The museum will complement regional cultural attractions with interpretations of regional history and technology. The content of the military and aerospace story, from the Buffalo soldiers and early forts to modern peacekeeping missions, salutes military service of all branches, statewide. The regional aviation story from early barnstorming to world records to technological breakthroughs is important to state industrial heritage and has broad appeal. With the foundation of stories from all service branches and a unique aviation attraction, the museum will provide support to:

• Regional History & Technology
• Veterans and Service to Country
• Aerospace Industry
• Conventions and Tourism