Wyoming National Guard Museum

04/24/2026

Feature Friday - Wyoming Girl Guard Uniform

The Wyoming Girl Guards were a precision drill and ceremony team with roots dating back to late 1880s. Two companies thrilled audiences in Cheyenne drilling with wooden rifles at public events. The uniform on display at the Museum is a replica of those worn by Company H. The Girl Guard reformed in the lead up to Wyoming's centennial in 1990 and remain active today. (Img: Aubrey Halik)

04/10/2026

Feature Friday - M1913 Saber

The Model 1913 Saber or "Patton Saber" was designed by then 2LT George S. Patton Jr. in 1913. The sword is lightweight, but sturdy. It measures 42’ long with a blade length of 35”. Sabers were introduced into Western Europe in the 17th Century, but have a longer history in the Eurasian Steppes. The M1913 Saber was the last issued by the US Army, eventually discontinued in 1934 for regular use, but retained for ceremonial purposes. (Img: Aubrey Halik)

03/27/2026

Feature Friday - M1894 Bugle

Armies have used bugles for thousands of years. These simple instruments were used for communications and to provide instructions. The M1894 "Trench" bugle was used during the Spanish- American War and World War I.

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

Feature Friday - M1892 C**t Revolver

Introduced in 1892, this double action revolver was chambered in .38 Long C**t. Both the Army and Navy used this sidearm through the Spanish-American War to the First World War. It was replaced with the C**t New Service revolver in 1909.

03/13/2026

A great story on the work of the Wyoming National Guard Historical Society.

A new 470-page history book, “Cowboy Soldiers,” has been released chronicling the Wyoming National Guard’s evolution from 1870-1945, even as today’s Guard…

02/27/2026

Feature Friday - M68 Claymore Mine Training Kit (INERT)

The Claymore mine was developed after the Korean War, first seeing service in Vietnam. It is a lightweight, anti-personnel mine that is also effective against unarmored vehicles. This training kit (identified by blue plugs) was used for training purposes and doesn't contain any explosive materials. The kit included a bandolier, inert training mine, simulated detonator wire, simulated blasting cap, "clacker" firing control, and circuit test kit.

02/13/2026

Feature Friday - M7B2 "Priest" Self Propelled Howitzer

The Army introduced the first M7 self-propelled howitzers during WWII. They combined a 105mm howitzer with the chassis of the M3 Lee medium tank. They got their nickname from the vehicle’s "pulpit-like" machine gun position and a naming scheme used by the British Army. Our M7B2 was modified for service during the Korean War to gain more gun elevation for combat in mountainous conditions. (img: Aubrey Halik)

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhogs Day!

01/30/2026

Feature Friday - G-8/GRC Hand Generator

This hand-operated generator helped power field radios during the 1950s and 1960s. It was developed by the Dubrow Development Company for used with radios set including RT-66/GRC, RT-67/GRC AND RT-68/GRC. It was hand-cranked with an average speed of 50-70 rpm, providing about 85 watts of power. (Img: Aubrey Halik)