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99th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) was activated on 10 July 1942 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The original War Department order that created the 99th gave priority to Norwegian aliens for service in the 99th.
Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II Review
“McGaugh reminds us that the gliding program and, more importantly, the glider pilots are worth remembering and studying as one of many examples in World War II of facing a determined enemy against all odds with courage and ingenuity.”
Confessions of a Weekend Warrior: Thirty-Five Years in the National Guard Review
“Smith weaves together themes of leadership, duty, and the evolving responsibilities of the National Guard, giving insight into the organization’s growth and the complex challenges of command.”
Army Art – Army Animals
Since its beginning, the U.S. Army, like all other armies of the world, has relied on animals to perform a variety of tasks throughout its history. For many decades, horses and mules served as the primary means of transporting soldiers, artillery, and supplies, whether as cavalry mounts or as draft animals.
M102 105mm Howitzer
Emplaced at dozens of fire support bases (FSBs) across South Vietnam, U.S. Army artillery, including 105mm, 155mm, and 8-inch howitzers, along with 175mm guns, provided crucial support to infantry in the field or other FSBs under enemy attack.
A “Damned Nobody” to Four Stars: The Life and Career of General Bruce C. Clarke
“The Army has had two great trainers,” General Dwight D. Eisenhower once asserted. “Von Steuben, and Bruce Clarke.” A relatively obscure figure in the pantheon of notable American military leaders, Bruce C. Clarke holds a position of quiet importance in Army history.
MEMORIAL GARDEN
As part of the Museum’s mission to present a holistic picture of the Soldier experience, AHF supports the creation of a designated space that honors the sacrifices of those who serve.
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EXPLORE THE WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to honor your service or the service of your loved ones while also supporting the Museum. Unit Tributes, Benches, Trees, Seats, and Commemorative Bricks are all unique ways to be a part of the national landmark honoring our Army.
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