Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for June 25th is a part of the running gear on our LVT(a)-4… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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Coming this Saturday at AHM, don't miss the great talk by George Hayward on his book The Party Dolls. A tragic story of two Americans who attempted to escape from a Hanoi POW camp during the Vietnam War. 1pm to 2:30pm. No reservations needed. More information see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-party-dolls-escape-from-the-zoo-annex/
The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from June 25th is a part of the track tensioning system on our LVT(a)-4! Have you ever tensioned a tank track?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, July 2nd at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Today, June 27th is National PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day. This is an especially important date for us to acknowledge here at the American Heritage Museum, due to the immense number of veterans that suffer from this terrible condition. ![]()
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As reported by the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs), in 2022, 6,407 veterans took their own lives. That's 17.6 veterans every day. Many of these were related to struggles with PTSD.![]()
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So as we close out Men's Mental Health Month, we would like to urge a gentle reminder. Check in on your family, friends and loved ones. These struggles are often silent and overlooked, and sometimes all it takes to help someone is for them to know that someone cares.![]()
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If you are struggling with your own mental health problems, there are people who can help. ![]()
Call 988 or text TALK to 741741 to reach a representative at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 💚
What is your favorite Anti-Tank Gun of all time?![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Veterans Day Weekend at the American Heritage Museum
November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am, ending November 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
The American Heritage Museum honors our veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Weekend from Saturday, November 9th through Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day.
During this weekend and a special opening day on Monday, we welcome all veterans and active duty military to visit and enjoy the museum for free* each day.
Because online tickets are $2 less than in-person tickets for others in your party, we encourage you to purchase your tickets online at this link. Free admission* for veterans an active duty military is credited when you use the promo code VETSDAYAHM24
The American Heritage Museum will be open on Monday, November 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in honor of Veterans Day.
We look forward to seeing you.
*Proof of service is requested at check-in. This includes: DD214, Common Access Card (CAC), Driver’s License or DMV-Issued State ID with VETERAN endorsement, Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC), or Veteran Identification Card (VIC).
