6 Things You Might Not Know About the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Whether you’ve walked through the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum hundreds of times or have never stepped through our doors, there’s always more to discover. In honor of […]
More Than a Medal: The Story Behind a Purple Heart in the Museum’s Collection
Each year on August 7, Purple Heart Day honors the men and women wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the United States Armed Forces. […]
What is the Field of Honor?
Every flag tells a story. Each fall, the grounds of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum are transformed into the Field of Honor, a moving display of hundreds […]
Remembering 9/11: From Ground Zero to Abbey Gate
Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost in the attacks, the more than 7,000 U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global […]
Who was Private First Class Roland Leon Bragg?
Fort Bragg is back—but this time, its name honors a different legacy. Originally named after a Confederate General, the installation was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023. Now, in a historic […]
ASOM Brings Local D-Day Stories to Life Through New Interactive Exhibit
Recently, the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) opened its new temporary exhibit titled “D-Day: Freedom From Above.” This exhibit allows visitors to experience the Normandy Invasion through the eyes of the […]
Boom Town: Fort Bragg During WWII
Germany’s invasion of Western Europe on May 10, 1940 led directly to a massive buildup of training bases across America, including Fort Bragg. The Nazi Blitzkrieg was a clear warning that America had to be […]
Family-Friendly Things to Do After Visiting the ASOM
Planning on visiting your Soldier stationed at Fort Bragg in the near future? Continue reading to learn some family-friendly places to visit while you’re in Fayetteville! U.S. Army Airborne & […]
Developing an Unconventional Warfare: The Creation of Special Forces
In June 1952, Colonel Aaron Bank activated the 10th Special Forces Group (SFG) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as part of the Psychological Warfare Center. The mission of the 10th Special Forces […]
