Bob Sherrill, executive director and president of the Alaska Veterans Museum, in front of the World War II diorama of the Landing Ship Transport (LST), Landing Ship Vessel (LSV) and Higgins boats used for landings on the many islands in the Pacific War as part of the island-hopping campaign.
Thomas Fenoseff, a docent at the Alaska Veterans Museum wearing a Japanese WWII Attu unit uniform.
The Alaska Veterans Museum is throwing itself a birthday bash on April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The party will feature live music, food and beverages, and free entry.
The museum, at 411 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 201 in the yellow Sunshine Plaza, honors, educates and inspires with stories of military veterans. It also has a focus on Alaska's unique military history. Come hear, see, and touch military history, as well as learn little known facts. Winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial Day starts summer hours, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group tours by appointment. The museum is also seeking volunteers for a number of tasks.
