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Artifact Friday: Hara-Kiri Knife
Due to the speed and urgency with which Japan modernized in the late 1800s and early 1900s, many ancient traditions and customs persisted into the more developed age of their nation.
John Townsend
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Artifact Friday: The Buffalo Soldier Patch
This week, we’re highlighting the iconic Buffalo Soldier patch worn by the soldiers of the 92nd Infantry Division.
Kyla Cooper
Feb 7, 20252 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: The Type 14 Nambu pistol
In the early 1900s, Kijirõ Nambu began developing a new type of pistol for the Japanese Navy and Army.
cartwrighth.aamm
Apr 12, 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.
cartwrighth.aamm
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Artifact Friday: Vietnam War Souvenir Jacket
#TGIAF or thank goodness it's Artifact Friday! This week we are featuring our Vietnam War Souvenir Jacket.
Laci Prince
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Pearl Harbor: 81 Years Later
Eighty-one years ago today, the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Air Corps bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, were unexpectedly attacked by the Navy and Air Forces of the Imperial Japanese Empire.
directoraamm
Dec 7, 20223 min read


Artifact of the Week: Merchant Marine Patch
This patch was created by Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, in July of 1944.
directoraamm
Oct 11, 20221 min read


Arkansans Behind the Flag: Robert G. "Bob" Abb
Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, at the beginning of the “Roaring Twenties”, Robert G. “Bob” Abb was destined to make his mark on American and aviation history.
directoraamm
Aug 13, 20222 min read


Arkansas Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen were a segregated group of African American Army Air Corps cadets, personnel, and support staff.
directoraamm
Feb 28, 20222 min read


When Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
While the country was in full swing back into normal life, there were other events occurring which would forever alter the future of this country.
directoraamm
Feb 23, 20223 min read


Climb to Glory
Did you know that prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the United States Army decided to create a division specifically for battle in cold, snowy regions?
directoraamm
Feb 3, 20223 min read


Memories from the Ghost Squadron
As September closes and October is ushered in, people’s thoughts turn to the holiday season, especially that of Halloween.
directoraamm
Jan 14, 20213 min read

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