting Posters that often tried to outdo each other. Some use the power of money, some patriotism, others pride of service and many just plain sex appeal. You get the idea.

Response by CPT Mike M. made Dec 18 at 2013 10:07 PM

CPT Mike M. — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:07:32 -0500

Haven't been to Benning but the Armor museum at Fort Knox had a great gift shop with awesome Armor focused artwork. It threw me at first though because there was a LOT of German army based pieces but at the end of the day it comes down to respecting your enemy and that was the best opponent our tankers have ever faced. Personally I have the piece "And all hell's coming with me" that I'm a big fan of.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Dec 18 at 2013 10:08 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:08:10 -0500

Of course I also have to acknowledge our Marines and their Art with, I believe one of the most recognized pieces ever. And probably the most reproduced. The flag raising on Iwo Jima. The Memorial at Arlington. The picture that was re-staged at the top of Mt. Suribachi and has been seen everywhere and finally, the picture we never see - a bunch of Marines around the flag at the top of the mountain looking like they go there the hard way. These look like art to me.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Dec 19 at 2013 8:17 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:17:37 -0500

Anything and everything by Jody Harmon who is the preemminent artist for the US Armor School.

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 11 at 2014 11:19 PM

SFC James Baber — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 23:19:22 -0500

I think this is a good thread for those we are trying to get to join can see the substance of some things we discuss between us as current and former military, soft spoken as well as informational and mentoring types of postings.

We also have fun at times while remaining professional.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2014 12:33 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:33:09 -0500

Terminal Lance terminallance.com

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2014 10:10 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:10:02 -0500

i always thought this was a great picture of a SGT of mine from years a got. this was in 2004 i think awesome picture. good reminder of the soldier that are deployed during the holidays.

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Jan 13 at 2014 10:12 PM

LT Jessica Kellogg — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:12:29 -0500

Not sure where the line is between art and memorial, maybe they're one in the same.

But this image left an impression on me, I haven't had the opportunity to see this installation in person, but I would like to.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2015 2:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:42:43 -0400