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The firearms John M. Browning designed in the late 1800s and early 1900s helped define the US military, and many remain in use today.

Liberty Memorial reopening, World War I Museum to host several events leading up to Memorial Day Updated: 8:22 AM CDT May 26, 2021 Share Updated: 8:22 AM CDT May 26, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript LAST YEAR. YEAH A LONG TIME TO GO WITHOUT THIS GREAT MONUMENT IN KANSAS CITY AND THERE ARE VERY FEW PLAC ES IN THE REGION WHERE YOU GET THE SORT OF VIEW THAT YOU CAN GET AT THE T OOPF THE 217 FOOT TALL LIBERTY MEMIAORL TOWER SITTING RIGHT THERE ON TOP OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR ONE MUSEUM, BUT BECAUSE THE OBRVATSEION DECK ON THE TOWER IS SO CRAMPED AND BECAUSE THE ELEVA...

(Department of Defense) When Gavrilo Princip shot Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, he did it with an FN Model 1910 pistol. The assassination of the archduke became the catalyst of World War I, which itself laid the groundwork for World War II, and later the Cold War. This lightweight weapon was easily concealed and perfectly engineered by American firearms designer John Moses Browning. Browning’s weapons not only changed the course of the 20th century, it would help the United States win its coming conflicts and usher in the “American Century.” A new book from former Phila...

National WWI Museum and Memorial honors national heroes Memorial Day weekend May 25, 2021 Photo by David Everett In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, the National WWI Museum and Memorial is hosting a range of events for all ages, including the first-ever hot air balloon glow, to honor veterans and active-duty military members. Events begin Friday and end Monday. Admission is free for veterans and active-duty personnel and half-priced for the general public. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES When: All Day; Monday, May 24-Monday, May 31 Where: Walkway Terrace near Main Entrance at the Nationa...

23 Cadets face numerous obstacles during their tenure at the U.S. Military Academy, which forces them to overcome those plights — whether personal, academic or physical — while building a character base as future military leaders. As the USMA Class of 2021 cadets inch closer to their final objective at West Point by graduating at Michie Stadium Saturday, all the firsties were required to write a reflective essay on their readiness for officership as part of the MX400 (Officership) curriculum.   After 1,045 essays were submitted, five finalists we...