The California Military Museum
Preserving California's Military Heritage
What's New? 2000
An online newsletter of museum and military history news.
 
New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of twelve new pages to its website. Also check out our updated events calender (12/5/00):
  • Heraldry and Insignia: 1st Battalion of Artillery
  • Heraldry and Insignia: 118th Signal Battalion
  • Heraldry and Insignia: 146th Tactical Hospital
  • Heralldry and Insignia: 170th Cavalry Regiment
  • Historic California Posts: California's World War II Coast Artillery Training Centers
    • New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of twelve new pages to its website (11/19/00):
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of seven new pages to its website (11/19/00):
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the additrion of the California Conservation Corps State Museum's webpage to our site. The museum is located at The California Conservation Corps's Camp San Luis Obispo Center and is to included into the post's over historical program. Also check out our updated events calender. (11/12/00):
     
    Military History Conference A Success: The California Center for Military History held it second annual military history conference at Camp San Luis Obispo 26-29 October 2000. The highly successful conference included presentations on ongoing projects, including the extensive work done by the California Military History Education Program, the Naval History Program, and other individuals. Also attending the conference were the Assistant Adjutant General of the California State Military Department, Brigadier General Ezell Ware; The Chief of Military History, Brigadier General Don Mattson; and the Command Sergeant Major of the State Military Reserve, Charles Searls. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Hill Luz was awarded the State Military Reserve Achievement Medal for his historical activities and his work wiith the veterans community of Sutter and Yuba Counties. (11/12/00)
     
     
    Camp San Luis Obispo Lauches Historical Initiative: Major Kelly Fisher, Commander of Camp San Luis Obispo, announced at the Annual Military History Conference that Camp San Luis Obispo is begining to develop a 'Historical Master Plan' for that installation. Camp San Luis Obispo is expected to undergo a major expansion of facilities over the next decade and that the plan is required so that that historic installation won't loose any of it's historical signifigance. Initial guidance included the developement of a walking tour, establishment of permanent exhibits in classrooms and other buildings, establishment of an outdoor static display area at O'Sullivan Army Airfield and other historical projects. The Center for Military History will be appointing a program manager for this vital project. (11/12/00)
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of two new pages to its website as well as an updated events calender. (10/15/00):
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of eight new pages to its website (10/9/00):
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (9/17/00):
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (8/11/00):
     
     
    Museum Extends Weekend Hours Again!: For the rest of summer, the museum has extended it hours to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. Make sure you come down and enjoy the museum in a much quieter and cooler Old Sacramento.
     
    Center for Military History at Airshow: Colonel Ken Nielsen, Captain Harold Corn and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Hill Luz joined up with another joint show with the Military Vehicle Collectors of California and the Nevada County Airfest 2000 held in Navada City on July 8th. This annual event promises to be a major airshow in the coming years and we look forward to being a part of it in the future.
     
     
     
    Salute to a Fallen Comrade: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Lalor and Second Lieutenant Mark Susuki prepare to fold the flag as military honors are rendered during graveside services for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Louie Batongmalaque on June 12th. A member of the Center for Military History for three years, CWO2 Batongmalaque also served as a major in the Philippine Air Force before immigrating to the United States. Colonel Eric Martens, acting commander of the Center for Military History's Southern Region and Major Ralph Ramirez, deputy commander presented the national flag to CWO2 Batongmalaque's family.
     
     
     
    Armed Forces Salute: Soldiers from the Southern Region of the Center for Military History pose with the unit's 75mm Pack Howitzer during Afrmed Forces Day observance in Torrance, California. Members include Maj. Tom Nott, Col Eric Martens, SSgt Dan Whitney, CWO4 David Crippen, 1st Lt Russell Nakaisshi, CMSgt Bill Holland, CWO2 Rick Lalor, and 2nd Lt Mark Susuki. For further information CLICK HERE
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (7/15/00):
     
     
    Ceremonial Unit Wins Again! The Ceremonial Command of the Center for Military History, under the command of Colonel Ken Kitchen was awarded the Grand Sweepstake Prize for this years Carmichael Elks' Forth of July Parade. This is the second time the command has garnered the top prize at this event. The contingent teamed up again with the Military Vehicle Collectors of California which fielded several military vehicles. GOOD JOB TO ALL!
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (7/3/00):
     
     
    Museum Opens New Exhibit. As part of the the museum three year commemoration of the Korean War, an exhibit honoring the Lee family of Elk Grove was opened. Between the three Lee brothers, they were awarded one Army Distiguished Service Cross, One Navy Cross, two Silver Star Medals and one Bronze Star Medal for Valor. Further information concerning this extraordinary family will be posted later to this website. (6/25/00)
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    Website Honored by the History Channel. We are proud to annouce that this website has been selected as the first Affiliate Website of the Month by the History Channel. (6/21/00)
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (6/6/00):
     
