Image Description: An M422 Mighty Mite, M151-A1C, and 105mm Howitzer being transported to The National Vietnam War Museum.

In December 2024, The National Vietnam War Museum finalized a deal to acquire the full collection of the Vietnam War and Foreign Conflicts Foundation. The Vietnam War and Foreign Conflicts Foundation had an incredible collection that included dozens of military vehicles and aircraft, including an AC-47 fuselage, an O-2 Cessna Skymaster, an m106 mortar carrier, and so much more! We have been in the lengthy process of transferring this collection from Virginia to Texas. All the items received are intended to help our organization fill Phase 2 construction with one-of-a-kind artifacts. To keep up with this project and watch the arrival of larger pieces, follow us on social media!

If you are interested in sponsoring a vehicle or aircraft (including the opportunity to place unit markings of your choice) please contact info [AT] theNVWM [DOT] org

This project has taken a significant financial undertaking. If you are interested in donating to the museum to help offset costs, please visit the link below:

The National Vietnam War Museum

T-34B Mentor Nears Completion

Several years ago, the museum purchased a T-34B Mentor to add to the collection. Rather than place the aircraft on static display, we set our efforts on restoring the aircraft to airworthy status. After hours of volunteer restoration work, the T-34 aims to take to the skies in early 2025 pending the completion of one last Airworthiness Directive. 

The Beechcraft T-34 "Mentor" is a military trainer aircraft that was first developed in the late 1940s as a replacement for the aging World War II-era trainers. Based on the Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza, the T-34 was designed to train new pilots for the U.S. Air Force and Navy. It officially entered service in the early 1950s and became a widely used aircraft for primary flight training. With its durable construction and easy handling, the T-34 remained in use for decades, even being upgraded to the turboprop-powered T-34C model in the 1970s. The T-34 served as a trainer for a large number of fixed wing trainees during the Vietnam War Era.

Interested in helping our restoration team? Contact nvwmeducation [AT] gmail [DOT] com to discuss getting involved!

Four Recipients from the Vietnam War Join the Museum's Medal of Honor Advisory Board

As the museum continues to grow and expand, our core values in our mission to promote an understanding of the Vietnam War, while honoring those who served, remain the same. At the center of our mission are the lives and stories of thousands of everyday Americans who answered the call and served their country. While our museum board and staff are predominately comprised of Vietnam War veterans, we acknowledged the need to expand our support with qualified and prominent voices help us amplify these stories we are telling. The museum's answer to this need was to officially form a Medal of Honor Advisory Board. This past September, our team met with six Medal of Honor Recipients during a veterans event. As a result of this meeting, Major General James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret), Major General Patrick H. Brady, USA (Ret), Colonel Donald E. Ballard, ARNG (Ret), and Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, USA (Ret), agreed to join our advisory board. The Museum believes that these individuals are incredibly well equipped to advise the museum on what it means to sacrifice for our nation. The Medal of Honor Advisory Board aims to meet twice a year, and the museum is most grateful to have the support of these four distinguished Vietnam veterans.

Image Description: (Left) Ryan Sisak, Vice President, Board of Directors, and (Right) Ean Tillett, Museum Director, meet with the Medal of Honor Recipients to discuss the advisory board