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Aug. 22, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF HOSTS MARINE CORPS ART EXHIBIT

The National Museum of the U.S. Air force is pleased to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the traveling art exhibition Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marine Corps Art, 1975-2018 will be
Aug. 22, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS A VIETNAM VETERANS SALUTE WITH A REPLICA VIETNAM WALL AND B-52 FLYOVER

The museum will host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Memorial Aug. 18-21. This 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall bears the names of more than 58,000 service members killed in Southeast Asia. As a backdrop for this memorial exhibit the museum will host a B-52 fly-over, USAF
July 18, 2022
Space Celebration Returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

An eight-day space celebration will take place from July 30 through Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The Space Celebration offers something for the whole family to enjoy and includes guest speakers, space-themed exhibits, a build-and-launch rocket activity and a 21+ After Dark
May 31, 2022
AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has opened its newest special exhibit, “A Signmaker’s Journey,” on loan from the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati.Located in the museum’s Kettering Hall, “A Signmaker’s Journey” features five signs demonstrating the three historically significant eras of
May 26, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS EVENT-FILLED WWII COMMEMORATION

A three-day commemoration of World War II will begin on Saturday, June 4 and concludes on Monday, June 6. Visitors can tour the Traveling replica WWII Memorial, get an up-close look inside different visiting aircraft, observe a WWII era B-25 flyover and participate in the first public look-inside
May 10, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS MEMORIAL DAY 5K FUN RUN

Registration is now open for the Memorial Day Commemorative 5K Fun Run, hosted by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This event will have both in-person and virtual run options.The in-person run is scheduled for May 30 at 8:30 a.m. and features a flat and fast course on the museum’s runway
April 22, 2022
National Museum of the USAF Hosts C-47 Fly-in, Paratrooper Jump and Aircraft Display

Two World War II era C-47 Skytrain airplanes that flew the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France will roar through the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday, April 27, conducting a paratrooper jump followed by a two-day static display.The airplanes, “Tico Bell” and “Placid
April 20, 2022
OPEN AIRCRAFT DAY RETURNS TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE WITH MISSILE-ARMED INTERCEPTOR JETS

DAYTON, Ohio – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will continue to provide unique opportunities for visitors to get an up-close look inside different aircraft from the collection each month on select days.Visitors have a chance to look inside two of the Air Force’s premier interceptor jets
April 13, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF ROCKETRY TEAM ADVANCES TO NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

A rocketry team from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has advanced to The American Rocketry Challenge National Finals to be held near Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 14.
March 31, 2022
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR NEW EXHIBIT ON AIR FORCE HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 9

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its newest permanent exhibit, “A Force for Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions” on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Located in the museum’s Global Reach Gallery, this new exhibit focuses on

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NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF HOSTS MARINE CORPS ART EXHIBIT

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS A VIETNAM VETERANS SALUTE WITH A REPLICA VIETNAM WALL AND B-52 FLYOVER

Space Celebration Returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS EVENT-FILLED WWII COMMEMORATION

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS MEMORIAL DAY 5K FUN RUN

National Museum of the USAF Hosts C-47 Fly-in, Paratrooper Jump and Aircraft Display

OPEN AIRCRAFT DAY RETURNS TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE WITH MISSILE-ARMED INTERCEPTOR JETS

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF ROCKETRY TEAM ADVANCES TO NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR NEW EXHIBIT ON AIR FORCE HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 9

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