Veteran pursues idea of war museum

Although the Vietnam/Korean War museum at Wurtsmith is now just history, there seems to be some new effort in starting one up. As reported in the Bay City Times, this new museum would be independant and local.

Even though a national Korean War museum probably isn't coming to the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Stephen Pappas still sees merit in the idea. "I'm taking the idea and going to run with it," Pappas said Monday. But Pappas said it will take the support of state government, veterans groups and area veterans to make the plan a reality.

Pappas said he has just started making contacts to see if there is interest in forming a steering committee to pursue bringing a second museum to Wurtsmith. The museum would not be owned or run by the township, he said.

He invites area veterans interested in the project to contact him by e-mail at pappaspound@famvid.com.

Still seems like a good idea to me -- especially with outside exibits.