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Medal of Honor Spotlight: Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe
Born in 1970, Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe enlisted in the Army in 1988. An infantryman, he served in the Gulf War in 1991 during Operation DESERT STORM and …
The Ghost Army Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Activated on January 20, 1944, the unique and top-secret “Ghost Army” unit was comprised of 82 officers and 1,023 men. Under the command of Army veteran Colonel Harry L. Reeder, …
Women’s History Spotlight: Amelia Jones, Tuskegee Airman
One of a handful of women to become members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Sergeant Amelia Robinson Jones was born on July 3, 1919, on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, the youngest …
“Finding Waypoints” Event Footage
Terese Schlachter & Colonel Gregory Gadson (Ret.) discussed their new book, Finding Waypoints: A Warrior’s Journey Towards Peace and Purpose on February 7th, 2024 at the U.S. Army Airborne and …
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Tiny Broadwick
In honor of Women’s History month, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum wanted to spotlight the amazing story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the first woman to parachute from …
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Ann E. Dunwoody
Ann E. Dunwoody is the first woman to earn the rank of four-star general not only in the Army, but the entire U.S. armed forces. General Dunwoody joined the Army in 1974, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Women’s Army Corps …
Women’s History Spotlight: Billie B. Bundick
The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was formed “for the purpose of making available to the national defense the knowledge, skill, and special training of the women of the nation” …
THE STORY OF SPECIALIST FIFTH CLASS LAWRENCE JOEL
Winston-Salem native, Specialist Fifth Class Lawrence Joel of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade, fought during Operation HUMP. Despite being shot in the leg, Joel continued to …
The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company
On 26 July 1948 President Truman signed Executive Order 9981 abolishing segregation in the armed forces, “there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed …
ASOM Foundation Receives Large Endowment Gift Honoring the Late General James J. Lindsay
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation announced a combined gift of $200,000 from Colonel (IL) (Ret) Jennifer N. Pritzker and Colonel (Ret) David R. Pelizzon to the General James …
