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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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Artifact Friday: M114 155mm Howitzer
Since the invention of gunpowder, militaries of the world have utilized cannons to strike at fortifications and large enemy...
John Townsend
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Artifact Friday: Vietnam War Souvenir Jacket
#TGIAF or thank goodness it's artifact Friday! This week we are featuring our Vietnam War Souvenir Jacket. It was brought back by a U.S....
Laci Prince
Feb 23, 20231 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...
directoraamm
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...
directoraamm
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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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Charles Leon Gilliland
During the wars of Korea and Vietnam hundreds of Arkansas residents served overseas, and a number of them distinguished themselves...
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May 7, 20213 min read
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