Army Surplus
A Review of Army Surplus Kit and Equipment
Army Surplus covers a wide range of different equipment from clothing to vehicles.
The term Army surplus means exactly what it says army or military surplus equipment purchased by the Ministry of Defence to be used by its employees that has become surplus to requirement or no longer needed. These products include all clothing including boots, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, and T-shirts etc. Normally these products are sold through a contractual agreement with a company to distribute through out its outlets to other retailers or shops including websites for resale to the public or for business use i.e. for the enactment of military events within the film industry etc
Some Army Surplus is new and not used this is commonly known as super grade or new. Used Army surplus is known as Grade one which is used and but not damaged or worn out in any way. Used Army surplus that has been worn out or damaged in someway is called Grade Two and can normally be purchased very cheaply if not for free. This Grading system is mainly applied to clothing and footwear but can also be applied to tents and other outdoor equipment that has become surplus to requirement by the Ministry of Defence or other government organization across the world. Army Surplus is normally sold through retail outlets in the United Kingdom by camping and outdoor specialists most of these stores have websites and a very comprehensive range can be found for sale.
The larger items of Army Surplus like vehicles, trailers, mobile kitchens etc are mostly sold at auction by specialist auction teams through out the world. A superb example of this was drawn to my attention when attending a tiger and tracks day at R.A.F Duxford where they have purchased several vehicles and either fully restored them or are in the process of restoring them. Nearly all of the exhibits are full of Army Surplus equipment dating back to world war one, they even have a Russian Tank that was in service in Afghanistan.The business of Army Surplus is huge and serves the economy with millions of pounds in turnover each year in the United Kingdom alone. Each year there are several hundred events across Europe that use Army Surplus clothing and equipment, from re-enactments at shows of military history to soft projectile games such as Airsoft or Paintball, with clothing being the most popular choice of purchase. Some Army surplus equipment is highly collectable such as swords helmets and dress uniform and are some times sold for hundreds if not thousands of pounds especially if the product is highly sort after or a one of a kind. Some Army Surplus clothing or equipment is superb for everyday work if you have a need for hard wearing robust products, as all Army Surplus products are made to the highest possible standard at the time of manufacture this is one of the Ministry of Defenses requirements when a product is designed for them, so you are more or less guaranteed a superb piece of kit. So there you Army Surplus equipment is fairly priced priceless equipment and in great need through out the world. Many websites are available that sell a fantastic range of army surplus.
About the Author
Alan Dale is the Managing Director of AAKA Productions Ltd and runs the army surplus http://www.aakamilitary.com
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MILITARY TENT TEMPER 20′ X 96′ ARMY SURPLUS 1920 sq.ft $6,900.00 |
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1982 30′ KAYLAN SINGLE AXLE CITY FLATBED ARMY SURPLUS $5,695.00 |
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MILITARY TENT DRASH ARMY 13×13 SURPLUS UNISSUED RARE $1,800.00 |
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EXPLOSIVE WIRE ROPE CUTTER – ARMY NAVY- SURPLUS charge $1,776.00 |
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MILITARY TENT TEMPER 20′ X 24″ ARMY SURPLUS+VESTABULE $1,700.00 |
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ARMY SURPLUS – GIGANTIC LOT OF SURPLUS – Lots of Stuff $1,500.00 |
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MILITARY TENT TEMPER 20′ X 24″ ARMY SURPLUS $1,500.00 |
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NWT JUNKER DESIGNS MENS ARMY GREEN SURPLUS JACKET L XL $1,210.30 |
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NWT JUNKER DESIGNS MENS ARMY GREEN SURPLUS JACKET M L $1,210.30 |
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MILITARY TENT MGPTS SURPLUS 18 X 36 HUNTING ARMY $1,200.00 |
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MILITARY TENT FRAME TENT 16′ X 16″ ARMY SURPLUS + FLOOR $1,000.00 |
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MILITARY TENT TRUCK TARP MGPTS SURPLUS 18×18 GP ARMY $900.00 |
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WWI CLASSIC FRENCH ARMY SURPLUS POSTER FUNNY GRAPHICS!! $875.00 |
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MILITARY BASE X TENT 203 ARMY SURPLUS CANVAS 210sf $850.00 |
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MILITARY TENT…GP LARGE…SURPLUS..ARMY…ROOF ONLY $600.00 |
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MILITARY TENT.. MODULAR COMMAND POST.ARMY SURPLUS 11×11 $600.00 |
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MILITARY BASE X TENT 103 ARMY SURPLUS CANVAS 142sf $550.00 |
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MILITARY HUMVEE HOOD HMMWV HUMMER ARMY SURPLUS PART $500.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $466.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $465.00 |
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5……MILITARY TENTS..GP SMALL.. ARMY..SURPLUS .17X17 $450.00 |
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MILITARY TENT GP SMALL WITH LINER ARMY 17X17 SURPLUS $445.00 |
