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National Infantry Foundation Seeks Audio-Visual Technology Support Specialist

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Communications Dept.) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:39:00 +0000

The National Infantry Museum has an opening for a Audio-Visual Technology Support Specialist. This position requires 25-30 hours per week, including occasional nights or weekends.

The ideal candidate must display excellent customer service and communication skills and experience in sound/video/lighting systems. An understanding of multimedia technology is strongly preferred but not required.

Primary responsibilities and tasks:
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of the multimedia shows within the museum to include lighting, sound, video and special effects.
• Provide A/V engineering support for museum events, classes, tours, lectures, rentals and other productions as needed
• Assist the other members of the Information Technology staff in the maintenance and repair of the museum’s simulations and attractions

Other responsibilities and tasks:
• Work with the Information Technology Staff to maintain and repair all rental equipment, tools and supplies.
• Assist with the cleaning, maintenance and repair of dioramas, theaters and macro displays
• Other duties and information technology tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent skills in the reading and comprehension of technical diagrams, manuals, drawings and schematics
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to perform climbing duties to include catwalks, lifts, ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with staff, volunteers, clients, outside vendors and the general public

Submit cover letter and resume to:
National Infantry Foundation
Personnel Director
National Infantry Foundation
1775 Legacy Way, Suite 220
Columbus, GA 31903

Please, no phone calls regarding this position.

Application Closing Date: April 20, 2012

THE AMERICAN ROAD TO VICTORY: National Infantry Foundation Joins Forces with Livingbattlefield on DVD Set & PBS Broadcasts

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Communications Dept.) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Click here for more information about our
new cinematic/academic partnership.

The National Infantry Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with Livingbattlefield, the production team behind the gruondbreaking World War II film series, The American Road to Victory. (read the official press release here)

The series has already been seen on over 1,200 broadcasts through PBS affiliates nationwide, as well as numerous screenings in public libraries across the country. On Veterans Day 2011, we presented the third film in the series, The Americans in the Bulge, on our IMAX screen and hosted a Q&A session with a panel of WWII veterans and the film director Richard Lanni.

The American Road to Victory trilogy chronicles the decisive actions that made victory in Europe possible – D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge – through a combination of striking visuals and detailed historical research. The films are presented by colorful historian Ellwood von Seibold, one of Europe’s leading battlefield guides and an honorary officer in the U.S. Army. To bring history alive, each film features rare archive footage and powerful interviews with combat veterans, seamlessly integrated with computer-generated imagery and historical reenactment.

“We knew, after screening one of the films in our theater on Veterans Day, that we wanted to be a part of this," says National Infantry Foundation president Ben Williams. "The films represent a great example of everything we stand for – real history for families. "

Standing outside the gates of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the American Soldier, educating the public and preserving the Army’s legacy while also offering unique opportunities for entertainment to the military and civilian communities, including the region’s only IMAX 3D Theatre. The museum is operated by the non-profit organization, the National Infantry Foundation.

The museum operates solely through your contributions, inluding online donations and IMAX ticket purchases!

"This is such an honor for us," said Livingbattlefield CEO Heidi Lanni. "Receiving support from such an important national institution tells us that our decision to work outside the box of traditional war documentaries – to look at war from the foxhole level – was the right one to make.”

As home of the Army’s most rigorous training and indoctrination programs since the early 20^th century – including the Infantry, Armor, Ranger, and Officer Candidate Schools – Fort Benning has been responsible for the training of millions of American heroes, including many of the WWII veterans featured in the American Road to Victory series.

Currently, the films are available for private screenings as part of a National Infantry Museum tour package; stay tuned for additional information about special public screenings, PBS broadcast schedules and a special Collector’s Edition box set.

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Infantry Soldier Coin Launch & Celebration | Friday, 17 February 2012 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, GA Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000

The National Infantry Foundation is excited to finally offer the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar for sale! Please join us for the launch event Friday, February 17. The newly minted coins will be presented to a company of newly minted Infantrymen at their graduation at 9 a.m. Aflac CEO Dan Amos and United States Mint Associate Director B.B. Craig will be guest speakers for the event.

We’ll have patriotic music and grilled burgers and, of course, the coin for you to buy and take home! Be sure to share the following flyer with all your friends:

Click to enlarge | Follow the coin on Facebook to learn more!

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National Infantry Foundation Seeks Communications Assistant

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Communications Dept.) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:18:00 +0000

The National Infantry Museum has an opening for a Marketing and Communications Assistant. This position requires 30-40 hours per week, including occasional nights or weekends.

The ideal candidate must display excellent written and oral communication skills and a commitment to organization and accuracy. Experience in graphic design, marketing, and web development/content management is required.

Primary responsibilities and tasks:
• Assist with website maintenance, including blog posts and calendar updates. Assist developers and senior staff with site updates and enhancements
• Maintain museum’s social media outreach, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, FourSquare, etc.
• Monitor outside media and internet for museum-related content
• Maintain online event calendars
• Create and maintain content for digital monitors and signage

Other responsibilities and tasks:
• Assist with the creation of content for brochures, promotional materials, emails, presentations, direct mail, newsletters, annual reports and special events
• Assist with creation of press releases, presentations, scripts and other content as directed
• Assist Director in promoting museum activities with local, regional and national media
• Organize and maintain contact lists, files and records
• Basic photography of museum events
• Respond to inquiries from the public
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience creating and/or managing a professional website
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic print and graphic design; knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent skills in grammar, writing and communication
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, computer science or closely related business field
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with staff, volunteers, the media, outside vendors and the general public

Application, deadlines, and compensation:
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Cyndy Cerbin
Director of Communications
National Infantry Foundation
1775 Legacy Way, Suite 220
Columbus, GA 31903

or ccerbin@nationalinfantryfoundation.org

or by fax to 706-653-8368.

