National Infantry Museum

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from the National Infantry Museum!

Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the American workforce that continues to move our nation forward.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/06/2026

06 SEPTEMBER 1952
MEDAL OF HONOR – CORPORAL BENITO MARTINEZ [KOREAN WAR]

On 06 September 1952, Corporal Benito Martinez, Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, displayed extraordinary heroism near Satae-ri, Korea.

Corporal Martinez was manning a listening post known as “Outpost Agnes” forward of the main line of resistance, when an enemy reinforced company attacked his position. As Communist troops infiltrated and began surrounding his bunker, Martinez chose to remain behind and provide cover fire for his fellow Soldiers of Company A’s 2nd Platoon rather than attempt escape. Using a M1919A6 .30 caliber machine gun, and later a Browning Automatic R***e and M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol, he inflicted heavy casualties against the enemy while holding the position for approximately six hours.

Despite repeated communications from his platoon, Corporal Martinez refused rescue attempts because he feared other Soldiers would be killed trying to reach him. Shortly before dawn, he reported that enemy troops were closing in. He was subsequently killed, but his determined stand allowed friendly forces to reorganize, counterattack, and regain control of Outpost Agnes. For his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, Corporal Martinez was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

Corporal Martinez is buried at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in Section B, Gravesite 366A.

Visit the National Infantry Museum to learn more about the Medal of Honor and the more than 1,500 recipients of United States Army Infantry in our “Hall of Valor” exhibit.

09/05/2026

This September, we come together to honor the fallen. 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, September 12 at 9 a.m. at the National Infantry Museum’s Inouye Field for the 2026 Global War on Terrorism Memorial Rededication.

This year, 29 new names will join the memorial. Twenty-nine heroes whose service and sacrifice will forever be remembered.

Please note our special museum hours:
🔴 September 11: CLOSED ALL DAY
🕛 September 12: OPEN Noon–3 p.m.

Join us as we honor our fallen and stand in support of our Gold Star Families.

09/04/2026

National Infantry Museum Foundation leadership recently had the opportunity to visit the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming....a fellow institution dedicated to preserving our nation’s military history and honoring those who have served.

Chairman LTG (Ret) Ken Keen, President and CEO BG (Ret) Peter Jones, President Emeritus COL (Ret) Greg Camp, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Col (USAF Ret) Andy Redmond explored the museum’s remarkable collection and immersive exhibits, gaining new perspectives on the ways museums can preserve history, connect generations and honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans and military families.

One visit offered a particularly meaningful connection to the past: Pete and Greg reunited with a Light Attack Battalion vehicle from the 1980s...one that was part of the unit they once served with. The vehicle belonged to the Scout Platoon, where Greg served as Battalion Commander and Pete as Scout Platoon Leader.

Visits like these remind us of the importance of sharing ideas, learning from one another and building relationships within the military museum community. We are grateful to the National Museum of Military Vehicles for its hospitality and for the opportunity to learn from the incredible work being done in Dubois.

Thank you to the National Museum of Military Vehicles for welcoming our leadership team!

09/04/2026

E 1-50 Graduation

09/03/2026

💍✨ Something magical happened today!

Right inside our Soldier Store, one of our newly graduated Soldiers got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend! ❤️🇺🇸

Graduation day was already a moment they’ll never forget, but this made it even more special.

See… the National Infantry Museum is where memories are made and sometimes, where a little magic happens too. ✨

Congratulations to the newly engaged couple! Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂💍

09/03/2026

03 SEPTEMBER 1783
TREATY OF PARIS OFFICIALLY ENDS REVOLUTIONARY WAR

On 03 September 1783, representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War.

Negotiations had been conducted in Paris by American commissioners Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, with Henry Laurens joining later. Under the treaty, Great Britain recognized the United States as a free, sovereign, and independent nation. The agreement established American boundaries extending west to the Mississippi River, north toward British North America (present-day Canada), and south to Spanish Florida. It also addressed fishing rights, debts owed to British creditors, and the treatment of Loyalist property.

Although major combat had effectively ended after the American victory at Yorktown in 1781, the treaty provided the legal settlement that secured American independence. Ratified by the Continental Congress in January 1784, the Treaty of Paris marked the diplomatic conclusion of the Revolution and the beginning of the United States as an internationally recognized nation.

09/03/2026

🇺🇸🎓 C 2-47 Graduation is now on YouTube!

Congratulations to Charlie Company 2-47 on their graduation at Fort Benning!

The full September 3, 2026 graduation ceremony is now available on our YouTube channel. If you missed it live or want to watch your soldier’s big moment again, you can catch the full ceremony now!

🎥 WATCH THE FULL CEREMONY:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbuocDWfeQ

Tag your soldier or drop their name in the comments so we can help celebrate them! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Charlie Company 2-47 on their graduation at Fort...

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 More Than a Gala. It’s Support for Our Mission.

Each year, the 1775 Society Annual Gala & Silent Auction brings our community together for an unforgettable evening at the National Infantry Museum.

This year, we celebrated 250 years of America while raising vital support for our mission to honor the legacy, service, and sacrifice of the U.S. Army Infantry.

The Gala is also a chance to experience the museum in a completely different way. From elegant dinners to large celebrations, our spaces offer a one-of-a-kind setting surrounded by American history.

Want to make an impact beyond one night? Join the 1775 Society and help support the National Infantry Museum year-round.

🇺🇸 Honor the past. Support the mission. Preserve the legacy.

09/03/2026

C 2-47 Graduation