National Museum of the USAF News http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil National Museum of the USAF News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:08:54 GMT Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:09:10 GMT National Museum USAF to host Veterans Day Programs http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2406732/national-museum-usaf-to-host-veterans-day-programs/ To commemorate Veterans Day the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host programs for the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Sep/14/2002497298/82/55/0/190914-F-IO108-001.JPG' alt='SMSgt.(Ret.) Sam Jiles' /> <br /> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:08:54 GMT Danielle Almeter http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2406732/national-museum-usaf-to-host-veterans-day-programs/ National Museum USAF selected for Air Force Heritage Award for Space Suit exhibit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2386122/national-museum-usaf-selected-for-air-force-heritage-award-for-space-suit-exhib/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/19/2002519063/82/55/0/201016-F-IO108-013.JPG' alt='Model A7L Space Suit—1969' /> <br /> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:08:14 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2386122/national-museum-usaf-selected-for-air-force-heritage-award-for-space-suit-exhib/ Top Stories Space Shuttle Exhibit Awards Air Force News New 'Women in the Air Force' exhibit coming to National Museum USAF http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2376477/new-women-in-the-air-force-exhibit-coming-to-national-museum-usaf/ As the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that extended voting rights to women is being<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/08/2002514124/82/55/0/201008-F-FN604-001.JPG' alt='Illustration including a picture of the exhibit panel for the First Woman in the Air Force display. Includes the words: New Exhibit; Women in the Air Force; From Yesterday into Tomorrow; New displays being installed now; Completion in early 2021.' /> <br /> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:30:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2376477/new-women-in-the-air-force-exhibit-coming-to-national-museum-usaf/ Top Stories Exhibits Air Force News National Museum USAF Open Late on First Thursday of each month http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2358521/national-museum-usaf-open-late-on-first-thursday-of-each-month/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will continue offering evening hours on the first Thursday<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Sep/25/2000676601/82/55/0/080612-F-3961R-460.JPG' alt='DAYTON, Ohio - Front view of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt. Cecilio Ricardo)' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:14:00 GMT Danielle Almeter http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2358521/national-museum-usaf-open-late-on-first-thursday-of-each-month/ Commemorate the Air Force's 73rd Birthday and POW/MIA Recognition Day with 'Plane Talks' at the National Museum USAF http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2348674/commemorate-the-air-forces-73rd-birthday-and-powmia-recognition-day-with-plane/ To commemorate the 73rd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force and POW/MIA Recognition Day, the National<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Sep/14/2002497309/82/55/0/180918-F-IO108-001.JPG' alt='Col.(Ret.) Jim Verstreate' /> <br /> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:30:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2348674/commemorate-the-air-forces-73rd-birthday-and-powmia-recognition-day-with-plane/ Top Stories Events Education National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to add new 'Flying the President' exhibit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2301339/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-add-new-flying-the-president-exhibit/ A new exhibit titled “Flying the President,” which features memorabilia flown aboard Air Force One<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/14/2002477273/82/55/0/200814-F-FN604-001.PNG' alt='Blue circle with words &quot;Flying the President 2020&quot;' /> <br /> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:56:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2301339/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-add-new-flying-the-president-exhibit/ Top Stories Exhibits Air Force News National Museum USAF to resume evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2277191/national-museum-usaf-to-resume-evening-hours-on-first-thursday-of-each-month-in/ Beginning in August 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will resume evening hours on the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Dec/06/2002220956/82/55/0/191206-F-FN604-001.PNG' alt='Illustration of a museum hangar with the hangar doors open to reveal aircraft inside.' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:34:19 GMT Danielle Almeter http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2277191/national-museum-usaf-to-resume-evening-hours-on-first-thursday-of-each-month-in/ Events National Museum USAF adds new GPS and DSP Satellite Exhibit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2266535/national-museum-usaf-adds-new-gps-and-dsp-satellite-exhibit/ New exhibits detailing the Air Force’s involvement in managing Global Positioning System (GPS) and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/17/2002317242/82/55/0/200616-F-IO108-024.JPG' alt='Picture of the GPS Exhibit that is displayed in the shape of a satellite.' /> <br /> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:18:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2266535/national-museum-usaf-adds-new-gps-and-dsp-satellite-exhibit/ Million Piece Mission jigsaw features National Museum of the U.S. Air Force http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2223085/million-piece-mission-jigsaw-features-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Air Force Recruiting Service joined the trend of virtual jigsaw puzzles with the launch of an online<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/15/2002317336/82/55/0/200615-F-FN604-001.JPG' alt='Black screen with white Air Force Logo, and text that reads million piece mission: the ultimate virtual puzzle' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:00:00 GMT DoD News http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2223085/million-piece-mission-jigsaw-features-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Top Stories New exhibits, enhanced outreach mark aviation museum’s ongoing mission http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2222403/new-exhibits-enhanced-outreach-mark-aviation-museums-ongoing-mission/ WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- David Tillotson III has served as director of the National<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/15/2002317022/82/55/0/200612-F-YD697-004.JPG' alt='Museum exhibit specialists Taylor Burkhardt, left, and Quinton Johnson install the Global Positioning System (GPS) exhibit in the Space Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken LaRock)' /> <br /> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:45:00 GMT Amy Rollins http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2222403/new-exhibits-enhanced-outreach-mark-aviation-museums-ongoing-mission/ Exhibits National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reopen July 1 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2216106/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-reopen-july-1/ After temporarily closing on March 15 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/11/2002314454/82/55/0/200611-F-IO108-002.JPG' alt='National Museum of the U.S. Air Force' /> <br /> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:35:14 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2216106/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-reopen-july-1/ Top Stories Events Exhibits AFM Foundation Air Force News National Museum of the U.S. Air Force expands virtual experience http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2147116/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-expands-virtual-experience/ Being temporarily closed as a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has not<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/10/2002278799/82/55/0/200410-F-FN604-001.JPG' alt='Image of virtual tour of the Presidential Gallery featuring Air Force One.' