National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Plane Talks Program Gets Support from Air Force Museum Foundation and CareSource

Dayton, Ohio - The Air Force Museum Foundation is proud to announce CareSource® has joined the Foundation in supporting the National Museum of the U.S. Air ForceTM's 2023 Plane Talks program.

Plane Talks is a series of interactive events that allow visitors to engage with subject matter experts stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. Experts featured include veterans, active-duty personnel, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and others.

The 2023 series of Plane Talks will take place on the following dates in honor of the proximate significant Air Force or military event, or holiday:

  • Sat., March 25 in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day
  • Sat., May 20 in honor of Armed Forces Day
  • Sat., Sept. 16 in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force
  • Sat., Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day

All Plane Talks will occur from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

"CareSource is proud to support the Plane Talks series at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force,” said Richard Topping, president, CareSource Military and Veterans. “We believe in preserving the history and honoring the sacrifices of those who have served in the Air Force, and this program provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with experts and learn about their experiences."

"The Air Force Museum Foundation is grateful for CareSource's support of the Plane Talks series," said Rorie Cartier, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation. "With CareSource's support, we are able to enhance our efforts in helping the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force provide visitors with an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience."

For more information about Plane Talks or the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, please visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

About CareSource

CareSource is a nonprofit health plan founded in 1989 with a mission to improve the health and well-being of its members. Today, CareSource serves over 2 million members in four states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia.

About the Air Force Museum Foundation

The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc., raises funds and awareness in support of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™. The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501 (c)(3) private, non­profit organization. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components, and it has no government status. The use of the Roundel image in the Foundation's logo is with the permission of the United States Air Force; endorsement by the Department of Defense or the United States Air Force in fundraising activities of the Foundation is not intended nor implied pursuant to DoDI 5535.12. For more information on the Air Force Museum Foundation, visit www.afmuseum.com.

About the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world's largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year visitors from around the world come to the museum. In 2023, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 100th Anniversary.  For more information, visit  www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

 

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