ASC HISTORY NEWSLETTER

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This month, the ASC History Office examines some truly old Christmas gatherings at Rock Island Arsenal. From letters to Christmas dinner menus, history... read more

This month, the ASC History Office examines some truly old Christmas gatherings at Rock Island Arsenal. From letters to Christmas dinner menus, history from over one-hundred years ago are preserved on the island.  less

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This month we look at the Army Materiel Command's footprint at Rock Island Arsenal. AMC has been the anchor for much of RIA's history following World War... read more

This month we look at the Army Materiel Command's footprint at Rock Island Arsenal. AMC has been the anchor for much of RIA's history following World War II, ranging from logistics to production.  less

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This month, the ASC History Office invites you to a spectacular (although unlikely) story about an unscrupulous cannon located on Arsenal Island. A ten... read more

This month, the ASC History Office invites you to a spectacular (although unlikely) story about an unscrupulous cannon located on Arsenal Island. A ten page saga of a stranger, an NCO, and a PVT with a passion for alcohol and spirits, we've abridged for you into this month's History Newsletter.  less

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On this month's regular edition of the history newsletter, we examine First Army and their stance at St. Mihiel prior to the Meuse-Argonne offensive in... read more

On this month's regular edition of the history newsletter, we examine First Army and their stance at St. Mihiel prior to the Meuse-Argonne offensive in World War I.  less

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This month, as we continue our 160th Year Celebration of Rock Island Arsenal, we take a look at the naming of some of the roads on the island. More than... read more

This month, as we continue our 160th Year Celebration of Rock Island Arsenal, we take a look at the naming of some of the roads on the island. More than the names of commanders, some of the stories behind them are quite vast.  less

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As we continue our celebration of 160 years at Rock Island Arsenal, we take a look at the second largest house in the federal housing system: Rock Island... read more

As we continue our celebration of 160 years at Rock Island Arsenal, we take a look at the second largest house in the federal housing system: Rock Island Arsenal's Quarters One. At 20,000 square feet, this mansion is a hidden gem on the Mississippi River.  less