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Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Coast Guard: Semper Paratus (Always Ready)
Navy: Semper Fortis (Always Courageous)
Air Force: Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win
Army: This We'll Defend
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When Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
Seventy-seven years ago, Tulsa beat Georgia Tech in the eleventh Orange Bowl. Southern California defeated Tennessee in the thirty-first...
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Feb 23, 20223 min read
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History of Valentines Day Cards
Whether you love or hate the holiday, receiving a card on Valentine’s Day from your special someone is always exciting! This tradition of...
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Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Climb to Glory
The winter time in Arkansas is usually mild with a few extreme cold snaps hitting us every once in a while. Weather is so unreliable that...
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Feb 3, 20223 min read
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The Piasecki H-21 "Flying Banana"
One of the most popular items in the museum is a large, tandem-rotor helicopter known as the Flying Banana. It is easily distinguishable...
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Jan 14, 20222 min read
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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Gary Michael Rose
Gary Michael Rose was born in Watertown, New York October 17, 1947. (While he did not live in Arkansas, Gary Rose is a lifetime member of...
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Jul 7, 20214 min read
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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Lloyd Leslie Burke
Lloyd Burke was born in Tichnor, Arkansas in 1920 and spent the majority of his growing up years around that area. After graduating, he...
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Jun 11, 20212 min read
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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: James Lamar Stone
James Lamar Stone was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1922. He spent most of his childhood and high-school years in Hot Springs, Arkansas...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Herbert Littleton
In 1930, Herbert Littleton was born in Mena, Arkansas to Paul N. and Lillie Maude Littleton. While he was still a small boy, Littleton...
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May 21, 20212 min read
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Seventy-six years ago on February 19, 1945 the battle for the island of Iwo Jima began. It was one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific...
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
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