Please, no phone calls regarding this position.

This position pays an hourly rate, commensurate with experience and skill level.

Letter to the Editor: "An Unexpected Christmas Gift" | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:20:00 +0000

This letter appeared as a letter to the editor of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer today, 4 January 2012:

AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS GIFT

Every year, Santa and the Conductor will
periodically stop by during our run of The
Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience
Saturday, Dec. 17, two grandmothers, one great-grandmother and five grandchildren dressed in their finest PJs (the children, not the grandmothers) arrived at the Infantry Museum promptly at 5 p.m. All were excited about the crafts, a visit with Santa and a viewing of “The Polar Express,” only to learn that we had arrived one day early. (As hard as we try, grandmothers are not perfect!)

As we stood in the lobby pondering what to do, what should appear but a wonderful “elf” disguised as an Infantry Museum volunteer. She gathered our entire little group and began a historical journey that all could understand. We traveled through time, stopped to have pictures made first in a tank and then in front of a lovely Christmas tree with packages underneath. Little ones learned of the thanks we owe our military past and present. Amazed at each scene, with amazing attention, they heard her every word.

Upon completion of our “dream travel through time,” we left for dinner and returned at 6:30 for viewing of "The Polar Express." The sight of little ones in big glasses was something to behold, each reaching for a snowflake or a golden ticket as it appeared closer to their eyes.

No crafts and only a close-up look at Santa’s chair and a wonderful view of history made understandable to a child’s mind by an elf … well, we could not have asked for a greater Christmas gift for our entire family. A ticket punched by a “real” conductor has become a cherished keepsake for each grandchild.

The Infantry Museum is such a great gift for our entire community. And a special thanks to our special elf – it was not by accident that she appeared just for us!

Janet C. O’Neal

Columbus

Thank you for your kind words, Mrs. O'Neal, and thank you to all our dedicated volunteer staff who strive to make every visit memorable.

Start your new year right by donating your time and talents to the National Infantry Museum! To volunteer today, contact Lora Davis Warren: (706) 685-5810 | lwarren@nationalinfantryfoundation.org

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p.s. (The "Infantry Museum Elf" has requested to remain anonymous, but visit the National Infantry

Museum and you may get to experience your own personal adventure with her!)

National Infantry Museum Holiday Gift Guide: Patriotic Presents for Any Price | Fort Benning/Columbus, GA Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:29:00 +0000

This Christmas, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is the perfect place to find a truly unique gift for the patriot in your life. Consider these gift ideas, all of which help support our mission to honor Soldiers and keep their history alive:

Some of the "Culinary Treasures" in the book

Unique Items from the Soldier Store
Operated by Ranger Joe's, our Soldier Store has a large selection of clothing, books and collectibles relating to the museum, the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence, and the U.S. Army Infantry & Armor branches.

The latest addition to their stock is our brand new cookbook, "Culinary Treasures for the Queen of Battle," featuring 700+ recipes from military families and veterans from around the world! (Details | Email)
Price: $30

Timeless Dedications
Honor a loved one with the gift of a Heritage Walk Paver, the custom-engraved granite stones which run Heritage Walk, the flag-lined walkway that connects the front of the museum to the parade field. Military or civilian, living or deceased, a paver is the perfect way to immortalize a loved one by making them a permanent part of this amazing facility.

New editions to Heritage Walk are unveiled at
dedication ceremonies held throughout the year

Price: $250 (tax-deductible), with discounts for active duty military personnel and Friends of the Museum; includes a miniature replica for display in your home or office. (Paver Video | Email)

For a similar tribute on a larger scale, the National Infantry Museum is filled with opportunities to dedicate benches, trees, and Founder's Circle stones – which wrap around the base of the Heritage Walk flags – to commemorate an individual or organization.

Price: Beginning at $1,000 (tax-deductible), contact us for details. (Founder's Circle Video | Email)

A Day of Fun at the Museum

In addition to our world-class galleries and touching tributes, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center offers exceptional opportunities for recreation and entertainment unlike anywhere else!

Museum Money is accepted anywhere inside the National Infantry Museum,
including the IMAX, NIM SIM Attractions and Fife & Drum Restaurant!

The Patriot Park IMAX Theatre is home to the largest screen in the region – 5 1/2 stories high, 70+ feet wide, 12,000 watts of crystal clear audio – and provides the only true IMAX 3D Experience between Atlanta and Pensacola. Showing the best documentaries and biggest Hollywood blockbusters, the Patriot Park IMAX also features an extensive concessions stand and has featured numerous premieres for new military-themed films.

Price: $10 Hollywood | $8 Documentary; discounts for military, seniors and children, no surcharge for 3D (Patriot Park IMAX Blog)

Need an adrenaline rush? Step into the action with our NIM SIM Combat Simulators! Experience the same weapons training used our military in the EST2000 Rifle Range, then assemble your team, receive your mission and engage the enemy in our authentic Humvee or Black Hawk helicopter simulators.

Price: $8-$20 (Video)

The NIMSC is also home to the Fife & Drum Restaurant, featuring American bistro cuisine with a full service bar and daily meal specials. Price: $8-20, featuring a wide selections of sandwiches, salads and entrées for any price point (and don't forget to save room for chef's delicious creme brulée for dessert!)

If you'd like to treat your friends and family to the entire museum experience, Museum Money is now available! Available in denominations of $5, $10, $25 and $50, Museum Money can be used at any location inside the museum or put towards any National Infantry Foundation programs, including pavers and memberships.
Price: Face value ($5 | $10 | $25 | $50); purchase yours today at the IMAX Box Office, inside the NIMSC Lobby.

