On Oct. 14, 2025, volunteers and folks from the Broomfield Veterans Museum attended the Colorado Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame ceremony and honored heroes like James Harvey III, Bill Standerfer, and Willie Daniels II. Check out the photos from the event below.
On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10am, hear from Gordon Gates, who visited Iwo Jima to honor both his father and uncle who served in the Pacific theater during World War II. Gordon will talk about his father’s service and his own experience walking the sands of Iwo.
This October 11 at 10am, come to hear from Tim Hutchinson from the Broomfield Veterans Service Office, who will explain benefits and resources available for veterans. This will be part of a “service provider” day which may involve other veterans’ service organizations.
This Saturday, 27 September Tom Jacobs, who is a USMC Vietnam War vet, will discuss the Tet Offensive. He returned to Vietnam in 2008 as part of the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive. He will speak about his experiences during the war and his impressions of Vietnam today.
On 13 September at 10am, Fred Martin will give a presentation on “Colorado Heroes of the India-China War: Flying the Hump,” relating the stories and Fred’s research into Colorado WWII veterans who served in the often- overlooked China-Burma-India theater.
On August 23 at 10am– Terry Barnhart and Michael Keuthen will speak about the Battle of Oberkirchen, fought in Germany in April of 1945. Terry has spent many years researching his father’s role as an infantryman in the 9th Infantry Division fighting in the Ruhr Pocket during the closing months of WWII in Europe. Michael was born 1960 in the Ruhr area in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He served two years in the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) and then studied forestry. Michael assisted Terry in his research of the Battle of Oberkirchen, leading the two to become known as the “War History Brothers.”
Coming Saturday, August 9—David Barrett is a WWII historian and author. On this 80th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, David will talk about his book, “140 Days to Hiroshima: The Story of Japan’s Last Chance to Avert Armageddon.” David was also the producer and consultant on a two hour documentary titled “Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force,” which aired as on National Geographic in 2020.
On Saturday, July 26 at 10am, come to the Museum to hear Phil Waters speak. Waters is a military historian who has researched the very famous shooting down and death of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto during World War II. He will give a presentation outlining the planning, implementation, and controversy surrounding “Operation Vengeance” in 1943.
On July 12, Bill Purcell and Don Bates, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Battle of
Hue, will share their stories at Coffee & Conversation. Both marines will discuss the role the USMC played in the battle as well as give some of their personal insight into this pivotal battle in the ancient city of central Vietnam.
The 40’s Ball was outstanding! In addition to headliner Donny Most, the Satin Dolls, Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, and other excellent acts, museum friend Bianca and her Fly Boys Quartet performed in The Hangar!
We had a great team with some last-minute swaps due to schedule changes and vehicle problems.
Thanks to Jim Mize, Tom Scholle, Elizabeth B, and Sara B. for their
ongoing support of the Tiger Team.
Thanks also to the last-minute temporary TT members, including a friend of Elizabeth’s, Sara’s friend Pearce, Caelyn B., and our new high school support member, JT McCluskey.
Looking forward to next years 40’s Ball!
Craig Wolverton on behalf of the Tiger Team,off-site museum marketing & education team
Enjoy the photos from the event, including photos from the 1940s professional photographer, Jonathan Phillips
