National Infantry Museum

We’re happy to see so many places starting to open back up! Just wish we were one of them. But please hang on just a little while longer! The last thing we want to do is risk the health of our nation’s fighting force by exposing Soldiers to the spread of coronavirus. And since their heritage training is done at the museum, and they still aren’t allowed to mingle with the public, we’ll have to stay closed to the public a little while longer. Don’t forget, you can still walk our beautiful campus with its Global War on Terrorism Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial Plaza, Heritage Walk and the Memorial Walk of Honor. And stay tuned to our website and social media; as soon as they tell us we can open up, you’ll be the second to know!

#EveryNameTellsAStory Join us each week leading up to the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the start of the Global War on Terrorism as we honor those who have given their lives in the fight. The stories will culminate with the rededication of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial at the National Infantry Museum on September 11. #2008 Army SFC Matthew L. Hilton 37, of Livonia, Mich.; assigned to the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge, Mich.; died from ...Continue reading

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#EveryNameTellsAStory This year marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the start of the Global War on Terrorism. The NIM will honor the fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines with stories of service and sacrifice each week leading up to the museum’s memorial rededication on September 11. #2008 Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony M. Carbullido 25, of Agat, Guam; assigned to the Naval Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes, Ill.; died Aug. 8, in Sangatesh, Afghanistan,...Continue reading

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#MedalofHonor Some of our nation's biggest heroes come from humble beginnings. Army Cpl. Rodolfo Perez Hernandez can attest to that. The son of migrant farmers joined the Army to help earn money for his family in the late 1940s. He left the service a Medal of Honor recipient. Hernandez was born April 14, 1931, in Colton, California, to David and Guadalupe, who emigrated from Mexico. At age 8, he left school to join his parents in picking crops in fields across the state to he...Continue reading

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#EveryNameTellsAStory Each week we will put faces to the names engraved on the granite panels of the Global War of Terrorism Memorial as we approach the 20th anniversary of the attacks that launched the war. The memorial will be rededicated on September 11 at the National Infantry Museum. #2008 Army PVT Joseph F. Gonzales 18, of Tucson, Ariz.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died Sept. 20...Continue reading

#OnThisDayInHistory June 15, 2014 Operation Inherent Resolve Began: Born out of civil unrest in Syria and the power vacuum in Iraq following the rapid withdrawal of Coalition Forces in 2011, militant terrorist organization ISIL or ISIS, claimed an unrecognized Islamic state, also known as caliphate. By 2015, the ISIS caliphate controlled nearly 10 million people. In addition, ISIL was responsible for thousands of crimes, including mass executions, destruction of historic site...s, and international terrorist attacks. The United States joined with 14 other nations to form a Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) to defeat ISIL, Operation Inherent Resolve was a campaign waged primarily from the air by supporting the Iraq Security Forces, Infantry and Artillery units provided ground support to this Task Force. By October 2017, all ISIL territorial gains in Iraq had been reclaimed. On 23 March 2019, the Pentagon declared the defeat of ISIL in Syria. In all, over 42,000 square miles and nearly eight million people were liberated from ISIL tyranny. Starting in 2020, all combat operations ceased, and focused turned to toward training and force protection concerns. #NIMonDisplay ISIL Cape and Headband are visible symbols the radical indoctrination and devotion of ISIL fighters. These, however were found abandoned on a Syrian battlefield during Operation Inherent Resolve. Stop by the National Infantry Museum and explore our collection of more than 28,000 artifacts about US Army Infantry history when we reopen! #Museumfromhome http://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/visit/

We’re saddened to learn of the death of retired Lieutenant Colonel Sam Lombardo, an Italian immigrant who fought for America in Korea, World War II and Vietnam. During World War II, as Lombardo’s unit advanced through Germany after the Battle of the Bulge, the then-executive officer of the company asked for an American flag to carry with them. The request was denied, so Lombardo and the others made their own out of scraps taken from white surrender flags and red and blue drapery fabric. The flag is now part of the National Infantry Museum’s collection. Lombardo, who remained a diehard Infantryman throughout his life, was 101 years old.

