Welcome to the Society for Military History
Established in 1933 as the American Military History Foundation, renamed in 1939 the American Military Institute, and renamed again in 1990 the Society for Military History, the Society is devoted to stimulating and advancing the study of military history. Its membership (today more than 2700) has included many of the world's most prominent scholars, soldiers, and citizens interested in military history.
Seeking Vice President and Trustee Nominations
The Society of Military History welcomes nominations of qualified candidates for the positions of: Vice President and Trustees. The Vice President serves for two years and then serves two years as President. Trustees are elected for four-year terms. Terms of office will begin at the close of the 2025 annual meeting. Candidates must be members of the Society in good standing and must agree to serve if elected.
Candidates should download and complete this linked nomination worksheet. No later than 25 October 2024, please send completed worksheet via email to the Nominations Committee Chair, Ricardo A. Herrera (U.S. Army War College) at rh18721917@gmail.com.
Members of the Nominating Committee are Rick Herrera, Kathryn Barbier (Mississippi State University), and Heather Marie Stur (University of Southern Mississippi).
Submission instructions for the Society for Military History Coffman First Manuscript Award have been posted.
Submission instructions for the Society's 2025 Distinguished Book Awards have been posted.
Please note that the process is slightly different this year, so be sure to follow the instructions exactly.
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