Explore robotics during free Family Day at museum

Robots will take over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.In honor of the anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity -- the twin Mars rovers -- the museum will offer hands-on activities for children and adults of all ages. Aerospace

NASA'S 'Mohawk Guy' to visit Miami Valley

Bobak Ferdowsi, popularly known as NASA's "Mohawk Guy," will give two free presentations in the Miami Valley this month.Now a member of the Mission Engineering team on the Europa Clipper study at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ferdowsi served as Flight Director during the Mars Curiosity Rover

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Learn about space station during free Family Day

Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history - the International Space Station - during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. November marks the 16th anniversary of the launch of the first module of the space station

Museum to participate in Dayton Regional Science Festival

Grab your lab coat and prepare to explore science-related topics throughout the Miami Valley during the 2014 Dayton Regional Science Festival. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will offer four free family-friendly programs on Oct. 24-25 as part of the festival activities.At 1 p.m. both days,

Free 'spooktacular' aerospace fun during Family Day on Oct. 18

Put on your Halloween costume and learn fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to

Fall Home School Day set for Oct. 6

Home school students can explore the world's largest aviation museum and learn about aviation history and STEM topics during Fall Home School Day on Oct. 6 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Throughout the day, home school children, ages 3-18, can participate in a number of free

Celebrate National Aviation Day at the world's largest aviation museum

Celebrate National Aviation Day with free educational activities at Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.National Aviation Day is a celebration of all things related to aviation and is held on the anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday

Area teacher nominated by National Museum of the U.S. Air Force accepted to summer residency program

Kate Tiffany, a teacher at the Greene County Career Center was selected to take part in the 2014 American Air Museum (AAM) Summer Residency Program. She was nominated for the program by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The American Air Museum Summer Residency Program, which takes place July

Free Family Day activities focus on space exploration

Commemorate the anniversaries of several milestone space explorations during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.It has been 45 years since Apollo 11 landed the first humans on the moon on July 20th, 1969! Several other important space