The Museum & Special Events Group conducted a tour of the Arizona Military Museum on February 15th. US Army retired Col. Joseph Abodeely, currently the Arizona Military Museum Director, provided our group with a personal tour of the Museum and was very engaging, along with sharing some amazing historical information. Col. Abodeely appeared to be very dedicated and even came in on his day off to provide us this tour! The Arizona Military Museum is operated by the Arizona National Guard Historical Society and their purpose is to enhance the appreciation of the Arizona military history and the contributions of those who have served our Country or lost their lives in combat. The museum building is also a significant part of Arizona’s military history. The adobe building was constructed in 1936 as a depression-era public works project. It also served as a National Guard arsenal until World War II, when it was converted into a maintenance shop for German prisoners of war confined at a nearby POW camp. The museum displays included authentic military uniforms, weapons, historical official records, military orders, maps, etc. The photo is a picture of the Museum & Special Events Group in front of an actual UH=1M Army Helicopter (gunship) flown in Vietnam. This tour was very moving and an experience we will never forget.
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