Coming on May 24 at 10am, our next Coffee & Conversation speaker will be Paul Strange, who is a Vietnam War veteran who served in the 4th Infantry Division and will discuss his experiences through a slideshow of photos taken before and during the controversial Cambodian incursion part of the war.
The Tiger Team represented the museum at the ‘Salute in Song’ concert performed by the Longmont Chorale Guild on Sunday May 4th.
The event was held in the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium at Skyline High School. The focus was on Vietnam Era Veterans. Many veterans organizations were present including American Legion Post 32, the publishers of the popular Veterans Life magazine, and the Longmont VFW organization.
Jim Hart, Jim Mize, Rich Swanton and Craig Wolverton manned the museum’s table in the foyer, making contact with about 200 participants as they entered and exited the facility.
In addition to the inspiring performance by this great Chorale, the Vietnam Lapel Pin was awarded in a ceremony that included a Color Guard and each attending Vietnam Era veteran appeared on stage and received his/her pin from Gene Schiferl, who is a Vietnam veteran of the Air Force and Army, flying the Cessna L-19/0-1A Bird Dogs aircraft used to locate the enemy and coordinate air control.
Congratulations to all the pin recipients and a gracious thanks to American Legion Post 32, our friends at the Veterans Life magazine, the Longmont Chorale and all those who planned and executed this event!
In honor of veterans and military service members and their families, the City and County of Broomfield declared May 2025 Military Appreciation Month. There are a number of events, programs, and activations happening throughout Broomfield during May. See the attached document for the schedule!
This Saturday, April 26, Matt Ake, who is a retired US Air Force officer (LTC) and current volunteer with the Veterans Museum, will provide an overview and explanation for the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This talk will also kick off our focus on “Stories from the Vietnam War” C&C talks for the next few months.
We will still be closed until April 15, but wanted to share with you a photo of the work that is happening at the Museum these two weeks. Thank you for your patience and we’ll see you soon.
The Museu will resume normal operations and be open to the public again starting on Tuesday, April 15. The upper floors of the Museum will receive new carpet and tile throughout, and minor maintenance and upkeep will also happen during this closure.
Join over a dozen local Vietnam War veterans in an all-day symposium as they recount their experiences from 60 years ago. Learn what the war was really like from the men and women who were there.
SPECIAL FEATURED SPEAKER:
Marine Aviator Lt. Col. Orson Swindle III
Shot down over North Vietnam •Cellmate with John McCain
in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” POW camp for six years
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Free Admission
Broomfield Civic Auditorium
Sponsored by the Veterans Museum Broomfield & The City & County of Broomfield
Upcoming Vietnam War Talks – Veterans’ Experiences and History
February 22: Lou Marucheau, a former Swift Boat officer in the U.S. Navy, will discuss his Vietnam tour (1969–1970) in the Mekong Delta, highlighting the transition of U.S. naval forces to the South Vietnamese Navy.
March 8: Stuart Goldstein, a former Fleet Marine Medic, will share his experiences supporting a Vietnamese hospital in Hoi An through a powerful video essay with images and music from the era.
March 15: Matt Ake, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, will present a historical overview of Vietnam to set the stage for the March Vietnam War Symposium.
These talks are part of the 2025 Coffee and Conversation series, focusing on Vietnam veterans
Due to the extension of the train display, Matt’s talk was rescheduled for February 8th. Thanks to all for understanding and being flexible.
