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31 Years Ago Today…

On 2-AUG 1990, Saddam Hussein led a well-equipped Iraqi army into Kuwait, a major supplier of oil to the United States.  In response, more than 500,000 American troops deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield. Early on 17-JAN 1991, Operation Desert Shield came to an end when the air campaign of Operation Desert […]

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In World War II, 79 Years Ago

The early months of 1943 were a dark time for the submarines of the US Navy in the Pacific. Within a little over two months, four American submarines went missing.  They were the Argonaut, Amberjack, Grampus, and Triton.  Of the four, only the Argonaut, lost 10-JAN 1943, were details ever discovered.   The Argonaut was a peculiar submarine.  The […]

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Museum Awarded Humanities Grant

The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $1947.00 to the St. Charles County Veterans Museum in support of the project “Interview with Heroes – Our Military Veterans.”  The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate […]

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Our Favorite Stories

On his 18th birthday 1943, Bud Haedike received his draft notice. Bud reported and pleaded to join the Army rather than the Navy. Bud got his wish and was sent packing to the Army Air Corps. On their first mission they received a baptism by fire on their bombing mission to Hamm, Germany on 16-FEB […]

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Thank You Wright Construction Services!

Many thanks to Wright Construction Services for their donation to the St. Charles County Veterans Museum. The St. Peters based company is located at 11 Lami Industrial Drive. Wright is a full-service general contractor licensed in 20 plus states.  Giving Back is important to Wright Construction Services. Their 4th annual 22 Mile Walk was Saturday, […]

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Operation Linebacker II

49 Years ago, Operation Linebacker II unfolded over the 12-day period of 18­-29 DEC 1972. Because there was a one-day stand-down on Christmas Day, the operation came to be known by many as the “11-Day War” or the “Christmas War.”  The museum features stories about two B-52 pilots who flew in Operation Linebacker II.  B-52’s are nicknamed […]

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

To Our Veterans and Troops Your dedication, bravery and sacrifice for your fellow man and our country to keep us safe, says so much about who you are. You are truly the bravest of souls and we proudly hold you in our hearts with much love and gratitude.  Sending you our best wishes for a safe […]

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Our Favorite Stories

Every veteran has a story at the St. Charles County Veterans Museum.  In the months ahead we’ll bring you a short video telling our volunteer’s favorite stories.  This month Bob Shaner tells the story of his parents Odette and Elmer.  His mother served in the French Resistance during World War II while his father served in Africa, Italy […]

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Battle of the Bulge Anniversary

On December 16th, we remember the Battle of the Bulge.  Called “the Greatest American Battle of the War” by Winston Churchill, the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes region of Belgium was Germany’s last major offensive in World War II. Hitler’s aim was to split the Allies in their drive toward Germany and reach the […]

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Brix Brothers Visit the Museum

We were honored by a visit of the five Brix family brothers.  Their sister, Grace was the husband of Christian Brix (1942-1995) whose Annapolis uniform, and artifacts are on display at the museum.  The brothers are Andre, Phil, Pierre, Ray, and Dave Brix.  Andre served in Navy as a pilot, Pierre served on a Navy submarine and Dave […]

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