National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force preserves for all Americans the stories of courage and sacrifice of the members of the Eighth Air Force.
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They saved the world, we save their stories.

Fall 2026 Germany Tour: Behind the Wire – The POW ExperienceDiscover a powerful and often overlooked side of WWII with o...
06/03/2026

Fall 2026 Germany Tour: Behind the Wire – The POW Experience

Discover a powerful and often overlooked side of WWII with our Behind the Wire – POW Experience Educational Travel tour. Journey through Germany and Poland to explore the stories of Allied airmen who endured captivity after being shot down over Europe.

Stand inside the grounds of Stalag Luft III, the legendary POW camp made famous by the Great Escape, and visit historic locations where courage, resilience, and determination defined the daily lives of captured airmen.

This immersive journey connects travelers to the human side of the air war, offering a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by the men of the Mighty Eighth.

🍁 Fall 2026 tours are now booking
💳 Flexible payment plans available

Reserve your place and explore the full tour details:
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/behind-the-wire-pow-experience-national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force-55290867 -this-trip

06/02/2026

Honor a hero. Sponsor a name.

With a $100 donation, you can add the name of a fallen Eighth Air Force airman to a dog tag that will be displayed in our upcoming “Service Above Self” exhibit, opening in 2026 at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

Donors will also receive:
• A dog tag engraved with a fallen airman’s name
• A personalized certificate recognizing your participation in the program

🕊️ This week we remember Staff Sergeant Eric G. Newhouse, a waist gunner with the 306th Bombardment Group, 367th Bombardment Squadron, who was killed in action on July 29, 1943. He is one of the 26,000 brave Eighth Air Force members who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Your contribution is more than a donation. It is a lasting tribute to those who gave up all their tomorrows so we could have ours.

💙 Join us. Preserve their legacy.
🔗 www.mightyeighth.org/honor-remember

Looking for a unique venue for your next summer gathering? From family celebrations and church socials to corporate meet...
06/01/2026

Looking for a unique venue for your next summer gathering?

From family celebrations and church socials to corporate meetings and special events, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force offers unforgettable spaces surrounded by history, aviation, and inspiration.

Book your event before June 18 and receive 10% off your event rental.

To learn more, contact the Meetings & Events team at (912) 988-1844 or [email protected].

Make your next event one to remember.

Thinking about a road trip this summer? Travel through history along the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail and explore the mus...
05/29/2026

Thinking about a road trip this summer?

Travel through history along the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail and explore the museums, airfields, memorials, and stories that helped shape America’s role in World War II.

Start at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, then continue your journey across Georgia to discover the people, places, and legacy of the Greatest Generation.

History is closer than you think.

Plan your adventure at www.georgiawwiitrail.org

The annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial.Dr. Graham Cross, Profess...
05/28/2026

The annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial.

Dr. Graham Cross, Professor of History, Manchester Metropolitan University, represents the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and its wreath honoring and remembering the 26,000 fallen Eighth Air Force airmen at the event.

Bombardier School returns this June.History class just got a lot more hands-on. Participants are invited to step into th...
05/28/2026

Bombardier School returns this June.

History class just got a lot more hands-on. Participants are invited to step into the world of a WWII bombardier and experience the skill, precision, and pressure behind one of the Army Air Forces’ most critical wartime roles.

You will get hands-on experience with an authentic Norden Bombsight while learning how thousands of airmen trained for missions over Europe during World War II.

Led by renowned Norden Bombsight expert Dr. Tim Moore, this unique program offers the rare chance to get your hands on history.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today: https://www.mightyeighth.org/events/bombardier-school/

Docent Spotlight │ Dick Young If you have taken a guided student tour anytime in the last 19 years, you may have been ...
05/27/2026

Docent Spotlight │ Dick Young

If you have taken a guided student tour anytime in the last 19 years, you may have been led by Dick Young. He began volunteering in January 2007 after attending a volunteer recruitment training.
We appreciate Dick and his years of service. Our dedicated volunteers contribute so much to our visitor’s experiences.
Thank you, Dick Young.

05/26/2026

Honor a hero. Sponsor a name.

With a $100 donation, you can add the name of a fallen Eighth Air Force airman to a dog tag that will be displayed in our upcoming “Service Above Self” exhibit, opening in 2026 at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

Donors will also receive:
• A dog tag engraved with a fallen airman’s name
• A personalized certificate recognizing your participation in the program

🕊️ This week we remember Lieutenant Colonel Hubert I. Egenes, a pilot and Squadron Commander with the 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron, who was killed in action on March 28, 1944. He is one of the 26,000 brave Eighth Air Force members who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Your contribution is more than a donation. It is a lasting tribute to those who gave up all their tomorrows so we could have ours.

💙 Join us. Preserve their legacy.
🔗 www.mightyeighth.org/honor-remember

05/26/2026

Thank you to all who volunteered and visited the museum this past week to honor the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force during WWII. Remembering what Memorial Day is truly about.

MEMORIAL DAY 1945 Letter from Commanding General, US Army Air Forces, General H. A. Arnold to the parents of Lt Willi...
05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY 1945
Letter from Commanding General, US Army Air Forces, General H. A. Arnold to the parents of Lt William David Allen │ 306thBG 423rdBS │ Navigator │ Shot down on June 15, 1944 │ Killed in Action

Dear Reverend Allen:
We are again mindful on this Memorial Day of our debt to those of the Army Air Forces who have given their
lives for our Country. Their memory is always with us.
Very sincerely,
H. H. ARNOLD
Commanding General, Army Air Forces

To learn more about Lt William David Allen, please read his tragic story in "William David Allen" written by his niece, Jean Allen and available in the museum store.

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Pooler, GA
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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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