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  • Image of Uncle Sam poster that states "I Want You for U.S. Army Nearest Recruiting Station". And an image of a poster with a woman wearing overalls holding and airplane and a bullet with a V in the background that states "For Every Fighter a Woman Worker, Care For Here through the YWCA, United War Work Campaign".

    New Poster Exhibit Opens Nov. 22 at National Museum of The U.S. Air Force

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will open a temporary exhibit titled “Posters at Home and War” on Nov. 22, 2019. This exhibit will feature more than 60 propaganda posters used in the U.S. from World War I through the Cold War. The exhibit, which will be on display in the museum’s Hall of Honor, will cover four main topics that were
  • A wooden dog sculpture of former USAF military working dog Robson L096.

    Canine Warriors Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    DAYTON, Ohio -- A wooden dog sculpture of former USAF military working dog Robson L096, was revealed on Nov. 7, 2019 by artist James Mellick at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This sculpture titled "Waiting to Go", depicts Robson waiting for his handler, USAF TSgt. David Simpson. TSgt. Simpson took his own life in 2017 after suffering
  • WWII Paratrooper reenactors pose with museum visitors at the National Museum of the USAF on May, 13, 2019.

    Visitors encouraged to arrive early for 'Night at the Air Force Museum' on Nov 1

    For one evening only, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet military reenactors, Star Wars characters, and zoo animals; view or sit inside a cockpit; experience virtual reality; participate in kids activities; take a simulator ride; check-out a movie, and much more during “Night at the Air Force
  • Picture showing wooden sculpture dogs on display as an exhibit.

    New Wounded Warrior Dog exhibit coming to National Museum USAF on Nov 8

    A new travelling exhibition of wooden dog sculptures featuring eight Wounded Warrior Dogs and four Canine War Dogs will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 8, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2020.The exhibit, titled “Canine Warriors – Courage and Sacrifice, Always Beside You,” was designed by Ohio master craftsman James
  • The museum comes to life with a variety of activities on Friday, November 1st, 2019 from 6-10 p.m. Meet historical and fictional aviation characters, look-in cockpits, kids activities and more.

    'Night at the Air Force Museum' to bring Museum to Life Nov 1

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet military reenactors, Star Wars characters, and zoo animals; view or sit inside a cockpit; experience virtual reality; participate in kids activities; take a simulator ride; check-out a movie, and much more during “Night at the Air Force Museum” on Friday, Nov. 1
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Students participating in Home School STEM Day on April 1, 2019, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Students enjoyed the guided tours, scavenger hunts, hands-on classes and aerospace demonstration stations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Free activities for Home School Stem Day set for October 7 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Home school students can explore the world’s largest aviation museum and learn about STEM topics during Home School STEM Day on Oct. 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. During this event, home school children ages 3-18 can participate in a number of free educational activities with many focusing on science, technology, engineering and
  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force commemorated Veterans Day with a "Plane Talks" program where visitors had a chance to interact with veterans and subject matter experts. Colonel (Ret.) Tom Gardner spoke with visitors about his experience during the Southeast Asia War.

    Commemorate the Air Force's 72nd Birthday with 'Plane Talks' at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    To commemorate the 72nd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host “Plane Talks” on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum.Included among the veterans scheduled to be on-hand will be
  • Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble comprised of musicians from the Air Force Band of Flight at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH and the Air Force Band of Mid-America (Scott AFB, IL) will perform a Big Band Concert featuring the music of Glenn Miller and other favorites from the big band era. The music set will be the same for each night and no tickets are required. Museum doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

    Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts, kick off tour

    The Shades of Blue jazz ensemble is set to kick off its six-show tour with two free concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. “The Sounds of Glenn Miller and the Big Band Era” pays tribute to former U.S. Air Force Maj. Glenn Miller and the genres of jazz and swing music, which were popular during World War
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- RC planes lined up along the flight line at the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Show to take place Labor Day weekened at National Museum USAF

    Scale versions of some of history’s well-known airframes will take to the skies over Labor Day weekend during the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show, Aug. 30 -Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.More than 100 pilots from across the country will entertain audiences as they
  • This NASA photo shows Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 exravehicular activity.

    Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20 at the National Museum USAF

    On July 20, 1969, history was made during the Apollo 11 spaceflight as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon.Fifty years later, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate this historic feat by offering visitors an “out of this world” experience including an opportunity to meet an
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