National WASP WWII Museum

10/14/2026

Looking for a Halloween costume idea? Why not take a little inspiration from Fifi? 🎃

Fifinella has had quite a few looks this year! From bringing a little Hawaiian flair to Homecoming 2026 to joining us for Exploration Aviation at the Spark Science Center in Abilene, she's been busy!

🎉She's not done yet!
Her next adventure takes her to Snyder, TX, on November 7 for WASP Fly-In & Aviation Day. We'll be bringing aircraft, our mobile and pop-up Museum experiences, and a special reenactor performance as part of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program!

In the meantime, we're borrowing a little inspiration from Fifi's wardrobe for Halloween!

Swipe through to see her different looks and what you'll need to recreate your favorite. If you dress up as Fifi this Halloween, send us your photos!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome guests from around the world to historic Avenger Field!

The National WASP WWII Museum was honored to serve as the venue for Ludlum's event, bringing people from across the globe together right here in Sweetwater, Texas.

We love seeing Avenger Field continue to be a place where people connect, share experiences, and create lasting memories.

Thank you to the Ludlum team for choosing the Museum to host this wonderful gathering!

10/13/2026

Karen and the Future Sweetwater group will be making their way around town for their Quality of Life day!

They’ll be learning more about some local attractions:
🎭 Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium
📚 Sweetwater County-City Library
🎤 Nolan County Coliseum
✈️ National WASP WWII Museum
🖼️ Pioneer City-County Museum

10/10/2026

🎃 Can’t make it to Trunk or Treat this year? You can still be part of the fun!

Drop off a bag of individually wrapped Halloween candy at the WASP Museum, and we’ll hand it out for you! 🍬

Businesses, organizations, and community members are all invited to help us fill our candy stash and make Halloween a little sweeter for Sweetwater families.
Every bag helps, whether it’s one or ten!

10/09/2026

✈️ This Day in WASP History | October 9

October 9 marked graduation day at Avenger Field not once, but twice during the WASP training program.

🎓 In 1943, Class 43-W-6 graduated, completing months of intensive flight and ground training.

🎓 One year later, on October 9, 1944, Class 44-W-8 graduated, continuing the legacy of women earning their wings and answering the call to serve.

Each set of silver wings represented determination, skill, and another group of women ready to take on vital flying assignments during World War II.

Pictured: Margaret 'Peggy' Helburn Kocher 43-W-6
Eula Elizabeth 'Betty' Morton Brown 44-W-8

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🍬 Want to make Halloween a little sweeter for our Sweetwater community?

Whether you’re a local business that can’t make it out to Trunk or Treat, or a community member who simply wants to help make Halloween special for local families, we’d love to have you join in!

Donate a bag (or two!) of individually wrapped Halloween candy to the WASP Museum, and we’ll hand it out for you at this year’s Trunk or Treat. 🎃
It’s an easy way to be part of the fun, support your community, and help us make sure there are plenty of treats to go around.

🍫 Candy donations can be dropped off at the Museum during regular hours.
You bring the candy. We’ll bring the trunk. Together, we’ll make Halloween a little sweeter! 🍬✈️

10/02/2026

Last week, we took aviation education on the road for Aviation Exploration at the Spark Science Center !

We brought along our new Pop-Up Museum and Mobile Education Trailer, giving visitors a hands-on way to explore aviation, history, and the legacy of the WASP beyond the walls of the Museum.

A special thank you to our volunteers from Angelo State University for helping us make the day a success, and to the team at the Sparks Science Center for putting together such a wonderful event and welcoming us!

We are excited to continue becoming more mobile and bring experiences like this to students, families, and communities across America. The story of the WASP began at Avenger Field, but their legacy can travel far beyond it. ✈️