Created in 1942, the US Army's 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment included Americans of Filipino descent and Philippine citizens who had escaped the Japanese invasion. In this archival footage, the regiment trains for combat in California. | The National WWII Museum

More than 81 years after he was killed during the Battle of Saipan, Sergeant Frank L. Schmaltz of the US Marine Corps was laid to rest with full military honors on Monday, October 13, in Metairie, Louisiana, after his remains were finally identified and accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Visit our website to learn more the DPAA's efforts to bring Schmaltz home. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/wwii-marine-killed-saipan-finally-returned-home-louisiana | The Nati

Our team had an incredible time at the Warbirds Over South Texas airshow in Rockport! This weekend was all about education and inspiring the next generation of aviators. 🤓 Students put their WASP knowledge to the test in trivia with Ann, earning dog tags and stickers for correct answers! 🛩️ Directors Lisa and Rachael taught the Four Forces of Flight with paper airplane making, and students even got the chance to “land their plane” on Avenger Field like a real pilot. 👩‍✈️ A HUGE highlight for

Watch now as the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe discuss the war that changed the world at the 18th International Conference on World War II. Learn more about the conference here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/programs/18th-international-conference-world-war-ii | The National WWII Museum