CHATHAM COUNTY, GA., May 6, 2025 – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is calling on our community to take part in a powerful act of remembrance. The museum is proud to announce the fifth annual Flags for the Fallen, a moving tribute honoring the 26,000 Eighth Air Force airmen who gave their lives during World War II.
This year’s event, Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission, will begin on Friday, May 23 at 10:30 am, when the museum’s Memorial Garden will be transformed into a sea of 26,000 48-star American flags—each representing a fallen hero. The display will remain open to visitors through Monday, May 26th, offering a powerful space for reflection and remembrance.
Volunteers are needed to help place the flags on Wednesday, May 21, ahead of the public opening. It takes many hands to ensure each flag is respectfully placed, and we invite individuals, families, school groups, veterans, civic organizations, and businesses to take part in this meaningful mission.
“This event is only possible because of the incredible support from our community,” says Dawn Brosnan, Director of Communications and Marketing. “Volunteering for Flags for the Fallen is a profound way to honor those who never came home. Every flag you place is a name remembered, a story honored, a sacrifice acknowledged.”
Whether you can give an hour or the whole morning, your time will make a lasting impact. Come be a part of something truly special—help us ensure these airmen are never forgotten.
Volunteer Registration: https://forms.gle/u7S4o9EH7EAVoChL9
Flag Placement Day: Wednesday, May 21st , 2025 (Thursday, May 22nd – rain delay day)