The Global War Gallery will tell the story of the Army’s operations around the globe during World War II. Occupying 6,500 square feet, it will be the largest within the Fighting for the Nation Galleries. The gallery’s main focus begins in 1941, running through the end of the war, and explores how over eight million …
The Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) has joined the many organizations and military units on the National Museum of the United States Army’s Veterans’ Hall Wall as a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster member by reaching the donation level of $25,000 for the Veterans’ Hall. Wade Ishimoto recalled he first learned about the National Army Museum …
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The National Museum of the United States Army has taken another step forward by opening applications for their Volunteer Program! The National Army Museum is now accepting applications for volunteers who will work alongside the Museum staff to provide visitor support when the Museum is open and operating. Ms. Zelpha Anderson, Chief, Visitor Services Division, …
Ernst & Young LLP (EY), a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, presented the Army Historical Foundation (AHF) with a check for $20,000 in a presentation at the Museum on February 27th. Katherine Hammack, Executive Director, Government and Public Sector, Ernst & Young LLP, said, “The National Museum of the United States …
By Paul Morando, Chief, Exhibits Division, National Museum of the United States Army Exhibit construction has greatly increased at the National Museum of the United States Army as key elements are being installed. Recently, a German 10.5 cm Light Field Howitzer was carefully placed in the World War I immersion tableau inside the Nation Overseas …
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Lieutenant Colonel Bill Oakley (USA-Ret.) recently purchased a total of 215 commemorative bricks— the largest single purchase to date— which will be installed on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Army. Oakley, who served in the Army for twenty years, explained that he purchased these bricks for members of his family, …
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When will the Museum open? The Museum is expected to open to the public in 2020 and will welcome visitors daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the exception of December 25th. What type of activities will volunteers perform? Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities including, but not limited to, …
This year, the Army Historical Foundation (AHF) launched the Unit Tribute program–another sponsorship option for those who wish to commemorate their unit’s legacy at the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). Unit Tributes can now be purchased for $5,000 to honor your unit and its accomplishments. The 12”x18” plaques will honor individual Army …
The Army Historical Foundation is the designated official fundraising organization for the National Museum of the United States Army. We were established in 1983 as a member-based, charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We seek to educate future Americans to fully appreciate the sacrifices that generations of American Soldiers have made to safeguard the freedoms of this Nation. Our funding helps to acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, research, and publication of historical materials on the American Soldier, and provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals.
