For 85 years, Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) has stood as a bastion of support for the American Warfighter and a cornerstone of the Chemical Corps. Its history is a vivid reflection of our nation’s defense posture—a narrative of profound adaptation, technical mastery, and unwavering service. From its origins forging incendiary munitions in the crucible of World War II to its complex Cold War missions and its subsequent, successful...
Col. Matthew C. Mason took command of Pine Bluff Arsenal July 10, during a morning ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center outside the installation’s main gate.