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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Volunteers no longer needed to take Mighty Eighth flags down
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Due to the threat of bad weather, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force staff will remove the flags from their Flags for the Fallen tribute. 'We are so grateful to everyone who took the time to volunteer this year,' said Dawn Brosnan, Director of Communications and Marketing. 'Your dedication ensures that the service and sacrifice of these airmen are never forgotten.' Nearly 300 volunteers came together to help install 26,000 flags, honoring the Eighth Air Force airmen who lost their lives during World War II. All of the flags were placed in under two hours — the fastest time in the program's history. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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Mighty Eighth commemorates VE Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. In Savannah, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force honored the day with remembrance, education and personal stories. Visitors to the museum experienced their special 'Salute to Victory' event. One of the highlights was a talk by the son of a World War II airman from the 100th Bomb Group. He shared his father's story of surviving as a prisoner of war. Visitors also learned about two missions where American bombers dropped food, not bombs, over starving parts of the Netherlands in May 1945. With fewer than 1% of U.S. World War II veterans still living, events like this are crucial in preserving their legacy. Dawn Brosnan, director of communications for the Mighty Eighth says, 'It is important to remember. Even though we have so few World War II veterans left, their families, their relatives, their descendants…they gave sacrifices of their time, their efforts, sometimes their lives. Sot it is always important to honor and remember them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Mighty Eighth Museum marks 80th VE Day with tribute events
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Today marks a powerful moment in history, the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Here in Savannah, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is honoring the day with remembrance, education, and personal stories. The museum shared with WSAV an original 48-star American flag, just like the ones our airmen fought under during World War II. Thursday, as the museum marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, this flag is a symbol and powerful reminder of both the triumph and the tremendous sacrifice. Today, the museum is inviting the public to commemorate VE Day with their special 'salute to victory' event. One of the highlights is a talk by the son of a World War II airman from the 100th bomb group, who will share his father's story of surviving as a prisoner of war. Visitors can also learn about two missions where American bombers dropped food, not bombs, over starving parts of the Netherlands in May 1945. With fewer than 1% of U.S. World War II veterans still living, events like these are crucial in preserving their legacy. 'It is important to remember. Even though we have so few WWII veterans left – their families, their relatives, their descendants…. they gave sacrifices of their time, their efforts, and sometimes their lives. So, it is always important to honor and remember them,' said Dawn Brosnan, the Director of Communications and Marketing for the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth. Admission today is just $6 for adults and children, and as always, veterans enter historians will also be on-site, including a portrayal of a wasp – a female pilot who served during the war. For many at the Mighty Eighth today, this isn't just about history – it's about honoring real people, families, and sharing stories that shaped the world we live in. At the museum… those stories take flight once again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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WATCH NOW: The Vietnam War 50 Years Later
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — WSAV held a special screening of 'The Vietnam War 50 Years Later' Wednesday at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler. Attendees held a discussion after the screening. Watch the entire special now. GALLERY: Special screening of The Vietnam War 50 Years Later Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
