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Moosejaw Broke down in Moose Jaw.......If it's Moose Jaw Saskatchewan and not somewhere by Chicago, just a few miles East is Regina and one of the best troops around. I'll PM you some contact info Natem and I'm only 9 hrs out if I can do something.....I need an excuse to get away.

MVPA in the news Forwarding a very cool link to a 2 1/2 minute video of the MVPA trip to Alaska. http://www.ktuu.com/news/historic-military-vehicle-convoy-heads-through-alaska-20120817,0,6476435.story (Comes with a 25 second advertisement so enjoy both)

MVPA and Western Command going to Alaska A news blurp from Dawson Convoys celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Alaska Highway

MVPA Convoy Videos MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 Group 8 - YouTube MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 Group 9 - YouTube

MVPA Convoy Videos MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 Group 5 - YouTube MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 Group 6 - YouTube MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 Group 7 - YouTube

MVPA Convoy Videos A bunch of short, un-edited clips of the MVPA pulling out of Dawson MVPA Alaska Highway Convoy 2012 WWII MV's Group 4 - YouTube

WWII MV Convoy We have ten videos of the various groups heading out from Dawson Creek and will make them available real soon. Here's a video of 70 year old trucks heading up the road on a convoy that may look similar to those convoys, 70 years ago.

2012 Convoy Videos Here are two videos of a few MV's returning to the campground after the Aug 3rd opening ceremonies. A flag-person was posted so the Steel Soldiers could easily clear the 2 lane highway. The campground was located next to a very historic site and the information is...

Dawson Creek Mile '0' The support truck, an M1010 we've seen before, camping shots and a little red Willys that came to see the troops off.

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Dawson Creek Mile '0' The watch dog, ambulance, 20 ton support unit with Red Dot a/c and a full moon.

Sun Set First Gear If that doesn't make you want to hit the road with 90 of your MV buddies, maybe the sun-set will help.

On the Road Again As the convoys left I couldn't help but think of Willie's rendition.

Support The last units pulling out with the convoy commander, support trucks and lots of spare parts.

Alaska Ready With each unit responsible for it's own maintenance, trailers were loaded with all the tools needed for oil changes, tire repair, filter swaps and so many other things. Very innovative combinations.......

First Gear Everyone was staged by 700hrs on August 4th ready to head out. The first group of 4 units left 15 minutes early to scout staging areas for the mile long Steel Soldiers to park for the first break.

Highway Veterans Some of the toys have experienced the road before.

The final show The day before first gear the MVPA put on an impressive display with speeches, Government recognition and support for the efforts Private collectors go through to preserve history. The jeeps, CCKWs, Deuces and other units were well shown with laminated description sheet, flags...

MVPA ALCAN photos There is an access page on facebook that you can look at pictures and it does not require membership. This is the link to the primary page. Military Vehicle Preservation Association - Organization - Independence | Facebook ....and a link to the photos page Military Vehicle...

More MVPA gear Two Canadian G wagons were dispatched from SALH to accompany one of the contingencies to a few of the local legions. What a show this is going to be for the locals. First gear is still 4 days away for the largest portion of the MVPA ALCAN trip. More pictures to come.