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Tornado damages buildings, hangars at Wright-Patterson AFB
One of the damaged hangars is involved in restoring the only surviving B-17D Flying Fortress bomber.
Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum
A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.
Navy picks location for new national museum
The Navy has found a location for its new national museum.
The world’s first nuclear-powered sub reopens to public
In 26 years of service, the Nautilus completed 2,500 dives and traveled 510,000 miles.
Coast Guard kicks off construction for national museum
The museum, which will be free and accessible to the public, is expected to open sometime in 2024.
Vietnam vets at Army museum share personal stories, artifacts
Pieces of history and telling vignettes put a face on the war.
By Todd South
Oldest WWII veteran remembered in museum service
Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112.
By Chevel Johnson
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice
The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.
This Tuskegee Airman accomplished a lot. But nothing topped winning the 1st ‘Top Gun’ trophy
Their trophy is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
US flag, sewn by soldier at POW camp, settles at Smithsonian
The flag's pieces were once wrapped in canvas and buried in dirt to keep it concealed from Japanese guards.
By Ollie Reed Jr., Albuquerque Journal via the AP
World War II-era ship played role in career of destroyer Kidd’s new commander
As a youngster, Matt Noland explored the USS Kidd Veterans Museum in Baton Rouge — and the World War II-era ship in his hometown played a part in his decision to follow a career in the Navy.
By Ellyn Couvillion, The (Baton Rouge, La.) Advocate via the AP