Operation HALYARD

Running concurrently with The Bielski Brothers exhibit, this unique exhibition highlights the heroic mission to rescue downed U.S. airmen from Nazi occupied Serbia during the waning months of World War II. Operation HALYARD was the largest and most successful rescue mission of American aircrews in our nation's history. Learn how between August through December 1944, …

2022 Field of Honor

The 2022 Field of Honor is brought to you by the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation and the Cool Spring Downtown District. Each flag comes with its own story and displays a tag identifying both the person who sponsored the flag and the flag honoree. This living display of heroism flies as a patriotic …

Distinguished Speaker Series with COL Quincy Collins

In honor of National POW MIA Recognition Day, the ASOM will host USAF COL (Ret) Quincy Collins who was held as a Prisoner of War for 7 ½ years by the North Vietnamese. COL Collins will discuss his POW experience as documented in his memoir, “Out of the Blue”. Join us for this Distinguished Speaker …

“Mother of Normandy” Movie Screening & Book Signing

In celebration of All American Week, join us at the ASOM's Yarborough Bank Theater on  September 29, at 3:00 PM for a screening of the  film, "Mother of Normandy", a documentary about a woman who bridged an ocean between her beloved corner of France and the families who lost loved ones in the battle for the liberation …

Distinguished Speaker Series with Robert Bielsky

Join us at the ASOM on October 13th for a lecture with Robert Bielsky and exhibit curator Erin Blankenship of the Florida Holocaust Museum. Robert Bielsky Bielsky is the son of the legendary partisan commander, Tuvia Bielski portrayed by Daniel Craig in the Paramount Vantage film “Defiance”. He lectures throughout the world about the exploits …

Mogadishu Mile 5K

Due to inclement weather resulting from #HurricaneIan, the Mogadishu Mile 5K will be postponed until October 22, 2022. We will reopen registration for a few weeks; however, there are only 300 shirts available: https://bit.ly/MOGMILE Join the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum as we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Battle …

Last of the 357th Infantry – A Special Evening With WWII Veteran Harold Frank

On November 10, 2022, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum will show the documentary, "The Last of the 357th Infantry", and host author Mark Hager to discuss his book, "The Last of the 357th Infantry: Harold Frank's WWII Story of Faith and Courage." Harold Frank is the special guest of this event.  This …

Distinguished Speaker Series with Operation HALYARD

Join us at the ASOM on November 15th for a discussion with John Cappello, President of the Halyard Mission Foundation, to discuss the greatest rescue mission of WWII. Opening remarks will be made by H.E. Mr. Marko Djuric Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the United States of America. There will be a meet …

Budweiser Clydesdales Visit

Mark your calendars for this family-friendly, FREE event- the famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum on March 23rd from 2-4 PM! Enjoy looking at these beautiful show horses while eating an Italian Ice from Sunset Slush of Grays Creek! About the Budweiser Clydesdales In April 1933, August …

Distinguished Speaker Series with Todd DePastino

UPDATE: This event is at capacity and we are no longer accepting registrations.  Join us at the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum on April 27th for our Distinguished Speaker Series with Todd DePastino, who will  present an illustrated talk on the great World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin, an Army infantry sergeant who …

Distinguished Speaker Series with Miriam Kleiman, U.S. National Archives

Join us at the ASOM for our Distinguished Speaker Series with Miriam Kleiman, Management and Program Analyst, Research Services at the U.S. National Archives, for a discussion titled: "Nazi War Crimes, Army Investigations, AND the Search for Justice: From the Nuremberg Trials to the National Archives, Congress, Hollywood and Beyond." To sign up for this …