In this time of history when we have been in a war that has lasted beyond 7 years it is hard to imagine that the government has a surplus of anything but they really do. I believe that as a tax payer and definitely a patriot that I should have first crack at those government surplus items that go into auction. The other day I checked out a website that offered information on government surplus auctions and I believe I will become a member. The military usually gets top notch equipment that I would love to try to buy for myself if they really are in no need of it.