The National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Veterans Day weekend is here and we've been busy planting all of your dedicated flags on the NVMM lawn. It looks incredible and it's not too late to add yours! Dedicate your flag here: https://lnkd.in/ekuh-PCG Also here is the schedule of events for the weekend. Hope to see you here! https://lnkd.in/gx-baGXQ ⁠#VeteransDay ⁠#Veterans #USMilitary #MilitaryHistory #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard

#OTD Operation Torch was the first major Allied amphibious invasion of World War II, launched on November 8, 1942, in North Africa. The invasion involved American and British forces landing in French Morocco and Algeria, which were territories controlled by Vichy France (aligned with Nazi Germany). The Allies wanted to open a new front against the Axis powers by gaining control of North Africa, which would provide a strategic base for further operations in Europe and the Mediterranean. Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the operation involved three main landing sites: Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers. General George Patton played a key leadership role as the commander of the Western Task Force, the only all-American force in the operation. Although initially met with resistance from Vichy French forces, the Allies eventually secured the region. The success of Operation Torch helped weaken German influence in North Africa, leading to the eventual defeat of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps in 1943, and set the stage for the invasion of Italy. It marked the beginning of significant U.S. ground involvement in the European theater. #OperationTorch #WWII #WorldWarII ⁠#GeneralPatton #Patton ⁠#GeneralEisenhower #MilitaryHistory #History #USMilitary Telling the stories of our nation's Veterans is only possible because of donors like you. Thank you for your support.

This Veterans Day, we salute each and every military Veteran for their service to our country. The museum has a full slate of events to honor and celebrate our Veterans leading up to our ceremony on Monday morning, starting with the Marine Corps birthday. From Friday, November 8, through Veterans Day, November 11, admission is just $5 per person. As always, Veterans and active duty are always free. As you will see, most of our events this week are free, but do require registration. Come join us and be inspired as we say a collective “Thank You” to our Veterans! Follow the schedule of events here: https://lnkd.in/eH5QJ6rA You can also tune in to watch our Veterans Day livestream event at 11:00 a.m EST on Monday, November 11: https://lnkd.in/eCBTZEAy ❤️ 🤍 💙 Hope to see you there! #VeteransDay #NVMM #NationalVeteransMemorialAndMuseum #CityofColumbus #ColumbusOhio #Veterans The NVMM Veterans Day events are brought to you by Central Ohio Ford Dealers.

🚨 There's still time! Dedicate a flag to a Veteran in your life by donating $20 or more, and we'll honor their service by planting that flag on our grounds for this Veterans Day ceremony and events on November 11. ❤️ The names of those honored will be displayed online through December 19 — a lot of names are already up there! 🤍 Dedicate your flag here: https://lnkd.in/grUuxmMx 💙 The Museum has a full slate of events to honor and celebrate our Veterans leading up to our ceremony on Monday morning. You can check them out here: https://lnkd.in/gx-baGXQ We hope to see you there! #VeteransDay #Veterans #USMilitary #CityOfColumbus #NVMM #NationalVeteransMemorialAndMuseum

Eugene B. Sledge was a U.S. Marine and author best known for his memoir "With the Old Breed", which provides a harrowing and honest account of his experiences during World War II. Born today in 1923 in Mobile, Alabama, Sledge enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and served as a mortarman in the 1st Marine Division. He fought in some of the most brutal battles in the Pacific Theater, including Peleliu and Okinawa. Sledge’s service left a profound impact on him, and after the war, he pursued a career as a professor of biology, dedicating his life to education. His memoir, published in 1981, is regarded as one of the most important firsthand accounts of the Pacific War, capturing both the violence and the psychological toll of combat. Sledge’s detailed narrative has since been widely acclaimed, serving as source material for the HBO miniseries "The Pacific" and offering insight into the experiences of Marines fighting in WWII. Happy heavenly birthday, EB 🇺🇸 #EugeneSledge #EBSledge #WithTheOldBreed #ThePacific #USMC #Marines #OTD

On Saturday, November 10, we are hosting a CrossFit Hero Workout, “Chad,” named after Navy SEAL Senior Chief Petty Officer Chad Wilkinson who died in 2018. We hope the event honors our living Veterans as well, and that we can do a small part in promoting good mental health practices through pushing the body. Note: This workout is entirely outdoors on the roof of the NVMM. We hope so see you there! Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/gWyVpGDY The NVMM Veterans Day events are brought to you by Central Ohio Ford Dealers. #VeteransDay #NVMM #NationalVeteransMemorialAndMuseum #CityofColumbus #ColumbusOhio #Veterans

Come discover how talented you are! The Patriot Art Foundation Veterans Painting Day will be happening simultaneously at the NVMM, National Museum of the U.S. Army in Virginia and the USS Yorktown in South Carolina. The painting will take place from 10 am – 2 pm EST, with live look-ins on Facebook and YouTube between 12 pm – 2 pm EST. Renowned artist, Mary Whyte, will be demonstrating watercolor painting with a group of Veterans on the Yorktown while art teachers will be here in Columbus and in Virginia leading the Veterans at our locations through a painting/sketching session. 🖼️ Admission is FREE for Veterans 🎨 No experience necessary 🖌️ Supplies and lunch included Register now! https://lnkd.in/g9y9DQ7y #VeteransDay #NVMM #NationalVeteransMemorialAndMuseum #CityofColumbus #ColumbusOhio #Veterans

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is now home for… The Callout Podcast 🇺🇸 The Mission of The Callout Podcast is to saturate all areas of Power, Gas, Telecom and Water Utilities with transitioning Military and Veterans ASAP! 🔥COMING SOON | NEW EPISODE Gretchen Evans led the fireside chat about why it’s critical we hire our Military trained service members into utilities to protect our country’s infrastructure… As a matter of National Security! Featured collaborative partners Emilia Louy, Billy Kidd, PTE, Noel Travis and Robert Evans. The Ohio State University Artera Services Southeast Connections LLC #Veterans #Military #Power #thankalineman

Join us at the MILVETS Veterans Day Rally on November 10th to celebrate and honor our Veterans! 🇺🇸 The event will feature entertainment, a free meal and Veteran-related vendor tents. All attendees can also take advantage of the Dog Tag Discount Program and enjoy discounted or complimentary admission to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and COSI. Let us come together to show our appreciation for those who have served to protect this great nation. Please also join us in support of "Toys-for-Tots" and bring a toy. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be making their first appearance in Columbus! #VeteransDay #ColumbusOhio #CityOfColumbus #Veterans #ToysForTots #NVMM #OhioMilVets #MilVets

The mud and boots of the Korean War. This photo was taken in fall of 1951 in "The Punchbowl" — around this same time, The Battle of Bloody Ridge and the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge were fought in that region. It's not easy to find more intimate photos like this, the types of closer photos we're so used to seeing today — especially in a war. #warphotography #militaryhistory #veterans #military #koreanwar #historyphotography