World War II | Pine Bluff

William Jones

William Jones was one of the last Buffalo Soldiers, a U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Prisoner of War (POW) in Korea, and founder of the 9th &...

Pine Bluff’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Connection

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has a rich science fiction and fantasy tradition. Countless science fiction and fantasy films, television shows, and...

The History of the Pine Bluff Arsenal

The Pine Bluff Arsenal has been a staple of the community since World War II, producing wartime munitions and creating numerous civilian...

Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field

Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field served as a training facility for novice Army Air Corps pilots during World War II and still stands...

John Thach: An Extraordinary Navy Aviator

John Thach proved to be one of the most brilliant Navy aviators, conducting test flights, teaching pilots, and even developing his own...