ASC HISTORY NEWSLETTER

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The Battle of Luzon allowed GEN MacArthur to make good on his promise to return to the Philippines in 1945. This month we'll take a look back on that battle... read more

The Battle of Luzon allowed GEN MacArthur to make good on his promise to return to the Philippines in 1945. This month we'll take a look back on that battle as our 75 year commemoration of World War II continues. Also this month, a bit of history that never was, as we take a brief glance at one of the bloodiest battles that the U.S. avoided in World War II: Operation Downfall - the invasion of the Japanese home islands.  less

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This month we'll examine the 403d AFSB operating out of Korea and their contributions to and history with Army Sustainment Command. Also, we'll check out a... read more

This month we'll examine the 403d AFSB operating out of Korea and their contributions to and history with Army Sustainment Command. Also, we'll check out a brief history on Fort Armstrong, the military installation that predated Rock Island Arsenal that was situated on Arsenal Island.  less

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Crossing the Rhine was a major achievement for Allied armies as the war slugged on into 1945. This month we will take a look at the Allies crossing at... read more

Crossing the Rhine was a major achievement for Allied armies as the war slugged on into 1945. This month we will take a look at the Allies crossing at Remagen Bridge. We'll also take a look at the related push in Europe with Operation Plunder as the Third Reich got pushed onto their last legs.  less

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This month, we'll take a look at ASC's 404th AFSB headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. We'll also take a look at some of the unique early power... read more

This month, we'll take a look at ASC's 404th AFSB headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. We'll also take a look at some of the unique early power techniques used by Rock Island Arsenal after the completion of the stone shops.  less

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This month's Toilet Paper focuses on a monumental month in our history that occurred 75 years ago, the German Surrender. We'll look at that as well as a... read more

This month's Toilet Paper focuses on a monumental month in our history that occurred 75 years ago, the German Surrender. We'll look at that as well as a look at the news in Moline as the surrender occurred.  less

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Providing ASC's presence in Europe. This month we will take a look at the history of the 405th AFSB. We will also examine the western-most fought battles... read more

Providing ASC's presence in Europe. This month we will take a look at the history of the 405th AFSB. We will also examine the western-most fought battles in the War of 1812.  less