Learn about Berlin Airlift 'Candy Bomber' in honor of National Candy Month

This month is National Candy Month, bringing to mind cravings for dark chocolate, caramels or lollipops for most people. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a different way to celebrate this month's sweetness ... with the story of the "Candy Bomber."In June 1948, just a few months after

Missile and Space Gallery to re-open July 3

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Missile and Space Gallery will re-open on July 3 after being closed for nearly seven months for construction linking the gallery to the museum's new fourth building.As exhibits are prepared for final placement and others are transitioned for display in the

Doolittle Raiders share Congressional Gold Medal with the world

On April 18, 1942, 80 men inspired a nation by flying 16 B-25 bombers off the deck of the USS Hornet and dropping ordnance on Tokyo. Now, 73 years later, Congress honored these men with the Congressional Gold Medal, presented to the Raiders in Washington D.C., April 15.The medal, which is the

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal Presentation Ceremonies to be streamed LIVE

Viewers from around the world will be able to see two historic events as they unfold when the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders receive the highest civilian honor the United States Congress can bestow, and then present it for permanent public display.On April 15 at 3 p.m., leaders of the U.S. House and Senate

Student artwork to be exhibited at museum

More than 115 pieces of art created by local students from schools across the Miami Valley will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force during the 32nd Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition. The exhibit will be open from March 29 through April 26.Student artists

10 'celebrity' exhibits at the museum

New Tactical Air Control Party exhibit now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

A new exhibit featuring the story of Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Senior Airmen Bradley Smith and Michael Malarsie is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.TACP personnel accompany forward military units on the battlefield and arrange air strikes against enemy targets on

Explore 'movie star' C-17, other aircraft interiors on museum app, virtual tour

As you take a 360-degree tour inside the cargo area of the C-17 on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, you'll notice typical items you'd see in many aircraft -- cargo seats, a pallet, even a bumper sticker that says "I love flying." But look closer and you'll see something a little

Interior of Douglas VC-118 "The Independence" to close temporarily

The interior of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Douglas VC-118 The Independence will be closed beginning Jan. 5 for approximately three months for conservational purposes. Museum staff will also reinforce the floors of the aircraft in preparation for increased visitor traffic following

Missile and Space Gallery to close temporarily for fourth building construction

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Missile and Space Gallery will close temporarily beginning Dec. 8 for approximately five months for construction linking the gallery to the museum's new fourth building.Plans for the fourth building project design call for the Missile and Space Gallery's