The History of Veterans Day
Did you know Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day? President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as a day to honor those who served during the Great War. It wasn’t until after World War...
View ArticleLiving History
By the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Members of the Living History Detachment, a part of the Illinois State Military Museum, held a World War I encampment event recently. The event aims to...
View ArticleFirst African-American Pilot a War Hero During WWI
From 29 Days of African American History, www.af.mil FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - After watching his father narrowly escape a lynching in early 20th century Georgia, Eugene Bullard would escape...
View ArticleEngineer Promotes African-Americans in Early Days of Aviation
Provided by www.af.mil FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - An engineering student from Chicago would go on to become an important link in African-American aviation history and do much to take the...
View ArticleI Was a Yeoman – Part Two
By Mrs. Henry F. Butler [Estelle Kemper] From the Naval Historical Foundation Publication We worked six days a week regularly, sometimes on Sundays, and often late into the night, for all of us were...
View ArticleFamily Focus Friday: Expanding His Family’s Military Lineage
When Spc. Evrett Williams enlisted in the Army Reserves, he joined a long line of family members before him served their country in uniform, including two grandfathers in World War I and World War II...
View ArticleSea Moms: The Driving Force Behind Today’s Sailors
Sea moms are excellent and capable sailors, as well as compassionate leaders and role models who shape the careers and lives of those they command. Read More
View ArticleHistory of Marine Aviation
What may have simply been a specialized training for a particular Marine, may have well set a standard for many Marine pilots to this day. Watch this video to see how Marine Corps aviation began. Read...
View ArticleWorth A Thousand Words: Saying Good-Bye
Private T. P. Loughlin of the 69th Regiment, New York National Guard, (165th Infantry) bids his family farewell, 1917 during WWI. Read More
View ArticleThe History of Veterans (Armistice) Day
Do you know why we celebrate Veterans Day? It all started when... well, you'll have to read on to find out. Read More
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