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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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The Southeast Asia War

The main US goal in the Southeast Asia War was to protect South Vietnam—initially from a local communist insurgency and later from conquest by communist North Vietnam.

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MSgt. Delorean Sheridan

MSgt. Sheridan received the 2013 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award and was one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2014.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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MSgt. Delorean Sheridan

Lieutenant General Eric Fiel awards the Silver Star medal to MSgt. Sheridan on Jan 10, 2014, at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Airman Hackney received the Air Force Cross and Purple Heart at Da Nang AB, Vietnam, on April 2, 1967. He was the first living enlisted Airman to receive the award. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Airman Hackney operates a jungle penetrator in Vietnam. The jungle penetrator permits pararescuemen to retrieve personnel from densely wooded areas without landing. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. With over twenty-five years in service and more than seventy individual awards and decorations, CMSgt. Duane Hackney is recognized as the most decorated enlisted Airman in Air Force history.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. With over twenty-five years in service and more than seventy individual awards and decorations, CMSgt. Duane Hackney is recognized as the most decorated enlisted Airman in Air Force history.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. With over twenty-five years in service and more than seventy individual awards and decorations, CMSgt. Duane Hackney is recognized as the most decorated enlisted Airman in Air Force history.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney Most Decorated Enlisted Airman

Chief Master Sergeant Duane Hackney exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. With over twenty-five years in service and more than seventy individual awards and decorations, CMSgt. Duane Hackney is recognized as the most decorated enlisted Airman in Air Force history.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Defenders of the Force: Security Forces

Defenders of the Force: Security Forces exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Defenders of the Force: Security Forces

Defenders of the Force: Security Forces exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Defenders of the Force: Security Forces

Defenders of the Force: Security Forces exhibit on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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EOD in the SEA War

EOD in the SEA War artifacts on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The already hazardous task became even more difficult when EOD teams went off base to aircraft crash sites or to help friendly South Vietnamese forces—sometimes they had to use personal weapons to defend themselves against enemy ambushes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.