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 …
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 …
Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War
December 20, 2022 through June 11, 2023 the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum will host a new temporary exhibit, “Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War.” On loan from the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Drawn to Combat explores Mauldin’s career with an in-depth focus on his unmatched skill in …
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 …
Task Force DAGGER Temporary Exhibit
Jack Britt High School students curated our new temporary exhibit featuring artifacts from Task Force DAGGER, America's military response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ASOM's curatorial staff collaborated with Jack Britt's Social Studies Department to launch the inaugural Curatorial Apprentice program, which provides hands-on experience for students interested in working in museums …