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MILITARY TENT GP SMALL VINYL CANVAS ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $390.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $376.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $375.00 |
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MILITARY TENT GP SMALL VINYL CANVAS ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $375.00 |
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MILITARY TENT GP SMALL VINYL CANVAS ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $370.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP SMALL.. HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $355.00 |
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90+ MILITARY SURPLUS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS FORCEPS ARMY $350.00 |
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MILITARY SURPLUS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS ARMY VET ANIMAL $350.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP SMALL.. HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $335.00 |
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MILITARY TENT ..MOBIFLEX..5 MAN .ARMY SURPLUS ..HUNTING $325.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $315.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $300.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $295.00 |
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1935 BULGARIA MILITARY ARMY TACTICS SURPLUS REVIEW BOOK $295.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $290.00 |
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CLANSMAN 320 TRANSMITTER RECEIVER BRITISH ARMY SURPLUS $281.18 |
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New Ralph Lauren Army Surplus Survival Duffle Bag $279.00 |
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MILITARY TENT…GP MEDIUM…SURPLUS..ARMY…ROOF ONLY $275.00 |
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New Ralph Lauren Army Surplus Carryall Duffle Bag $275.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP MEDIUM HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 16X32 $275.00 |
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New Ralph Lauren Army Surplus Carryall Messenger Bag $235.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP SMALL.. HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $225.00 |
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MILITARY TENT..GP SMALL.. HUNTING ARMY SURPLUS 17X17 $200.00 |
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SET OF 4 MILITARY HUMVEE DOORS…HUMMER…ARMY..SURPLUS $200.00 |
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MILITARY RADIO ANTENNA GROUP OE-254/GRC ARMY SURPLUS $175.00 |
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Army Military Surplus Outside Tent Light Kit Wood Crate $165.75 |
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MILITARY TENT MAINTANCE SECTION..SURPLUS..8′X40′..ARMY $150.00 |
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MILITARY TENT POLES GP SMALL FOLDING ARMY SURPLUS $150.00 |
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CLANSMAN 352 RADIO BRITISH MILITARY ARMY SURPLUS $140.57 |
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MILITARY RADIO ANTENNA GROUP OE-254/GRC ARMY SURPLUS $135.00 |
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SWISS ARMY MILITARY SURPLUS PE90 550 BAYONET KNIFE USED $129.95 |
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MILITARY TENT…GP MEDIUM…SURPLUS..ARMY…ROOF ONLY $125.00 |
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US Army Surplus Desert Camo Cold Weather Jackets $125.00 |
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MILITARY TARP TENT FLOOR SURPLUS ARMY 16 x 21 VINYL $125.00 |
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PAIR OF BAKELITE FIELD TELEPHONES DIRECT ARMY SURPLUS $124.95 |
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Military Surplus, Army, Camping Modular Sleeping Bag $110.00 |
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CWC G10 BRITISH MILITARY ARMY SURPLUS WRISTWATCH $109.33 |
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CLANSMAN RADIO HARNESS TEST KIT ARMY SURPLUS $109.33 |
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CLANSMAN 350 TRANSMITTER RECEIVER ARMY SURPLUS $109.33 |
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CWC G10 BRITISH MILITARY ARMY SURPLUS WRISTWATCH $109.33 |
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MILITARY TARP TENT FLOOR SURPLUS ARMY 16 x 21 VINYL $100.00 |
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MILITARY TARP TENT FLOOR SURPLUS ARMY 16 x 21 VINYL $100.00 |
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Military Surplus, Army,Gortex Bivy Cover, New, Woodland $100.00 |
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German Army Flecktarn Webbing Complete Kit “surplus” $99.50 |
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Military Vehicles, Army Surplus Website Business Sale $99.00 |
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SURPLUS RAW VINTAGE ARMY MILITARY CARGO JACKET COAT L $99.00 |
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NEW DA NANG SURPLUS ARMY BAG PURSE BONDAGE PUNK SKA M $98.00 |
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Swiss Army Camoflauge Netting 20×20 foot “surplus item” $95.00 |
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Swiss Army Camoflauge Netting 20×20 foot “surplus item” $95.00 |
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Swiss Army Camo Leaf Netting 16′ x 12′ foot “surplus” $89.75 |
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Swiss Army Camo Leaf Netting 16′ x 12′ foot “surplus” $89.75 |
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Ralph Lauren Polo Army Khaki Surplus Cargo Pant 36 x 32 $89.00 |
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Ralph Lauren Polo Army Khaki Surplus Cargo Pant 38 x 30 $89.00 |
