Proclamation in recognition of the return of the Chet Shore – Governor Donald Room and the 163rd Infantry regiment rooms to the Montana Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building
JANUARY 13, 2025
WHEREAS, in 1919, the Montana Legislature passed a bill that legalized boxing in Montana providing that a certain portion of the net proceeds of boxing matches should go for the …
M48 Patton: The U.S. Army Tank Built for 1 Mission Only
Written By Isaac Seitz
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The Army’s M48 Patton Tank Can Be Summed Up in 2 Words
Written By Brent M. Eastwood
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“The Jungleers”
The 41st Division in World War II’s New Guinea CampaignEdited by Connie and Dave Cole, Montana Military Museum Volunteers
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Enjoy the 26th Annual Montana Military Museum Wine Fair: Dedicated to the Heritage of Montana’s Military
Helena (Fort Harrison, MT) April 9, 2025 -- The Montana Military Museum's 26th annual Wine Fair is Friday, May 2, 2024, from 6:30-10:00 p.m., at the Civic Center in Helena. This is the annual …
Native American Code Talkers
Today (March 27) marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The 69th Montana Legislature is honoring that date with Senate Joint Resolution No. 20. SJ No. 20 which recognizes the end of …
Honoring an ARSOF Legend
Robert T. Frederick, Commanding General, First Special Service Force (1907-1970)
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The Battle of Biak: “A Terrifying Glimpse Into the Soul of Mankind”
In the Spring of 1944, the small island of Biak—a stepping stone to the Philippines—was taken by the Americans.
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Members of the 163rd Regiment Buried at the State Veterans Cemetery
The 163rd Regiment was composed of Montana National Guard soldiers who served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Special thank you to Mike Connelly, a long-time volunteer at the Military …
Battle of Monte Cassino – Allied Mistake, or Brutal Necessity?
The Battle of Monte Cassino began on January 17, 1944. The area was a stronghold for Germany, which held the Garigliano, Uri, and Rapido valleys, forming the Gustav Line. The rugged terrain created a …
The Arsenal of Democracy’s Oversized Training Guns
Our friends at the Fort Harrison Military Museum in Helena, Montana, contacted us about an interesting discovery they made while searching through one of their storage sheds. Sorting through …
