National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The NVMM is the one museum in America that specifically honors Veterans from all branches of service and from all eras of our nation’s proud military history, both peacetime and wartime. #nvmm #columbusohio #cityofcolumbus #veteranstories #experiencecolumbus

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe was a highly respected U.S. Army noncommissioned officer and combat veteran, known for his leadership, humility, and deep devotion to his soldiers. #alwyncashe #army #armystrong #usarmy #gwot #moh #medalofhonor

Korean War Veteran Kenlym Moy speaks about his experience during the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea, Seoul, South Korea, October 14, 2023. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosted service members on a revisit Korea tour. #koreanwar #veteranstories

Two U.S. Marines entrenched in a shallow foxhole amid the island’s ravaged terrain during the Battle of Peleliu in World War II. #historicalphoto #wwii #worldwarii #usmc #marines #semperfi

Morris’s valor went largely unrecognized at the highest level for decades. In 2014, he was presented with the Medal of Honor. His story is a powerful testament to bravery, perseverance, and the long-overdue recognition of valor regardless of race or background. #mohmonday #moh

Haven't been to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum yet? No problem! Look us up next time you're in Columbus, Ohio. nationalvmm.org #nvmm #columbusohio #cityofcolumbus #experiencecolumbus #americanveterans

Pat Tillman’s legacy remains one of service, sacrifice, and integrity. He is remembered not just for his athletic prowess, but for his principled decision to serve his country at great personal cost. #pattillman #usarmy #armystrong #army #asu #arizonacardinals

Exclusively for the month of July this year, present your Active NVMM Membership Card at the desk at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont, Ohio and receive FREE DAILY ADMISSION for the named members on your card! #rbhayespres #nvmm #columbusohio

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Pfc. Robert Riechman, a Marine who in fought in WWII during the battles of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima, tells his story at The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 2023. #wwii #worldwarii #iwojima #pacifictheater #militaryhistory

Engineers of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division preparing to cross the Marne River near Mézy, France, July 1918. #historicalphoto #otd #wwi #worldwari #battleofthemarne #militaryhistory

Today, we honor the birthday of Brigadier General Robin Olds, born on July 14, 1922 — a legendary American fighter pilot whose name is etched into the annals of U.S. Air Force history. #robinolds #fighterpilot #usaf #airforce #militaryhistory #legendary

This past Memorial Day, we were honored to welcome retired Major General Mark A. Graham, U.S. Army, as our guest speaker. If you are in the Columbus, OH, area or are looking to visit, plan a trip to the museum: nationalvmm.org #nvmm #columbusohio #experiencecolumbus

A young U.S. Marine sits amid the devastated battlefield of Iwo Jima in 1945, calmly lighting a pipe, with a flamethrower strapped to his back. #historicalphoto #wwii #worldwarii #pacifictheater #usmc #semperfi

🫡 Veterans' Stories: Frederick W. Smith — the decorated Marine Corps platoon leader who went on to start FedEx. #fredsmith #fedex #vietnamwar #marines #semperfi #veteranstories #militaryhistory

John J. Duffy’s valor and selfless actions in the face of overwhelming enemy force exemplify the highest traditions of military service. #moh #medalofhonor #medalofhonormonday #johnjduffy #vietnamwar #usarmy #armystrong

Alan Seeger was an American poet best known for his idealistic and romantic verses, and for his ultimate sacrifice during World War I. #warpoetry #alanseeger #wwi #worldwari #veteranstories

Happy Independence Day, everyone! Thank you to those who came out last night and this morning, it was so good to see your faces. Special thank you to COSI for your ultra-patriotic science lesson on elephant toothpaste! Yes, it was as cool as that sounds. 🇺🇸🐘🎆 #independenceday

The NVMM will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd for “Red, White & Boom.” However, the Museum will be open on Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day. Click here to learn more and plan your Indepence Day actitvities: nationalvmm.org/events/nvmm-in…

This photograph, taken in August 1917, shows American soldiers marching through the streets of London shortly after the United States entered World War I. #wwi #worldwari #historicalphoto #army #armystrong #militaryhistory

#OTD in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg began — three pivotal days that turned the tide of the Civil War and shaped the future of the United States. #gettysburg #battleofgettysburg #americancivilwar #militaryhistory #gettysburgaddress