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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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Pearl Harbor: The USS Arizona
The USS Arizona, laid down in 1914 and launched in 1915, was the greatest tragedy in the Bombing of Pearl Harbor.
John Townsend
Dec 7, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: Shark Chaser
For a pilot in World War II, few things were as terrifying as getting shot down. For pilots in the Pacific theatre, that fear was compounded by the presence of sharks.
John Townsend
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: M114 155mm Howitzer
Since the invention of gunpowder, militaries of the world have utilized cannons to strike at fortifications and large enemy concentrations.
John Townsend
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Artifact Friday: Vetterli M1970/87/15
Today we rewind the clock past World War Two. The End of the Industrial Revolution in the 1840s saw the mass production of many items, including firearms.
John Townsend
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: M3 Half-Track
One aspect that has made the United States military a tour de force over the last century has been the dedication to mobility.
John Townsend
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: Hand-cranked Air Raid Siren
If you have been around on one of our field trips or visits to the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market, you will notice that we carry this artifact with us! It is our air raid siren.
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May 3, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: 1950s Okinawa Postcard
AAMM has a lot of interesting items in its collection, and this week, we archived a postcard collection from a veteran stationed in Okinawa.
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Apr 26, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: The Type 14 Nambu pistol
In the early 1900s, Kijirõ Nambu began developing a new type of pistol for the Japanese Navy and Army.
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Apr 12, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: The UH-1 Iroquois
Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It is observed on this day because it was on March 29, 1973, that the last of the United States military forces disbanded and left Vietnam.
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Mar 29, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: American Red Cross Uniform
Today’s featured artifact is a uniform set from the American Red Cross.
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: The Bluejacket's Manual
The United States Navy has been defending our seas since 1775.
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Mar 1, 20241 min read
Artifact Friday: North American T-2 Buckeye
North American was made famous with its P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft, and it continued to produce airplanes for the military into the 1950s.
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: Handkerchief Holder
This featured artifact has never been on display here, and in fact, I had to dig deep to find out more about it.
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Feb 16, 20242 min read
Sweetheart Jewelry
The concept of “Sweetheart Jewelry” was developed as early as World War One, but it is most prominently remembered from World War 2, which is what is covered in this post.
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Feb 14, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: The B-4 Garment Bag
The B-4 was developed during World War Two and was used for at least thirty more years as a carrier for large garment items.
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Feb 9, 20241 min read
Artifact Friday: Ferret Armored Car
During the Second World War, Great Britain had begun to rely on small, armored cars (Daimler Dingo) to assist tank battalions on reconnaissance and patrol missions.
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Jan 19, 20242 min read
Artifact Friday: The Piper NE-1
Today we are talking about our Piper Cub, which is designated by the US Navy as an NE-1.
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Dec 29, 20232 min read
Artifact Friday: Yank Magazine, December 24,1943
Here is a special artifact in our collection published on Christmas Eve, 1943-eighty years ago!
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Dec 22, 20232 min read
Artifact Friday: Australian Slouch Hat
Today we are covering a unique artifact in our collection called the Australian “slouch” hat.
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Dec 15, 20232 min read
Artifact Friday: A-4 Skyhawk
In the 1950s, the jet age changed the face of the U.S. military, creating a need for new aircraft to replace older aircraft such as the Navy’s A-1 Skyraider.
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Nov 24, 20232 min read
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