That time Toyota built its own Humvee
The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), better known as the Humvee, is a modern icon of the U.S. military. Like the Jeep that came before it, the Humvee excels…
5 things you should know before purchasing a humvee as a civilian
Purchasing a Humvee differs from purchasing a civilian car since several factors must be considered, not just the cost of purchase and maintenance. Purchasing a vehicle that is too huge,…
Today in military history: Origins of the Humvee
On March 22, 1983, the Pentagon awarded $1 billion to AM General Corporation to develop 55,000 Humvees. The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), better known as the Humvee, is…
Here’s why the Army is buying fewer JLTVs next year
The U.S. Army is slowing down its timeline to acquire a fleet of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, an armored
US Marines take the Humvee’s replacement out for a spin
Multiple units on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton have started to introduce the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to their Marines by teaching them the basic operations of one of the Marine Corps’ newest ground vehicles.
“The JLTV is a lot m…
How DARPA wants to make your next vehicle safer, more lethal
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is known for its baller tech, from helping to invent the internet and Google Maps to developing artificial intelligence and drone swarms. For the last few years, they’ve been looking into how to make ve…
Army accidentally drops humvee 1 minute short of drop zone
Army testers accidentally dropped a Humvee from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft Oct. 24, …
This is why Motor Pool Mondays are more important than troops realize
Every Monday morning in the United States Army, companies gather around their battalion motor pool to conduct maintenance on their vehicles. On paper, the NCOs have the drivers of each and every vehicle perform a PMCS, or preventive maintenance chec…