The 1917 French Renault is on the way to the WWI. This is the only operational French Renault in North America. It is driving over a WWII Bailey Bridge
Calling all Living Historians and militaria vendors! Registration is now open for Living Historians and vendors for the 2019 Living History Weekend on March 22-24, 2019
Living Historians: http://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-weekend/participant-information/
Vendors: http://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-weekend/vendor-registration/
Living History Displays will be featured at Friday's School Day and open to the public both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's featured events include tours of the WWI trench system/living history displays along with a WWII battle featuring 8 WWII tanks, 2 105 Howitzers and other artillery pieces and simulated explosions will add fire power to the show! Sunday's featured events will be a WWII skirmish and an WWI "Over the Top" reenactment on the WWI Battlefield which features opposing trench lines (all a minimum depth of 7'), artillery craters, and more! A highlight of the battle is the participation of the only original running French Renault in North American, a Nash Quad, an original french 75, other artillary and of course more explosions! Last year over 3000 spectators attended the Living History Weekend event. We need your help to make it even better!
Can't leave this one off!
Great day at the museum! The Armored Support Group is prepping for the Living History Weekend March 23-24! Grab your ear plugs and watch them at work!
First Salute - Second Lieutenant Kickertz. Congratulations!
First Salute - Ensign Hildalgo and her father Master Chief Hildago. Later we had the privilege of watching Ensign Hildago lead Master Chief Hildago in the Oath of Enlist as he reenlisted for three more years of service.
President George H W Bush funeral train.
Modern and WWI together! Only at the Museum of the American GI.
The WWI trenches in March! What will they look like after 8 months of heat and rain? Come find out Nov 10&11 at Armistice Day 1918 - 2018. Trench tours Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM and Sunday 11:30AM - 2PM.
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The 1918 Nash Quad pulling the 1918 caisson and 1917 French 75. Come see the Nash Quad in action on Nov 10 &11 at Armistice Day 1918-2018
The French Renault is running! Crank is sticky, but the FT still starts! Can't wait for Armistice Day 1918-2018 to see the FT driving in the field!
The 1918 Nash Quad, 1918 caisson and 1917 French 75 leaving the museum on the way to the Texas Military Forces Museum for their WWI Over There event this weekend!
A look at our WWI Browning M1917 machine gun. The AEF and allied Living Historians will use this gas adapted machine gun during the Armistice Day 1918-2018 program on Nov 10 &11. This Browning and the Maxim are currently in display at the museum.
Testing our gas adapted Maxim M1910 machine gun. One of the machine guns that will be used by the Central Powers Living Historians at our Veteran's day program commemorating the end of WWI
The US military purchased its first aircraft, the Wright Military Flyer, in 1909. However, the US Air Force did not exist as a separate and independent branch until September 18, 1947. At first, it went through a series of designations: The Aeronautical Section, Signal Corps in 1909, Aviation Section, Signal Corps in 1914, United States Army Air Service in 1918, United States Army Air Corps in 1926, and the United States Army Air Forces in 1941.
World War II demonstrated how valuable airpower was and the need to change the organization of the US Military Forces. This resulted in the creation of a single Department of Defense with a strong Joint Chiefs of Staff with Army, Navy, and Air Force chiefs. The National Security Act, signed by President Truman in 1947, established this new defense organization and the United States Air Force as an independent service, equal to the Army and Navy.
Annie, the museum mascot, wishes you a Happy National Dog Day!
Museum ships weekend update from the museum.
21-gun salute at Remembering the Fallen
The National Anthem at Remembering the Fallen
Hands on History at Remembering the Fallen
Striking the Colors
Striking the Colors
Conversation with SGT Holly Rees Okinawa Campaign veteran.
The WWI Nash Quad moving to the display location after the open program. In the foreground are 100 Remembrance Cross honoring the the Brazos Valley Veterans killed in WWI.
WWI Nash Quad leading procession after the open ceremony at Texas Weekend of Remembrance.
Nash Quad Moving to display location at Veteran's Park and Athletic Complex for the opening ceremony for Texas Weekend of Remembrance
Off loading the Nash Quad at Veteran's Park for Texas Weekend of Remembrance.
Getting the International in place. Stop by Veteran's Park and Athletic Complex to see our vehicles then head on out to the museum to meet Holly Reese a WWII veteran.
The Nash Quad as it leaves the building!
Setting the Flag in Remembrance of those who died serving our Country. It will be raised to full staff at noon.
The Museum of The American GI's original French Renault tank in action!
The Nash Squad and field gun are getting ready for battle, are you? Come at 2 today for our WWI trench battle!
The Museum of the American G.I is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms and memories of all American Servicemen and women
