top of page
Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Coast Guard: Semper Paratus (Always Ready)
Navy: Semper Fortis (Always Courageous)
Air Force: Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win
Army: This We'll Defend
Find out more about our exhibits and their history from our curators and the museum's historians.
Search
Artifact Friday: Luftwaffe Dagger (Second Model)
At the beginning of World War One, the Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Combat Forces) had arguably one of the best air force...
Hallie Cartwright
May 16, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday – Pierce McKennon's Letter
Today we have the letter sent by a pilot, Pierce W. McKennon, to his mother. Pierce was born and raised as an Arkansas native and...
John Townsend
May 9, 20251 min read
Artifact Friday: Jack Adams Lowball Glasses
Pilots have always been an interesting group. One could assume it simply comes with the territory. But, of the many pilots in history,...
directoraamm
May 2, 20251 min read
Artifact Friday: Checkpoint Charlie Mug
It’s a strange feeling, looking back and seeing our sworn enemies as allies. Throughout the Cold War, the two global powers challenged...
John Townsend
Apr 25, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday: Field Alter Kit
Wars tend not to care about your schedule, let alone your weekend plans. Such has been the case for nearly all of human history. With...
John Townsend
Apr 22, 20251 min read
Artifact Friday: Brothel Token
*This Blog Contains Adult Topics * In recognition of National STI awareness week, we find it is only fitting to discuss the role many of...
directoraamm
Apr 11, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday: Hara-Kiri Knife
Trigger Warning: This blog discusses tough topics, such as suicide. Due to the speed and urgency that Japan modernized with in the late...
John Townsend
Apr 4, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday: Candy Striper Nurses'
During World War II, many women signed up as hospital volunteers. They served as assistants to nurses who were serving state side. These...
directoraamm
Mar 21, 20251 min read
Artifact Friday: W.A.V.E Uniforms
WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, was established in July 21, 1942. The purpose of this program was to allow the...
directoraamm
Mar 15, 20251 min read
Artifact Friday: Thunderbird Flight Helmet
In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating the service of Dr. Charla Morgan. The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron is among the...
John Townsend
Mar 7, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday: Leather Flight Helmet
The leather flight helmet was an essential piece of equipment for fighter and bomber pilots, offering both protection and comfort in...
Kyli Cooper
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Artifact Friday: Captured Nazi Flag
Artifact Friday: The 349th Field Artillery and a Captured Nazi Flag This week’s Artifact Friday shines a light on a significant piece of...
Elijah Owens-Hamilton
Feb 21, 20252 min read
bottom of page