Columbus, Ohio, native Eddie Rickenbacker served with distinction as the United States’ leading fighter ace of World War I. #eddierickenbacker #rickenbacker #wwi #wwiace #worldwari #columbusoh #militaryhistory

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Kenneth Scott, U.S. Navy World War II Veteran, recalls why he signed up to serve. Mr. Scott was a motor machinist mate on a landing craft on Omaha Beach during D-Day. #wwii #worldwarii #dday #omahabeach #militaryhistory #veteranstories

Thank you for your understanding and stay safe out there! #nvmm #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus #experiencecolumbus #snowday

Special Forces in the legendary tiger stripe camo during the Vietnam War. #tigerstripecamo #tigerstripe #sof #specialforces #macvsog #greenberets #vietnamwar

Today, on his birthday, we remember Major Richard “Dick” Winters, one of the most respected American officers of World War II. #majordickwinters #dickwinters #bandofbrothers #dday #wwii #worldwarii #veteranstories

WWII Veteran 1st Lt. (Ret.) John Fisher Lammey recalls his service in the Dutch East Indies during the war. Video by Senior Airman Danielle Sukhlall #wwii #worldwarii #pacifictheater #dutcheastindies #usaf #airforce #veteranstories

Service took many forms in Dr. King’s life — moral courage, community leadership, and an unwavering commitment to justice. At our museum, we honor another profound expression of service: the men and women who answered the call to serve in uniform. #mlkday #servicebeforeself

General Omar N. Bradley is best known as America’s foremost “soldier’s general” of World War II — a quiet, steady leader who emphasized discipline, professionalism, and care for the men under his command rather than personal glory. #omarbradley #wwii #worldwarii #dday

Although fighting in the American Revolution had largely ended by late 1781, the war was not officially over until years later. Final peace came on January 14, 1784, when the Continental Congress formally ratified the Treaty of Paris in Annapolis, Maryland. #tdih #otd

James Climo, a Marine World War II Veteran, discusses why he signed up to serve. Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kashif Basharat. #whyiserved #usmc #marinecorps #semperfi #wwii #worldwarii #veteranstories

Waking up and having to scrape the ice off of your car in the dead of winter isn't ideal, BUT it could be worse. #wwii #worldwarii #battleofthebulge #willysjeep #usarmy #armystrong #militaryhistory

#otd, the Battle of New Orleans concluded the War of 1812 (in 1815), propelling General Andrew Jackson to the presidency in 1829. #tdih #battleofneworleans #americanhistory #militaryhistory #warof1812 #treatyofghent

The Battle of Bataan began on January 7, 1942, after Japanese forces invaded the Philippines following the attack on Pearl Harbor. #battleofbataan #wwii #worldwarii #pacifictheater #douglasmacarthur #militaryhistory #bataandeathmarch

Gilbert Nadeau, a World War II Navy Veteran, speaks about his experiences in the Pacific theater during the war. #wwii #worldwarii #pacifictheater #usnavy #navy #militaryhistory #veteranstories

Clifford Chester Sims earned the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery and selfless sacrifice during the Vietnam War. #mohmonday #medalofhonor #moh #cliffordchestersims #vietnamwar #usarmy #armystrong

Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy SEALs! Since their establishment on January 1, 1962, the SEALs have set the standard for elite special operations, operating with precision, adaptability, and relentless commitment in the most demanding environments around the globe. #navyseals

A very Happy New Year to you all from the NVMM. 🥳 🥂 We've had quite the year here at the museum and this is in entirely due to our Veteran community, anyone who visited the museum, and our Columbus, OH community at large. #happynewyear #newyear #2025lookback #nvmm

Richard Russell fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII and turned 20 years old while fighting on the island. Video by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey 1st Marine Division #wwii #worldwarii #usmc #marinecorps #semperfi #guadalcanal #militaryhistory

Dennis M. Fujii received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War in February 1971 while serving as a U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant in Laos. #mohmonday #moh #medalofhonor #dennisfujii #vietnamwar #militaryhistory