10 events found.
ASOMF Distinguished Speaker Series: A Virtual Night With Mitchell Yockelson, Ph.D.
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation invites you to attend the upcoming Distinguished Speaker Series virtual event with Mitch Yockelson, Ph.D. on November 10 from 7-8 PM. Yockelson's book, "The Paratrooper Generals", is the first book to explore in depth the significant role two division commanders played on D-Day, describing the extraordinary courage and …
Virtual Book Discussion with LTC Jos Groen MSc
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation invites you to attend the upcoming Virtual Book Discussion with LTC Jos Groen on January 16 from 12-1 PM EDT. Groen's book, "Three of the Last WWII Screaming Eagles" describes in a rich, powerful, and often intense way the war experiences of Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, Dick Klein, …
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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 …
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. …
