Artifact Friday

Fifi, a World War II B-29 Bomber, will be at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum from August 26th-30th.

Wartime often calls citizens to aid their government and their soldiers; from reduced food rations to factory work, everyone is called to serve in some way.

This week is the 81st anniversary of the dropping of Little Boy and Fat Man on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which would end four long years of fighting for the U.S.

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or the Hurricane Hunters, is a flying unit within the United States Air Force.

One of the most iconic units of the U.S. Military is the 101st Airborne, also known as the "Screaming Eagles". The 101st specializes in air assault and has a rich and interesting history since 1942.

The M1 Garand is an iconic symbol of American military history, and a proud example of 250 years of weapon development.

George Leonard McCandless was born on November 17th, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and grew up during and in the aftermath of World War II.

The 1917 “Gee!! I wish I were a man, I’d join the Navy” is a classic and early representation of recruiting history for the U.S. Navy.

The bomber was christened with the name “Yellow Rose” in honor of the song “The Yellow Rose of Texas” due to the aircraft being restored and flown by the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing.

A Sundang sword, also known as a moro kalis, is a combat and highly prestigious sword used within the Southern Philippines.

Mother pillows have been a long-standing tradition within the American military for centuries, dating back to the War of 1812, which shows historical love for a mom.

The US M1917 Doughboy Helmet in our WW1 display case is just a piece of history that details the conflict between 1914 and 1918.

The Space Force is the newest branch of the military that was added in 2019, and it operates under the United States Air Force.

The Gentex HGU-55/P Helmet has been a standard choice within the Air Force and Navy for decades since 1980.

The BPH-2 Helmet is a part of a new collection that shows the impact and history of service. This particular BPH-2 Helmet was used primarily in 1965 and 1966.

The Army Air Corps during World War 2 found many different types of personalities, strong-willed people, and people willing to fight for freedom in the extreme.

A Japanese officer's field hat, also called a Ryaku-bou, was a standard cloth hat used by officers in the Japanese Imperial Army and Navy.

This Friday, we are talking about the Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Liberation Medals that were awarded to coalition force members who served during Operation Desert Storm.

Women have been an overlooked part of military history for as long as there has been military history.

Crush caps, also known as the 50 mission crush, were a signifier of not just service but of experience.