NEWS
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Receives Donation from Tinker Air Force Base
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2018
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum recently received the generous donation of a M114 command and reconnaissance carrier from the Tinker Air Force Base Twaddle Armed Forces Reserve Center, 95th Division.
The M114 command and reconnaissance carrier is a Vietnam War-era tracked armored fighting vehicle used by the United States Army. It was manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors in the early 1960s. The quick and stealthy machine was designed for use in the reconnaissance role. Similar to the larger M113, the M114 was amphibious and able to be deployed by parachute. The carrier weighs 15,000-lbs. and would hold a crew of three.
“We are so grateful for the generous donation from Tinker Air Force Base, and for the great people at Midwest Wrecking and Maahs Brothers Welding and Crane who helped transport and position the M114,” said Scott Cumm, museum manager. “Our goal is to always be able to share valuable history with our visitors, and we are eager to add this to our collection.”
To learn more important facts in U.S. history, visit the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. Admission to the Museum is free. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world-class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2018
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum recently received the generous donation of a M114 command and reconnaissance carrier from the Tinker Air Force Base Twaddle Armed Forces Reserve Center, 95th Division.
The M114 command and reconnaissance carrier is a Vietnam War-era tracked armored fighting vehicle used by the United States Army. It was manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors in the early 1960s. The quick and stealthy machine was designed for use in the reconnaissance role. Similar to the larger M113, the M114 was amphibious and able to be deployed by parachute. The carrier weighs 15,000-lbs. and would hold a crew of three.
“We are so grateful for the generous donation from Tinker Air Force Base, and for the great people at Midwest Wrecking and Maahs Brothers Welding and Crane who helped transport and position the M114,” said Scott Cumm, museum manager. “Our goal is to always be able to share valuable history with our visitors, and we are eager to add this to our collection.”
To learn more important facts in U.S. history, visit the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. Admission to the Museum is free. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world-class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.