Friends of the Museum & the 1775 Society

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is the largest privately-funded military museum in the country. By becoming a Friend of the Museum, you pledge to help us continue our mission: honoring the service and sacrifice our Soldiers. Residents of the Columbus & Fort Benning communities also get a sense of civic pride, knowing they are directly responsible for the success of this locally operated, world-renowned facility.

Price: Active Military, $25 | Retired Military/Educator, $35 | Family, $50 | Patron, $300 (tax-deductible)

Last year's gala, "Thanks for the Memories: A Bob Hope Tribute to our
Vietnam Era Veterans," featured a silent auction & world-class entertainment

The next tier of our membership program is the prestigious 1775 Society. In addition to providing monetary support to the museum’s operation, they host our annual black tie gala.

Price:

1775 Level, $1,000

Patriot Level, $2,500

Liberty Level, $5,000

Freedom Level, $10,000
(tax-deductible)

The museum relies on your direct contributions to help keep history alive

Planned Giving & Sponsored Donations

Shopping for the person who has everything? Consider a gift to the National Infantry Museum in honor of that special person. Your donation helps the National Infantry Museum honor Soldiers every day.

Donations can be made once or scheduled as pledged payments over time. You can give in your own name or use your gift to acknowledge another individual or company/organization. Download our form to send your payment by mail or donate online right now!

Price: Gifts of all sizes are welcome! (tax-deductible)

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A Soldier knows his mission is to protect our country. At the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, we believe our mission is to say thank you. This holiday season, Be a Part of the Mission at https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/NationalInfantryFoundation/OnlineDonation.html

Ways to Brighten a Soldier's Season | Patriotic Holiday Tips from the National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:29:00 +0000

At the National Infantry Museum, the mission is to honor Soldiers. Looking for ways to show your support for our military men and women during this festive season? Try one of these ideas:

• Invite a Soldier who can’t go home for the holidays to come to your house for a big home-cooked dinner.

• Find a World War II vet and record his memories. He’ll feel proud and honored. The median age for a WWII veteran is 85. Let’s make sure their stories are not lost.

• Know of a Soldier who’s deployed? Find out what his family needs for the holidays and lend them a helping hand. If you're in the Fort Benning area, Benning MWR has a great list of programs to assist the morale and welfare of our local military families.

• Write a thank-you card to a Soldier, and place it on the Gift of Freedom tree at the National Infantry Museum. If you’re not local, mail it to us and we’ll hang it on the tree for you! (see address below)

• The next time you see a uniformed Soldier, take a moment to simply say, “thank you for your service!” It will mean more than you can guess.

As we enjoy another season of giving, please remember to honor those who have given all for freedom.

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Support Your National Infantry Museum Today! | Holiday Donation Drive & Gift Ideas | Fort Benning/Columbus, GA

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:46:00 +0000

A Soldier knows his mission is to protect our country. At the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, we believe our mission is to say thank you. This holiday season, we invite you to be a part of the mission with a tax-deducible donation.

WHO WE ARE
Operated by a private, non-profit 509(a)1 organization – the National Infantry Foundation – the NIMSC houses an outstanding collection of military artifacts and interactive exhibits unlike any other. Our success is measured by the response of our visitors: in under three years of operation, we're closing in on our millionth visitor and were recognized for Outstanding Achievement at the 17th annual Thea Awards, the most prestigious honor in the themed entertainment industry.

Summer Camp Benning, one of our
most popular programs, is just one
example of your donations in action

WHAT WE DO
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center opened in June 2009 with one mission: to honor Soldiers past, present and future. The NIMSC operates with three primary goals in mind:

Education, explaining the role of the United States Army throughout history to the general public and Soldiers in training at Fort Benning;
Recreation, providing the most unique opportunities for learning and fun in the community, including the region's only IMAX 3D experience and the NIM SIM Combat Simulators;
Preservation, honoring all Soldiers by depicting their legacy of service and sacrifice.

As a privately-funded organization, the National Infantry Foundation relies entirely on your generous support to keep history alive.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is holding a year-end donation drive as we prepare for all the exciting opportunities that await in 2012, including special event programming and gallery expansion.
Remember, all contributions to the National Infantry Foundation are tax-deductible; what better way to close out this year than with a charitable contribution to honor Soldiers at this world-class facility? You can DONATE ONLINE TODAY or send your check along with this printed form to:

The National Infantry Foundation

1775 Legacy Way, Suite 220

Columbus, Georgia 31903

The NIMSC is also a great place to purchase truly unique holiday gifts for all ages! From memorial pavers to cookbooks, we offer ways to provide lasting tribute or just one day of family fun. Throughout the month of December, we'll be highlighting different gift ideas as well as reviewing what your support did for us in 2011 and providing a sneak preview of what lies ahead in 2012.

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MILITARY MATTERS: National Infantry Museum volunteers | WTVM.com, 30 November 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:34:00 +0000

MILITARY MATTERS: National Infantry Museum volunteers - WTVM.com - News Leader 9, Columbus, GA

Check out this report by WTVM's Chuck Leonard about our fantastic volunteers, then contact Lora Warren to learn how you can sign up: lwarren@nationalinfantryfoundation.org | 706-685-5810

Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony & Cookbook Unveiling | 21 November 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:26:00 +0000

Last week, we hosted our most recent Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, honoring our longest-serving volunteers who have dedicated themselves to the mission of the National Infantry Museum: honoring Soldiers past, present and future.

Photo Set from Volunteer Appreciation Night at the NIM

Our friends at WRBL have posted a great article about our first volunteer to reach over 2,000 hours of service, Mr. Joe Anzano! That night, we also unveiled the official National Infantry Foundation cookbook, which contains recipes submitted from all over the globe (see more photos here).

