Posted on Feb 21, 2019
How can we save our military historical museums?
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Here in Florida, we have had 5 military themed museums close in the state of Florida. They have closed due to financial constraints. If we loose that valuable resource, history may be gone forever. We are always one generation from losing all knowledge of the past. Is there a way to get a museum or a historical preservation association nation wide so that we can preserve our heritage? I've seen too many individuals not grasping and appreciating what our elders had sacrificed. I was even thinking about having a FTX experience for people who would like to see what military life was like.
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PFC James (LURCH) Janota one of the best programs costs nothing. While serving in Northern NJ, schools there were in session on Veterans Day. They hosted a Veterans Day program that put three veterans (WWII/Korea era, Vietnam, Current Wars) in each classroom and fielded some well thought through questions from students for three sessions of 30-45 minutes. Faculty actually helped them Think through these questions. I brought some items like my body armor and other things they could pick up and touch. They ended with an assembly.
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PFC James (LURCH) Janota
The problem is they've rejected any military or paramilitary out of the schools. They've even took JROTC programs out in most counties in Florida. It's almost as if the school systems don't want to have the kids know about historical facts. Even from veterans. My nephew wanted me to come in to talk about Tanks and the school denied his request.
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LTC Jason Mackay
PFC James (LURCH) Janota - most school board meetings are open to the public. Can't fix them all, but you can try and fix yours.
School Districts respond to public pressure from parents and taxpayers. If parents demand the educational program they are likely to take action, else the next time a ballot measure comes for a mill levy override or a bond measure, it's a sore spot. You'll have to be more than one lone voice though, else you're characterized as the lone nut.
School Districts respond to public pressure from parents and taxpayers. If parents demand the educational program they are likely to take action, else the next time a ballot measure comes for a mill levy override or a bond measure, it's a sore spot. You'll have to be more than one lone voice though, else you're characterized as the lone nut.
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Issue is that there are multiple military associations and museums. Consolidation or merger might be more useful for preservation.
As for FTX experiences, they still cost time and money along with requiring space and trained personnel. One example is a for-profit CQB experience in Las Vegas called Adventure Combat OPS. The owner, a former SF NCO, mentioned about difficult times getting customers when initially opening. When I occasionally look at their website, their Special OPS cadre regularly changes.
As for FTX experiences, they still cost time and money along with requiring space and trained personnel. One example is a for-profit CQB experience in Las Vegas called Adventure Combat OPS. The owner, a former SF NCO, mentioned about difficult times getting customers when initially opening. When I occasionally look at their website, their Special OPS cadre regularly changes.
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PFC James (LURCH) Janota
I agree with the merger part. My point is, not everyone is aware of the gravity of the sacrifice that our veterans had to make for our country. I just would like something besides textbooks from school that has been edited. Just like the rest of our history. If we don't visit the past, we're doomed to repeat it.
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LTC Jason Mackay
LTC Eugene Chu or transfer their holdings to the US Army Museum, the World War II museum, or the Infantry Museum. It would be nice if there was one such museum per state so that more people could visit and see.
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I suggest looking at the really high-quality museums as models or inspiration (which fits in with the consolidation/merger idea). For example, the Infantry museum at Fort Benning is really top-notch. One thing that I speculate might enhance the experience at a museum would be having knowledgeable veterans on hand to explain the artifacts and exhibits and do Q&A with visitors.
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