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Author Talk: Captain Robert "Cold" Steel

The About Face of the 444th

2026-01-31 14:30:00 2026-01-31 16:30:00 America/Chicago Author Talk: Captain Robert "Cold" Steel Learn about the collapse, reconstruction and rising to readiness of the 444th United States Army Reserve Command Faulkner County Library - Stage

Saturday, January 31
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 14:30:00 2026-01-31 16:30:00 America/Chicago Author Talk: Captain Robert "Cold" Steel Learn about the collapse, reconstruction and rising to readiness of the 444th United States Army Reserve Command Faulkner County Library - Stage

Learn about the collapse, reconstruction and rising to readiness of the 444th United States Army Reserve Command

Join us for a Saturday afternoon to hear about Arkansas native, Captain Steel, and his time in the U.S. Army. Refreshments will be provided and a meet-and-greet will take place from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. At 3:00 pm, Captain Steel will read excerpts from his book, talk about his experiences in the military and writing the book, and we'll enjoy a selection of songs on acoustic guitar.

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About the Book and Author:

Robert “Cold” Steel, Captain USAR Retired was born on April 26, 1958 being raised and reared as a native of West Helena Arkansas. A 1977 graduate of Central High School and a 1982 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in business marketing. In 1982, besides receiving a college degree, he was also commissioned as second lieutenant in the US Army with service to this country in an active and reserve duty status. In becoming and as an Army Captain this book details his service as commander to an embattled army reserve command that went from a disbandment posture to a conflict support readiness posture, ultimately mobilized in support of Operation Desert Storm. Captain Steel served in various command positions in specialized training, operations, and logistics receiving numerous awards and citations before retiring honorably from military service. Additionally, he spent almost twenty years of service employed with the State of Arkansas instituting accreditation, oversight of Department of Justice agreements and court ordered juvenile rehabilitation and treatment activities. He is currently retired, but remains committed to practicing his faith, teaching the principles of God and giving service to others.

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Purchase your book ahead of time! https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/867636-the-about-face-of-the-444th

Catch Captain Steel on Conway Corp's Channel 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KJXK0kIdU0

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Educational | Author Talk |

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Faulkner County Library

Phone: (501) 327-7482

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Fri, Jan 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed

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The Conway library serves as the headquarters library for the county sytem of six libraries as well as the Faulkner County–Van Buren County Regional Library.

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Van Buren County Library

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Van Buren County Library

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Vilonia Public Library

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Faulkner County Library - Stage

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Faulkner County Library - Stage

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Van Buren County Library

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Faulkner County Library - Seminar Room

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Faulkner County Library - Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Faulkner County Library - Children's Room

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Van Buren County Library

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Van Buren County Library

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Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

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Vilonia Public Library

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Faulkner County Library - Seminar Room

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Faulkner County Library - Children's Room,Story Room

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Faulkner County Library - Children's Room,Story Room

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Van Buren County Library

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Faulkner County Library - Seminar Room

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Faulkner County Library - Seminar Room

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Van Buren County Library

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Van Buren County Library

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