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  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition will be open on March 1 to students from around the country.

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition will be open on March 1 to students from around the country.The theme for this year’s competition focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years since humans first walked upon any surface other than planet Earth. On July 20, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11
  • DAYTON, Ohio - TSgt.Felita LaRock performing with the Air Force Band of Flight in July 2014 at the Fraze Pavilion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Free tickets availalbe Jan 24 for 'Hearts, Heritage and Heroes' concert at National Museum USAF

    Join the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight as it presents the “Hearts, Heritage and Heroes” concert on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The concert, which will take place in the museum’s second building, will showcase various musical selections to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Youth participate in aerospace demonstration stations during Family Day on Aug. 20, 2016, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Learn about 'Robots Among Us' on Jan 19 at National Museum USAF

    Learn about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Demonstration and activity stations located in the second and fourth buildings, teach fun
  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors had the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on January 30th, 2016. Here minor league pitcher Cody Reed signs his autograph for a fan. Also pictured are catcher Devin Mesoraco, former catcher Corky Miller, and president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Cincinnati Reds to visit National Museum USAF on Jan 19

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.            Second baseman Scooter Gennett; pitchers Cody Reed and Sal Romano; minor league infielder Brantley Bell; broadcaster Jeff Piecoro; Reds CEO Bob Castellini; Vice President and
  • The U.S. Air Force will host a Science, Discovery and Family Fun event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1 – 4 p.m.

    Governor-elect DeWine to participate in Air Force hosted STEM event on Jan 13

    Ohio Governor-elect Mike DeWine and his wife Fran will join Air Force Research Laboratory Commander, Maj. Gen. William Cooley at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during a Science, Discovery and Family Fun event on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1 – 4 p.m.The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature interactive science and
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- A museum visitor using a flight simulator at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Air Force to host STEM event Jan 13

    The U.S. Air Force will host a Science, Discovery and Family Fun event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1 – 4 p.m.This will be a fun event for young people and their families and will feature interactive science and technology displays and demonstrations, refreshments and a performance by the Air Force Band of
  • David Tillotson III - Director, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

    David Tillotson III appointed as new director of National Museum USAF

    Former Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Mr. David Tillotson III, was recently appointed as the director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.A member of the Senior Executive Service since 2002, Tillotson replaces Mr. Jack Hudson who retired on Oct. 5, 2018, after serving as director for
  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force holds an annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, providing students the opportunity to develop positive academic and character qualities and to showcase their writing talents while vying for scholarship funds.

    National Museum USAF announces Ninth Annual Student Writing Competition

    Teenagers will have a unique opportunity to earn scholarship funds while learning about military aviation history through the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Ninth Annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition.  This year's theme focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years since humans first walked upon any surface other
  • 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
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