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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Ann Dunwoody Spotlight
Ann E. Dunwoody is the first woman to earn the rank of four-star general not only in the Army, but the entire U.S. armed forces. General Dunwoody joined the Army in 1974, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Women’s Army Corps …
7 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About the U.S. Army
Did you know that the U.S. Army is 248 years old? According to the U.S. Army Center of Military History, it was on June 14, 1775, that “the Continental Congress …
The ASOM Displays Major General James Gavin’s Rifle in D-Day Exhibit
Like many of the artifacts on display at the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM), this M1 carbine rifle has seen its fair share of history. Affectionately known …
The First Woman to Parachute From An Airplane: The Story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick
In honor of Women’s History month, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum wanted to spotlight the amazing story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the first woman to parachute from …
What Happened During the Battle of Corregidor?
The Lead Up To the Battle In May 1942, Corregidor, a small rock island at the mouth of Manila Bay, remained one of the last Allied strongholds in the Philippines …
The ASOM Showcases Local WWII Veteran in New D-Day Exhibit
Recently, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum opened its new temporary exhibit titled “D-Day: Freedom from Above.” This exhibit allows visitors to experience the Normandy Invasion through the …
The Incredible Story of First Sergeant Leonard Alfred Funk Jr.
First Sergeant Leonard Alfred Funk Jr. (August 27, 1916 – November 20, 1992) was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most decorated soldiers and paratroopers of World War II. He served with …
The History Behind the 82nd Airborne Patch
The “AA” arm patch, worn by all 82nd Airborne soldiers, stands for “All American,” the nickname given to the division when it was first formed at Camp Gordon, Georgia, in …
Korean War Spotlight: The Story of Corporal Rudy Hernandez
Corporal Rodolfo Pérez “Rudy” Hernández (April 14, 1931 – December 21, 2013) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military decoration, for his actions on …
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 …
