After more than 30 years of planning and fundraising, the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum is holding its grand opening ceremony this Friday, coinciding with Fort Campbell’s annual Week of the Eagles.
The museum sits on Fort Campbell’s property but is fully accessible to the public — no base security clearance required. Visitors can drive directly to the museum parking lot without passing through military checkpoints, a significant change from the previous Don F. Pratt Museum, which was located deeper on the installation.
Major General (Ret.) Brian Winski, who served as the former commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division, helped guide the museum’s development and offered a preview of what visitors can expect. “What’s depicted here is 101st troopers that jumped in the night of 5th June,” Winski said during a tour for NewsChannel 5…