     
    Website Becomes History Channel Affiliate. We are proud to announce that this website is now a History Channel affilate. This affiliation will allow for the purchase of videos produced by the History Channel and other A&E television networks though our online bookstore. Proceeds from sale go to support the museum and its programs. We have also made several additions to our bookstore (5/28/00)
     
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    Museum Announces New Extended Summer Hours: The following are our new extended hours for the summer:
    Museum Hosts World War II Speaker and Booksigning: On May 21st the California Military Museum hosted a reception and booksigning with author George W. Neill of Carmichael. His critically acclaimed book, Infantry Soldier is now available on our online bookstore.
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (5/21/00):
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website (5/14/00):
     
     
    Camp Roberts Preserves Military History: The California Military Museum iwould like to commend the Camp Roberts Installation Support Unit in it's effort to restore an M3 Halftrack, which was recovered from Fort Hunter Liggett, and an M1897A4 "French 75" Field Gun which was previously on display in fron to the old San Jose Armory. The vehicles are being restored with the help of vocational education students at Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo. GOOD JOB CAMP ROBERTS! To view these pieces of history, click below (5/14/00):
     
     
    Museum Receives Awards: The California Military Museum is proud to announce has been awarded the Association of the United States Army Public Service Award. The award was presented on April 8th by General John W. Hendrix, Commanding General, United States Forces Command. The museum was also recognized by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for the its support of the Senior Community Employment Program. With out the support of the senior citizens from AARP, it woould be much harder for the museum to complete its mission. (5/14/00)
     
    Mexican Officials Tour Museum: On April 4th, Major General Paul Monroe, the Adjutant General of California and Brigadier General Don Mattson, the Museum Director hosted a delegation of senior officers of both the Mexican and American Armed Forces. The Mexican delegation has headed by Lieutenant General Benjamin Pacheco, Comptroller-General of the Mexican Armed Forces, while the American delegation was headed by Lieutenant General Robert F. Foley, Commanding General of the Fifth U.S. Army Headquartered in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. General Pacheco, representing Mexico's Minister of Defense, presented the museum with a rare fossilized natilus as a token of appreciation to General Mattson. (5/14/00)
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:
     
    Governor Recognizes Submarine Veterans: On April 7, Governor Gray Davis recognized the state's submarine veterans by declaring April 11, 2000 (the cenntenial of the modern submarine) as "California Submarine Veterans Day". To read the Governor's Proclamation, CLICK HERE

    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:

     
    CMH Members Graduate from Army Museum School. Four members of the California Center for Military History recently graduated from the Annual US Army MuseumSchool held in Washington DC, 27-31 March 2000. Those attending were Col. Tom Jones, Lt.Col. Russ Caylor, Capt. Russell Nakaishi, and CWO David Crippen.
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:
     

    Also, the Upcoming Events and Links pages has been updated (4/9/00)

    Museum Receives Endowment: The California Military Museum will receive an endowment from the estate of Major General
    Carl Aulick. General Aulick strongly believed that military and militia history must be preserved for present and future generations. General
    Aulick's career spans service in the California National Guard and Federal Service in World War II and eventually retiring from the California National Guard. To learn more about General Aulick, CLICK HERE
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:
     
    Museum Launches World War II Oral History Program. The California Military Museum, in conjuction with the University of California at Los Angeles and the California State University, Los Angeles has lauched a oral history program to capture the experiences of California's World War II veterans. For more information, CLICK HERE or e-mail the Project Officer, Mr. Bill Davies
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:
     
     
    Also, the Upcoming Events page has been updated (3/19/00)
     
    Submarine Veterans Announce Cenntenial Events: Submarine veterans in Southern California have announced the events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the submarine. Check the follwong press releases for further information:
     
     
    Militaria Show Postponed. Due to unforseen problems with the Roseville National Guard Armory, the museum fundraising Militaria Show scheduled for April 9 has been postponed. Check here for the new date! (3/15/00)
     
     
    Center for Military History Goes to the Field: During the weekend 4-5 February, three members of the California Center for Military History participated as observer/evaluators with the California National Guard's 270th Military Police Company during their Field Training Exercise at Van Vleck Ranch training area in southern Sacramento County. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ernie McPhereson, Warrant Officer 1 George Cooper, and Command Sergeant Major Dan Sebby were able to observe company level tactical operations first hand. As members who would be part of a deployable military history detachment, it is important to keep up with the latest doctrine of the Army. It also strengthened the ties between units of the California Army National Guard and the State Military Reserve. It is expected that further training and support would be conducted in the future. (2/6/00)
     
    Thank You Sacramento! On February 26, the museums of Sacramento held their second annual Sacramento Museum Day. Over 3,300 visitors came through our door in a six hour period. That number exceeded last years attendance by 1,000. Unlike last year's event, we were prepared with plenty of docents under the leadership of Captain Greg Tracy. Museum staff, docents and members of California Center for Military History ensured that visitors were well taken care of, in spite of the increased traffic. Once again, THANK YOU SACRAMENTO!
     
