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Honoring those who answered the call. Lest we forget!

08/27/2026

Hawaiʻi has lost a national treasure. ❤️ 🇺🇸

We are sad to share the news of the passing of our friend and Hawaiʻi local hero, WWII Veteran Arthur Shak. His loss will be felt by so many.

During World War II, Arthur served as a Navigator with the U.S. Army Air Corps’ 15th Air Force, completing an extraordinary 51 combat missions between March and August 1944. His missions took him across Germany, Italy, France, Belgrade, Romania, and throughout the North African and Mediterranean theaters of operations.

For his extraordinary achievements in aerial combat, Arthur was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, along with the Air Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous other decorations and citations.

But for those fortunate enough to know Arthur, his legacy was about more than his remarkable military service.

He always greeted everyone with a smile.

That smile, his kindness, and his willingness to share his stories made him someone you simply did not forget. He was a living connection to history, a hero, and a wonderful friend.

Beyond The Call and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum were fortunate to have the absolute joy and honor of knowing Arthur and his family. We are incredibly grateful for the time we shared with him and for the stories, smiles, and memories he gave us.

We are sending our love and deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Art.
Your watch is over. We will remember you. ❤️ 🇺🇸

07/06/2026

As part of the America 250th celebration here in Hawaii, we were honored to welcome WWII veteran and B-17 pilot Captain Dick Nelms for his first-ever visit to Pearl Harbor.

Throughout the weekend, Dick shared his remarkable story during multiple storytelling sessions, connecting with hundreds of people through firsthand accounts of his service during World War II. More than 80 years after the war, his voice continues to educate, inspire, and remind us why preserving these stories matters.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen, ask questions, and honor Dick. Every conversation helped ensure his remarkable legacy will continue to live on.

What a beautiful weekend celebrating our nation and the men and women who have served it so well! 🇺🇸

07/05/2026

When tasked with presenting a 250th Anniversary of America flag from Black Rifle Coffee Company and Allegiance to someone who exemplifies patriotism and embodies the American spirit, we knew exactly who it should go to.

WWII combat veteran and B-17 pilot Dick Nelms not only served his country more than 80 years ago, helping liberate Nazi-occupied Europe, but at 103 years old, he continues to serve today as a volunteer at The Museum of Flight in Seattle.

This week, Dick joined us at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, sharing his story from the very place where the war began for the United States and reminding us that freedom has never come without sacrifice.

As we celebrate our nation today, we also celebrate the men and women who answered the call to defend it and preserve the freedoms we enjoy.

Happy Birthday, America. 🇺🇸

And thank you, Dick Nelms. You remind all of us what it means to be an American, and you make us proud to call this country home.

06/29/2026

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th with a special opportunity to meet American hero and aviation legend, 103-year-old WWII B-17 pilot Dick Nelms.

Hear firsthand what it was like to fly combat missions over Europe with the 8th Air Force during World War II from someone who lived it.

📍 Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
🕥 Storytelling & Q&A Sessions: 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM (Hangar 37)

Dick’s visit is part of the museum’s Independence Day festivities. As the official host of Hawai’i’s America250 Commemoration Ceremony, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum invites visitors to spend the day celebrating this milestone anniversary and honoring the generations who have helped shape our nation.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸

06/15/2026

This weekend, we had the absolute honor of interviewing trailblazer and aviation legend Nell “Mickey” Bright, the last living WASP pilot from WW2.

Our team was proud to represent Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and support the mission of preserving Nell’s incredible story. Her legacy is sure to inspire future generations and encourage aspiring aviators to pursue their dreams.

Keep ’em flying!

Nell, you are a true American hero and legend whose courage and perseverance helped pave the way for women and future leaders in aviation. 🇺🇸✈️

06/09/2026

This weekend was a special one for our heroes as we gathered in Las Vegas for the Day of Gratitude, hosted by , commemorating the 82nd anniversary of D-Day while celebrating heroes of all generations with a meaningful day of community, friendship, and gratitude.

Our VP of Beyond The Call, Elizabeth Suter, was pulling double duty all weekend, not only volunteering to help care for our WWII veterans, but also leading the entire production effort for a one-hour documentary special through the tv network she works for. The program will air this November and will feature WWII Veteran Don Graves.

This was our first time attending the event, and every detail was thoughtfully centered around our WWII veterans. One of the highlights was watching our heroes, Don Graves and Tony Pagano, rock out with and perform for the crowd!

A special thank you to our dear friend , who served as Don Graves’ guardian throughout the weekend. Kelly generously volunteers her time with numerous veteran organizations, helping make experiences like this possible for our nation’s heroes.

We’re grateful to CityServe Network and everyone who helped make this weekend possible! 🇺🇸 ❤️

06/01/2026

Just one year ago, we met Chuck and Aaron Powell from Kansas Honor Flight during one of our volunteer days with WWII Veteran John Gleeson at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

As many of you know, John was a dedicated volunteer right up until two weeks before he passed.

Through the museum, we met John. Through John, we met Chuck and Aaron. Through Chuck and Aaron, we met WWII veteran Eli Hernandez. And through Liberty Jump Team, Eli is back in Normandy this week for the 82nd Anniversary, returning to the place where he served with the 3rd Infantry Division.

Watching Eli enjoy this experience is a reminder of how much good can happen when people come together for a common purpose.

One connection leads to another, and before you know it, you’re witnessing the impact of countless people simply showing up for one another in support of these heroes.

“There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” - Jimmy Doolittle ❤️🇺🇸

05/26/2026

For the ones who gave everything for a country and the people they loved, we remember. 🇺🇸

Today we placed leis at Punchbowl in remembrance of some of our personal heroes whose lives and stories we hold dear to our hearts.

May we never take the sacrifices that have been made for granted, and may we strive to live each day worthy of the freedoms these heroes fought and died to protect. ❤️🇺🇸

05/17/2026

Before Peleliu. Before command. Before war changed everything. Captain Andrew “Ack Ack” Haldane was simply “Andy.”

This week, our co-director Scott Gibson, who portrayed Haldane in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, traveled to Bowdoin College to stand in the same places Haldane once walked during some of the happiest years of his life.

The first image is a 1941 photograph of Haldane (right) alongside teammate Richmond Edling on the Bowdoin baseball field. The second is the Sigma Nu fraternity house where Haldane was a proud member. While a student there, he served as student council president, captain of the football team, varsity baseball player, fraternity brother, and countless other roles on campus.

Yearbooks described Haldane as the “most popular man in his class,” and it was here many of the leadership qualities that would later define USMC Captain Andrew “Ack Ack” Haldane first took shape.

Far from home during the war, Haldane often reflected on his time at Bowdoin. These years clearly stayed close to his heart.

Scott was joined on the visit by our volunteer and USMC combat veteran, PFC Neal Fauver, making the experience even more meaningful as they walked the same grounds where Haldane once lived, studied, and dreamed of the life ahead.

In 1945, following Haldane’s death during the Battle of Peleliu, Bowdoin established the Haldane Cup, a prestigious annual award presented to a graduating senior who displays outstanding qualities of leadership and character.

Sometimes understanding who these men were before war helps us better understand the weight of what was lost. Andy’s legacy so clearly lives on, and we are honored to have spent the day walking in his footsteps.

05/05/2026

Honored to spend the weekend with our Liberty Jump Team family in Corsicana as they celebrate 20 years of service and impact in the veteran community. 🇺🇸

WWII heroes Charlie Braun and Al Chatwin joined us as we gathered as a team. Moments like this are a reminder of how important it is to show up for those who served and carry the legacies of those no longer with us.

Grateful to stand alongside this team. AATW 🪂 🇺🇸

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