Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation located in downtown Fayetteville, NC! asomf.org | shop.asomf.org
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#ThrowbackThursday
Before the skies over Normandy filled with parachutes, the men of the legendary “Filthy 13” prepared for one of the most dangerous missions of World War II. Faces painted. Heads shaved. Ready to jump into history.
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#WednesdayWisdom:
This colorized photo shows Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division training for D-Day.
The 82nd Airborne Division was among the first to fight in Normandy, France on D-Day and were part of the largest airborne assault in history.
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They fought for 33 days before being relieved and sent back to England. Nearly half of the original contingent was either killed or wounded. #fayettevillenc #fortbraggnc #ArmyHistory #wwiihistory #82ndairborne
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A wounded U.S. paratrooper grimaces in pain as he awaits medical evacuation at base camp in the A Shau Valley near the Laos border in South Vietnam on May 19, 1969, during the Vietnam War.
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In just a few days, we’ll take a closer look at one of the conflict’s most controversial and hard-fought battles, the Battle of Hamburger Hill. Stay tuned! #fayettevillenc #fortbraggnc #militaryhistory #vietnamwar #101stairborne
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There’s a lot happening this May at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
Explore what’s new, see what’s coming up, and stay connected with the latest exhibits, events, and museum news in our May newsletter.
Read more: asomf.org/may-newsletter-2/
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Planning a weekend visit?
The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum is open this Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, but will be closed on Easter Sunday.
#fayettevillenc #fortbragg #easterweekend
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As you plan your visit, take a look at what’s ahead. Our April newsletter previews an upcoming student-curated exhibit: Defending Democracy: A JUST CAUSE.
Learn more here: asomf.org/april-newsletter-2…
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This past weekend, PVT Compton presented a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to a Vietnam Veteran, a quiet moment of recognition for service that will never be forgotten.
To all who served in Vietnam:
Thank you. 🇺🇸
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Something new is coming to the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
Our Airborne V/R Experience opens next month inside the Museum’s new Simulation Center. Get the details in our March newsletter.
🔗 Learn more: asomf.org/march-newsletter-2…
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“This is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who served our country so bravely. It is so well done, extremely informative and interesting. All ages will enjoy this visit and will be awed by the impressive displays. You will not regret going and seeing this!”
— ASOM Visitor
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Come see for yourself!
🇺🇸 Admission is FREE
🅿️ Parking is FREE
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly for all ages
📍 Located in downtown Fayetteville
History that inspires. Stories that stay with you. Come experience it today! #fayettevillenc #fortbragg #ArmyHistory
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Great news! The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum will reopen tomorrow, February 5, and resume regular operating hours. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is temporarily closed due to a lapse in federal funding. Updates will be posted here and on the Museum’s website at asomf.org.
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