Diversity in Service
Our greatest asset is our diversity. Explore the stories of brave men and women who strengthen our military force.
The Woman Behind the Flag: Honoring Monica Helms
Written by Justun Dorsey, Education and Outreach Coordinator Photo Courtesy of Lev Raddin/Shuttershock Photo Courtesy…
From Enslavement to Service: The Legacy of Jonathan Martin, America’s First Black Marine
Written by Justun Dorsey, NVMM Educator In 1942, the United States Marine Corps made a…
The Purple Heart Medal: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Valor
The Purple Heart Medal stands as a shining testament to the indomitable spirit of our…
The Legacy of Buffalo Soldier Henry O. Flipper
In 1877, a significant milestone in American military history was achieved when Henry Ossian Flipper…
80 Years Later: D-Day
On June 6, 1944, more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and 150,000 servicemen landed on…
Native Hawaiian Voices: Herbert Pililaʻau
On August 18, 1951, the Battle of Bloody Ridge began. During the Korean War, this…
Inspiring Women of Operation Iraqi Freedom
On March 20, 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) began with preemptive airstrikes on former Iraqi…
NVMM Reads: “The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee”
In honor of Women’s History Month and our yearlong theme centered around World War II,…
Celebrating Black History: Sgt. Thomas W. Newton
Tuskegee Airman Thomas Newton began his military journey on January 31, 1946. He was assigned…
NVMM Reads: “Infinite Hope”
Ashley Bryan was a renowned artist, storyteller, and writer. He shares his experience as…
The Most Daring Raid of World War II
During the liberation of the Philippines, General Walter Kreuger chose Colonel Henry Mucci to head…
Battle of the Bulge Heroes
On December 16, 1944, the last major German offensive of World War II began. The…
NVMM Reads: “Wind Flyers”
With the opening of our latest exhibition, Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler – Art &…
Native American Voices: Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington
The New Britain campaign, conducted between December 1943 and August 1945, was a major World…
An Unbreakable Bond: Hudner and Brown
In the early hours of June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, beginning a…
Korean War Hero: Staff Sergeant Hiroshi Miyamura
In the early hours of June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, beginning a…
Marine Corps Trailblazer: Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee
Throughout the course of U.S. history, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) have…
Pioneering Black Army Units in World War II
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not…
Inspiring Stories of Service: Serbennia Davis
In our latest installment of Inspiring Stories of Service, U.S. Army Veteran Serbennia Davis shares…
More than Clothing: The Triple Nikel Story [Rally Point]
In honor of Black History Month, we’re taking a step into the Triple Nikel universe….
Discovering Black History
“Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letter, U.S., let him…
NVMM Reads: “Tuskegee’s Heroes featuring the Aviation Art of Roy LaGrone”
“Tuskegee’s Heroes” tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in a creative way that includes…
A Look Back at the Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War was waged by coalition forces from 40 nations led by the…
Native American Voices: First Sergeant Pascal Poolaw
His devotion to his soldiers was exceeded only by the love for his family. First…
Honor and Fidelity: “The Borinqueneers”
Since the Revolutionary War, Hispanic service members have played a pivotal role in the U.S….
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Americans have enriched our nation beyond measure with the quiet strength of closely knit…
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?
“Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.” -Major Howard…
NVMM Reads: “Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker’s Story”
Photo: Albert Whitman & Company Each year on August 14, we honor the Navajo Code…
Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
On Buffalo Soldiers Day, we honor and remember the soldiers of the first peacetime, all-black…
Saluting LGBTQIA+ Service Members
Each June, Pride Month is celebrated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which…
NVMM Reads: “The Juneteenth Story”
While June marks the beginning of summer for most Americans, the month holds great historic…
“Go For Broke:” Stories from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
“The principle on which this country was founded and by which it has always been…
AAPI Servicewomen: Fighting to be Recognized
Since 1977, May has been designated as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions…
Commanding the Skies: Inspiring Women of Aviation
Did you know that women have contributed to the air and space industry since 1784?…
Blazing a Trail: Servicewomen Firsts
Since the Revolutionary War, women have been serving in the United States military. These women…
Pioneering Women: Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, U.S. Army
During World War II, military units were still segregated. Despite those challenges, many African American…
NVMM Reads: “Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman”
This month, we’re highlighting, “Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman,” as…
Reflections on the Determination and Service of African American Veterans
Since before we were even a nation and throughout our history, African Americans fought for…
Inspiring Story of Service: Serbennia Davis
In honor of Black History Month, we connect you to the inspiring story of service…
The Role of African Americans in World War I
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
African American Heroism in World War II
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
The Red Tails: African American Pioneers
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
A Conversation with Black Vetrepreneurs [Rally Point]
On February 5, we welcomed U.S. Army Veterans James Howell of BK Smokehouse, Jeff Price…
Celebrating Black History with the Veterans Portrait Project
“Freedom and the recognition of individual rights are what our revolution was all about. They…
NVMM Reads: “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History”
In an effort to inspire young girls and women to reach for their dreams, author…
Inspiring Story of Service: General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired)
This month’s Inspiring Story of Service honors the late General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army…
Native American Servicewomen: Yesterday and Today
Some of the very first accounts of Native American women in the military include the…
General Colin L. Powell: A Legacy of Caring Service
It is with a truly heavy yet grateful heart that we say farewell to General…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the rich…
Army Veteran Member Spotlight: Sergeant Henry Guzman
Veterans currently make up 64% our membership family, with representatives from almost every branch, including…
Inspiring Story of Service: Jon Jackson
Jon Jackson, 2021 | © Beau Simmons An excerpt from “The Twenty-Year War” “My name…
Cheering on Veterans competing in the 2020 Paralympic Games!
We’re cheering on our Veterans and service members competing in the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games…
Inspiring Story of Service: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jason Dominguez
For our August Inspiring Story of Service, we sat down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran…
NVMM Reads: “Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines”
“Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines,” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book for ages…
World War II Pioneer: Lieutenant Colonel Harriet West Waddy, U.S. Army
Since the founding of the United States of America, women have served beside men both…
Veteran Voices: The 30th Anniversary of Desert Storm
We welcomed Gen. Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired) to share his insights on the…
Saluting General Lloyd Austin III, U.S. Army (Retired)
As February comes to a close, we continue to celebrate the service, sacrifice and contributions…
The Tuskegee Airmen at Selfridge Field, Michigan | Images by Gordon Parks
In our ongoing celebration of Black History Month, we pay tribute to those men and…
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient: Corporal Freddie Stowers
During World War I, thousands of African Americans joined the fight to defend their country….
A Conversation with a Tuskegee Airman [Rally Point]
We welcomed Col. Harold Brown (Retired), one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen for our February…
Serving Others is a Way of Life
by Colonel Gregory Allen, U.S. Army (Retired) Despite coming from a long family lineage of…
Honoring Black History Month
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum honors the service, bravery, sacrifice and achievements of African…
Inspiring Story of Service: Montel Williams
You may recognize Montel Williams as an Emmy-Award winning talk show host for 17 years….
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Cha-dzeh-ah-jad-dibeh-yazzie-a-kha! That translates to “Hello” using the Navajo code talkers dictionary. August 14 is National…
Buffalo Soldiers Day: July 28
Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments…
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated each year during the month of May to…
Colonel Charles Young: African American Military Pioneer
by Dr. Charles A. Wash, Jr. Col. Charles Young was the third African American…
Service Inspires Direction for Life
by Kris Vicencio Five years in the Air Force, three in the Air Force Reserves,…
Veteran Voices: Jesse Iwuji
We welcomed Lieutenant Commander (Select) Jesse Iwuji, U.S. Navy Reserve, and noted NASCAR driver, as…
