Claude Rawlins, a retired Marine Corps machine gunner and mortar-man who served in Vietnam. #veteranstories #vietnamwar #usmc #semperfi

On October 3, 1943, the legendary unit "Merrill's Marauders," or the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), was formed. These men are legends among current Rangers and veterans of the Regiment. #RLTW

New exhibit coming soon at the NVMM! Watch this space. Do you know what it is? #nvmm #vietnamwar #cityofcolumbus #columbusoh #experiencecolumbus

Congratulations to Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on being named one of @Governing Magazine’s Public Officials of the Year! Mayor Ginther is a great friend to the NVMM and our Veterans. You can read more here: governing.com/magazine/the-2… #andrewginther #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus

At 99 years old, Marvin Brown is the last surviving member of the 661st Tank Destroyer Battalion. #wwii #worldwarii #wwiiveteran #veteranstories #tankdestroyerbattalion #militaryhistory

This Veterans Day, you can be part of something powerful at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Dedicate your flag here: nationalvmm.org/dedicate-a-vet… #veteransday #veteransday2025 #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus #experiencecolumbus #nvmm

⚓️ Happy birthday, United States Navy! ⚓️ Here’s to the men and women who've worn the uniform, past and present, and to the enduring spirit of the world’s greatest Navy. Fair winds and following seas! #usnavy #navy #navybirthday #otd #tdih #militaryhistory

Happy birthday to Dwight D. Eisenhower! In World War II, “Ike” became Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, coordinating the vast coalition that liberated Western Europe and then was elected the 34th U.S. President. #eisenhower #dwightdeisenhower #wwii #worldwarii

This Veterans Day, you can be part of something powerful at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. With a gift of $20 or more, you can dedicate a flag that will proudly fly on the museum’s lawn. Dedicate your flag here: nationalvmm.org/dedicate-a-vet… #veteransday #veteransday2025

A great day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for the 2025 Ohio Chamber Travel and Tourism Summit. Our CEO, Dr. Frederic Bertley, and our president, Col. Bill Butler, gave a rousing presentation about the NVMM to tourism professionals from around Ohio and surrounding states.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Joe Lisi speaks about his love for Marines while in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, May 24, 2025, for Fleet Week. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez). #usmc #marines #marinecorps #semperfi #fleetweek

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought from October 23-26, 1944, was the largest naval battle of World War II, and in fact, the largest in history. #tdih #otd #historicalphoto #wwii #worldwarii #pacifictheater #leytegulf

‼️Now on display at the NVMM: Matthew Modine’s "Full Metal Jacket Diary"‼️ Learn more here: nationalvmm.org/events/matthew… #nvmm #matthewmodine #stanleykubrick #fullmetaljacket #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus #experiencecolumbus

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the day the NVMM opened its doors to begin our mission of telling Veteran stories from ALL branches of the military. Learn more: nationalvmm.org #nvmm #nationalveteransmemorialandmuseum #veteranstories #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus

U.S. Air Force Veteran Phillip Charson talks about his time (238 missions!) in the Vietnam War. #usaf #airforce #vietnamwar #militaryhistory

If you have a Veteran in your life you'd like to celebrate, we invite you to dedicate a flag that will be displayed on the lawn of the museum this Veterans Day. Dedicate your flag here: nationalvmm.org/dedicate-a-vet… #veteransday #veteransday2025 #columbusoh #cityofcolumbus #nvmm

In 1945, the battle-scarred USS Enterprise (CV-6) (known to her crew and country as “The Big E”) steamed into New York Harbor, greeted by the skyline she had fought to protect. #ussenterprise #thebige #usnavy #navy #pacifictheater #historicalphoto

🎃 Happy Halloween to our Veteran community! This image shows members of the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. The men of NMCB-7 (“Super 7”) built the giant pumpkin as a lighthearted Halloween display while deployed overseas. #halloween #seabees #vietnamwar