[Joe 6-pack]

To my knowledge, the longest serving item in continuous use by any branch of the US Military is the McClellan saddle which was adopted in 1859, and continues to be used in ceremonial cavalry units.

The USMC Mameluke Sword was officially adopted in 1825, but were not official uniform items between 1859–1875.

The BUFF has had a good run, and doesn't look like it's quite ready to give up the ghost. The C-130 was adopted in 1956, and I don't believe it's even close to the chopping block either.

[NorthMountain]

USMC mameluke sabers are not the ones made in 1825. The USA McClellan saddles are not the same ones used in 1859.

These B52H aircraft were built in the 1960s … same actual aircraft will be in use until the end. We’re not making new ones.

[Celtic Conservative]

The C-130 is still in production.

CC

[Karoo]

I remember when my brother built a model of the b52. I took pic of him holding it with blue sky behind it. Around 1964, he joined the Air Force.

[Spirochete]

The C-130 was adopted in 1956, and I don't believe it's even close to the chopping block either.

The J model Super Hercules is still in production. It will probably flying 100 years from now.

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

To my knowledge, the longest serving item in continuous use by any branch of the US Military is the McClellan saddle which was adopted in 1859, and continues to be used in ceremonial cavalry units.

Are these the same saddles that were originally made in 1859? Or, just the design?

The very same B-52s built in the 1960s will be serving into the 2050s.

[JohnBovenmyer]

USS Constitution (1797-)