Hangar 25 Air Museum

06/30/2026

From our museum friend, George Macken :
I am remembering a friend who was killed in Vietnam in 1972, Capt. James L. Huard.
Jim and I were members of UPT Class 71-05 at Webb AFB, TX. We shared the same Instructor Pilot (IP)in the T-37 and the T-38.
Attached is a tribute to Jim from his home town. Everything in the article is as I recall Jim. I would like to add that Jim wanted to be a T-38 IP on graduation, but due to his superior class standing, was given an assignment to the F-4.
R.I.P. and Salute.

https://www.facebook.com/SelfridgeMilitaryAirMuseum/posts/remembering-a-dearborn-hero-on-memorial-day-capt-james-l-huard-usaf-if-youre-lik/2431947566938544/

03/04/2026

I was truly fortunate to know Lt. Col. Vaughn Martin for the past 15 years. In that time, I got to see firsthand the kind of man he was—steady, humble, faithful, and deeply committed to serving others. Vaughn was the definition of a life well lived. He served his country with honor, his church with faith, and his community with quiet dedication for decades.

Through his work with the Hangar 25 Air Museum and throughout Big Spring, he helped preserve history and remind all of us what service and integrity look like. He never sought recognition, but he earned the respect of everyone who knew him.

I’m grateful I had the chance to know him and learn from him. He lived a long, good life and left a legacy that will continue to inspire many of us.

I will truly miss him. His wisdom, his steady presence, and the example he set meant more to me than I can put into words. The world feels a little quieter without him.

Lt. Col. Vaughn Harold Martin, USAF (Ret.), 91, of Big Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Vaughn will lie in state on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring. He will also lie in state on Friday, March 6, 2...

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

The countdown is on!! -24 hours

02/25/2026

02/18/2026

✨✈️ A HUGE Thank You to Our Silver Wings Ball Sponsors! ✈️✨

We are counting down the days to the Silver Wings Ball on February 28, 2026, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors who are helping make this special evening possible! 💙

Because of your generosity and support, this event will celebrate aviation history, honor those who served, and bring our community together inside the walls of Hangar 25 Air Museum for a truly unforgettable night.

Your partnership means so much to us. You are helping us preserve history, inspire future generations, and continue sharing the stories that matter most.

We are beyond grateful for your belief in our mission and your continued support of the museum. Big Spring truly shines because of community partners like YOU! ✨

We can’t wait to celebrate together on February 28th!

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02/18/2026

Thank you to SM Energy for being our Cocktail Hour Sponsor for this years Silver Wings Ball! 💃🏽 🕺 🥂

02/18/2026

Thank you to Pollard Chevrolet for being a Silent Auction Sponsor for the Silver Wings Ball! 💃🏽 🕺

02/18/2026

Sweet & Savage will be making our table arrangements and handling our Charcuterie cups for the Silver Wings Ball! 🌹 🍇🍉🍓

02/18/2026

Thank you to Customer Chemical Services for being a Table Sponsor for our Silver Wings Ball! 💃🏽 🕺