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7 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About the U.S. Army
Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army 🇺🇸From the Continental Army to today’s elite warriors, 250 years of courage, sacrifice, and service deserve to be honored. Did you know that …
Interesting Facts About the ASOM
Whether you’ve toured the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum hundreds of times, or have never visited at all- we’re confident that some of these facts may surprise you! …
Operation HOMECOMING: LTC (Ret.) Raymond Schrump’s Story
Did you know that during the Vietnam War, there were 725 U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs)? Operation Homecoming was a series of diplomatic negotiations that made the return of 591 American prisoners …
What Happened During the Battle of Corregidor?
The Lead Up To the Battle In May 1942, Corregidor, a small rock island at the mouth of Manila Bay, remained one of the last Allied strongholds in the Philippines …
The ASOM Showcases Local WWII Veteran in New D-Day Exhibit
Recently, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum opened its new temporary exhibit titled “D-Day: Freedom from Above.” This exhibit allows visitors to experience the Normandy Invasion through the …
Hidden Treasures of the ASOM: The Riddell Helmet
Learn how America’s first Paratroopers used football helmets from West Point’s football team.
ASOM Brings Local D-Day Stories to Life Through New Interactive Exhibit
Recently, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) opened its new temporary exhibit titled “D-Day: Freedom From Above.” This exhibit allows visitors to experience the Normandy Invasion through the eyes of the …
The History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th and honors military veterans. Why was this date chosen, and what is the history …
Operation HUMP
Operation HUMP was a search and destroy operation initiated by United States and Australian forces on November 5th, 1965, during the Vietnam War. Involving the U.S. 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment , 173rd Airborne Brigade, and the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, …
Three Facts About the 101st Airborne Division
The 101st Airborne Division was activated on August 16, 1942, at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. In his first address to 101st soldiers, commander Major General William Lee said that though the division …
