[1] With the stated purpose of giving basic trainees "pride in the past", museum staff arranged exhibits in coordination with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

They refurbished aircraft on static display to pay tribute to the planes' respective squadrons, crew, and pilots, ensuring correct paint and insignias.

[1] The museum had over 50 aircraft and missiles, a reference library, and miniatures recreating WWII air battles.

[14] On February 11, 2013 the Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the USAF to build a new museum.

[8] It would have 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) of exhibit space and be privately funded with $50 million by the Airman Heritage Foundation.

[2] In 2020, nine static aircraft of the Southeast Asia Airpark were moved to make room for construction of new Airman Training Complexes.

[20] The Airman Heritage Foundation is the private non-profit organization that supports and raises funds for the museum.