National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum News And Events
Phase 1 Lighting
The Phase 1 lighting work is almost complete. Overhead lighting has been completed along with the lighting of the aircraft. Runway lights have been added to the replica of the Cecil Field runway and looks great.
FLORIDA’S 3RD ANNUAL SEVEN BRIDGES POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE DAY RIDE & CEREMONY
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Remember the 82,000 Still Missing in Action
If 82,000 people donated $82 per year, the organization would have the means to support the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum now and into the future.
Scott Speicher: Memory of Jacksonville pilot lives on in restored F/A-18 at POW/MIA museum
Beth Reese Cravey | Florida Times-Union | June 2, 2023 A newly restored F/A 18 Hornet fighter jet bearing the name of the late Capt. Scott "Spike" Speicher now stands guard in front of the former Cecil Field Navy base's Chapel of the High-Speed Pass. The jet is the...
Restored Navy jet signals next step at Jacksonville’s POW/MIA Museum
WJCT News | By Dan Scanlan Published June 2, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT An F/A-18A Hornet wears a distinctive two-tone paint job as it perches in front of the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Jacksonville's Cecil Airport. Its tail fins bear insignias for Navy Strike...
Congressman Bean Leads Lawmakers in Introduction of Bill to Establish National POW/MIA Memorial in Jacksonville
May 25, 2023 | Press Release WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act. This bipartisan legislation will designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Cecil Field to serve as a national landmark to honor,...
VyStar Military Heroes Mortgage Program Check Presentation
On March 26, 2023 VyStar presented the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum a check for $28,600 from the Military Heroes Mortgage Program. This support will help to continue work toward completing the construction and upgrades of the museum honoring our nation's...
Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families
Members of the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum are excited to be exhibiting at Camp Legacy in Washington, DC. May 11-13, 2023The National Mall, Washington, D.C.JFK Hockey Fields, West Potomac Park Join us May 11-13 in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall at...
The National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum takes flight
It has been a long and arduous journey, but aircraft have finally landed and assumed their final guard duty as protectors of the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and all who enter.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum team remember the Vietnam War today on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We unite to thank and honor all Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice as we continue our mission to recognize and never...
The F-18 and A-7 Aircraft Have Been Moved To The Display Pads
We have completed a big step in our Phase 1 project as we placed the F-18 and A-7 aircraft onto their display pads. Praise and gratitude to Buddy Harris in organizing this momentous evolution. Buddy was able to get the “Crane and Rigging in Jacksonville” company and...
The Four Chaplains: 80 Years Later
80 years later: Military chaplains who sacrificed lives for fellow service members honored at Jacksonville ceremony JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a story of sacrifice and selflessness. Eighty years ago Friday, the sinking of a military ship — as devastating as it was...