to several exciting public events to show support of our troops in celebration of Armed Forces Week 2009: Forward with our Armed Forces. The annual Armed Forces Week Interactive Military Display and Open House will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the weekend of May 9th-10th at the 128th Air Refueling Wing at Mitchell Field. It will feature nearly 30 high-tech military aircraft open for free public tours along with complimentary flights for children ages 8-15 from the Young Eagles Program of the EAA.
Due to restricted parking at the 128th, viewers may park at the South Campus of MATC on Howell Avenue and free shuttle service to the display will be provided.
How do I sign up for the 6th Annual Support the Troops Ride on Saturday May 16th?
The Support the Troops Ride encourages all motorcyclists to meet them on Saturday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson on Silver Spring Road. All that is needed to participate is a signed waiver that can be completed that morning before the ride commences. The ride will end at the Veterans Association Center on West National Avenue with public bike viewing at both stops.
What is Milwaukee Armed Forces Week?
Milwaukee Armed Forces Week is a joint effort of the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee, comprised of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, as well as Milwaukee area citizens and veterans. Its mission is to increase public understanding of the role of the military in a democratic society as well as honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.
On February 27, 1950, President Harry Truman, by proclamation, set aside the third Saturday in May to honor the dedicated services of our Nation’s military forces. For many years (1950-1976), Milwaukee observed this special day with a parade, usually consisting of Army, Navy Reserves, National Guard forces and Air Force units.
During these years, civilian chairmen for the event were selected from the Greater Milwaukee Committee by Rudolph Schoenecker, managing secretary of the committee and of the Milwaukee Council of the Navy League. Schoenecker called upon Navy and Army reservists to coordinate the parade and other scheduled events such as awards ceremonies, cemetery visits and church services.
In 1977, William French, Senior Vice President of M&I Bank and a veteran of WWII, began the reorganization of the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee, and the present system of selecting and providing a military co-chairman to serve with a civilian co-chair hence evolved. In 2009, Dr. Tom Buck, Executive Director and CEO of the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee, is serving as Armed Forces Week’s civilian co-chair while CAPT Bruce C. Jones of the US Coast Guard is serving as his military counterpart.
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- Military Display and Open House
- ESGR Breakfast
- Wisconsin Club Awards Dinner
- Rotary Club Luncheon
- Kiwanis Club Luncheon
- Gyro Club Luncheon
- Civic Dinner Dance
- Golf Outing
- Support the Troops Ride
Armed Forces Military Display and Open House
Nearly 30 high-tech military aircraft will be open for free public tours along with complimentary flights for children ages 8-17 from the Young Eagles Program of the EAA. Information regarding the EAA and the Young Eagles program can be found at www.youngeagles.org.
WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday
May 9-10, 2009
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Due to restricted parking at the 128th Air Refueling Wing at Mitchell Field, viewers should park at the South Campus of MATC on Howell Avenue and a free shuttle service to the display will be provided.
Armed Forces Poster
Young Eagles Form
ESGR Breakfast and Bong Award
Chief of the United States Navy Reserve Vice Admiral Dirk J. Debbink will honor currently serving members of our Armed Forces and their employers with the 2009 Richard Ira Bong Awards on Monday, May 11, at the annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) breakfast. Miss Wisconsin 2008, Briana Lipor, will make a guest appearance at the ESGR breakfast as well.
WHEN:
Monday, May 11, 2009
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Wisconsin Club
900 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Club Awards Dinner
Chief of the United States Navy Reserve Vice Admiral Dirk J. Debbink will honor members of our Armed Forces at the Wisconsin Club awards dinner on Monday, May 11. He is a native of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
WHEN:
Monday, May 11, 2009
5:30 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Wisconsin Club
900 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rotary Club Luncheon
R. Andrew Hove, the new executive vice president and president-Defense for Oshkosh Corporation and a former United States Army officer, will speak to an audience of civic leaders and armed services members at the Milwaukee Rotary Club.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
War Memorial
750 N Lincoln Memorial
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kiwanis Club Luncheon
CAPT Bruce Jones of the United States Coast Guard will be speaking at the Kiwanis Club luncheon and the Marquette ROTC will showcase their color guard.
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
War Memorial
750 N Lincoln Memorial
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Gyro Club Luncheon
The Gyro Club will honor a veteran with the distinguished Lance Sijan Award.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 14, 2009
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Milwaukee Yacht Club
1700 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Civic Dinner Dance
General McCoy will speak at this formal dinner and social hour that will also feature various displays of interest.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 14, 2009
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
128th Air Refueling Wing
1919 E Grange Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Golf Outing
The public is invited to join military personnel and veterans for a day on the green at the 1st Annual Armed Forces Week Golf Tournament!
WHEN:
Friday, May 15, 2009
8:00 AM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Oakwood Golf Course
3600 W. Oakwood Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132
Support The Troops Motorcycle Ride
All that is needed to participate in the 6th Annual Support the Troops Motorcycle Ride is a signed waiver which can be completed the morning of Saturday, May 16, before the ride commences. There will be public bike viewing and light refreshments at both stops.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
9:30 AM Staging and Registration
10:30 AM Departure
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Beginning at: Milwaukee Harley-Davidson on Silver Spring Road
Ending at: The Veterans Association Center on West National Avenue
Armed Forces Military Display and Open House
Nearly 30 high-tech military aircraft will be open for free public tours along with complimentary flights for children ages 8-17 from the Young Eagles Program of the EAA. Information regarding the EAA and the Young Eagles program can be found at www.youngeagles.org.
WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday
May 9-10, 2009
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Due to restricted parking at the 128th Air Refueling Wing at Mitchell Field, viewers should park at the South Campus of MATC on Howell Avenue and a free shuttle service to the display will be provided.
Armed Forces Poster
Young Eagles Form
Support The Troops Motorcycle Ride
All that is needed to participate in the 6th Annual Support the Troops Motorcycle Ride is a signed waiver which can be completed the morning of Saturday, May 16, before the ride commences. There will be public bike viewing and light refreshments at both stops.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
9:30 AM Staging and Registration
10:30 AM Departure
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Beginning at: Milwaukee Harley-Davidson on Silver Spring Road
Ending at: The Veterans Association Center on West National Avenue
Golf Outing
The public is invited to join military personnel and veterans for a day on the green at the 1st Annual Armed Forces Week Golf Tournament!
WHEN:
Friday, May 15, 2009
8:00 AM
WHERE: [click here for directions]
Oakwood Golf Course
3600 W. Oakwood Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132