If you would like more information about volunteering at the museum or would like to know how you can order your cookbook today, contact Lora Davis Warren: (706) 685-5810 | email

All Aboard, THE POLAR EXPRESS is Back at the IMAX Theatre! | Three Chances to Meet Santa & the Conductor

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:17:00 +0000

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The Polar Express tradition is rolling back into the National Infantry Museum station!

Screenings of the children’s classic The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience will start the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25, 2011. Shows that day are scheduled for noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Kids can visit with Santa and get their Golden Tickets punched by the famous Polar Express Conductor prior to each showing.

In addition, the public is invited to two special Polar Express events. On Saturday, December 3 at 9 a.m., there will be a Polar Express Breakfast, also featuring Santa Claus and the Conductor. Tickets (including both breakfast and the movie) are $10 each.

On Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m., Santa and the Conductor will be back for a Polar Express Pajama Party. In addition to the movie, there’ll be crafts and cookies for the kids. Prices for this event are $10 for adults; $8 for children aged 4-12.

Seating is limited for these events, so buy your tickets in advance from the IMAX box office, located in the museum's lobby. And, of course, pajamas are encouraged at all Polar Express parties!

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Veterans Day at the National Infantry Museum | Largest Paver Dedication of 2011, Free Film Premieres | 11 November 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:01:00 +0000

Join us at the National Infantry Museum this Veterans Day (November 11, 2011) as we pay homage to all those who have dedicated their lives to the cause of freedom and democracy.

Following the graduation review of Golf Company, 1-19th Infantry, more than 300 granite pavers will be dedicated at 11:00am at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center’s Heritage Walk. The 4” x 8” engraved granite stones honor not just soldiers but wives, moms, dads and others who support the military. In addition to pavers purchased by individuals, three sections of pavers sponsored by the Sniper Association, Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Red Warriors veterans group will be dedicated. BG (Ret.) James C. Yarbrough will speak at the ceremony.

Other Veterans Day events include a flag retirement ceremony scheduled at 1:00 pm to properly dispose of flags that are no longer fit for use. Local Boy Scouts will perform the ceremony and a choir from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will perform. World War II Company Street will be open from 10:00am until 3:00pm.

The Patriot Park IMAX Theatre, located inside the National Infantry Museum, will host TWO special free film premieres. The Americans in the Bulge (trailer), a 90-minute documentary about the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army, will show at 10:00, 2:15 and 4:30. Director Richard Lanni will answer questions before and after the 2:15 show.

War of Wars: Somme (trailer), about the largest battle in modern history that lasted from July to November of 1916, will show at 12:30, 1:00 and 1:30. This 15-minute short film is a smaller version of a longer film to be released this Winter, produced in cooperation with the National Infantry Foundation and featuring interviews with local historians and Fort Benning Soldiers. (IMAX Theatre Blog)

Among those attending the events will be a group of veterans sponsored by Batson-Cook. For the third year, the contractor for the National Infantry Museum’s construction will host the tour. It is patterned after the Honor Flight that takes WWII veterans to Washington, DC.

This year, the veterans from the Newnan and Peachtree City area will arrive at the National Infantry Museum at approximately 10:00 am. They will tour the museum and have lunch before the return trip at 3:30. The free tour is for veterans of any branch of service during any time period. Reservations can be made at www.honorbustour.com. Officials with Batson-Cook said their contact with veterans during the museum’s construction led them to establish the annual event to show their appreciation.

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Plans Unveiled for Coin's Unveiling: Infantry Coin Prototype to be Introduced at Doughboy Classic | 27 October 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:36:00 +0000

10/27/11: Ft. Benning Doughboys vs. CSU Cougars
Free Admission | 7:00pm Kick-Off | "Black Out" Game
Honoring Vietnam Veterans at Half-Time

Columbus, Georgia: When the Silver Wings jump into Doughboy Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, they will deliver not only the game ball, but also an official test strike of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar. The one-of-a-kind prototype of this commemorative coin will be used for the coin toss in the second Doughboy classic, pitting the Fort Benning Doughboys against the Columbus State University Cougars. The game starts at 7 p.m.

Soldiers in period uniform will then deliver the coin to Marv Levy, WWII Veteran and former Buffalo Bills head coach who led his team to four straight Super Bowl appearances. Levy and the two teams’ captains will use the special silver dollar for the official coin toss.

About the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar

The limited-edition commemorative coin illustrating the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty, and history of the United States Infantry will be available early next year. No more than 350,000 coins will be produced and they will be available only during 2012. The price will depend on the value of silver at the time of production. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.

Representatives of the US Mint and the National Infantry Foundation will be on-hand at the game to answer any questions. Coin literature will be available in the stands as well as at our booth outside the stadium. To contact us directly regarding the coin, email: coin@nationalinfantryfoundation.org

About the Game

Though recently resurrected after a hiatus lasting several decades, Doughboy football dates back to 1918. The original coaching staff includes a young Infantry captain named Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The Doughboy Bowl is the annual contest against Fort Benning's cross-town rivals, the Columbus State University Cougars. Kick-Off is at 7:00pm, with pre-game tailgate activities including bounce houses for kids and a wide variety of vendors. The team has called for a Black Out game, so all Fort Benning fans are encouraged to wear black to show your support. The half-time show will honor all veterans of the Vietnam War.

You can learn more about Doughboys football on Fort Benning FMWR's website or through the official Fort Benning Facebook page.

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Adding Your Voice to the Infantry Story | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Columbus, GA Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:19:00 +0000

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center stands as a lasting tribute to the legacy of the United States Army Infantryman. The NIMSC features opportunities for education and recreation unlike anywhere else, including world-class galleries, living history programs, combat simulator games, and the region's only true IMAX 3D Experience!

