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ACG WebOps (7-13 January 2007)Jim H. Moreno January 15, 2007 | 0 comments | Print | E-mail
Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s weekly recon of links to military history news, articles, websites, and more. This week, we can read about a couple of new museum exhibits, learn how to get hands-on experience in military history by becoming a volunteer, and help me learn about World War Two Navy towers. Clicks away! NewsHistoric Navy Tower At Maine Airport To Be Demolished – WCSH6.com Normally, a news piece as incomplete as this one wouldn’t make the cut for WebOps, but I included it because I’m sure our readers know much I don’t: just what is a WWII Navy Tower the story fails to explain about?
Arlington’s World War II memories go on display – Star-Telegram.com The news here is about the "Faces of Arlington" World War II exhibit opening this week at the Fielder House Museum in Arlington, Texas. What might get your attention first, as it did mine, is the pin-up photo of a young Anita Garmon. Has military history ever looked so good?
Sleuths close in on Odysseus home – CNN.com Many a military historian will tell you they have read Homer’s epics The Iliad and The Odyssey. The fabled city of Troy from those stories was discovered in 1870 to be on the coast of Turkey. Now it seems that the mythical island of Ithaca may also become a reality in our time.
ArticlesCamden man gives collection to new military museum – Camden Chronicle Independent Much of the memorabilia for display in the new South Carolina Military Museum, scheduled to be opened on Feb. 6, was collected and donated by one man: Lt. Col. Ross E. Beard Jr.
Patriots help preserve military history – Appleton Post-Crescent Appleton, Wisconsin, residents have volunteered their time and skills to help restore a Japanese Type 91 105mm field gun on display at a local park.
Marine keeps an eye on history – montgomeryadvertiser.com Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Yost, a 1988 graduate of Auburn University’s history program, now deploys his knowledge and expertise at the new National Museum of the Marine Corps.
AnnouncementsMighty Eighth Museum Calls for Volunteers – WTOC11 "If you love military history and would like a chance to work at a state-of-the-art facility, this may be your chance. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler needs your help and they’re looking for some new volunteers." Pages: 1 2Help Armchair General by bookmarking to
           
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