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June 10, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

Arkansas National Guard Museum Modernization 

The Arkansas National Guard Museum is receiving a $975,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to renovate and modernize the museum, according to a National Guard report. The renovations will take place over three phases, with planning and infrastructure upgrades coming before the new exhibits are installed. 

California Naval Base Opens Land to Farmers 

Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach in California rents out land to local farmers to help protect the storage bunkers from encroaching weeds. Farmers bid on 1,800 acres around the property. 

“Using this method, the Navy saves on landscape maintenance costs and also receives an income for the use of the property,” said Public Affairs Officer Gregg Smith. “The Navy land is also put to its best possible use, supporting food production and local urban farming along with the Navy mission.” 

National Guard photo by William Howard 

June 10, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

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