Mr. White meeting COL (Ret.) Greg Camp,

Executive VP of the National Infantry Foundation

More importantly, however, this is a museum of people. Our exhibits feature the personal stories of men who volunteered to serve their country in a time of war – men like Gerald White, who recently visited the National Infantry Museum with his family.

Pvt. 1st Class White was an 81 MM mortarman in World War II, assigned to the Weapons Platoon of M Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. His photograph as well as a V-Letter to his parents dated 4/22/45 are on display in our "World At War" Gallery.

Mr. White with SFC Tillotson & SSG Walker,
active duty Soldiers who were just visiting the
NIMSC and stopped to thank Mr. White for
his service over 60 years ago

The National Infantry Foundation thanks all veterans for their dedication to our nation and the sacrifices they have made to protect liberty. In addition to our great artifact displays, our volunteer staff contains many combat veterans from WWII to the present; their experiences add to the richness of a trip to the National Infantry Museum.

There are many ways you can contribute your voice to our story:

VOLUNTEER at the National Infantry Museum, providing guidance and insight to visitors from all over the world
DEDICATE a Paver on Heritage Walk, memorializing a loved one as a permanent part of the facility by purchasing an engraved granite paver
DONATE funds or artifacts to the museum; this facility relies on your direct support for all operating costs
SHARE your stories with us by commenting below and following us on Facebook & Twitter. If you email us your words/photos, your story can also be featured on this blog!

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WARRIORS REMEMBERED Book Signing | 30 September 2011 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:17:00 +0000

It mattered not what politicians argued.

It mattered not what history would reveal.

We had no expectation but to serve where duty called us.

We asked for no reward except a nation’s thanks.

Warriors Remembered

WARRIORS REMEMBERED is a 240-page, 11½” x 11½” hard cover photo documentary of Vietnam Veterans Memorials from all 50 states with stories of their significant features, locations and the motivation and struggle faced by those who built them. It highlights 100 memorials and their creators, and shares some of each memorial’s subtle details. WARRIORS REMEMBERED is both a travel log and a documentary.

THE NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM & SOLDIER CENTER will host a book signing with the author, Colonel (Ret.) Albert Nahas, on 30 September 2011, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Read a chapter for free online, then get your signed copy of WARRIORS REMEMBERED at the NIM on 9/30/11

Click to learn more
about COL Nahas

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Albert Nahas served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. He retired as a Colonel after 26 years of dedicated service to our nation.

Beginning in 2002, COL Nahas spent 6 years and traveled 35,000 miles to complete the book which is intended to make people aware of the hundreds of memorials in all 50 states. He collected a list of 1,000 memorials. Most of those selected for inclusion in Warriors Remembered were built by Vietnam veterans. Their struggles and dedication to recognize their fallen comrades are also honored in the book.

WARRIORS REMEMBERED Book Signing at the National Infantry Museum

September 30, 2011

9:00am - 1:00pm

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day | 16 September 2011 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, GA Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:09:00 +0000

CSM Hardy officiating the
ceremony | see more photos

Together, we must serve our Nation's patriots as well as they have served us by supporting them when they come home, and by carrying on the legacy of those who do not. This is a promise we keep for our fallen, for our veterans past and present, and for all those whose loved ones have not returned from the battlefield.

President Barack Obama
Presidential Proclamation, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011

Every 3rd Friday of September, the President of the United States issues a proclamation commemorating the service and sacrifice of our nation's Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. This morning, the National Infantry Museum and Fort Benning paid tribute to our POW/MIAs with a wreath-laying ceremony, conducted as as a part of the Basic Training graduation review for Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment.

The National Infantry Foundation asks that you join us in honoring the brave men and women who stand in the gap between the free world and those who wish to destroy it. May we always remember those who have given all in the service of our great nation, especially those who never returned home.

You are not forgotten.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day poster, 2011 | Department of Defense
To learn more about our military's efforts to recover all missing personnel, visit the DPMO website

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AP: "9/11 Heroes Soothed and Inspired a Wounded Nation" | Associated Press Article featuring the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, GA Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:13:00 +0000

The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is past, but the memories and lessons of that day will always remain at the forefront of our consciousness. Tamara Lush of the Associated Press recently visited the National Infantry Museum as part of an article about the role of heroism in our society:

9/11 heroes soothed and inspired a wounded nation

By TAMARA LUSH
Associated Press

Rick Rescorla on the National Infantry Museum's
Walk of Honor | 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) -- When volunteer John House shows people around the National Infantry Museum, he pauses next to an exhibit in the Vietnam-era section and points to one of the lifelike mannequins posed in a combat stance.

A hero fought in this battle, House tells the visitors. His name was Rick Rescorla, an Army platoon leader who saved many of his men in Vietnam.

A bronze statue of Rescorla looms just outside the National Infantry Museum. The bronze monument depicts Rescorla fighting in Vietnam - but the pedestal describes Rescorla's final battle on Sept. 11, 2001.

As the head of security for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Rescorla evacuated 2,700 of his company's employees from the World Trade Center. After everyone in his company got out safely, he rushed back inside to help more people. He died when the south tower collapsed.

"He was a patriot," House tells people, "a hero, until the end."

On Sept. 11, 2001, most of the men and women who saved the lives of others on that day were ordinary citizens thrust into the role of a soldier - of a hero - without direction or orders. And in the decade following the terror attacks, Americans have draped those men and women with praise normally reserved for soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor. Sept. 11 produced many heroes, and stories about their lifesaving deeds have been inspirational during a decade that's been haunted by terrorism, wars and recession.

