YAKIMA, Wash. – The McAllister Museum of Aviation held a special event to honor veterans, transforming its space into a tribute to those who have served the country.
Starting at 10 a.m., the museum opened its doors with free admission, allowing visitors to explore a wide array of displays. The exhibits included hundreds of items and even a few planes, providing an up-close look at aviation history.
The museum featured detailed explanations and artifacts from foreign wars, along with stories of aviators who flew in and around combat zones.
Warren Robbins, a Marine Corps veteran and museum volunteer, expressed his pride in the recognition veterans are receiving.
“So many of the people from Vietnam were just treated so badly,” said Robbins. “And a lot of them we deal with right here that are part of our crew and they talk about, nope, I threw my uniform away when I got off that airplane. And so nobody knows I was in the military. And so that went on. And now it’s things are turning around and people are starting to honor Vietnam veterans, which is really great.”
Robbins has been involved with the museum for over 15 years, contributing significantly to its archives and displays. He hopes to attract a younger audience to the museum to educate them about their local history.