Did you know the U.S. Army is even older than our country? It was established on June 14, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress. So today, we celebrated the Army’s 246th birthday with Charlie Company, 2d Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment during their tour of the National Infantry Museum. In accordance with tradition, the cake was cut by the youngest and oldest Soldiers in the room. And then, cupcakes for all! Happy Birthday, Army! . . . #armybirthday #infantrymuseum

Join us #LIVE as the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff, Army and Sergeant Major commemorate our 246 years of service to the country with the Army Birthday Wreath Laying. #ArmyBday | #ServeWithHonor

#NIMonDisplay Explore the NIM galleries and artifacts.virtually! Today’s feature: Japanese- Made Flag: This was made in Japan as a memorabilia item for the 1st Ranger Company (Airborne). The company arrived in Korea from Fort Benning on 17 December 1951. Shoulder Patch: The shoulder patch signifies the 8th Ranger Company (Airborne). The unit arrived in Korea in March 1951 and was attached to the 24th Infantry Division. ... Shoulder Patch : This shoulder patch was the type worn by the Eighth was the first and only Ranger unit that trained in Korea and not at Fort Benning. Fighting Knife - This Third Fairbairn - Sykes fighting knife, manufactured by the U.K. Wilkinson Sword Company, was carried by SGT Glenn Dahl, 1st Ranger Company (Airborne) in Korea. . . . #museumfromhome #infantrymuseum #rltw

Congratulations to Martha Lane Kinnett, who was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain today in a ceremony at the NIM. Imagine having a grandfather like COL (Ret) Ralph Puckett administering the oath of office! COL Puckett is a beloved hero of the Korean War, having earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in command of the 8th Army Ranger Company. The award is currently under consideration for an upgrade to Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest award for bravery. COL Puckett and father Bob Kinnett had the privilege of pinning CPT Kinnett’s new rank insignia on her new pinks and greens uniform. CPT Lane’s next assignment will be with the Army’s Field Artillery branch.

Happy 100th Birthday to Navajo Code Talker and World War II Veteran John Kinsel Sr. Kinsel served in the Marines from 1942 to 1945. #HonoringVets . . .... #Repost @deptvetaffairs

The National Infantry Museum remains closed to the public to protect visiting Soldiers from the spread of COVID-19. However, since they’ll be allowed to go home for the holidays, the museum will be open to the public December 19-January 10! Visit us then to see a new traveling exhibit on wounded warrior dogs, continue the holiday tradition of bringing the little ones to The Polar Express, and to revisit your favorite galleries. But we’ll be open only three weeks before we have to close again for the returning Soldiers. Make your plans to visit now!

#OnThisDayInHistory On this 22nd day in January of 1944, troops of the Fifth Army swarmed ashore on a fifteen-mile stretch of Italian beach near the prewar resort towns of Anzio and Nettuno. The landings were carried out so flawlessly and German resistance was so light that British and American units gained their first day’s objectives by noon. More to the east the key to defeating the Gustav line lay in the small town of Cassino lying on the river Rapido dominated by the his...toric Benedictine monastery atop the 1,693 foot massif of Monte Cassino itself. Only after four months with three battles the mountain only fell into Allied hands on May 18th. At Anzio, Allied troops only were able to break out around May 25th. Rome was entered by Clark’s Fifth Army on the 4th June. The Anzio Campaign was controversial, the operation clearly failed in its immediate objectives of outflanking the Gustav Line, restoring mobility to the Italian campaign, and speeding the capture of Rome. Allied forces were quickly pinned down and contained within a small beachhead, and they were effectively rendered incapable of conducting any sort of major offensive action for four months pending the advance of Fifth Army forces to the south. Anzio failed to be the panacea the Allies sought. The presence of a significant Allied force behind the German Gustav Line, uncomfortably close to Rome, represented a constant threat. The Germans could not ignore Anzio and were forced into a response, thereby surrendering the initiative in Italy to the Allies. The 135,000 troops of the Fourteenth Army surrounding Anzio could not be moved elsewhere, nor could they be used to make the already formidable Gustav Line virtually impregnable. The Anzio beachhead thus guaranteed that the already steady drain of scarce German troop reserves, equipment, and materiel would continue unabated, ultimately enabling the 15th Army Group to break through in the south. But the success was costly. The National Infantry Museum's gallery World at War: 1920-1947contains the largest collection of artifacts on display in the museum. http://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/project/world-at-war/

Fort McCoy hosted a Make-A-Wish America Foundation event for 8-year-old Chicago resident Miguel Garcia, whose wish was to be an #USArmy soldier. Garcia, along w...ith several family members, was able to experience various activities during his visit to Fort McCoy, which was supported by Fort McCoy members and the Wisconsin National Guard. Read Garcia's story here: https://www.army.mil/article/241425?dmd #USArmy

