Over the past year, the Don F. Pratt Museum staff worked tirelessly to renovate the museum and prepare it for its reopening.
During the renovation, the World War II-era glider that serves as the centerpiece of the museum was damaged by a unit mascot.
Despite this minor setback, Staff Sgt. Ian Thompson, the safety officer for the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, and a team of seven Soldiers repaired the glider in time for the museum’s reopening.
As one of the few remaining World War II-era gliders in the world, materials and tools used to build and repair the glider were not as readily available as when the glider was built.
“I had to do some research because in the 1930s they used what...
The 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) held its casing ceremony May 23, 2018 in preparation for its upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. "We've been training relentlessly to out think, out will and out fight the enemy and now the time has come to do just that," said Col. Alia, the brigade commander. "Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas and I are both humbled and honored to serve beside each and every one of you."
