The Airborne Phase Overlord
Presented by Steve Mrozek
Steve Mrozek, Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum, will provide a unique perspective on the training and equipment used by paratroopers and glider-borne troops in 1944 and the challenges of inserting three allied airborne divisions deep behind enemy lines. Gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history and the sacrifices made by those who served. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost experts in the field!
This event is free to the public.
About Steve Mrozek
Steve Mrozek, Executive Director of the Selfridge Military Air Museum, has an enthusiastic interest in military history and an extensive career working with historical museums. He joined the growing roster of volunteers at the Selfridge Military Air Museum May 2020 and became the Museum’s Curator in July. Steve’s museum career includes positions at the Detroit Historical Museum, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as well as several local museums. He admits that it’s his interest in military history and past Army National Guard service that led him back to Selfridge. As an avid military historian with several books to his credit, he had served as the historian for the 82nd Airborne Division Association. It was also this interest which led him to the Army and a 26 years long career. As a paratrooper, Mrozek served over ten years in Company F, 425th Infantry, a Long Range Surveillance unit stationed at Selfridge. Later attached to the 82nd Airborne, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2007. In February 2021, he took over the position as Executive Director of the museum.
