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In 1919, with the future of American aviation taking a nosedive, the iconoclastic man who would later be known as the father of the Air Force proposed a solution: a brutal cross-country air race.

The Chappell family has an incredible military history and deep connections to Monroe.

Deming, N.M., 1916: Pictured is Officers Row and mess halls for the 1st Arkansas Infantry regiment of the states national guard militia.

Since 1922, Americas only national military organization solely and exclusively focused on support of the Reserve and National Guard

Back then, $1 billion was big money. Yet, the Military Aviation Appropriations Act of 1917 and two subsequent bills passed with almost no debate. It was virtually a blank check to buy an air armada to fight World War I.

Many military heroes acquire a nickname during their careers. Think General John “Black Jack” Pershing or General “Stormin’ Norman” Schwarzkopf or General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Now, after executing an astonishing “about face” let General Don...

Books about the Mexican Revolution and the Spanish Conquest give us insight into Texas history.

Nations only exclusive advocate for Reserve and National Guard supports young students

It got so hot in Henderson on Labor Day 1972 that the lead lines binding the stained-glass in First Presbyterian Church melted.

Political strife in Mexico is nothing new but when it sparked a full on revolution, parts of El Paso became one huge theater in which to watch it.