The annual yearbook of the United States Military Academy at West Point entitled, The Howitzer, holds a prominent place in the VMBP Military History library. Our copy of these yearbooks cover a period from 1935 through 1997 and are an excellent reference guide to many of the outstanding graduates who went on to become famous generals and statesmen. To review a list of the notable graduates of USMA West Point, go to the web site at https://www.usma.edu/wphistory/sitepages/notable%20graduates.aspx.
Additionally, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis has an annual yearbook entitled, The Lucky Bag. This publication has numerous editions on our shelves dating from 1914 through 1975. All of the yearbooks in our collection were provided as donations from members and their families who left them in our care for future generations to use and study. Over the years, the US Naval Academy has been proud to have helped shape the lives of countless outstanding individuals. The following web site lists just a few of the many accomplishments that USNA graduates have achieved: https://www.usna.edu/NotableGraduates/
The Military History Library is located in the lower floor of the Veterans Museum at Balboa Park. We are usually opened with volunteers present to help our members and guests from 11 AM to 3:30 PM every Thursday. We welcome visitors and encourage our members to view our excellent collections of military books and other reference materials.
