Ghost Army Exhibit

The Airborne and Special Operations Museum will host a special exhibit, The Ghost Army: Artists of Deception,  from December 15, 2020 through April 25, 2021. Ghost Army tells the story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops—the first mobile, multimedia, tactical deception unit in US Army history. Activated on January 20, 1944, the unique and top-secret “Ghost …

ASOMF Distinguished Speaker Series with Rick Beyer

Join ASOM curator Jimmie Hallis as he virtually talks with Rick Beyer about his book, "The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery". Book Description In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—including such future luminaries as …

Victory From Within: The American Prisoner of War Experience

The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is hosting the "Victory from Within: The American Prisoner of War Experience" in its temporary gallery from May 7, 2021 - September 26, 2021! Exhibit Overview The 1,200 square foot traveling exhibit is based on the thematic organization of the National POW Museum – Capture, Prison Life, …

Traveling Korean War Memorial

The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM), with generous support from the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation, will open the "Traveling Korean War Memorial" on the Museum's Parade Field from June 25-28, 2021. The memorial consists of large statues representing a platoon of 19 service members: 14 Army, three Marine, one Navy …

Author Visit with Melinda Pash

Join us for an in-person author visit with Melinda Pash as she discusses her book, “In the Shadow of the Greatest Generation: the Americans Who Fought the Korean War”. This event will take place in the Yarborough Bank Theater at 2 PM on June 26, 2021, and is free to the public. Click here to …

National Airborne Day

Make plans to attend! The event will include static displays, mock door demonstrations, a performance by the 82nd Airborne Division Quintet, opportunities to try on a parachute, and a Halo demonstration by U.S. Army Golden Knights. There will also be a food and ice cream truck on-site! This event is free to the public.   …

Field of Honor

The 2021 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 …

“D-Day: Freedom From Above” Exhibit

Due to popular demand, the "D-Day: Freedom From Above" exhibit is extended through June 18, 2022!  https://youtu.be/t2-vevLXL1A “D-Day: Freedom from Above” visitors will experience the Normandy invasion through the eyes …

Author Visit with Kevin Maurer

Join us at the ASOM to hear Kevin Maurer discuss his book, "Rock Force: The American Paratroopers Who Took Back Corregidor and Exacted MacArthur's Revenge on Japan” on February 12th …

Visit with a NASA Astronaut

On Saturday, March 5th, 2022, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum will host a special appearance with COL Andrew R. Morgan (M.D.), NASA Astronaut.  From 11 AM- Noon, …