[Former Military Chick]

Some know that I have been doing extensive research on the history of the Photo's: Historic United States Disciplinary Barracks (Ft. Leavenworth KS)Before and After I stumbled across these amazing renderings and thought other's might enjoy them as well.

[snippy_about_it]

Beautiful artwork, thanks for posting this.

[Vic3O3]

ping for some stunning artwork!

[Vic3O3]

FMC, thanks for posting all the artwork & the Leavenworth link! Makes me think of home...

[miele man]

Thank you very much. There is some amazing talent here. The pix of the soldier walking guard in the snow is exceptional as are others.

[fortheDeclaration]

Thanks for the post!

[EverOnward]

Wow. Thank you.

[righttackle44]

These are amazing. Thanks for letting us
see them. It was a real treat.

[Valin]

Bump anf bookmark

[359Henrie]

I see this art, and its art, and yet here in California, the display in Sacramento is allowed to continue

[Former Military Chick]

I was able to access the following art work by our troops, hope you enjoy their work as much as I have.

I have also enjoyed all the remarks on this thread, what a wonderful group of folks on FR, that I am proud to call my friends!- FMC

THE BOSNIA ART PROJECT by Colonel Gary N. Cassidy

MINEFIELD Oil on Canvas, Barbed Wire, Engineer Stake and Mine Sign

TENT CITY

LOGISTICS AT BUTMIR

PHOTOGRAPHING MINEFIELDS

PEACEKEEPERS ON THE PRINCIP BRIDGE

70's GEAR

90's GEAR

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Artwork from Somalia

My Watch in the Tower - (1st Infantry Division)

Convoy in Somalia

Female Soldier in Somalia

10th Mountain Division

Midday Madness in Mogadishu (10th Mountain Division)

American Soldier on Top of Bradley

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Art by Sergeant (RET.) Jeffrey T. Manuszak

On the Town (10thMountain Division)

Road March (10th Mountain Division)

A Look Around (10th Mountain Division)

Blade Assembly

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The Artists:
Sergeant Jeffrey Manuszak - U.S. Army, graduate of Ray College of Design, Chicago, Illinois, BFA 1995.

Sergeant Gene Snyder - U.S. Army currently studying for a BFA degree from Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont.

"READY TO ROLL", This painting captures HMMWV's getting ready to move out of the Industrial Compound in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

"RWANDA RUNWAY", by Sergeant. Manuszak. A C-130 is being checked over by its crew during a stop in Rwanda.

"FOOTBALL ARMY STYLE", by Sergeant. Snyder. The 536 Engineers playing an impromptu game of football with Cuban Refugees during Operation Safehaven.

"536 ENGINEERS", by Sergeant. Snyder. Laying a drain during Operation Safehaven.

"82D ENGINEERS IN GERMANY", by Sergeant. Snyder. 82d Engineers laying an obstacle course at the Combined Manuever Training Center (CMTC).

"KNUCKLEBUSTERS," by Sergeant. Snyder. Breaking the track on an M-1 tank in Germany.

"OPFOR", by Sergeant Snyder. M60A1 on training maneuvers in Germany.

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Selected Works of Sergeant Sieger Hartgers & Master Sergeant Peter G. Varisano

Master Sergeant Sieger Hartgers - U.S. Army (Ret.), joined the Army in 1972 and was selected for an Army artist team to document Army training in jungle and desert conditions. While serving as an instructor/supervisor at the NCO Illustrators School at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, in 1990, he was called upon to document Operation DESERT SHIELD in the Persian Gulf. His last assignment was as Noncommissioned Officer in charge of the Army Art Team 1995 - 1996.

Master Sergeant Peter G. Varisano - U.S. Army (Ret.), joined the Army in 1974 and he participated in two art teams, the first in 1989 documenting training with the Wisconsin National Guard and in 1990, he was called upon to document Operation DESERT SHIELD in the Persian Gulf. He also depicted Army activities following Hurricane Andrew in Florida and in Somalia in 1993. MSG Varisano served as Noncommissioned Officer in charge of the Army Art Team at the Center of Military History for three years prior to his retirement.

ON GUARD AT SUNSET By SFC Peter G. Varisano Saudi Arabia, 1991

SOLDIER DOING LAUNDRY By SFC Sieger Hartgers Saudi Arabia, 1991

SCALING THE WALL WITH A LITTLE HELP By SFC Sieger Hartgers Saudi Arabia, 1991

TAKE A TRIP WITH ME By SFC Peter G. Varisano Washington, D.C., 1991

STUDY AND REFLECTION -- WILDERNESS STAFF RIDE By SFC Peter G. Varisano

ROCK DRILL By MSG Sieger Hartgers CMTC, Hohenfels, Germany 1995

HOT WASH By MSG Sieger Hartgers. CMTC, Hohenfels, Germany 1995

SCALING THE WALL WITH A LITTLE HELP Saudi Arabia, 1991 SFC Sieger Hartgers

BUILDING AN OUTHOUSE IN THE FIELD Ad-Damman, Saudi Arabia by SFC Sieger Hartgers

PATRIOT MISSLE SITE , Saudi Arabia by SFC Sieger Hartgers

[Diva Betsy Ross]

wow- art as good as i have seen. this is a very moving thread- fmc- thanks for posting. god bless our gentle warriors -in all that they do.

[AZamericonnie]

Outstanding! Thank you for posting!

[little jeremiah]

Thanks, and BTTT.

[Happy2BMe]

Exceptional.

Proud United States Military heritage art and photos - ping.

[La Enchiladita]

WOW!

You are Da Gal, FMC!

[mewzilla]

Wow. Thanks for the ping. These ought to be on display somewhere, or be in a travelling exhibit.

[La Enchiladita]

These are not to be missed, ping.

[fortunecookie]

Absolutely stunning works. These men and women are talented in so many ways. Thank you! Is there a place where these will be displayed? Some sort of exhibit would be terrific, maybe a travelling one?

[madison10]

Those were AWESOME!

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

these are beautiful..thanks for the post.