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Sept. 24, 2021
African Queen Half Track Vehicle to be Highlighted During ‘Plane Talks’ at National Museum of The U.S. Air Force

DAYTON, Ohio –The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Kolic as he speaks about his experiences with the 1943 U.S. Army African Queen Half Track vehicle during “Plane Talks” on Saturday, Sept. 25.Built by the White Motor Company in Cleveland, Ohio, the
Sept. 24, 2021
National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Selected For Air Force Heritage Award

DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as a recipient of the 2021 Air Force Heritage Award for its “Flying the President” exhibit. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements by Department of the
July 29, 2021
Masks required for all visitors while indoors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

In accordance with the updated guidance released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Defense (DoD) and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will require all visitors to wear face masks indoors effective July 30 until further
July 6, 2021
U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

DAYTON, Ohio -- On July 9 from 9 a.m. -10 a.m., visitors to the National Museum of the U.S.Air Force can meet select members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, theThunderbirds, as they sign autographs. Museum doors will open to the public at 8:30 a.m.Visitors are requested to bring
June 2, 2021
Masks still required for visitors not fully vaccinated at National Museum USAF

As statewide public health measures are rescinded today, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base guidelines will continue to allow those who are fully vaccinated (at least two weeks beyond
May 14, 2021
Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated visitors at National Museum USAF

In support of updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, fully vaccinated visitors (who are at least two weeks beyond their final dose) will no longer be required to wear masks when visiting the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force beginning May 15.Those who are not fully
May 12, 2021
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Rocket Team Awarded First Place in Ohio Cup

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 2020-2021 rocket team was recently awarded first place in the Ohio Cup rocket competition.The Ohio Cup, which is organized by the Wright Stuff Rocketeers, is a rocket event for teams from Ohio that compete in The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC).“Team
April 17, 2021
Air Force recruiting breaks Guinness World Records title with virtual pastime during pandemic

When the world shut down last year and people shut themselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen charged with inspiring and engaging the next generation discovered new ways to showcase America’s air power and dominate pixel space. To their surprise, their recruiting efforts earned the Air Force
March 2, 2021
New ‘Women in the Air Force' exhibit to open with virtual event on March 5

A new series of displays highlighting women’s achievements in their civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors will be officially opened during a live-streamed virtual event on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. (Tune-in beginning at 6:20 p.m. for a pre-event video
Feb. 12, 2021
Micro Drone Race to take place Feb 20 at National Museum USAF

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to see fast flying micro machines as 20 pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 and F-82 aircraft during the museum’s second annual micro drone race on Feb. 20.Registered drone pilots will begin

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African Queen Half Track Vehicle to be Highlighted During ‘Plane Talks’ at National Museum of The U.S. Air Force

National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Selected For Air Force Heritage Award

Masks required for all visitors while indoors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

Masks still required for visitors not fully vaccinated at National Museum USAF

Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated visitors at National Museum USAF

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Rocket Team Awarded First Place in Ohio Cup

Air Force recruiting breaks Guinness World Records title with virtual pastime during pandemic

New ‘Women in the Air Force' exhibit to open with virtual event on March 5

Micro Drone Race to take place Feb 20 at National Museum USAF

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