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New Museum Exhibit Honors Air Force Enlisted Service Members

The new National Museum of the U.S. Air Force displays feature representations of airmen roles throughout the branch's 76-year history.

The enlisted maintainers element of a newly opened Enlisted Force exhibit is located in the Korean War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has opened a new permanent exhibit dedicated to honoring enlisted service members, who comprise about 80% of the Department of the Air Force.
  • Named "Enlisted Force," the exhibit features over 50 elements, including uniforms and individual stories, showcasing the diverse roles of airmen and guardians throughout the Air Force's 76-year history.
  • The comprehensive display highlights the critical contributions of enlisted personnel, from World War I mechanics to modern Space Force guardians, with admission and parking free for visitors.
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A new permanent exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is honoring the backbone of the service: enlisted service members.

Enlisted airmen and guardians represent about 80 percent of the Department of the Air Force, according to the museum.

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