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☷RIA JMTC increasing support for newly renovated RIA Museum to better tell the Arsenal Island story
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 04,2024
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Directors from Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center casually checked out the Rock Island Arsenal Museum , starting a new partnership between the two organizations . RIA - JMTC creates readiness solutions for the U . S . Army and Department of Defense through manufacturing processes . This visit comes as the museum reopens to the public and the partnership aims to enhance visitors ' understanding of Arsenal Island . Col . David Guida , commander at RIA - JMTC , praised the team at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and expressed his excitement for the future of manufacturing readiness at Rock Island . The museum reopened in June 2023 with a new exhibit showcasing the island ' s history dating back to 1804 . From the signing of the Treaty of St . Louis to the establishment of Fort Armstrong and the evolution of Rock Island into a U . S . Army Arsenal , the museum highlights the island ' s significant role in American history . The partnership between RIA - JMTC and the museum will focus on showcasing the installation ' s current capabilities and programs , including the M10 Booker , M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank , and Patriot Missile System . Allie , from the museum , is eager to work with Col . Guida and his team to share the story of RIA - JMTC and inspire visitors with its contributions to National Defense . To kick things off , Guida asked the RIA - JMTC directors to come check out the museum for a private tour . Allie talked about how the factory can help their organization by offering physical parts and virtual features . Guida thought it was really cool to show the JMTC directors around the museum and see the impact the island has had on our country ' s defense . He feels honored to be a part of it .
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