Veteran Closet
Donations Now Accepted at Chennault Museum, 701 Kansas Lane in Monroe
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Honoring Those Who Served, From the Flying Tigers to Today
Housed in the last remaining classroom of the WWII Selman Field Navigation School, the Chennault Museum preserves over 11,000 artifacts and the stories of the men and women who shaped our history.
Plan Your Visit
LOCATION
701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203
HOURS
Tue - Sat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ADMISSION
Always free
CONTACT
318-362-5540
"It is my fondest hope that the sign of the Flying Tiger will remain aloft just as long as it is needed and that it will always be remembered on both shores of the Pacific as the symbol of two great peoples working toward a common goal in war and peace."
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GENERAL CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
A Living Tribute to Service
The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum honors veterans and soldiers from WWI through Iraqi Freedom. Through expansive collections and compelling personal stories, visitors receive a captivating insight into why we honor our history and our heroes.
Opening its doors in 2000 with 3000 square feet, the museum has expanded to over 10,000 square feet of gallery space, all housed in the last remaining building of the largest navigational school built in WW2, Selman Army Airfield. The aircraft restoration park also provides a close-up look at many different aircraft, from World War II to Vietnam.
Education Programs
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FAA Certified Flight Simulator and Hump VR Flight Simulator
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Offers field trips in the museum and aircraft restoration tours
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An extensive research library
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College internship opportunities
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STEAM based scavenger hunts
Veterans Outreach
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The Museum hosts peer support groups led by a licensed therapist for combat veterans, non-combat vets & first responders, and family members of the above who struggle with post-traumatic stress. Meetings are once per month in both Monroe and Ruston. See our Warrior Wellness page under Programs for more info.
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Home to the General Claire Lee Chennault Chapter 51 of the Disabled American Veterans Association which includes van service to Jackson, Mississippi. The local DAV chapter has secured over $2 million annually in benefits for local veterans.
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Partnered with the Library of Congress for the veteran’s Oral History Program.
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The Museum houses a Veteran's Closet for Veterans and their families to obtain hygiene items, clothing and business apparel.
International Opportunities
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Founders of the International WWII Museum Association
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Partnered with the Victory Museum in Moscow, Russia on a D-Day exhibit
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The museum is in cooperation of a Chennault exhibit for the Imperial War Museum in Great Britian
EXHIBIT ROOMS
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GET YOUR MERCHANDISE
The museum shop has all the best historical, military, aviation, and veteran merchandise. Shop The Store
BUY A BRICK
Honor a loved one, remember someone who has passed away, or commemorate a special date by buying a commemorative brick for the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum's memorial walkway.
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AVIATION HALL OF FAME Honoring aviators or organizations who...
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Helped shape the history of aviation and space flight
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Made significant contributions for or while living in Louisiana
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Are from Louisiana and are now famous
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