Forgotten War

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...