“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 …

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 …

Distinguished Speaker Series with LTC (RET) Harry “Hank” Cramer, III

Join us on June 14, 2023 to celebrate the U.S. Army's birthday with a special presentation by LTC (RET) Harry "Hank" Cramer, III. His father, Captain Harry Griffith Cramer, was the first US Army Vietnam War casualty. He is a SME on his father’s unit, the 14th SFOD,  the first Special Forces team to deploy to Vietnam. …

Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Marcus Cox

Join us on July 20th for our Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Marcus Cox. Dr. Marcus Cox will give a lecture on the 2nd Ranger Battalion in Korea in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Dr. Cox is Dean and Founding Director, Gillis-Jones Institute for Ethics and Leadership …