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Feb. 13, 2020
Micro Drone Race to take place at National Museum USAF on Feb 29

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to see fast flying micro machines as 40 pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 and F-82 aircraft during a micro drone race that will take place in the museum’s second building on Feb.
Jan. 10, 2020
National Museum USAF to celebrate final days of Canine Warriors Exhibit with special tribute on Jan 24

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will celebrate the final days of the Canine Warriors Exhibit with an event titled “A Special Tribute to Man’s Best Friend,” on Jan. 24 from 6-9 p.m.The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide visitors with a chance to tour the exhibit
Jan. 7, 2020
Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Jan 18

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Infielder Mike Moustakas; manager David Bell; minor league outfielder Narciso Crook; roving catching instructor and former
Dec. 18, 2019
National Museum USAF to add evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020

Beginning in January 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide an option to visit during the evening on the first Thursday of each month.During these select evenings from 5-8 p.m., the museum will also offer the public an opportunity to get an up-close look at a different aircraft
Oct. 24, 2019
Visitors encouraged to arrive early for 'Night at the Air Force Museum' on Nov 1

For one evening only, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet military reenactors, Star Wars characters, and zoo animals; view or sit inside a cockpit; experience virtual reality; participate in kids activities; take a simulator ride; check-out a movie,
Oct. 10, 2019
New Wounded Warrior Dog exhibit coming to National Museum USAF on Nov 8

A new travelling exhibition of wooden dog sculptures featuring eight Wounded Warrior Dogs and four Canine War Dogs will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 8, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2020.The exhibit, titled “Canine Warriors – Courage and Sacrifice, Always Beside
Sept. 27, 2019
'Night at the Air Force Museum' to bring Museum to Life Nov 1

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet military reenactors, Star Wars characters, and zoo animals; view or sit inside a cockpit; experience virtual reality; participate in kids activities; take a simulator ride; check-out a movie, and much more during
Sept. 10, 2019
Commemorate the Air Force's 72nd Birthday with 'Plane Talks' at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

To commemorate the 72nd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host “Plane Talks” on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum.Included among
Aug. 30, 2019
Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts, kick off tour

The Shades of Blue jazz ensemble is set to kick off its six-show tour with two free concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. “The Sounds of Glenn Miller and the Big Band Era” pays tribute to former U.S. Air Force Maj. Glenn Miller and the genres of jazz and
Aug. 15, 2019
Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Show to take place Labor Day weekened at National Museum USAF

Scale versions of some of history’s well-known airframes will take to the skies over Labor Day weekend during the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show, Aug. 30 -Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.More than 100 pilots from across

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Micro Drone Race to take place at National Museum USAF on Feb 29

National Museum USAF to celebrate final days of Canine Warriors Exhibit with special tribute on Jan 24

Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Jan 18

National Museum USAF to add evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020

Visitors encouraged to arrive early for 'Night at the Air Force Museum' on Nov 1

New Wounded Warrior Dog exhibit coming to National Museum USAF on Nov 8

'Night at the Air Force Museum' to bring Museum to Life Nov 1

Commemorate the Air Force's 72nd Birthday with 'Plane Talks' at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts, kick off tour

Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Show to take place Labor Day weekened at National Museum USAF

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