Military Museum of Fort Worth

07/04/2026

06/26/2026

Update on the Half Track. Bill and Tyler from the Museum were there. Johnny K made it in to help as did one of Tylers stage crew. (I didn't catch his name) and we had a new volunteer show up, David. Things were going well until gas was smelled in the back yard. The FD was called but they couldn't localize it. After discussion it was decided to refer it to Atmos. Then we broke due to heat and Lunch time.

06/12/2026

Latest update on Ron's Halftrack. The engine compartment is empty and ready to clean and paint. Next big step is pulling the trans to clean it. When not working on big projects we are getting the minor details done.

05/27/2026

We may have downsized, but we are still sharing history. Tuesday we were at The Wellington at NRH to help them honor Memorial Day. Just under a dozen of the residents came by, and about a half dozen stayed and talked with us. That included a Marine that arrived at Okinawa just as Japan surrendered. He then spent some time in China helping move the Japanese soldiers back to Japan. Tyler wants to interview him about that,
Several Residents and staff took advantage of a jeep ride.

05/22/2026

The museum is not dead. We did have to leave Ridgmar mall (which is basically dead, unless the new owners do something major). The Archives and Library have moved to Dorothy Lane, the artifacts are in storage, and we have some mobile and remote exhibits being planned.
Ron's tank is running at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum, and his halftrack is being worked on now that some of us have some spare time. Keep watching here for updates.

05/02/2026

At Don Graves 101st Birthday party. I (Bill Leaf) printed out figures of Don at 19, with a flamethrower at Iwo and at last years party.

04/25/2026

We have the nerf gun at Hops and Props at the Ft Worth Aviation Museum.

02/28/2026

http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx_cm9wvrIU-bug67cKr1SUl3P2JNNYn-S?si=-Kqy5bx8SwzNi3_m

These World War II vets are turning 100 years young this year. Take a moment to wish them happy birthdays: https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/beaumont-...

01/10/2026

If you have not heard yet, the Museum is moving to 712 Dorathy Lane with the Library and Archives, and limited displays. Most of the exhibits are going into storage while we raise the funds needed to get a good home. This Sunday is the last day we are open at the Mall.