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!

Acknowledgements :

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

This June 28 at 10am, the C & C will be from Tom Fletcher. Fletcher joined the U.S. Coast Guard in June of 1965. He served aboard the USCG Cutter Wachusett, and was initially stationed in Seattle, Washington. The Wachusett later deployed to Vietnam to provide gunfire support, smuggler interdiction, and serve as mother ship for dozens of Navy swift boats conducting river patrols. Tom will talk about this often
(unfortunately) overlooked, but important role of the Coast Guard during the war.

The Broomfield Veterans Museum is the 2025 Hearts of Gold award winner, which acknowledges the contributions of its dedicated volunteers. The award committee noted the deep community engagement and educational efforts in schools, as well as the sanctuary for veterans that the Museum is, due to its many veteran volunteers.

Many thanks to the Broomfield Community Foundation, who supports the Museum through grants and also hosted a beautiful award ceremony at the end of May. Please see the video here for more information—https://drive.google.com/file/d/11OXBatJ1KhmZb3NxcwK7dcpGPf6GIOuM/view

After this Saturday’s Coffee & Conversation with Peter Lagasse, meet in front of the Museum to commemorate Flag Day (and the 250th birthday of the US Army) with some short speeches and hot dogs and chips provided by North Metro Fire. See the attached flyer for more info!

Join us on June 14 when Peter Lagasse is a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel who will describe how the U.S. Army created ports for embarkation and disembarkation of supplies and troops during the Vietnam War. Program starts at 10am.

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.