Americans in Wartime Experience

05/09/2026

Yesterday we moved the FDNY Squad 252 engine from the Tank Farm to the McCoart Building located on the Prince William County Parkway. The engine will remain on display for the next two weeks. There will be a ceremony commemorating the September 11th terrorist attacks on September 10th at McCoart. Details to follow.

FDNY Squad Company 252, based in Brooklyn, was one of the elite Special Operations Command units that responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Squad companies were trained not only for firefighting but for technical rescue, including rescuing trapped civilians and other firefighters.

Squad 252 responded to the North Tower (WTC 1) with six men: Lt. Timothy Higgins and Firefighters Peter Langone, Kevin Prior, Thomas Kuveikis, Tarel Coleman, and Patrick Lyons. They reported to the North Tower command post and began operating inside the building.

Around the 20th floor, Squad 252 encountered civilians trapped in an elevator. They freed them and brought them back down to the lobby.

They could have remained downstairs.

Instead, the six men turned around and began climbing the North Tower again, reportedly in response to a Mayday from Rescue Company 1 somewhere above them.

They never came back down.

When the North Tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m., all six members of Squad 252 were killed.

The engine became a part of our collection in 2012 when it was donated by the New York City Port Authority. It is one of only 4 vehicles recovered and preserved.

16/08/2026

Something you don’t see everyday. A F-16 and P-51 flying in formation.

15/08/2026

We interviewed WWII veteran Alvin Gould today. Alvin was TBM Avenger gunner station aboard the USS Saratoga. He was aboard the carrier when it was hit by 11 Kamikazes. The attack resulted in over 120 sailors being killed.

15/08/2026

All set up in Akron, Ohio for the Props and Pistons Car & Airshow.

13/08/2026

It is with great sadness that the Americans in Wartime Experience announces the passing of our founding chairman, Allan Cors.

What began as Allan’s passion for collecting and preserving historic military vehicles grew into something much greater. As veterans came to the Tank Farm and shared their experiences, Allan came to realize that the vehicles were not the story—the men and women who served were.

That realization became the foundation of the Americans in Wartime Experience and Allan’s enduring mission: to honor those who served, preserve their stories, and ensure that future generations understand their service and sacrifice.

Allan leaves behind a remarkable legacy. The Americans in Wartime Experience, the Tank Farm, and our continuing work to preserve the stories of America’s veterans exist because of his vision and dedication.

We mourn his passing, extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends, and remain committed to carrying forward the mission he began.

06/08/2026

Check this out Dulles Town Center. A huge thank you to them for honoring our veterans.

04/07/2026

🇺🇸 250 Years of Freedom🇺🇸

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of ordinary men signed an extraordinary document.

They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to an idea that had never truly existed before, that our rights come not from kings or governments, but from God.

Against impossible odds, they chose liberty over tyranny.

Since that day, generations of Americans have defended that promise on battlefields around the world, built thriving communities, advanced science and industry, fed the hungry, welcomed the oppressed, and passed the torch of freedom to their children.

Our history has not been perfect. No nation ever is.

But America has always been worth striving for because she was founded on timeless truths that call every generation to become better than the one before.

Today we celebrate not only our past, but our responsibility.

May we have the courage to preserve what was entrusted to us. May we never take freedom for granted. And may we always be a people who seek justice, cherish liberty, and place our trust in Almighty God.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

May God continue to bless the United States of America.

🇺🇸 1776–2026 🇺🇸

03/07/2026

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20/06/2026

We are up at Dulles Town Center for their touch-a-truck event. We brought a few things for show and tell. We’ll be here until 1300.

09/06/2026

The Voices of Freedom attended the Mid-Atlantic Air Museums World War II Weekend in Reading, PA. While there we had the pleasure of meeting and recording the stories of 8 veterans. This was our tenth year attending. We want to thank everyone at the museum for the fantastic job they do putting on this incredible event. And thank you to Robert, James, Charles, Theodore, David, Stan, Ryan and Scott for sharing their stories.

Would you or a loved one be willing to share your story? Contact Dennis at [email protected] for more information.