Football players know who the real heroes are. Even when their minds are on the upcoming Army-Navy football faceoff (December 12 on CBS), they’re honoring Soldiers, with whom they share a goal of fighting to the finish. This year, the players are honoring the historic 25th Infantry Division with custom uniforms and this video tribute. https://youtu.be/C5wEK0QNNWc . .... . #armynavy #armystrong #infantrymuseum #armybeatnavy See more

A special holiday event at The National Infantry Museum November 14, 2020 with Infantry Gifts! Join us for shopping, food, music, raffles, pictures with SANTA and his REAL REINDEER and so much more! Like Infantry Gifts on Facebook and follow the event page for updates on attractions and vendors!... Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit infantrygifts.com/christmas-market

Purchase your Graduation Videos now! The National Infantry Museum will livestream the B 1-19 graduation on tomorrow at 9:45am EDT. The closed servicemember-only graduation ceremony will be livestreamed from Inouye Parade Field. Professionally produced, high-resolution 4K video is available for presale now. After completing your purchase you will be notified by email when the video is available for download. Please note that top quality video files may take a while to download.... https://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/nim-store/ . . Baker Company, 1-19 IN, 198th IN BDE #infantrygraduation #fortbenning #infantrymuseum

Only two more days till the Holiday Event of the Year! You are invited to sip, shop, & savor the season this Saturday at the Infantry Gifts Community Christmas Market! We are bringing the magic of the holiday season to the National Infantry Museum with over 70 local vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, apparel, authentic woodworking, homemade candles, and more! Bring your kiddos so that they can meet Santa and his reindeer. Santa will be there at 11 a.m. Support local this holiday season! We open doors at 10 a.m. See you on Saturday!

Our NIM team celebrated their holiday spirit and created this amazing gingerbread replica of the WWII Chapel, located at the National Infantry Museum. Tiffany Newsome, from NIM Events, and Alexis Belman, from NIM Education, displayed their work of art at the RiverCenter’s Annual Gingerbread Village ribbon cutting ceremony this week.

The National Infantry Museum will livestream the B 1-19 graduation on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:45am EDT. The closed servicemember-only graduation ceremony will be livestreamed from Inouye Parade Field. To minimize the spread of coronavirus, all Infantry school graduations and Family Day events remain closed to families and friends. It is vitally important to our nation’s defense to ensure our Soldiers stay healthy and avoid the risk of exposure. Be sure to LIKE our Face...book page and make sure the livestream notification is checked. You should receive an alert when the livestreaming begins. The video will be posted on our Facebook page after the ceremony. Professionally produced, high-resolution 4K video is available for presale. After completing your purchase you will be notified by email when the video is available for download. Please note that top quality video files may take a while to download. https://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/nim-store/

Come take pictures with Santa Claus and his REAL REINDEER at the Infantry Gifts Community Christmas Market this Saturday! Santa and his reindeer will be ther...e from 11am to 2pm. You'll be able to shop local businesses and enjoy local foods at the Christmas event of the season. When: November 14, 2020 from 10am-4pm at the National Infantry Museum!

There is no better place to spend Veterans Day than the National Infantry Museum. Although we remain closed to the public, we were able to arrange a COVID-safe observance today, in conjunction with our bi-annual paver dedication ceremony. Many thanks to guest speaker and museum director Scott Daubert, the Patriot Guard Riders and all the families who came to honor loved ones with commemorative granite pavers on Heritage Walk. Most of all, thank you to all the Veterans who have protected the freedoms we all enjoy.

#HeroesAmongUs It was in 1967 that U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ben Purcell volunteered to leave his job as professor of military science for a tour of duty in Vietnam. On Jan 30, 1968, his helicopter was short down, and Purcell and five other Soldiers found themselves looking into the guns of the North Vietnamese. The highest ranking Army POW during the Vietnam War, Purcell spent 62 months in Viet Cong prison camps. For 58 of those months, he was in solitary confinement in a... 3x7 foot cell. During his time as a POW, Purcell dealt with hunger and beatings. He escaped twice, only to be recaptured. When the POWs were released in 1973, it was Ben Purcell who made a statement on behalf of all the POWs. Man’s most precious possession, he said, second only to life itself, is freedom. In 1993, he traveled back to Vietnam. His daughter said her father felt no resentment and that seeing him shake hands with one of his captors was an incredibly moving moment. He said his captors were just soldiers doing their duty, just like he was. There are more than 58,000 names on the Vietnam Wall at the National Infantry Museum. They are Heroes Among Us. Please give today to honor their memory.#Https://app.etapestry.com//NationalInfantryFou/Heroes.html

#Happeningnow Join us live for the National Infantry Museum’s Veterans Day Paver Dedication.

