Event Calendar
Photo by Drew Naylor
Saturday, May 3rd at 5:30pm | 13th Annual Gala with Keynote Speaker: MSgt. Dave Norman (Ret.), one of the last Marines to leave the rooftop of the United States Embassy in Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War - Tickets on sale now, click here!
Dave Norman was an active duty Marine and Marine Reservist from September 1972 until November 2002. During his time as a Marine, he volunteered for two tours of duty in Vietnam. During his second tour of duty, he was involved in the evacuation of the American Embassy in Saigon and was on the very last helicopter to leave the rooftop of the American Embassy. In January 1991, Dave volunteered to return to active duty in support of Desert Storm and was assigned to a Military Police unit at Camp Pendleton, CA. After his time at Camp Pendleton, Dave remained on active duty as a Marine Corps Recruiter in southwest Ohio until he retired in November 2002 as a Master Sergeant.
Thursday, May 8th at 10:00am - 1:00pm | Victory in Europe (VE Day) 80th Anniversary Celebration and Free Seminar with Presenting Speaker, Bill Albers & CAM Volunteers
Join us for an extraordinary seminar marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. Together, we will reflect on the historic significance of this pivotal moment, honoring the triumphs, sacrifices, and enduring legacy of the Allied victory in World War II. This free, special event will feature renowned WWII historian Bill Albers, who will delve into the resilience, unity, and hope that emerged from one of history's darkest chapters. Structured as a 3-part event, this seminar will begin with a presentation in the CAM library to cover the events occurring between 1914-1945 which contributed to the U.S. entrance into WWII and D-Day, followed by a break for seminar attendees to explore the Museum and talk with our B-17 restoration volunteers. The seminar will then resume in the CAM library with a presentation covering the events occurring between 1945-1953, culminating in our country's post-war economic boom and the beginning of the Cold War. Let us come together to honor the past, celebrate progress, and reaffirm our commitment to a peaceful and united future.
Saturday, June 14th | B-25 Champaign Gal Rides at CAM/Grimes Field (I74 Urbana, Ohio)
B-25 rides begin at 10:00am. Additional ride times will become available as each flight fills.