"The hero was a key part of the Sept. 11 narrative," said Brian Monahan, a sociology professor at Iowa State University who has written a book about media coverage of the terror attacks.

The stories of heroism have played a role in our understanding of the attacks, Monahan said. Reducing the stories to snippets and slogans - for instance, "Let's Roll," which was the rallying cry of a man on the hijacked Flight 93 that day - have imbued many Americans with a sense of patriotism, sacrifice and bravery.

"'Let's Roll' looks so cool on a bumper sticker, doesn't it?" said Monahan. "Remember when President Bush said, 'On a day when buildings fell, heroes rose?' It's like a movie poster."

There were the New York firefighters, police and paramedics who first responded to the burning towers. There were people like Welles Crowther, a 24-year-old equities trader who helped dozens of people to safety in the south tower before dying in the tower's collapse. Construction manager Frank De Martini and construction inspector Pablo Ortiz were also heroes: they saved 77 people on the 88th floor of the north tower.

There were also the 40 passengers and crew aboard Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pa. - a group of people whose actions on that day, like Rescorla's, have come to symbolize bravery during the worst possible moment.

"On a grand scale, Sept. 11 provided us with a heroism of humanity," said Al Mascherino, a former Roman Catholic priest who runs a chapel in Shanksville. "It showed that many people are capable of profound qualities of heroism and self-sacrifice. It is really the content of the human spirit."

Mascherino and many others contend that the best of the human spirit was found aboard Flight 93.

According to the 9/11 Commission, the four terrorists who had hijacked the plane likely wanted to crash the Boeing 757-222 into the White House or Capitol building but downed the jet in the bucolic Pennsylvania field as passengers fought back. Tales of the passengers' heroism - culled from transcripts of their in-flight phone calls - fill every Flight 93 memorial found in the small town, from a chapel dedicated to the 40 men and women to the $50 million memorial at the crash site.

"It's not inconsistent with the heroes and bravery that has been woven into the fabric of our country," said Gordon Felt, whose brother Ed perished on Flight 93. "They chose as a group to act. They prayed. They fought. They were not going to go down without a fight. They wanted to survive, and their actions certainly helped avert another great disaster."

Inside the Flight 93 Chapel, visitors look at photos of the 40 men and women aboard the flight, while at the crash site memorial, people read the chilling transcripts of phone recordings and cockpit conversations during the plane's final moments.
Mascherino, who performs non-denominational services at the tiny chapel some three miles from the crash site, thinks that remembering the 40 people who died aboard Flight 93 as heroes also helps the living.

"We are inspired by their courage and we are impressed and in awe of their sacrifice," he said. "Sometimes heroes die. But death is not the earmark of heroism."
Honoring those heroes as a society has also provided a measure of healing for a grieving nation. Take Thomas Ullom, a firefighter in Westerville, Ohio.

He worked for seven years to get a piece of the World Trade Center steel for display outside of his community's firehouse. Ullom didn't know anyone who died in the attacks, yet was profoundly sad afterwards. Bringing the twisted steel to town was his way of saying thank you to the New York heroes.

"This was my therapy," Ullom said.

In the decade that followed the attacks, other heroes emerged, people like the soldiers fighting in the Middle East.

It's at the National Infantry Museum in Georgia where the 9/11 heroes merge with the military.

There's a gallery called "the Hall of Valor," which displays the photos of nearly 1,500 Army infantrymen who have received the medal of honor for their military service. A few steps away, there's a room that includes photos of the burning World Trade Center towers, an explanation that ties the attacks to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and artifacts collected by US soldiers from those wars.

Many of the museum's visitors are Army recruits who are training at nearby Fort Benning, and their families. House, the volunteer and former Army colonel, can spot the newly minted soldiers who visit because they are wearing blue pants and white shirts - and because they have a laser-like focus on the museum's depiction of battle scenes.

Those soldiers may be soon fighting in the war on terror, House said. Which is why he tells them about Rick Rescorla, and about 9/11.

"There were a lot of heroes on 9/11," said House. "And most of us don't even know their names."

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REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, Conclusion | "The Man Who Predicted 9/11" Schedule, 11 September 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who participated in our series of reader-submitted stories! To conclude this series, our Patriot Park IMAX blog is featuring an excerpt from Susan Rescorla's book, Touched By a Hero: A 9/11 Widow’s Journal of Love & Legacy.

If you enjoyed this series and would like to see more stories from our readers, suggest a theme in the comment section below or on our Facebook page.

REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, #5 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:41:00 +0000

Today we continue our series of 9/11 recollections, submitted by readers and published in their own words.
This time we're featuring two stories sent in by NIMSC volunteers who worked on Fort Benning 10 years ago, discussing life as a civilian employee of Fort Benning in the days that followed the attacks:

On 9/11 I was working as a contractor in the TRADOC Systems Manager - Soldier (TSM-Soldier) office at Fort Benning. TSM-Soldier acts as the soldier advocate for all materiel fielded to soldiers in the Army. When the plane hit the North Tower, someone in the office received a call and turned on a television. I then saw the second plane hit the South Tower but immediately gathered my belongings to drive to Atlanta to then fly to Boston. After I had been on I-185 about 30 minutes several people from the office called me and told me to return because no aircraft were flying. I was going to fly to Boston, the origination of some of the hijacked flights, so I could visit the Army's Natick, MA, lab.

On 12 September I dutifully went to work but decided to go a little early. Riding south on I-185 I hit the line of cars being checked for entry just south of St. Mary's Road at 6 am. Many people turned around and went elsewhere. I decided that if the Military Police could take the time to inspect cars that I could take the time to stay in line. I finally passed the check point inspection at 12:15 pm and had to stop for gas at the PX. When I reached my office in Building 4 on post at about 12:45, my instructions were to go home because all non-essential personnel were told to stay away for three days.

