About the National Infantry Association
History
- 1893, the Infantry Society was created.
- In 1921, The Infantry Society became the Infantry Association
- Mid 1950, merged with other military associations to create the Association of the United States Army
- 1967-1976, an Infantry Museum campaign was conducted and the Infantry membership was tied to the campaign
- April 1982, the Infantry Association was reestablished at Fort Benning, Georgia and operated as a titular organization for the subscribers of "Infantry" magazine
- 1994, the Infantry Association was restructured and incorporated as the National Infantryman's Association, Georgia non-profit corporation and IRS approved as a 501(c) (19) organization.
- 1998, The National Infantryman's Association was renamed as the National Infantry Association
- 1999, The premier edition of the Infantry Bugler, in newsmagazine format, was created and published
The National Infantry Museum
The NIA gave birth to and is supporting the National Infantry Foundation to construct the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park. The former National Infantry Museum could house only 5-10% of its collection, which is valued at over 30 million dollars, in the original main building of Fort Benning's initial permanent hospital. It was constructed in the mid-late 1920's. The new museum dedicated its parade field and opened its IMAX Theater, gift shop and restaurant on March 19, 2009. The main building and galleries will have a grand opening ceremony on June 19, 2009. For more information, or to make a tax deductible contribution, go to the National Infantry Foundation
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Commemorative Pavers
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