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:24:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2147116/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-expands-virtual-experience/ Top Stories Education Air Force News National Museum of the U.S. Air Force temporarily closed due to Coronavirus http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2112288/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-temporarily-closed-due-to-coronavirus/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020 as<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Nov/01/2002058403/82/55/0/181027-F-IO108-003.JPG' alt='DAYTON, Ohio (10/2018) -- Aerial view of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The museum collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force&#39;s history, heritage and traditions, as well as today&#39;s mission to fly, fight and win...in Air, Space and Cyberspace to a global audience through engaging exhibits, educational outreach, special programs, and the stewardship of the national historic collection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock, pilot Matt Kiefer)' /> <br /> Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT Danielle Almeter http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2112288/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-temporarily-closed-due-to-coronavirus/ See inside the SR-71 cockpit; learn about the U-2, former reconnaissance satellites and more during 'Secrets Revealed' event March 7-8 at National Museum USAF http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2093224/see-inside-the-sr-71-cockpit-learn-about-the-u-2-former-reconnaissance-satellit/ Learn about the Air Force’s perspective on the SR-71 “Blackbird,” U-2 “Dragon Lady,” Hexagon and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/May/09/2000051435/82/55/0/130504-F-DW547-008.JPG' alt='DAYTON, Ohio (05/2013) -- Visitors get an up-close look at the SR-71 cockpit during Space Fest on May 4 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Popp)' /> <br /> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:50:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2093224/see-inside-the-sr-71-cockpit-learn-about-the-u-2-former-reconnaissance-satellit/ Top Stories Events Exhibits X-1 Mustang now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2086502/x-1-mustang-now-on-display-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ An X-1 Mustang named after the first aircraft to break the speed of sound is now on display at the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/18/2002250731/82/55/0/200218-F-IO108-006.JPG' alt='Ford Mustang car.' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:49:26 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2086502/x-1-mustang-now-on-display-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Top Stories Exhibits Air Force News Micro Drone Race to take place at National Museum USAF on Feb 29 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2083438/micro-drone-race-to-take-place-at-national-museum-usaf-on-feb-29/ National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to see fast flying micro<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/05/2002244359/82/55/0/200205-F-FN604-001.JPG' alt='The graphic has a navy blue background with the logo for the National Museum of the United States Air Force in white; an illustration of two micro drones and the words &quot;Micro Drone Race&quot;.' /> <br /> Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:49:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2083438/micro-drone-race-to-take-place-at-national-museum-usaf-on-feb-29/ Top Stories Events Air Force News National Museum USAF to celebrate final days of Canine Warriors Exhibit with special tribute on Jan 24 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2054410/national-museum-usaf-to-celebrate-final-days-of-canine-warriors-exhibit-with-sp/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will celebrate the final days of the Canine Warriors<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jan/10/2002232837/82/55/0/191107-F-IO108-002.JPG' alt='Overhead view of canine wooden sculptures.' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:51:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2054410/national-museum-usaf-to-celebrate-final-days-of-canine-warriors-exhibit-with-sp/ Top Stories Events Exhibits Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Jan 18 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2051680/cincinnati-reds-to-visit-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-jan-18/ National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/08/2000885216/82/55/0/140108-F-JK230-001.JPG' alt='National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Outfielder Billy Hamilton, minor league outfielder Jesse Winker, Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning, broadcaster and former pitcher Jeff Brantley, broadcaster Jim Kelch, VP of Baseball Operations Dick Williams and mascot Rosie Red are scheduled to appear at the museum stop. (Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati Reds) ' /> <br /> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:25:08 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2051680/cincinnati-reds-to-visit-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-jan-18/ Top Stories Events National Museum USAF to add evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2043255/national-museum-usaf-to-add-evening-hours-on-first-thursday-of-each-month-in-20/ Beginning in January 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide an option to visit<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Dec/06/2002220956/82/55/0/191206-F-FN604-001.PNG' alt='Illustration of a museum hangar with the hangar doors open to reveal aircraft inside.' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:40:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2043255/national-museum-usaf-to-add-evening-hours-on-first-thursday-of-each-month-in-20/ Top Stories Events Exhibits AFM Foundation Air Force News Air Force dog 'Robson' featured as part of Canine Warriors exhibit at National Museum USAF http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2031337/air-force-dog-robson-featured-as-part-of-canine-warriors-exhibit-at-national-mu/ The newest wooden dog sculpture in a travelling exhibition that is currently on display at the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Dec/02/2002218758/82/55/0/191129-F-IO108-003.JPG' alt='Erin Simpson and family stand with wooden sculpture of their dog Robson at the National Museum of the USAF.' /> <br /> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:54:00 GMT Rob Bardua http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/2031337/air-force-dog-robson-featured-as-part-of-canine-warriors-exhibit-at-national-mu/ Top Stories Exhibits AFM Foundation Air Force News