Those were trying days for sure.

John M. House, PhD

Colonel (retired), US Army

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I was in my media center at Edward A. White Elementary School on Fort Benning, when one of the maintenance men came in and told me to turn on my TV. I did, and soon after saw the second plane crash into the Tower. Upon learning of what happened, our principal went to each classroom, called the teacher into the hall, and explained what had happened. He told them to keep the TV off and let the parents break the news to their children at home.

Anticipating more security checks the next day, I rode my bike to work on the Riverwalk. Nobody was checking the trail as it entered post, and it was so strange to see no cars on the usually very busy Fort Benning Blvd. from Custer Road up the hill onto Main Post. Fortunately, some of our teachers were spouses who lived on post, so they gathered the students in the auditorium until at least one teacher for each grade-level arrived. Since I had a master key, I was able to open up the building. Because of the traffic jam at the check points, some teachers never made it to work that day. Others arrived after noon. Traffic was backed up on Benning Blvd. to Victory Drive, and some people trying to get to work and who had had too much coffee, had to head for the woods to answer nature's call. By the next day, there were still delays, but things moved much smoother.

Owen Ditchfield

If you have a story to share, email jbeck@nationalinfantryfoundation.org. Over the coming weeks, stories will be posted every 1-2 days. If your submission is selected for publication, you will be notified immediately. The National Infantry Foundation retains the right to edit for clarity and content (grammar errors, offensive language, etc.), but will not alter the intent of the writer. These are your stories in your words.

REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, #4 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:22:00 +0000

Today we continue our series of 9/11 recollections, submitted by readers and published in their own words.
Today's entry is written by Ryan Vallery, whose story speaks to the strength and resolve of the American Soldier. Thank you for your story and your service, Mr. Vallery:

September 11th, 2001 will always remain a day vivid in my memories. Most people recall hearing about it on the radio, or a friend rushing them to the TV. I found out about it as I stepped into my OSUT Battalion as I noticed a Drill Sergeant wheeling out the Day Room television in tears.

I enlisted 11X in March of 2001 as a DEP-enlistee. I was your typical, run-of-the-mill soon-to-be-Infantryman: young, troubled, going nowhere fast. I needed an escape and the Army provided me one. I graduated summer school 20 AUG 01 and left for Fort Benning 21 AUG 01. After the usual hell week at 30th Adjutant General Battalion (in-processing, hair cut, introduction to smoke sessions), I impatiently awaited my arrival to my Basic Training unit.

Finally, after three weeks of waiting out the Summer Surge, I received my orders. Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment – CHARLIE ROCK! At about 0835 we left 30th AG and marched the usual route up 2nd Infantry Division Road, down 41st Infantry Regiment Street, up 2nd Armor Division Road and into the Charlie Rock formation area, oblivious to the situation now in full development across our country. To our surprise, we walked into a huddled mass of Drill Sergeants, some with tears in their eyes. Was this a game? A scare tactic? Our Senior Drill wheeled the TV out so we could all watch what monumental event was so horrible so as to cause the indomitable Drill Sergeant to shed a tear.

A passenger jet had hit the World Trade Center. It was 0900hrs when we arrived. As we watched, a jet collided with one of the massive towers, and it took a few moments to realize that this was actually a second jet. We all thought we were watching a replay of Flight 11. In actuality, we witnessed the televised attack by Flight 175.

We were dumbstruck. One Soldier collapsed as he cried that his father works in Tower 2 (he made it out). The TV is turned off and our Senior Drill addressed us: "Men, whether they've come out and said it or not, we are now a nation at war. Someone is going to pay for this, and you will be our instruments of destruction. All I ask is that you give 200% over the next weeks and kill the SOBs who done this. We serve in a volunteer Army, if this is too much to ask, raise your hand now and leave, or forever hold your peace."

I will forever be thankful to that one man who raised his hand and who subsequently, however unwillingly, served 15 weeks of KP, Fire Guard and CQ so that one less Soldier had to miss out on sleep and training. The next 15 weeks flew by with vengeance on my mind. We followed what news we could of Operation Enduring Freedom and looked forward to playing our part.

"3rd Herd" photo provided by Ryan Vallery

Long story short, a disabled veteran of three tours, I sit back now and remember, both fondly and without regret, my experiences throughout the 4 years and 8 stop-lossed months of my service. I will forever remember that day, its impact on my life, and what it means as a part of my American identity. I will never forget the sacrifices made by so many – both directly and indirectly – so that such terror will hopefully never be experienced on our end again. And should such events transpire once more, forever I am thankful that, "rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" (Winston Churchill).

Ryan Vallery

"Blue 4G"

Able 2-69 AR

REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, #3 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Today we continue our series of 9/11 recollections, submitted by readers and published in their own words.
This story comes from Ms. Stephanie Litz, a volunteer at the National Infantry Museum and elementary school teacher at Fort Benning:

Tuesday, September 11, 2001 began like any other day as I drove onto Fort Benning’s open post along with thousands of other civilian employees and soldiers. I was an eager, 22-year-old student teacher prepared for another exciting day working with my 5th grade class at Dexter Elementary.

The morning routine was going smoothly until later in the 9 o’clock hour when the other 5th grade teacher, Joyce Flatt, quietly came into the classroom and whispered something closely into the ear of my lead teacher, Carroll Thebaud. I could tell something wasn’t quite right and it was after Carroll filled me in that she released me to go down to the teacher’s lounge to catch a glimpse of the live national news and then report back. We continued our day like nothing was going on for the children’s sake. Because we were a military installation we didn’t know if something was going to happen on Fort Benning next. The entire school was kept inside from all outdoor activities, to include recess which was met with expected grumbling from the children. I’ll never forget one of my sweet 5th graders coming up to me and saying “Mrs. Litz, I bet they don’t want us going outside today and getting messy because we have pictures today.” I put on the most confident face and told her I thought that was exactly why we were all going to stay inside that day.

