1A IMG 6781The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum will open the "Traveling Korean War Memorial" on the Museum's Parade Field from June 25-28. The exhibit opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 25 and runs through 4 p.m. on Monday, June 28.

“We are honored to host this inspiring memorial on the 71st anniversary of the start of the Korean War,” said Jim Bartlinski, Museum director. “This exhibit provides a visible and impactful reminder of the 5.8 million Americans who served during the Korean War, and the 54,246 who died during the conflict.”

On opening day, Korean War veterans and former prisoners of war – Jake Roth, Bud Wilson and Dick Earl – will be available to provide interviews and share their personal stories of courage.

The memorial consists of life-sized statues representing a platoon of 19 service members: 14 Army, three Marine, one Navy and one Air Force. The troops wear ponchos covering their weapons and equipment.

The Korean War is sometimes called the "forgotten war." Nevertheless, it will never be forgotten by the tens of thousands of veterans who served during that conflict. The Museum currently has a Korean War section in permanent exhibit gallery.

On June 26, author Melinda Pash will also visit the ASOM to discuss her book, “In the Shadow of the Greatest Generation: the Americans Who Fought the Korean War.” This event is free to the public and will take place in the Yarborough Bank Theater of the Museum at 2 p.m.

The Traveling Korean War Memorial will be open and free to the public 24 hours a day for the duration and will be lit at night.

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