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  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Students participate in aerospace demonstration stations during Home School Day on October 6, 2014, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Come and explore engineering at the National Museum USAF

    Come and explore the world of engineering as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of perhaps the greatest engineering feat in modern history – the International Space Station (ISS) – during Family Day on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The first segment of the ISS was launched on Nov. 20, 1998!Designed for
  • The United States Air Force Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio presents more than 240 performances annually, providing quality musical products for official military functions and ceremonies as well as civic events and public concerts. Since its founding in 1942, the band has performed for presidents and vice presidents, visiting heads of state, cabinet officers, members of congress, U.S. and foreign military leaders, and millions of Americans and foreign citizens.

    Free tickets available Nov. 5 for Holiday Concert at the National Museum USAF

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will celebrate the holidays with a variety of classic holiday favorites in a performance at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.The United States Air Force Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio presents more than 240 performances annually, providing quality musical
  • 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.) Frank Alfter spoke with visitors about his experience in aircraft maintenance during the Southeast Asia War.

    National Museum USAF to commemorate Veterans Day with 'Plane Talks' on Nov 10

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate Veterans Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with more than 30 veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the “Plane Talks” program on Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Included among the veterans scheduled to be on-hand are a
  • United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performances feature a professionally choreographed sequence of show-stopping weapon maneuvers, precise tosses, complex weapon exchanges, and a walk through the gauntlet of spinning weapons. The Drill Team members perform over 100 times a year at various venues all over the world. (U.S. Air Force Photos/Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

    Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team to perform at Air Force museum

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team will show off their sharp skills and perform at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. in the Korea/South East Asia Gallery.  A standard team performance features a professionally choreographed sequence of show-stopping weapon
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    Have ‘Spooktacular Aerospace Fun’ on Oct. 27 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Learn fun aerospace principles through FREE Halloween-themed activities during Family Day on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and those who participate in activities will receive goody bags (while supplies last).Designed for children and adults of all
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    New Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to be unveiled Oct. 16 at National Museum USAF

    A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument designed to honor Gold Star families, preserve the memory of the fallen and serve as a reminder that freedom is not free will be unveiled during a ceremony on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This will be the 50th monument of its kind in the United States. This stunning
  • Researchers gathered data for their foam experiment during a parabolic flight in 2015. Join Chief Nursing Officer from The Center for Aerospace Nursing Excellence, Scott Rhoades, on Sept. 24 as he makes two special presentations describing his experience with freefall aboard a parabolic flight, such as those used to train astronauts. The first presentation will begin at 11 a.m. and will repeat at 1:30 p.m. Credit: NASA Photo by James Blair

    Celebrate the beginning of fall by learning about gravity

    Celebrate the beginning of the fall season while learning about the force that causes falling - gravity, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related activities and demonstrations will take place in the second and fourth buildings and will allow those of all
  • Terry J. Hart, former NASA Astronaut, scheduled to speak at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Friday, September 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mr. Hart was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978. In August 1979, he completed a 1-year training and evaluation period, making him eligible for flight assignment on future Space Shuttle crews. Mr. Hart was a member of the support crews for STS-1, STS-2, STS-3, and STS-7. He was Ascent and Orbit CAPCOM with the Mission Control Team for those flights. Mr. Hart flew as a mission specialist on STS-41C (April 6-13, 1984) and has logged a total of 168 hours in space.

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to host 'Plane Talks' and astronaut lecture in September

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will offer several free opportunities to hear veterans and guest speakers describe their first-hand knowledge and experiences during the month of September. To commemorate the 71st Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the museum will host “Plane Talks” on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Included among
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Visitors got a better understanding of the war in Europe with Buckeye Gamers in Flight’s giant WWI board game “Wings of Glory” during the Ninth WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous on Sept. 27-28, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous to feature many attractions and hands-on activities

    The 2018 WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will not only allow visitors to see great flying action from the early years of aviation, but also includes many other attractions and free interactive educational programs that provide a hands-on experience for the entire family, Sept. 22-23 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Along with the full-scale
  • American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez will perform a free country concert with U.S. Air Force Band of Flight at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are required). Gomez is a graduate of Centerville High School and Wright State University, and a Top 16 finalist on Season 14 of “American Idol” in 2015. She went on to compete as a Top 10 finalist in “Nash Next” in 2016 and 2017, and has opened for artists including Randy Hauser, Midland, Montgomery Gentry, Cassadee Pope, Clint Black, Old Dominion and others. (Photo by Chris March)

    Band of Flight teams up with Alexis Gomez for a Concert at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will perform a free country concert with American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.Gomez, a graduate of Centerville High School and Wright State University, was a Top 16 finalist on Season 14 of “American Idol” in 2015. She went on to compete as a Top
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