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Bill Mauldin

Bill Mauldin, noted WWII cartoonist and later a Pulitzer Prize–winning political artist, sits on a desk holding a notebook. His artwork is featured in the Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War special exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, this photo highlights the artist whose work captured the daily realities and humor of life in uniform. Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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Bill Mauldin: Bookmarks

This illustration by Bill Mauldin shows an open book with gun barrels placed between its pages like bookmarks. Part of the Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War special exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the piece reflects Mauldin’s use of simple visual contrasts to explore themes of conflict, routine, and the soldier’s perspective.
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U.S. Air Force Band of Flight

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight preforms a holiday concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
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Holiday in the Hangars

Festive trees adorn the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during the inaugural Holidays in the Hangars. This special event features holiday-themed trees decorated by community partners throughout the museum galleries from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31.
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Rocket Day

Rocket Day returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept 27th 10 a.m.-3p.m. Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during our annual Rocket Day—a FREE event packed with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and high-flying excitement for all ages!
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Rocket Day

Rocket Day returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept 27th 10 a.m.-3p.m. Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during our annual Rocket Day—a FREE event packed with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and high-flying excitement for all ages!
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Rocket Day

Rocket Day returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept 27th 10 a.m.-3p.m. Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during our annual Rocket Day—a FREE event packed with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and high-flying excitement for all ages!
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Causey Death Notification

War Department notification to the family of Master Sergeant Charles B. Causey's death on the Arisan Maru.
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Causey Prisoner Notification

Copy (back and front) of the only correspondence Causey's family received from him after his capture. Philippine Military Camp No. 1 was at Cabanatuan.
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Causey Prisoner Notification

Copy (back and front) of the only correspondence Causey's family received from him after his capture. Philippine Military Camp No. 1 was at Cabanatuan.
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

To assert their new authority, Japanese soldiers displayed murdered POWs to Filipino citizens.
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

American POWs with their hands tied behind their backs. The effects of hunger, sickness, and fatigue are evident.
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

US Forces surrender to the Japanese and begin the Death March in April 1942.
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

American servicemen surrender to the Japanese and begin the Death March. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

American servicemen surrender to the Japanese and begin the Death March. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The Bataan Death March: Japanese Brutality

American servicemen surrender to the Japanese and begin the Death March. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Battle of the Points

Upon surrender, the men were stripped of equipment and personal possessions by the Japanese.
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Battle of the Points

Americans discussing surrender terms with the Japanese representative, Col Nakayama. From left to right, Col Everett Williams, Maj Gen Edward King, Jr., Maj Wade Cothran, and Maj Achille Tisdelle.
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Battle of the Points

20th Pursuit Squadron pilots in May 1941. Men from this squadron helped repel the Japanese landings during the Battle of the Points.
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Last Days at Bataan

P-35s destroyed during an air attack on Nichols Field, Luzon, on December 10, 1941.
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