Awards

This page showcases some of the awards the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, dba Arizona Military Museum, has received. Use arrows under the images to scroll through all the awards.

Some of these awards may show the name of Joseph Abodeely. Joe was the past president of the Board of Directors for the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, dba Arizona Military Museum, and a founding member of the Arizona Military Museum.

Certificate of recognition awarded in 2019 to the Arizona Military Museum by the Arizona Historical Society, signed by W. James Burns, with ornate gold border and official seals.
Certificate titled 'Officer of the Adjutant General', awarded to Arizona Historical Society in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Arizona Army National Guard, dated April 1, 1977, signed by the Adjutant General and the Commander.
Certificate for Best Vintage Arms awarded to Arizona Military Museum, from New Times Phoenix 2013
Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Defense for the Arizona Military Museum in recognition of conducting at least six Vietnam War commemorative events. The certificate features medals on the left side and official seals, including a 50th Vietnam War Commemoration badge, in the center. The document is signed by James T. Jackson, a retired U.S. Army Major General.
Certificate of certification from the Arizona Historical Society, awarded to the Arizona National Guard, signed by Dr. David Breeckner, with a desert scene illustration including cactus and mountains.
Certificate from the Arizona Historical Society awarding affiliate membership to the Arizona National Guard, dated November 30, 1981, with a gold seal and a ribbon in blue and gold, and a red emblem at the top.
A poster commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, featuring a blue background with a circular emblem in the center. The emblem includes a yellow map of Vietnam, surrounded by words like 'Service', 'Valor', 'Sacrifice', and various stars. The poster also has text acknowledging the United States' role and thanking the nation.
Gold-colored award plaque from The Arizona Historical Society presented to Arizona Military Museum, Tucson, Arizona, 2013, recognizing excellence in exhibits, public programs, and collections related to men and women in uniform who served their state and country.
Certificate of recognition from Phoenix New Times for Best of Phoenix 2012, awarded to the Arizona Military Museum as the best museum for veterans.
Certificate from the National Museum of the U.S. Army, awarded to Col Joseph E. Abodey, USA-Ret., Maricopa, AZ, recognizing support for building the museum, signed by General Eric K. Shinseki, dated February 5, 2021.
A framed veterans office service award certificate awarded to Arizona Military Museum by Scottsdale Community College in 1995.
Certificate awarded to the Arizona Military Museum for Tier 1 Certification from 2023-2024, issued by the Arizona Historical Society on March 31, 2023, signed by David Breeckner, AHS Executive Director, with official seals and border design.
Military Order of the World Wars Certificate of Appreciation issued to Arizona National Guard Historical Society Inc. for demonstrating patriotism, dated January 28, 1995, signed by Richard A. Colson.
Logo celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Arizona Centennial Project, featuring a star, colored rays, and the years 1912 and 2012.
Certificate awarded to Joseph Edward Abodey, recognizing outstanding achievement in historic preservation, presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, December 14, 2012.
Letter from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1950 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC, with a signature at the bottom and a logo in the top left corner.
Sign commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, with a circular emblem featuring a map of Southeast Asia, surrounded by the words service, valor, sacrifice, and a laurel wreath, on a blue background.
Plaque awarded to the Arizona Military Museum by the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson, Arizona, 2013, recognizing excellence in exhibits and public programs.
Certificate from the Department of Defense recognizing the Arizona Military Museum as a Commemorative Partner for Vietnam War Veterans, dated October 20, 2012, with signatures and medals on the left side.
Certificate for the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizing Joseph Edward Abodey for outstanding achievement in historic preservation, dated December 14, 2012.
Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration awarded to Arizona Military Museum, featuring medals and official seals, with a signature at the bottom.
Certificate award for the National Museum of the U.S. Army, issued to Colonel Joseph E. Abodey, recognizing support and commitment to building the museum, signed by General Eric K. Shinseki, dated February 5, 2021.
Certificate from Phoenix New Times 2013 for Best Vintage Arms awarded to Arizona Military Museum, decorated with small cactus illustrations along the border.
Plaque awarded by the Museum Association of Arizona to the Arizona Military Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013 for outstanding volunteer museum organization.
Certificate awarding the Best Museum for Veterans to the Arizona Military Museum, from the New Times Best of Phoenix 2012. The top half features a logo and a colorful illustrated laboratory flask. The bottom half contains the award title and recipien
Logo celebrating the Arizona Centennial 1912-2012, featuring a star, a sunburst, and the text 'Arizona Centennial Legacy Project' in red, blue, and orange colors.
Certificate titled 'Officer of the Adjutant General' awarded to the Arizona Historical Society for contributions to the Arizona Army National Guard, dated April 1, 1977, with signatures and a black and white illustration of a soldier with a rifle.
Certificate of Tier 1 Certification from the Arizona Historical Society for the Arizona Military Museum, dated March 31, 2023, signed by David Breeckner.
Certificate from the Arizona Historical Society certifying Arizona National Guard as an affiliate member, dated November 30, 1981, with a gold seal, signatures, and a ribbon with blue and gold colors.
Plaque awarded by The Arizona Historical Society to the Arizona Military Museum in 2013, recognizing excellence in exhibits, programs, and collections related to men and women in uniform who served their state and country, located in Tucson, Arizona.
A framed veterans office service award certificate from Scottsdale Community College awarded to Arizona Military Museum in 1995.
Certificate of Historical Institution awarded to the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, signed by Dr. David Breeceiner, dated March 20, 2025, featuring a southwestern desert scene with cacti and mountains.
Certificate awarded to the Arizona Military Museum in 2019 by the Arizona Historical Society, signed by W. James Burns, with ornate gold border and official seal.
Certificate awarded to the Arizona Military Museum by the Arizona Historical Society for the year 2019, with a gold decorative border, a seal of Arizona, and signatures.
Certificate of recognition awarded to the Arizona Military Museum in 2019 by the Arizona Historical Society, signed by W. James Burns, with an ornate gold border and the Arizona state seal.