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National Airborne Day
National Airborne Day 2025
đź“… Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕗 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
đź“Ť Airborne & Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Join us for a powerful celebration as National Airborne Day returns to the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum and coincides with the museum’s 25th anniversary. This momentous occasion will honor 85 years of Airborne history, from the first U.S. Army parachute jump in 1940 to the legacy carried on by today’s elite Soldiers.
This year’s festival, hosted by the XVIII Airborne Corps, will feature patriotic performances, static displays, and special programming that brings military history to life for all ages.
We’ll begin the day with a Liberty Tree Ceremony at 8:00 A.M., including the dedication of a permanent historical marker honoring the original Liberty Tree, an enduring symbol of freedom and resilience. Throughout the morning, explore Camp Flintlock, a hands-on living history experience where families can enjoy colonial-era demonstrations, period costumes, and educational activities.
Plus, this year’s celebration offers something brand new—a sneak peek at the future of military history experiences!
Mass Virtual, a leader in advanced VR solutions, has partnered with the ASOM Foundation to create a first-of-its-kind virtual reality experience that will transport you into the heart of airborne operations. Put on a VR headset and feel the thrill, skill, and courage of America’s elite Soldiers through real-world footage, interactive storytelling, and breathtaking visuals, honoring the proud legacy of the Airborne and Special Operations community.
🌟 Full launch coming Spring 2026, but you can try a short demonstration during this year’s National Airborne Day festivities!
Schedule of Events
- 8:00 A.M. – Liberty Tree Ceremony & Marker Dedication
- 8:30 A.M. – Static Displays & Camp Flintlock Open
- 9:00 A.M. – Welcome Remarks
- 9:45 A.M. – Mock Door Demonstration
- 11:30 A.M. – Proclamation Signing
Admission is FREE and all are welcome. Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, military family, or proud patriot, National Airborne Day 2025 at the ASOM is a day you won’t want to miss.
