[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

[Soaring Feather]

Thank You.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for all of this!

[Gucho]

Outstanding Art Work - Thank you.

[afnamvet]

Great artwork of heroes. Thanks again FMC!

[Fawnn]

wow, thanks FMC! (I especially liked how SFC Sieger Hartgers expressed the nice forearms in SCALING THE WALL WITH A LITTLE HELP, Saudi Arabia, 1991.) ;)

Ping to the Canteen crew.

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[Former Military Chick]

I have to tell you, I have loved doing this and the art work is amazing.

I am going to see if I can find a way to contact the artist's (artist's family)and share the thread so they can see how much their artwork has touched those on FR.

As said in an earlier comment, I would love to own a signed copy of any of these rendering's.

Again thanks for the appreciation, it makes putting this together really a labor of love, for our troops, for these fine artists and my fellow Freeper's!

FMC

[Former Military Chick]

PING

and to comment 1 as well

[silent_jonny]

Pinging you if haven't been pinged :)

Thank you for this great thread, FMC!

[Former Military Chick]

Good morning Freeper's PING!!

Here are some more amazing paintings. Their work is just astounding. By the way, the next addition's will be actual photographs by our troops. Equally as talented as the one's I have already posted.

Because of some of the threads I posted today, I went ahead and copied your names to this thread, I thought this might help you forget the likes of the left with Robert's, a guy seems to think sport's is more important than his wife. It is not a formal PING list, I had hoped these would be enjoyed by all and shared with family and friends.

These might take a moment to download, but I have to tell you it is well worth it, that little extra size just increases it's visual appeal. Not interested in future addition's to this thread, PM, and I will happily comply.

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Hunting Al Qaeda"Hunting Al Qaeda" represents a new era for Naval Special Warfare and the
U.S. Navy SEALs.

Rock Portage Rock Portage recalls one of the most daunting challenge of the BUDS training

"The Big E" - The USS Enterprise in Action Carrier Action in WWII is ablaze with aerial combat.

Son Tay Raid Blue Boy Element The print is a tribute to one of the most daring military exploits ever executed
by the famed United States Army's Green Berets.

Special Forces Battle Tanks at Lang Vei The print recreates the historical battle at Lang Vei when
American ground troops first battled enemy armor in Viet Nam.

Enduring Freedom The print honors the actions of United States soldiers fighting in Afghanistan.

Nothing Fails Due to LogisticsThe first modern limited edition art print that honors the Army Logistician!

We Were FirstThe print honors the African American Paratroopers that
fought for the freedom and the soul of America during World War II.

DISCOM in the Field The print honors DISCOM soldiers who are the first deployed and last to leave.

Help Is On The Way The first print in The Red Cross in Action Series
about WWII by M&M Art Ltd. artists. Blood coming to the forward
area was as necessary as food or ammunition and always a welcome sight.

The Letter Home Honors the selfless dedication to service of the tens of thousands of American women that served as Red Cross nurses during World War II.

[Vic3O3]

Ping for some more fine art!

[Happy2BMe]

BTTT

[Dante3]

Thanks!

[TruthNtegrity]

Outstanding.

I'd love to be able to buy some of these, even if just prints of the originals.

Anybody looked into this?

[CloudPounder]

I attended Lowry AFB for Illustrator school and I am trying to get a hold of MSG Varisano!!

Do you have any contact info??

Thanx!!

c(^L^)o