The teachers continued their rotations to the lounge to gather information and report back to one another. There was an eerie underlying calmness that we had to maintain all while knowing that the Pentagon and both World Trade Center buildings were hit and another plane was down in Pennsylvania and there we all were on one of the most prominent military installations in the United States wondering what was going to happen next.

Our innocent children went home that afternoon knowing nothing about what had taken place on our country’s soil. We decided it would be best for their parents to explain and we would field questions the following morning. The following morning didn’t happen. What was once an effortless transition on I-185 driving from Muscogee County onto federal land had turned into a standstill of cars backed up for miles on the 3-lane highway. After a couple hours making no progress southbound, I turned around and returned home later to find out that all schools had cancelled for the day.

The next day Carroll and I held an open discussion with our students. Some were frustrated that we hadn’t told them what was going on on the 11th and others were scared because they wondered what it would mean for their parents and if their mom or dad would have to deploy. We did our best to field their questions and concerns while reassuring the class that we were there for them and their families.

Today, my former 5th graders would be about 21 years old. I’m curious to know where they all ended up and how many of them followed in the footsteps of their mothers and fathers and entered into a military career or have deployed in an effort of the War on Terrorism.

Stephanie Litz

REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, #2 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our series of 9/11 recollections, submitted by readers and published in their own words.
This story comes from Ms. Elizabeth Johnson, sharing her impressions as a fireman's daughter:

I was 13 years old ten years ago on September 11^th. I remember that day very well. My mother had come to pick me up from art class, and my father was on duty at the fire station in Calhoun, GA.

When my mother came in, she told my art teacher what she had seen on the news, and we immediately turned on the TV just in time to watch as the second plane struck the twin towers. It seemed like time stood still. Although I really didn't understand at the time what was going on, I knew it was not a good thing.

As we left and made our way to my orthodontist appointment, we noticed how full the gas pumps were with cars, and then I realized the magnitude of what had happened. Something so severe it affected us, here in Georgia, a place several hundred miles away.

Our church held a special prayer service that evening in remembrance of those found dead, and those not yet found. It was a very sad and quiet time. No one knew exactly what to say.

The next day, this horrific act became personal, and thus began my interest in politics. My father came home, and told us he had trained in rookie school with many of the firefighters that were missing in the buildings' rubble, and that he had still kept in contact with those men - his brothers. Then my father, a mountain of a man, cried in front of us. That was the first time I had seen my father cry like that.

Despite the tragedy of 9/11, for the first time in a very long time, our country bonded. People in California were doing things for people in New York they had never met, people were praying that had not prayed in years, and families were talking that had not spoken to one another for a very long time. I am very proud of what happened to my country during the aftermath, all hate and prejudice aside toward one another.

Elizabeth Johnson

MILITARY MATTERS: Remembering 9/11 | WTVM Report, 31 August 2011

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:55:00 +0000

WTVM's Chuck Leonard visited the National Infantry Museum and the Patriot Park IMAX to get the scoop on our next event, REMEMBERING 9/11: CELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE OF OUR NATION. Catch the report as part of the 5:30 broadcast tonight (31 August), or check out the video here:

MILITARY MATTERS: Remembering 9/11

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REMEMBERING 9/11: Your Story, #1 | National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Today, we begin our on-going series of 9/11 recollections, as shared by our readers. The following comes from PFC Brandon Huskisson, currently serving in the United States Army Infantry. Thank you, PFC Huskisson, for your story and your service:

On September 11, 2001, I was in 6th grade at James Martin Middle School in Charlotte, NC. I was in social studies class when the science teacher down the hall came to notify my teacher of what happened.

None of us knew what was going on because we were too young to understand the magnitude of it. Little did I know that that day would be the foundation of the problems we now fight against in the Middle East.

I am now a PFC in 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS. My MOS is 11B-Infantryman. Deploying next year to Afghanistan. 9/11 has influenced my life very much. I look forward to defending our country next year. Infantry leads the way!

PFC Huskisson, Brandon

REMEMBERING 9/11 Article Submissions

noreply@blogger.com (The NIMSC Web Team) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:54:00 +0000

A full day of family-friendly events...click the "Remembering 9/11" tab at the top of the page for more information!

ATTENTION ALL WRITERS, VETERANS AND PATRIOTS:
As you know, this September 11 will mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that changed the world and defined a generation. Thousands died that day and thousands more have given their lives to prevent such an attack from happening again.

Above all else, the National Infantry Museum is a museum of people, not just dates and artifacts. As part of our 9/11 memorial program, the National Infantry Museum is giving you the chance to share your story with the world. Where were you on 9/11? Did you lose a loved one in the attacks? Are you a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom? From now until September 11, we'll be publishing your stories on this blog!

To kick this off, one of our staff has provided his own personal reflections on the free screening film for September 11, The Man Who Predicted 9/11. Covering the extraordinary life and service of COL Rick Rescorla (US Army, Ret.), the film documents how his foresight and courage were directly responsible for saving over 3,000 lives on September 11, 2001.

Click to read more about this film and Rick Rescorla

TO PARTICIPATE:

Email your stories to jbeck@nationalinfantryfoundation.org
There is no length limit, so write as much as you please.
Not all submissions are guaranteed to be published; you will be notified if yours is selected.
Be respectful. Offensive language will not be tolerated.