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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 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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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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December marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The battle would be the one that would break the back of the Germans with great cost to the... read more

December marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The battle would be the one that would break the back of the Germans with great cost to the Allied Armies. It was one of the largest battles that the U.S. Army has ever been involved in. Also this month, a look at the more spiritual side of LTG George S. Patton and his request for a "Good Weather Prayer" from his chaplain on 22 December 1944.  less

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Continuing the trend, we visit the 402nd AFSB and examine their history and transition from the desert in the Middle East to the tropical islands of Hawaii.... read more

Continuing the trend, we visit the 402nd AFSB and examine their history and transition from the desert in the Middle East to the tropical islands of Hawaii. Also, a reflection and celebration of the centennial of Veteran's Day, and it's original incarnation: "Armistice Day."  less

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This month, we revisit the history of our Army Field Support Brigades; starting with the 401st AFSB in Kuwait. Also, we examine some of the spooky history... read more

This month, we revisit the history of our Army Field Support Brigades; starting with the 401st AFSB in Kuwait. Also, we examine some of the spooky history of Quarters One at Rock Island Arsenal, and why so many people are constantly wondering about the "ghosts" of the officer's quarters.  less