by Geno Quiroz | Aug 16, 2023 | Events, Infantry History, Iraq, News
Our museum loves to share our pride in being American, as well as the history that comes with that privilege. Back in July 2023, we hosted a 20th Anniversary reunion of Operation Tapeworm. Guests had an opportunity to meet and talk to members of the 3rd Battalion,...
by Geno Quiroz | May 10, 2023 | Events, Infantry History, News
The National Infantry Museum, along with the rest of the nation, celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. The joint congressional resolution from 1978 established this observance to commemorate both anniversaries – the arrival of the...
by Geno Quiroz | May 4, 2023 | Events, Infantry History, News
On May 11 at 9am eastern time, The National Infantry Museum will host a Livestream of the renaming of Fort Benning to Fort Moore, in honor of Hal Moore and his wife Julie. The stream will take place in the Giant Screen Theater, followed by a gallery unveiling at 1pm...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 3, 2023 | By The Numbers, Infantry History, News
Photo courtesy Ken Wilcox The “Follow Me” patch, first made in 1918 by Camp Benning for its Army Soldiers, symbolizes a Soldier and Foot Soldier’s shield. It also displays an U.S. Model 1905 Rifle Bayonet against a blue Infantry background and...
