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The unit Attended and helped host WWII comes to Macomb at Veterans Park in Macomb IL October 9th-11th! Special thanks to...
10/21/2026

The unit Attended and helped host WWII comes to Macomb at Veterans Park in Macomb IL October 9th-11th! Special thanks to Adam Bednar for the invitation and for entrusting our unit to help with your event! Thank you also to Western Illinois University and Anna Lunkan for coordinating with the unit to help with the Fallen Soldiers 5k Saturday morning!

The park is amazing with ample space to grow! The community has completely rallied behind the event and we’re extremely supportive! Many spectators asked in-depth questions and had a blast climbing on board the trucks! In town the local museum brought in a live band and hosted a USO Dance leaving parking for the units motor pool and creating a unique atmosphere for the public to experience! If you missed this year don’t worry! Put the event on your schedule for next year as the unit looks forward to attending for years to come!

The Unit attended Midway Village’s Annual WWII Days celebrating its 30th anniversary in Rockford IL. Sticking with the t...
10/03/2026

The Unit attended Midway Village’s Annual WWII Days celebrating its 30th anniversary in Rockford IL. Sticking with the theme of September of 1944 the Unit portrayed the Battalions Rest and Rehabilitation Period in the vicinity of Klimmen, Holland setting up a large armory and maintenance display

The Unit Attended Dell Woods Park’s annual Military History Days this past weekend in Lockport IL. This years impression...
09/18/2026

The Unit Attended Dell Woods Park’s annual Military History Days this past weekend in Lockport IL. This years impression was representative of the push into Belgium in 1944

Personal Items or “Pocket Litter”- A reconnaissance battalion is constantly on the move. As a GI on the front lines you ...
08/31/2026

Personal Items or “Pocket Litter”
- A reconnaissance battalion is constantly on the move. As a GI on the front lines you were expected to survive on only the items you were able to carry in your pockets. With limited room, only the bare essentials would do. Below are some of the items you might have found on a member in Able company during the war -

The 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion is excited to announce our original Ford M8 Armored car will be attending this years e...
07/29/2026

The 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion is excited to announce our original Ford M8 Armored car will be attending this years event. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with a real WWII combat veteran from the battle of Anzio. We want to thank the event staff, Western Illinois University History Department, and all other event supporters for allowing the unit to highlight its motor-pool in action! We are excited to see everyone in October

The 1903A4 is the last iteration of a long legacy that started before the first world War.The 1903 was originally used d...
07/28/2026

The 1903A4 is the last iteration of a long legacy that started before the first world War.

The 1903 was originally used during the first World War by the US expeditionary forces to France. This r***e borrowed many design aspects from the German ma**er. During the 2nd World War there was a need for training r***es to supplement the supply on M1 Garands. Also chambered in 30-06 the 1903A3 was a perfect fit for this need. also produced by Re*****on.

By 1943 it was evident that the US was falling behind when it came to sharp shooting r***es. again 1903 was able to step up to the plate. Arguably not the greatest sniper r***e. The placement of an only 2.5 power weaver scope made the use of st****er clips all but impossible. But the r***e did well enough to earn our respect.

Of all the 1903A4s to enter service during the 2nd World War all of them were Re*****ons.

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The Legendary M1918 Browning Automatic R***e. This fearsome machine, designed by John Browning, was originally intended ...
06/06/2026

The Legendary M1918 Browning Automatic R***e.

This fearsome machine, designed by John Browning, was originally intended to sweep trenches during the first World War. The BAR is a gas operated, air cooled open bolt magazine fed Automatic R***e. originally designed as a light machine gun as a counterpart for crew served heavy machine guns familiar with the world war I battlefield. This weapon was instead intended to be highly portable. as this design did not incorporate a barrel that could be exchanged to mitigate heat buildup.

However the US Government was not able to start production until Febuary of 1918, and full production was not in place until june of that same year. some BARs found there way to france but not enough for the US to devolpe new tactics and uses of this new platform. This prevented the BAR from much use on the battlefield until World War 2. This wouldn't stop everyone from seeing its potential. Gangs and criminals of the late 1920s, and 30s quickly realized how this combination of firepower and mobility outclassed local police and even the FBI at the time, who were still mostly issued pistols. Bonnie and Clyde were said to have a modified BAR as a favorite choice.

As the United States was plunged into yet another world conflict in December of 1941. A later model designated as the 1918A2 deleted the semi-auto selector lever and instead created two different rates of firepower. 300 rounds per minute or 500. The A2 also was given a bipod, flash suppressor, and a hinged buttplate intended to help keep the the stock firmly on the shooters shoulder in sustained Automatic fire, and a carry handle. these additions were great, but a wepon that weighs in at 19 pounds unloaded was alot. most ditched the bipod as it saved 2 pounds.

the gun would go on to serve in korea, and prove its worth over, and over again.

06/02/2026

Did someone say Jeep Ride? The G503 better known as the Jeep is easily one of the most recognizable vehicles of the Second World War! The unit utilizes its 5 jeeps at events to give rides and teach the public about mechanized warfare

The unit attended the first Annual Liberation of Rome event in Franklin Grove IL. The 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion did ...
05/25/2026

The unit attended the first Annual Liberation of Rome event in Franklin Grove IL. The 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion did not participate in the actual liberation which happened on June 4th, 1944 but served in the Liberation of Sicily in July of 1943

Happy Victory in Europe Day! 81 years ago today thousands celebrated at the news that Germany had officially surrendered...
05/08/2026

Happy Victory in Europe Day!
81 years ago today thousands celebrated at the news that Germany had officially surrendered ending the war in the European Theatre of Operations!

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