    Museum Honors African American Hero: On February 17, The California Military Museum as part of it's Black History Month program, dedicated a new exhibit to Medal of Honor Recipient and Californian, Staff Sergeant Edward A. Carter, Jr. Staff Sergeant Carter, who passed away in 1963, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Bill Clinton in 1997 after an Army review of Distinguished Service Crosses awarded to African Americans in World War II. The main address was given by Brigadier General Ezell Ware, Assistant Adjutant General of the State of California. Several of Staff Sergeant Carter's family, including his son Edward and daughter-in-law Alleen, were in attendance as well as representatives of the local veterans community. To learn more about this great Californian, CLICK HERE
     
     
    Opening An American Hero: Edward A. Carter Jr.
    Brig Gen Donald Mattson (Museum Director); Ms. Alleen Carter, Brig Gen Ezell Ware (Assistant Adjutant General, State Military Department) and holding Staff Sergeant Carter's Medal of Honor, his son Mr. Edward A. Carter, III
    (Photo by CSM Dan Sebby)
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of eight new pages to its website (2/17/00)::
     
     
    CMH Members Graduate Warrant Officer Course. We are proud to announce that Chief Warrant Officer 2 Hill Luz and Warrant Officer 1 George Cooper graduated from the State Military Reserve Warrant Officer Orientation Course on 13 February 2000. These two officers, who are both Vehicle Restoration Technicians, added a international flavor to the course. CW2 Luz is a former member of the Brazilian Army, while WO1 Cooper served with the British Army. The course held at Camp Moreno in San Diego County was also staffed by other CMH members CW4 David Crippen and CW2 Richard Lalor (2/17/00)
     
    Museum Fund Raiser a Success! Once again, the museum Militaria Show has produced much need funds for the museum's operation. The show, held at the Placer County Fairgrounds on February 13th, netted over $1,500 for the museum. We want to thank the staff and management of the Placer County Fairgrounds who came through for us when it was discovered that the National Guard Armory was flooded. Thanks again! (
    Presidents on Parade-From George Washington to George Bush: Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Crippen, with the assistance of Major Ralph Ramirez and 2nd Lieutenant Mark Susuki, presents "American Presidents Who Served," an overview of every U.S. president who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States, to an appreciative audience during the Center for Military History, Southern Region's annual dining out on January 22nd at Los Angeles Air Force Station.
     
    For further information concerning this presentation, please contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Lalor, Public Affairs Officer for the Southern Region, Center for Military History. Photograph by Sergeant First Class Angel Garcia (2/6/00)
     
    Southern Region, Center for Military History Honored by Sons of the American Revolution: The Southern Region, Center for Military History, under the command of Colonel Thomas F. Jones, was recently honored by the Riverside Chapter of the of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
     
    Each member of the unit was awarded the organizations's prestigious Bronze Good Citizenship Medal in recognition of their notable service on behalf of our American principles. Chief Master Sergeant William H. Holland, chapter president made the the presentation. Photo by 2nd Lieutenant Mark Susuki. (2/6/00)
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of the following new pages to its website:
     
     
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of eight new pages to its website:
     
    Also, the Upcoming Events page has been updated (1/10/00)
     
    New Mailing Addresses for Center for Military History: The Center for Military History now has its own mailing addresses:
    New Web Pages Added: The California Military Museum is proud to announce the addition of three new pages to its website. The pages are the first in a long series of histories dealing with California forts and camps of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in the early 1960's by Colonel Herbert M. Hart, former Director of Marine Corps History and Museums, these and future articles appeared his books, Frontier Forts of the Far West, Pioneer Forts of the West, Frontier Forts of the Northwest and Frontier Forts of the Southwest. We would like to thank Colonel Hart for allowing us to reprint his works. The first three articles are:
     
     
    Also added is a very interesting history of an incident involving the mobilization of the California Naval Militia in 1917. Written by Major Norman Marshall of the California Center for History. Titled, The Six Percent Riddle, this history tells of the six-percent of California's 1st Naval Battalion that was beached at Mare Island in 1917. (1/2/00)
     
    Thank You! The California Military Museum would like to thank its many online visitors for making this site one of the most successful sites in the military museum community. As of January 1st, we have had over 11,000 online visitors! For a museum of our type and size this is well above the average! Once again thank you very much! And make sure you stop by and see the 'real world' museum the next time you're in Sacramento. (1/1/00)
     
    Vehicle Preservation Program Launched. Under the leadership of Warrant Officer 1 George Cooper, the California Center for Military History is begining to restore three vehicles currently stored at the California Military Museum support facility. The vehicles identified for immediate restoration are a Korean War era M37 3/4 ton truck, a 1968 Army M151 'Jeep' and a 1970 Marine Corps M151A2 'Jeep.' On December 18th, WO1 Cooper, working with his three sons, were able to get the older M151 up and running! (1/1/00)
     

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