July 2026 is filled with causes to celebrate. The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th, followed by the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Newgren Company on the 19th. We will post more about these important events.

We have updated the Jeep-A-Drill section with a Dispatcher Magazine article and additional information about Matt Amos and Scott Sperling’s restoration of the rig pictured above.

Sticking with the dig deeper theme, now is a good time to check out Barry’s book. Each chapter ends with a “Dig Deeper” section that includes links to all references and resource materials used. So even if you have read the book, you are sure to find more information about this great machine.

