The US Army Heritage and Education Center is a core component to the vitality and culture of the Carlisle, PA community. Providing education to the public and to military leadership, this facility is heavily used by visitors and students. Phase 1 of the project included a new Cold War exhibit and an M-109 added to the Army Heritage Trail. Dedication of 44th Bomb Group and 8th Airborne Ranger memorials on the Army Heritage Trail was included in the visitor center project.