5 of the coolest things in the US Army's massive treasure room

The firearm collection in the Museum Support Center features weapons used since the start of the American Army. In addition to weapons carried by the average soldier, there are weapons that belonged to historic figures such as the sidearm carried by Maj. Walter Reed, the Army doctor credited with defeating yellow fever.

The center is filled with awesome artwork commissioned by the Army, but the crown jewel of the 16,000 works of art is this painting by Norman Rockwell depicting a machine gunner firing into the night. Two other Norman Rockwell paintings are also in the collection.

Famous civilians aren’t the only artists represented in the collections. Since World War I, the Army has maintained an art program in every major conflict. Now, artists in residency usually work in studios at the Museum Support Center in tours of duty two to three years long. They create original artwork that captures the emotion of the Army at war.

Carefully preserved in a series of shelves, gear and uniform items from the past 250 years are stored in the collection. This drum and hat were worn by Buffalo Soldiers. Gen. William Westmoreland's uniform is in the collection as well. They even have a powder horn from 1775 that belonged to a Minute Man.

Some of the most stunning displays in the collection were captured during war. This depiction of Hitler was bayoneted by the soldier who found it. America has 436 artifacts taken from Nazi Germany under the peace treaty as part of an effort to ensure the Nazi Party never rose again.