ASC HISTORY NEWSLETTER

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This month as we continue our 160th celebration of Rock Island Arsenal, we'll take a look at the establishment of RIA as it is today. From its original... read more

This month as we continue our 160th celebration of Rock Island Arsenal, we'll take a look at the establishment of RIA as it is today. From its original proposal as an arsenal repair, to the grand national arsenal that BVT BG Rodman envisioned, RIA today remains as unique and special as ever.  less

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This month we take a look at some of the prominent figures that lived and worked at Arsenal Island including a few from before and after it became Rock... read more

This month we take a look at some of the prominent figures that lived and worked at Arsenal Island including a few from before and after it became Rock Island Arsenal.  less

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This month in the regular edition we'll take a look at Camp Lewis in Washington, and the 91st Infantry Division that was activated there.

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On this special edition of the newsletter, we continue to look at the history of Rock Island Arsenal on her 160th anniversary with the Rock Island Prison... read more

On this special edition of the newsletter, we continue to look at the history of Rock Island Arsenal on her 160th anniversary with the Rock Island Prison Barracks. Specifically the sentries that stood watch over the barracks.   less

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This month in the regular edition of the newsletter, we take a look at the historic flood of 2019 LD15 on the Mississippi River and its major impact on the... read more

This month in the regular edition of the newsletter, we take a look at the historic flood of 2019 LD15 on the Mississippi River and its major impact on the city of Davenport, Iowa. Also a quick throwback to "Cher Ami" - the Bird of Battle that aided the Lost Battalion in World War I.  less

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This month in the newsletter we look at some overlooked history starting with the Red Ball Express and its role in supplying forces breaking out from... read more

This month in the newsletter we look at some overlooked history starting with the Red Ball Express and its role in supplying forces breaking out from Normandy in World War II. Also we'll have a brief look at SGT Stubby, the first American K9 NCO.  less