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This History of Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger and his troops declared to all the people in Galveston, Texas General Order Number 3: “The people of Texas are informed that …
The Creation of the U.S. Army
Since it was established on June 14, 1775, a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development …
Timeline of D-Day and the Roles Airborne and Special Operations Soldiers Played
In 1943 the Allies decided upon an invasion of Northwest Europe in May 1944. Landing in Normandy, they would capture the channel ports and secure an area for further ground …
The History of Memorial Day
As many people know, Memorial Day is an American holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May, and honors the men and women who sacrificed their lives while …
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a rich history and heritage that has played an integral role throughout United States history. This is one of those stories. On 6 June …
The U.S. Army’s First Parachute Combat Assault
The first Allied Airborne assault of World War II was planned as a part of Operation TORCH, the invasion of North Africa on November 8, 1942. The invasion force- 107,000 …
Interesting Facts About Victory In Europe Day (VE DAY)
“The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of freeborn …
Army History Magazine
The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum was featured in the most recent edition of Army History Magazine. Read Jim Bartlinkski’s article here:
Operation Eagle Claw
On April 24, 1980, an ill-fated military operation to rescue the 66 American hostages held in Tehran ended with eight U.S. servicemen dead and no hostages rescued. To learn more …
Jackie Robinson’s Career in the Army
Did you know that April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day? On this day in 1947, Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s decades-old color barrier, when he stepped foot onto Ebbets Field …
