Army Navy Sales, a third-generation family business at 3100 N. Lincoln Ave., touts itself as the last authentic military surplus store in Chicago.

Nothing beats watching someone walk into a military surplus store for the very first time. The reactions say it all as they discover aisles packed with gear, history, and everything in between. Have ...

A walk through a military surplus store reveals unexpected tools, gear, and historical items that caught everyone’s attention. There’s more variety than most people expect. What would you look for ...