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Nov. 5, 2013
Air Force Museum Foundation announces sponsors for of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' Final Toast

The Air Force Museum Foundation announces sponsors of the events surrounding the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades to be held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Nov. 8 and 9, 2013.The lead sponsor is Hennessy, the #1-selling Cognac in the world. In 1956,
Oct. 31, 2013
Celebrate Veterans Day weekend at the Air Force Museum Theatre

The U.S. Air Force will host the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades on Nov. 9 in a private event. The Air Force Museum Theatre will be joining the celebration by showing "Thirty Seconds over Tokyo" at 9:30 a.m. that morning on the largest digital screen in Southwest
Oct. 29, 2013
Learn about the space station during free Family Day at museum

Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history - the International Space Station - during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. November marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of the first module of the space station
Oct. 25, 2013
Public activities part of Doolittle Raiders' Final Toast weekend at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

When the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' make a final toast to their fallen comrades on Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world can witness the historical moment.Although the final toast ceremony is not open to the public, a LIVE feed of the event will be broadcast on The Pentagon
Oct. 24, 2013
Air Force Museum Foundation to hold second annual 'Air Legacy Competition'

This November, don't let the cold weather keep you stuck inside. Visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force to find out if you have what it takes to call yourself an "Ace." For the entire month of November, the Museum Foundation will be sponsoring an "Air Legacy Competition" using our
Oct. 21, 2013
Presidential, Research & Development Galleries to reopen

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will reopen its Presidential and Research and Development Galleries on a limited basis beginning Thursday, Oct. 24. The galleries have been closed since May 1 as part of budget reduction requirements due to sequestration. Current resources will allow the
Oct. 15, 2013
Free 'spooktacular' aerospace fun during Family Day

Learn fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 26 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 with candy and
Oct. 11, 2013
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. "We greatly appreciate the ability to reopen the museum and apologize for the inconvenience the closure caused our national and international visitors," said Museum Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jack Hudson.The museum's
Sept. 24, 2013
Fall Home School Day postponed

UPDATE (10/6/13): Fall Home School Day, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 7, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later day.Home school children, ages 3-18, can participate in educational activities during Fall Home School Day on Oct. 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air
Sept. 20, 2013
Museum announces fourth annual student writing competition

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will hold its fourth 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.The competition is