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Welcome to the ASC History Office


History is being made every day at this command.

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Mission


The ASC History Office exists to preserve the history of the command and its installations. The office collects documents pertaining to almost every facet of the command including its ammunition plant and depot assets, forward commands, Army Prepositioned Stocks, Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), staff, and directorate offices.

Scope


In addition to Army Sustainment Command and the installation served by the command, the ASC History Office fulfills the role of the Rock Island Arsenal's historical section. This involves providing support for public events in the form of lectures, tours, and displays. The ASC History Office functions to tell the Army story, build espirit de corps, tell the history of supporting our Nation, our Army, and our Communities.

Upcoming History Office Events


In-Person Lecture
Event is a public lecture held in-person.
Tour
Event is a public tour.
Arsenal-Wide Event
Event is held by joint Arsenal commands.
Online Event
Event will be held online or hybrid.
Museum Event
Event is hosted by the Arsenal Museum.    
Postponed
An event that has been postponed.
Cancelled
An event that has been cancelled.

Newsletter


Current Issue: 4 March 2024
“History is made everyday in this command.”
 

Third Party Links


These links go to an external site that is not affiliated with the U.S. Army. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD or Army endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.

Other History Resources


AHEC AIH CMH AMC ASC AMCOM CECOM

Contact Information

Army Sustainment Command
AMAS-CEH, History Office
1 Rock Island Arsenal
Building 390
Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, 61299
 

 

Command Historian: 309.782.5046
Assistant Historian: 309.782.2178
Archivist: 309.782.2139
Archive: 309.782.8149
usarmy.ria.asc.list.history@army.mil
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