Flags for the Fallen

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is proud to announce its fifth annual Flags for the Fallen event, honoring the 26,000 Eighth Air Force airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Scheduled to commence on Friday, May 22nd at 10:30 am, Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission will transform the Memorial Garden at the museum into a poignant tribute to these courageous heroes. The garden will be adorned with 26,000 48-star American flags, symbolizing the flag under which these brave individuals served, and for many, the flag beneath which they were laid to rest.

 Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to walk through the Memorial Garden and reflect upon the sacrifices made by these airmen in the name of freedom. The display will be open from Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th, 2026 covering the museum’s Memorial Garden and chapel grounds.

Volunteers play a crucial role in bringing this tribute to life, and dedicated volunteers will be placing the flags on Wednesday, May 20th. Their efforts ensure that the memory of the fallen is honored in a meaningful and respectful manner. You can register to be a volunteer here https://forms.gle/tsGQEzVWbN7LQpe57