Get your Christmas shopping done here and have a drink on us!! Join us for another Wine'd Down Wednesday at the National Infantry Museum from 5pm-7pm on December 9! www.infantrygifts.com

A special thank you to all of our troops who protect our freedoms and their families who continue to support them past and present. The NIM will livestream the Veterans Day Paver Dedication Ceremony today at 10am EST. Be sure to like our Facebook page and you will receive an alert when we go live. These ceremonies are a touching experience for friends and families to share. Please join us as we honor heroes. . . . .... #veteransday #infantrymuseum #heroes #veteransdaylive See more

The National Infantry Museum is happy to announce the museum will reopen to the public December 19 through January 10. The museum has been closed to the public since mid-March in an effort to protect visiting Soldiers from the potential threat of exposure to COVID-19. Units of young Soldiers have continued their training which includes heritage training at the NIM throughout the pandemic. To allow those visits to continue, the museum reached an agreement with the leadersh...ip at the Maneuver Center of Excellence to keep the museum thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. But the Soldiers are now preparing for their traditional Holiday Block Leave, a chance to spend time with their families at home. So, while they’re away, the museum can reopen to the public. Families who may be picking up their Soldiers for the holiday break are encouraged to spend a little extra time in Columbus to visit the museum. And locals will have the city’s #1 attraction and nation’s Best Free Museum to show off to visiting friends and family. The museum will remain stringent with its safety protocols. Masks will be required of all guests and social distancing between groups will be monitored. Housekeeping teams will regularly sanitize high-touch areas such as doors, handrails and countertops. Touch-screen displays will be inoperative.The Giant Screen Theater will be screening The Polar Express 3D on limited dates December 18-27. The Fife and Drum restaurant will not be open during this time, however the Rally Point Canteen concessions stand in the theater lobby will be well stocked with snacks and light meals. Admission to the NIM is free. Donations at the door are much appreciated, especially in this challenging time. See more

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The NIM will live stream the Veterans Day Paver Dedication Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 10am EST. Be sure to like our Facebook page and you will receive an alert when we go live. These ceremonies are a touching experience for friends and families to share. Please join us as we honor heroes. . . . .... #veteransday #infantrymuseum #heroes #veteransdaylive See more

Thank you to the National Infantry Museum (Tiffany and Peter) for the invitation and museum tour this morning. We had the honor of seeing the new #K9Warriors exhibit. #BuddyWatchWalk #NIM #Infantry #Veterans #ColumbusGA #PTSD #TBI #MST #Addiction #22aday #Homelessness

#MedalOfHonor Kyle Jerome White was born in 1987 in Seattle, Washington. He enlisted in the Army on February 15, 2006, attending basic training, advanced individual training, and U.S. Army Airborne School consecutively, at Fort Benning, Georgia. White's military education includes the Combat Life Saver Course, U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army Air Assault School, the Infantryman Course (One-Station Unit Training), the Primary Leadership Development Course, and the Reconnai...Continue reading

Among the monuments on the Walk of Honor and around the museum’s grounds are a limited number of maple trees and benches available for dedication. The Legacy Trees serve as a living tribute to those who have made sacrifices for our freedom. Legacy Trees can be dedicated in honor of any patriot, living or deceased. A bronze marker is placed at the base of your tree, engraved with a personal message. Benches are placed for visitors to rest for a moment and reflect on the legac...y of the U.S. Army Infantryman. There are wooden benches inside and black cast aluminum benches outside and along the museum’s Memorial Walk of Honor. Each bench at the museum can be dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one, a unit, or military association. A 4 x 6 bronze plate with the inscription of your choice is included with your donation. Additionally, a private dedication ceremony can be held for family and friends. To learn more about our Heritage Walk Pavers, Memorial Walk of Honor trees or benches, please contact us at (706) 685-5813 or email [email protected].