Two Americans at La Martinerie
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On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, “Amis de La Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie) had the pleasure of welcoming two Americans, Michaël and Kris Trueblood, following in the footsteps of Wesley E. Trueblood, for a tour of the rooms dedicated to the U.S. military presence in Châteauroux between 1951 and 1967.
Two Books Presented as a Token of Gratitude to “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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At the request of numerous authors, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” regularly collaborate to conduct local research, specifically tailored to these authors' needs, or to provide a wide range of archival documents.
Former Mayors of the Indre Department Visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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At the request of Michel Blondeau, former Mayor of Déols and president of their association, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” welcomed a group of around twenty former mayors from the Indre department.
The "Amis de La Martinerie" Exhibition on Display at the Valençay Hospital Center
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Continuing their campaign to make their exhibition on the barracks of the Indre region available to the public, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie) were present from May 18 to May 25, 2026, in the reception area of the Valençay Hospital Center.
Citroberry Members Visit La Martinerie
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On Saturday, May 23rd, Pentecost eve, we had the pleasure of welcoming nearly 70 visitors to La Martinerie.
APAB Members Visit La Martinerie
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As an association with close ties to “Les Amis de La Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie), members of the APAB (“Les Amis du Patrimoine de l’Armement de Bourges”, Friends of Bourges Armaments Heritage) were on hand on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a tour of the Departmental House of Military Memory (“la Maison départementale de la mémoire militaire”).
Children from a Local Recreation Center Visit La Martinerie
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Just a few days before May 8th, and at the initiative of Marie, our association’s Donation Management Officer (who also happens to be a special education teacher), we welcomed a group of around thirty children from the La Pingaudière leisure center in the city of Châteauroux.
Volunteers Secure the Association’s Site
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During a recent windstorm, the crown of a poplar tree, already in poor health, crashed down onto the chain-link fence surrounding the Departmental House of Military Memory, causing damage to the enclosure. Consequently, this ailing tree required felling.
A New Flag at La Martinerie
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Following a proposal by Ms. Virginie Hélion, Mayor of Aigurande and Departmental Councilor, and in accordance with the wishes of Pierre Hémery, the committee’s late president, “les Amis de La Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie) have received the flag of the Aigurande chapter of the FNACA. Mindful of the need to ensure that none of the combatants who served in Algeria, Morocco, or Tunisia are forgotten, the association has taken this flag into its care.
A New Face at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Martin Belfort signed his civic service contract with “Les Amis de la Martinerie”, in the presence of Francine Nièmier, our association secretary, who had processed his application.
"Les Amis de La Martinerie" Welcome Representatives from "La France Mutualiste"
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At the request of Cyril Cassin, Regional Representative, and his local delegate, Patrick Padéllec, we welcomed officials and members of "La France Mutualiste" on Tuesday, April 21.
Traveling Nearly 100 km to Visit the “Amis de La Martinerie” Museum
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On Tuesday, April 28, along with Clémence, Dominique, and Roland, we had the pleasure of welcoming around thirty members of the UNC Committee from Veigné (located south of Tours and near Montbazon). It is a dynamic committee that learned about us through word of mouth spread by previous visitors to our museum.
A Steady Stream of Visitors at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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During April 2026, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” had the pleasure of welcoming several groups who came to explore the exhibition halls of the Departmental House of Military Memory (“la Maison départementale de la mémoire militaire”).
The aircraft, once a playground fixture for American children, and later for French children, residing in Brassioux, has now landed at La Martinerie
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Cast your minds back to the updates we shared on the association’s website:
April 18, 2026: The 11th Annual Commemoration Day, held at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the traditional Patron Saints' Day took place; an event that, for the past three years, has been held in conjunction with the Foreign Legion ceremony commemorating the Battle of Camerone.
Veterans of the 95th Infantry Regiment Visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the team at “Les Amis de La Martinerie’, Clémence, Dominique, and Jean-Jacques, had the pleasure of welcoming members of the 95th Infantry Regiment Veterans' Association (the heritage regiment of the Cher department), accompanied by members of the 85th Infantry Regiment Veterans' Association.
Eight EMIA Second Lieutenants of the “General Paul Girot de Langlade” graduating class visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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Eight Second Lieutenants from the EMIA (Inter-Services Military School) decided, during their leave, to retrace the journey of their class patron, General Paul Girot de Langlade, traveling from Royan to Berchtesgaden.
“Les Amis de La Martinerie” support the Indre gendarmerie cadets
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Once again this year, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” provided support to the Indre Gendarmerie Cadets.
Students from the Naturapolis Highschool in Châteauroux visit La Martinerie
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On the morning of Wednesday, April 8, we had the pleasure of welcoming four first-year students from the "BTS Agronomy and Sustainable Crops" program at Naturapolis Highschool in Châteauroux. They were eager to learn more about the history of the military presence in the Indre department.
“Les Amis de La Martinerie” present at the ARVMC militaria show
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True to their promise for the past five years, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” were present at the Militaria show organized by members of the ARVMC (The Association for the Restoration of Military Vehicles - Centre region / l’Association de Restauration de Véhicule Militaire - Centre).
- Film Crew Hosted to Gather Testimonies on the American Presence in the Indre Department
- Renewed Contact with the Equipment and Maintenance Museum (EMB)
- A 2026 General Meeting Rooted in Tradition, Featuring Delightful Surprises Throughout 2025
- “Les Amis de La Martinerie” at the A2I’s 2026 Tourism Exchange
