Save the Museum: Share Your Story
Help us save the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Share your story about why it is important to you, your family, San Diego, the Marine Corps and the nation.
Save the Museum: Dave’s Story
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum volunteer David Zekert explains why keeping the museum open is important to him, his family, the Marine Corps, San Diego and the nation.
Save the Museum
On April 1, 2021, the United States Marine Corps intends to permanently close the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. It is the Marine Corps’ plan to break up the aircraft collection and give it away, sell it or destroy it. There is no current plan to dispose of...
Hall of Heroes: Major John Lucian Smith
Major John Lucian Smith is another hero painted by Alvis Grant in the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation’s “Hall of Heroes.” Major John Lucian Smith, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and...
How to Subscribe to “The Inside Loop”
“The Inside Loop” is a forum where kids of all ages can get their questions answered by our experts. In today’s podcast we descibe how you can subscribe to our free weekly podcast. Send your questions about aviation, space, U.S. history and military...
Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr.; Marine, Astronaut, Leader & Patriot
Today’s podcast explores the incredible career of Major General Charles Bolden, Jr. General Bolden has served the nation as a Marine pilot, astronaut, and NASA administrator. He is a recipient of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation’s...
Hall of Heroes: LtCol Michael Kurth
In today’s podcast we focus on one of the heroes painted by Alvis Grant in the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation’s “Hall of Heroes.” Lieutenant Colonel Michael M. Kurth, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Cross for...
Marine Wife Recognition
Nominations are open through March 19, 2021 for the annual Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award. The award honors and highlights the resiliency, strength, and dedication that United States Marine Corps wives embody as they support our military men and women, families and communities.
In today’s podcast Traci Wilson, the 2018 awardee and chairwoman of the all-female committee that chooses the awardee is interviewed. Friends and family members are urged to submit a name for consideration. Click on the award’s logo to hear the podcast and for the online nomination form, rules and information about the award.
Alvis Grant’s Hall of Heroes
The “Hall of Heroes” featuring Marine aviators who have been awarded the Medal of Honor is one of the most popular displays at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s most prestigious military decoration.
Artist Alvis Grant painted the portraits on display. He was an original resident of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and served as a Marine in the Pacific Theater during World War II. In this podcast we answer frequently asked questions about the artist.
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Heroes of the Sky Campaign
This week we share the 2020 year-end updates on programs and the appeal letter by the volunteer Executive Director of the Foundation, Brigadier General Mike Aguilar, USMC retired.
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Help us preserve the legacy of USMC aviation and inspire all generations with the courage, contributions and sacrifices of its people by donating to our “Heroes of the Sky” campaign. The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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