Prior to WWI, chemical agent research was conducted at the American University in Washington, D.C., while gas mask production took place on Long Island, New York.

Along with John Hall, William Jenks was an early pioneer in the realm of the breechloading carbine. However, Jenks' ...

The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is on a proposed closure list. By KWQC Staff Published : Jun. 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM CDT | Updated : Jun. 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM CDT ...

The city was awarded $11.5 million through a federal grant to improve "critical readiness" at Rock Island Arsenal. Work is expect to run from August 2025 to December 2026.

A look inside the Rock Island Arsenal Museum as renovations near completion, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Rock Island. FILE PHOTO Everything from shoes to hats to an 1890s taxidermy horse are on ...

A look inside the Rock Island Arsenal Museum as renovations near completion, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Rock Island. FILE PHOTO Everything from shoes to hats to an 1890s taxidermy horse are on ...

The Rock Island Viaduct between Rock Island and the Rock Island Arsenal will close for repairs next week. The viaduct will be closed Oct. 14-25, according to a news release from the U.S. Army ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is facing potential closure as the federal government seeks to consolidate Army museums across the nation. It comes two years and $2 ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Arsenal held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country.

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