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CWC G10 BRITISH MILITARY ARMY SURPLUS WRISTWATCH $87.46 |
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Cargo Net Military Surplus Army Air Force palletizing $85.00 |
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48 – US ARMY DESERT STORM PASGT VESTS MILITARY SURPLUS $80.00 |
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6 ARMY COLD WEATHER BEAR COATS X-L MILITARY SURPLUS NEW $80.00 |
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Military Surplus,Army,New Danner Desert Acadia, 7 Reg $80.00 |
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48 – US ARMY DESERT STORM PASGT VESTS MILITARY SURPLUS $80.00 |
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6 ARMY COLD WEATHER BEAR COATS X-L MILITARY SURPLUS NEW $80.00 |
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48 – US ARMY DESERT STORM PASGT VESTS MILITARY SURPLUS $80.00 |
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48 – US ARMY DESERT STORM PASGT VESTS MILITARY SURPLUS $80.00 |
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LOT 10 Military Surplus Army Marines Nylon Duffel Bag $79.99 |
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5(FIVE) used-slight repairs needed surplus-army wood. $79.98 |
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Army Surplus – TP-201351-AG Wire Crimping Tool w/ Case $79.95 |
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Army Surplus Torgue Wrench and 3 Adapters NIB (B9) $79.95 |
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Army Surplus – Tachometer Dwell Test Set in Metal Case $79.95 |
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CLANSMAN AMPLIFIER BRITISH ARMY SURPLUS $78.09 |
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US Army Surplus Desert Camo Cold Weather Jackets $76.00 |
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US Army Surplus Desert Camo Cold Weather Jackets $76.00 |
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MILITARY HUMVEE WINDOW GLASS FRAMED ARMY SURPLUS USED $75.00 |
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Government/Army Surplus 20amp Receptacle Assy. Duplex $75.00 |
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2 …..MILITARY TENT LIGHTS FLUORESCENT SURPLUS ARMY $75.00 |
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MILITARY FOXHOLE OVERHEAD COVER SURPLUS ARMY TENT TARP $75.00 |
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East German GDR Communist Surplus Army Hat Cap Badge $74.99 |
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LOT 10 pr Military Surplus Army Hunting Gloves Mittens $69.95 |
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LOT 10 pr Military Surplus Army Hunting Gloves Mittens $69.95 |
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MILITARY STRETCHER LITTER COT ARMY SURPLUS GURNEY $65.00 |
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Military Style Duffle Bag, Parachute Cargo Bag $29.95 Rothco Parachute Cargo Bag is made of heavy canvas with double web handles for extra support. Has a zipper that opens the full length. Great for travel and sports equiptment. Makes a great gift. Specifications: 24″ X 15″ X 13″… |
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Coghlan’s Six Function Whistle $4.83 Coghlan’s Six Function Whistle includes: LED Light, Compass, Magnifier, Thermometer, Signal Mirror and Whistle along with conveneint lanyard and clip. Batteries included…. |
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G.I. CAN OPENER PACKAGE (5) $2.00 G.I. Can Openers. Newly manufactured P-38 Can Opener from the same folks who supply them to Uncle. It folds! into 1-1/2″ x 5/8″ flat piece which is easily carried and lost. Reportedly works much better than the Asian knockoffs for those who really want to gain entry to the Spam!… |
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MRE’S Meals Ready to Eat $82.00 The Perfect food for a quick meal anytime, anywere. the perfect food for all types of outdoor use, emergency preparedness and long term storage.MRE’S are fully cooked and do not require adding water. The unique thermo stabilized packaging provides shelf stable storage without refrigeration. A cooler storage temperature will extend storage life…. |
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Mayco Stroke Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque – Army Surplus, Pint One-Fire Decorating and Glazing! Stroke Coat is specially formulated for application on bisque. The ready-to-use colors stay true from jar to fired finish, and the colors are intermixable. Perfect for controlled application over unfired glazes…. |
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Widescreen Edition) $4.21 Movie DVD… |
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Much Ado About Nothing $6.77 A romantic comedy where a loving couple are torn apart by a false accusation and a bickering couple are brought together by friendly plotting.Genre: Feature Film-ComedyRating: PG13Release Date: 7-JAN-2003Media Type: DVD… |
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Stripes (Unrated Extended Cut) $4.98 Bill Murray was heading toward a career peak on the back of comedies such as this one from 1981, the second film in his ongoing collaboration with director Ivan Reitman (the two went on to make Ghostbusters). Murray plays a chronic loser who joins the army and fails to find a fan for his ironic sensibilities in his by-the-book sergeant (Warren Oates). When push comes to shove, however, the smirkin… |
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Kiwi Shoe Polish Kit Special blend of waxes to provide a quality, long lasting shine… |
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Solid Brass Marine Corps Zippo Lighter Made in the U.S. Authentic Zippo Brand Lighter… |