The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of

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. The Armed Forces Museum serves as the

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museum for the State of Mississippi. It is a member of the Army Museum System.

Museum objective

The purpose of the museum is to honor the service and sacrifices of Mississippi veterans from all military branches.

Museum description

Two military veterans started the museum in 1984 with their personal collection of war artifacts. At that time, the museum was housed in a small room of a warehouse at Camp Shelby. In 2001, a facility was completed. The museum contained of exhibits, 17,000 artifacts, 4,500 volumes of military history, and 2,000 historical documents. In February 2015, the museum was closed for expansion. The expansion increased the museum space by , added three new exhibition galleries, and remodeled older exhibits. The museum was officially reopened by the Governor of Mississippi on October 27, 2016..

Museum exhibits

Within the museum building are eight galleries for viewing exhibits: late 19th century conflicts, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Global War on Terrorism, and Medal of Honor. Military weapons, equipment, clothing, and medals are on display. Outdoor exhibits include aircraft, tanks,

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, and

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Gallery

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