Politics & Government

Fort Lewis Museum Remembers Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf

Schwarzkopf, who died Thursday, served two assignments at Fort Lewis, now Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The museum hopes people will visit to learn more about him and share their stories.

The Fort Lewis Museum remembers I Corps and 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Divison Commander, General Norman Schwarzkopf who died yesterday, Dec. 27, 2012.

Gen. Schwarzkopf served 2 assignments at Fort Lewis (JBLM) and altogether served from 1956 to 1991. Called "Stormin Norman" and "The Bear", Gen. Schwarzkopf's legacy with Ft. Lewis and Operation Desert Storm is a symbol of leadership and dedication to our great nation!

Please visit the Fort Lewis Museum to learn more. And share your story about this great leader!

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