4 summer events slated at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the United States Air Force hosted a Bunny Trail event on Saturday, March 30, 2024. FILE

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

The National Museum of the United States Air Force hosted a Bunny Trail event on Saturday, March 30, 2024. FILE
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
June 1, 2024
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Throughout the summer, a series of events will happen at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force in Dayton.

The first of these events will be the Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive. The drive will run 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 7 in the museum’s second building. Donors may register online, but walk-ins are accepted.

Second Lt. Dylan Hazlett, Air Force Institute of Technology, donates blood Sept. 23 during a drive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Armed Services Blood Program mission is to provide blood and blood products to U.S. armed forces needed on the battlefield, as well as in military treatment facilities worldwide. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/SENIOR AIRMAN EMILY RUPERT

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Those unsure if they are able to donate blood can check the provided fact sheet. For instance, those under 116 pounds, younger than age 17 or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 are unable to participate.

The Armed Services Blood Program supplies blood to the U.S military and its health facilities. Donations to the program are not only allocated to those wounded in action, but also military personnel and their families domestically.

The United States Air Force Band's Singing Sergeants will perform June 19 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. CONTRIBUTED

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At 3 p.m. June 19, the Singing Sergeants will be conducting a free concert at the museum. The ensemble, one of six within the Air Force Band, is known for their takes on opera, Americana, Broadway and choral classics. Tickets for this event are free and can be reserved online.

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The Wings, Wheels and Rails Model Expo will also be returning to the museum 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24. More information about this event will be revealed at a later date.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the U.S. Air Force with a “Plane Talks” program where visitors had a chance to interact with veterans and subject matter experts. Retired Senior Master Sgt. SMSgt. Sam Jiles spoke with visitors about his experience during the Southeast Asia War. Plane Talks return May 15 at the museum. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/KEN LAROCK

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Closing out the summer, the museum will be celebrating the Air Force’s 77th anniversary with a special “Plane Talks.” This recurring event allows guests to learn about the Air Force’s history from experts stationed across the galleries.

Experts include veterans, pilots, engineers and more. “Plane Talks” will take place 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 18.

How to go

What: Summer events at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force

Where: 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton

When: Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, events are at various times

More info: nationalmuseum.af.mil or call 937-255-3286

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About the Author

Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.