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“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 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 …
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), …
How the 82d Airborne Division Was Created
The 82d Airborne Division was constituted in the National Army on August 5, 1917 to support the entry of the United States of America into World War I. It was …
ASOM Spotlights OSS Jumpsuit in New Exhibition
Currently, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is hosting two amazing WWII exhibits. Running concurrently with “Courage and Compassion: The Legacy of The Bielski Brothers” exhibit, “Operation HALYARD” …
The Story of MOH Recipient, Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo Jr.
Although he wasn’t born in the United States of America, Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. was still willing to die for our nation. His efforts to save his fellow soldiers …
7 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About the U.S. Army
Did you know that the U.S. Army is 248 years old? According to the U.S. Army Center of Military History, it was on June 14, 1775, that “the Continental Congress …
The History of K9 Corps In The U.S. Army
March 13, 1942, marks the official birthday of the U.S Army K9 Corps! On this day, the U.S. Military began actively recruiting and training canine forces. To honor the service …
The ASOM Displays Major General James Gavin’s Rifle in D-Day Exhibit
Like many of the artifacts on display at the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM), this M1 carbine rifle has seen its fair share of history. Affectionately known …
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! …
