Frontier Army Museum

10/01/2025

Effective today, the Frontier Army Museum is closed until further notice due to the federal government closure.

All in-person and virtual programs are canceled during this time.

We will continue to share updates here. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we can reopen!

09/30/2025

MSG Alicia Gutierrez Gillians had a storied career as a WAC. She served 27 years, working for Army Recruiting in Los Angeles and an assignment overseas with the Far East Command. In 1955, she won the First Women's All-Army Tennis Championship held at Fort Meade, Maryland for which she holds the trophy here. Previously, she held titles from the 6th Army Championship and the EUCOM Women's Singles Final.

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

Army 1st Lt. Frank Luke Jr., nicknamed the "Arizona Balloon Buster" for the high number of enemy observation balloons he shot down, posthumously received a Medal of Honor for his heroics in the sky.

09/26/2025

Traffic Update !

🚧 Grant Ave. Lane Closures 🚧 There will be intermittent lane closures on Grant Ave. between Cody and Pope tomorrow, Sept. 26 and possibly the morning of Sept. 27, while contractors finish installing pavement markings from the work done Sept. 19. Remain alert while driving and stay safe!

09/24/2025

From the Vault – Photographic Negative “Signal Corps Class,” c1919
This photo negative shows six unknown Signal Corps soldiers sitting around a table of telegraph equipment. Soldiers are wearing either the P1911 service uniform or the P1911 pullover shirt. A wood cabinet in background is marked "Signal Corps/U.S.A." The U.S. Army established the United States Army Signal School at Fort Leavenworth in 1905.

For more information on the Signal School at Fort Leavenworth: https://frontierarmymuseum.stqry.app/1/tour/16355/item/193904

Negative, Photographic, "Signal Corps Class", US Army, 11.125" x 7.5", United States, Circa 1919, (CCN: 83157)

To see another image of soldiers practicing telegraphy visit the Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/resource/ggbain.25801/

09/21/2025

From the Vault – Photographic Negative, “Coast Artillery LTC,” c1931

This Glass Plate Negative depicts an unidentified Coastal Artillery Lieutenant Colonel. Although his identify is unknown, his insignia on his lapel indicate he was Coastal Artillery. Coastal Artillery is the forerunner of today's Air Defense Artillery.

Negative, Photographic, Glass Plate, "Coast Artillery LTC", US Army, United States, Circa 1931, Early-20th Century (CCN: 83596).

09/19/2025

We received late notification of intermittent lane closures on Grant Avenue between Cody and Pope tomorrow (9/19) to complete pavement marking and follow up repairs. Your patience is appreciated.

09/19/2025

Downloadable audiobooks are now available from the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library. Log in to Libby with your library account to listen to course books and more.

Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library - https://carlcgsc.libguides.com/home
Libby - https://libbyapp.com/library/ikeskeltoncarl


U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | Fort Leavenworth

09/18/2025

From the Vault – Photograph, Stereographic, "B Troop,14th Cavalry Regiment," c1909
This is a group photograph depicts Troop "B" 14th U.S. Cavalry taken at Camp Stotsenburg, P. I. (Philippine Islands). The Camp, later named Fort Stotsenberg, was named after Colonel John M. Stotsenburg, a Captain of the Sixth U.S. Cavalry, and a Colonel of the First Nebraska Volunteers who was killed while leading his regiment in the Philippines on April 23, 1899.

The only person identified in the photograph is Frank Hornbuckle marked with an “x”. (2nd row from the bottom, 7 spots from the left). The remainder of the groups is unidentified.

Photograph, Stereographic, "B Troop,14th Cavalry Regiment", US Army, United States, Circa 1910, Early-20th Century (CCN: 80679).

09/17/2025

We can't believe it has already been a year since we opened our doors last September! The support has been incredible and we hope you will join our celebration on Saturday, September 20th from 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Come by, join in the fun, and explore the museum!

-Cake & Refreshmens**
-Yard Games
-Meet & Greet with the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment
-Crafts & Activities

This is a free, family friendly event. No visitor pass or ID required.

We can't wait to see you there!

**While supplies lasts
*Staff may be taking photos during the event.