The National Museum of the United States Army is actively seeking volunteers.

The National Museum of the United States Army will be opening mid-2020 as a joint effort between the U.S. Army and a non-profit organization, The Army Historical Foundation. The museum will celebrate over 240 years of Army history and honor.

Ideal volunteers include those who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of over 30 million men and women who have worn the uniform throughout our nation’s history. Specific volunteer needs include visitor services, special events, tours, education, gardening and administration. More details can be found by clicking here. This is a great opportunity for those local to Fort Belvoir to get involved with the museum at the ground floor.

During coverage of catastrophic Hurricane Dorian, there was a lot of chatter about “Hurricane Hunters”. Just who are the Hurricane Hunters and what role do they play in hurricane management?

According to the Air Force website, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is a component of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The Hurricane Hunters “provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The unit also flies winter storm missions off both coasts of the United States.”