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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: 82nd Airborne Compass
As we all know, D-Day, June 6th , 1944, marked the turning point for the war in Europe. To this day, the Storming of Normandy stands as...
John Townsend
Jun 62 min read
Artifact Friday: Italian WWII Helmet
Perhaps the most famous military event in World War II, or possibly any war, is the invasion of Normandy, D-Day, that took place on June...
John Townsend
May 292 min read
Artifact Friday: Folded Flag
If you’ve ever seen a folded United States flag on someone’s mantle or anywhere else in their home, you likely already know that they had...
John Townsend
May 232 min read
Artifact Friday: Luftwaffe Dagger (Second Model)
At the beginning of World War One, the Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Combat Forces) had arguably one of the best air force...
Hallie Cartwright
May 162 min read
Artifact Friday – Pierce McKennon's Letter
Today we have the letter sent by a pilot, Pierce W. McKennon, to his mother. Pierce was born and raised as an Arkansas native and...
John Townsend
May 91 min read
Artifact Friday: Jack Adams Lowball Glasses
Pilots have always been an interesting group. One could assume it simply comes with the territory. But, of the many pilots in history,...
directoraamm
May 21 min read
Artifact Friday: Checkpoint Charlie Mug
It’s a strange feeling, looking back and seeing our sworn enemies as allies. Throughout the Cold War, the two global powers challenged...
John Townsend
Apr 252 min read
Artifact Friday: Field Alter Kit
Wars tend not to care about your schedule, let alone your weekend plans. Such has been the case for nearly all of human history. With...
John Townsend
Apr 221 min read
Artifact Friday: Brothel Token
*This Blog Contains Adult Topics * In recognition of National STI awareness week, we find it is only fitting to discuss the role many of...
directoraamm
Apr 112 min read
Artifact Friday: Hara-Kiri Knife
Trigger Warning: This blog discusses tough topics, such as suicide. Due to the speed and urgency that Japan modernized with in the late...
John Townsend
Apr 42 min read
Artifact Friday: Candy Striper Nurses'
During World War II, many women signed up as hospital volunteers. They served as assistants to nurses who were serving state side. These...
directoraamm
Mar 211 min read
Artifact Friday: W.A.V.E Uniforms
WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, was established in July 21, 1942. The purpose of this program was to allow the...
directoraamm
Mar 151 min read
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