The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team
Calling all Marines!
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is pleased to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the traveling art exhibition, The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team will be on display from February 26, 2026 through May 23, 2027. The show includes 32 works by 21 artists, portraying the partnership of Marine Corps aviators and Marines on the ground. The list of artists includes Howard Chandler Christy, Mike Gish, Henry Casselli, Donna Neary, and Charles Waterhouse. Many of the artists wore the Marine Corps uniform. The exhibit is traveling to several American cities from early 2025 through 2027.
A highlight of the exhibit is the original painting of Fly with the U.S. Marines by Howard Chandler Christy. The PMML has the poster in the collection, which can be viewed online as part of our Digital Collections.
“To have an original Christy painting in our building is such a rare opportunity. For fans of 20th century propaganda art, this is your chance to see how much more impressive the original painting is compared to the poster. We are so excited to share this and all of the incredible pieces from this exhibit with the public” said Dustin DePue, Director of Museum Collections at the PMML.
The Marine Corps Combat Art Program relies on talented Marines and civilians to document the ongoing missions of the Corps. The guidance they get is simple: “Go to war and do art.” The 32 works of art speak to the experiences of the artists, most of whom were deployed around the globe. The show is divided among five themes: origins of Marine Corps aviation, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and today’s global force in readiness.
“Marine Corps art is up close and personal. It is about the individual Marine—in combat, during training, or while delivering assistance during times of great need,” said Lin Ezell, Curator Emeritus of the Marine Corps. “This art helps us better appreciate those who wear the uniform of today’s military service members.”
“The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to sponsor this exhibition,” said Major General James W. Lukeman, USMC (ret.), who serves as President and CEO of MCHF. “Not everyone is able to travel to the National Museum of the Marine Corps to see its treasures. This program enables us to share Marine Corps history—and its art—more widely.”
Don’t miss your opportunity to see this incredible artwork for yourself.
Plan your visit to the PMML today!