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NATIONAL OPEN
HOUSE
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Veterans
and family's from Walter Reed Hospital. It was a privilege to share
our program with them.
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Presenting
the colors, Tim Keuberth sang the National Anthem.
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| Open house begins with a prayer for our country and troops. |
Recognizing
veterans of Iwo Jima.
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Many
veterans were in attendance.
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A
beautiful day made for a large attendance to salute our veterans.
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Allan
Cors thanking MG Siegenthaler and the Swiss for the PZ68/88 donated
by his country.
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The
PZ68/88 MBT from the Swiss Army displays the fine design and perfection
of the Swiss in this armor.
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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Col. H.C. "Barney"
Barnum as the Master of Ceremonies.
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Sen.
Chuck Robb adressing the visitors to the dedication and honor of our
citizen soldiers.
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| Navy Cross recipient Col. John Ripley Marine Historian relates the tactics and importance of taking Iwo Jima during World War II. | The line up of guest speakers for 2006 Open House. Left Allan Cors, Col. Barney Barnum, Col. John Ripley and Sen. Chuck Robb. |
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Col.
Barnum talking with young Marines and parents.
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John
Wallace (USMC) explaining the uniform of the WWII Marine used on Iwo
Jima.
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Open
House visitors really enjoyed and learned about military arms and equipment.
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The
Lewis Machine Gun from WWI is demonstrated by Paul Smith.
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The
vehicle line up and displays representing our military for the last
60 years.
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Tim
Ketchum shows a 60MM Mortar and .30 Cal. 1919A4 Light Machine Gun.
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| Richard Isner videographer with Living history volunteers. |
WWII
Russian Living History soldiers demonstrating how they lived in the
field.
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The
U.S. Marine Corps Historical company falls in to show tactics used on
assaulting a Pill Box as it was on Iwo Jima.
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Loaded
in the LVT4 and ready to jump off.
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Down
goes the ramp to discharge the Marines.
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Getting
ready to secure the Pill Box.
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Snapshot
taken June 3, 2006
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fades into a look of battle during WWII. |
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Final
assault using flame thrower.
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Using
a "War Dog" to sniff out concealed enemy.
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Not
to forget our unsung contributors, our volunteer help.
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Many
man hours are put in by our volunteer staff.
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Cleaning
the gun barrel for blank ammunition.
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Moving
armor out to be put on display.
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OK
now it will start, after setting idle it is hard to get moving.
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Everything
starts using a battery. 24 volts,12 volts, and 6 volts and they are
heavy. WHEW !!!!!
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Thanks
to the Ladies who sort, organize and sell museum articles.
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Boy
!!! it is a hot one today and lemonade and a sandwich along with a seat
really fills the bill.
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Photo Credits
James
Norell
Bill Vanderpool
Robert Tucker
Lucas Darnell