NATIONAL ARBORETUM

ASHBURN, VA

24-0021-103-01 (20240401_100201) 131st U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) birthday celebration at BUMED, April 1, 2024. Master of Ceremonies, Chief Holden Roberts.Photo by Michael Rhode, BUMED Communications. — 24-0021-103-01 (20240401_100201) Credit: NavyMedicine

The National Arboretum is a vast public garden and research facility located in Ashburn, Virginia. It spans over 400 acres and is home to an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, and plants from around the world. The Arboretum was established in 1927 and is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.

Visitors to the National Arboretum can explore the various gardens, collections, and exhibits on offer, including the National Herb Garden, the Asian Collections, and the Gotelli Dwarf and Slow Growing Conifer Collection. The Arboretum also features several hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center where guests can learn about the history and mission of the facility.

In addition to its role as a public garden, the National Arboretum is also a leading research institution, conducting studies on plant genetics, conservation, and ecology. Researchers at the Arboretum have made significant contributions to the fields of horticulture and botany, and their work has helped to improve agricultural practices and protect natural habitats.

Overall, the National Arboretum is a unique and valuable resource for both the public and the scientific community, offering a beautiful and educational space to learn about and appreciate the natural world.

NATIONAL ARBORETUM is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in ASHBURN VA. US MID #8405100406

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

24-0021-046 Dr. Michael McGinnis, BUMED executive director BUMED staff celebrate the 153rd Medical Corps Birthday. Master of Ceremonies CAPT Teresa Allen welcomed the group to the celebration, MUC Kristine Hsia sang the National Anthem, BUMED Chaplain CAPT Randall Ekstrom blessed the gathering, Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, BUMED made remarks, and BUMED Chief Medical Officer CAPT Christopher Lucas read birthday greetings from the SG and Corps chiefs. Dr. Lucas and ENS Roland Kiendrebeogo, as the most senior and junior Medical Corps staff members, cut the birthday cake with a U.S. Navy Officer saber. U.S. Navy physicians were officially recognized as a staff corps on March 3, 1871. (photos taken by Diasha Smith and Michael Rhode, BUMED Communications office)

24-0021-069 ENS Kiendrebeogo and CAPT Lewis BUMED staff celebrate the 153rd Medical Corps Birthday. Master of Ceremonies CAPT Teresa Allen welcomed the group to the celebration, MUC Kristine Hsia sang the National Anthem, BUMED Chaplain CAPT Randall Ekstrom blessed the gathering, Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, BUMED made remarks, and BUMED Chief Medical Officer CAPT Christopher Lucas read birthday greetings from the SG and Corps chiefs. Dr. Lucas and ENS Roland Kiendrebeogo, as the most senior and junior Medical Corps staff members, cut the birthday cake with a U.S. Navy Officer saber. U.S. Navy physicians were officially recognized as a staff corps on March 3, 1871. (photos taken by Diasha Smith and Michael Rhode, BUMED Communications office)

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM (NHQ202312150001) The aerial prototype of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Chantilly, Va. The prototype, which was the first to demonstrate it was possible to fly in a simulated Mars environment at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), was donated to the museum on Friday. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Flak-Bait The forward fuselage of this Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber was on display a long time ago at the Air &amp; Space Museum's downtown location, but now restorers aim to restore this survivor of 200-plus combat missions over Europe. (The lighter-green spots on the wing are patches.)

Defensive gun The Il-2's rear gunner, seated facing backwards behind the pilot, would use this 12.7mm machine gun against other aircraft.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Fall colors on the way to Great Falls A few miles west of the Beltway, I had the trail to myself for a bit.

Contact NATIONAL ARBORETUM

website: www.uschinagarden.org

FRIENDS OF CHINA GARDEN AT US NATIONAL ARBORETUM
20558 WILDBROOK COURT
ASHBURN
VA
20147

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MID #	8405100406
Name	FRIENDS OF CHINA GARDEN AT US NATIONAL ARBORETUM
Alternate Name	NATIONAL ARBORETUM
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	300371446
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	39.046043, -77.497344
CODES	FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 107 US Census Tract: 611005 US Census Block: 1000