Timeline of D-Day and the Roles Airborne and Special Operations Soldiers Played
U.S. Army ground forces were to land on Omaha and Utah Beaches on the East side of the Carentan Peninsula, and then capture the port of Cherbourg. The Seaborne landing […]
A Call To Arms: Help Preserve The ASOM Legacy
Dear Friend of the ASOM Foundation, The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation has served our community for 24 years, at the side of the U.S. Army proudly preserving the […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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 treat […]
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 […]
NEW IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EXHIBIT AT THE U.S. ARMY AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM
By James Bartlinski and Derek L. Gunn, featured in the Army`History Magazine The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum has unveiled an exhibit focusing on improvised explosive devices (IEDs), in […]
A Message From the ASOM Foundation
On August 5th, 2023, the world lost a great American and Soldier, General (Ret) James J. Lindsay. General Lindsay was an American Soldier and leader known by all to have […]
