SURVIVING THE DEVIL’S CAULDRON: The Enduring “Swaying Virgin” of La Gleize The late medieval Belgian village of La Gleize had borne a heavy cost during World War II. But the devastation it experienced during the winter of 1944-1945, earned this rural community and the surrounding area the ominous nickname, “The Cauldron.” Throughout the fierce fighting, […]
Join us for this exclusive event with Andrew Bragg, author of “The Devil’s Playground.” Click here to reserve your spot. All active duty service members get in free upon registration. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrew Bragg is a combat veteran who served in the US Army for four and a half years after graduating high school. During […]
Join us on March 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM, for a special discussion about the World War II Monuments Men and the daring rescue of the Virgin Mary statue in La Gleize, Belgium. Our esteemed speakers, Corine Wegener and Sarah Forgey, will share insights on this historic event and the importance of cultural heritage preservation. To […]
Six students from Jack Britt High School in Cumberland County, North Carolina, led the effort to bring this exhibition to life as part of the Fort Bragg Museums Curatorial Apprentice Program (CAP). Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum and the JFK Special Warfare Museum, the exhibition explores the alliance […]
Join us at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum as we launch All American Week with a powerful tribute to the 60th Anniversary of Operation POWER PACK—Dominican Republic, 1965–1966. What to See:🔹 Operation POWER PACK ExhibitExplore a 3-case lobby display honoring the paratroopers who served during this pivotal Cold War mission. The exhibit […]
During All-American Week, May 20-22, 2025, the ASOM will host the traveling Fallen Heroes Memorial for a week-long exhibit in the Museum’s Reflection Garden. This 28-foot wide by 6-foot-tall American flag symbolizes the shape of the flag when draped on a fallen service members casket. It is formed of over 7,000 dog tags of all […]
National Airborne Day 2025📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025🕗 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.📍 Airborne & Special Operations Museum100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Join us for a powerful celebration as National Airborne Day returns to the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum and coincides with the museum’s 25th anniversary. This momentous occasion will honor […]
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation invites you to attend a special ceremony and family fun day at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Tree on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Join us at 8 AM on the corner of Hay Street and Hillsboro […]
REMEMBERING THE BAND OF BROTHERS“Through the Eyes of My Father” Join us for a special evening on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00–7:30 PM, as George Luz, Jr., son of the late George Luz, shares stories of his father’s service in Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—better known as Easy Company, the original […]
Celebrate the Season with the 82nd Airborne Chorus! Join us at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum on December 17th for a special holiday performance featuring live holiday and patriotic music by the renowned 82nd Airborne Chorus. Enjoy this uplifting 30-minute concert from 11:00–11:30 AM, filled with festive cheer, powerful harmonies, and the unmistakable […]
100 Bragg Blvd.,
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 643-2778
Tue.–Sat.: 10 AM–4 PM
Sun.: 12 PM– 4 PM.
Closed Mon. and most federal holidays.
Accessibility – Visitor Services has four wheelchairs available for visitors in need.
The U.S. Army Center of Military History Army Museum Enterprise hosts this website, and it is the OFFICIAL U.S. Army site for the U.S. Army & Special Operations Museum.
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation is a non-federal entity. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.
