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Announcing the 2012 Coin Design Competition

  • Challenge: Design the "theme side" of the 2012 Armed Forces Week challenge coin

 

  • Due Date: Monday, March 5, 2012


For more information, download the
Coin Design Competition Form.

2012 Speakers & Performers

  • St. John’s Military Academy Trumpet Bugles and Color Guard  (Rotary Luncheon on May 15)

  

  • Colonel Ted Metzgar, Commander, 128th Air Refueling Wing (Rotary Luncheon on May 15)

 

  • Captain Matt Sibley, Commanding Officer, United States Coast Guard - Lake Michigan Sector (Kiwanis Luncheon on May 16)

 

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Milwaukee Armed Forces Week



May 11-19, 2012

The public is invited to several exciting events to show support of our troops
in celebration of Armed Forces Week 2012: Forward with Gratitude.

 

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. 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.

Milwaukee Armed Forces Week 2012 Events

Friday , May 11

Event: VIP Night
Time: 6:00 p.m
Location: 128th Air Refueling Wing (1919 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee)

Saturday, May 12

Event: Military Display
Time: 9:00 a.m.      
Location: 128th Air Refueling Wing (1919 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee)

Sunday, May 13

Event: Military Display
Time: 9:00 a.m.     
Location: 128th Air Refueling Wing (1919 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee)

Monday, May 14

Event: Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: The Wisconsin Club (900 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee)

Event: Rotary Club of Milwaukee - North Shore Luncheon
Time: Noon
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North (8900 N Kildeer Court, Brown Deer)

Event: Wisconsin Club Dinner
Time: 6:00 p.m. (approximate time)
Location: The Wisconsin Club (900 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee)

 

Tuesday, May 15             

Event: Rotary Club Luncheon (Armed Forces members in uniform provided a free lunch)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center (750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee)

Wednesday, May 16

Event: Kiwanis Club Luncheon (Armed Forces members in uniform provided a free lunch)
Time: 11:30 a.m.     
Location: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center (750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee)

 

Thursday, May 17

Event: Gyro Club Luncheon/ Sijan Award
Time: 11:30 a.m.      
Location: Milwaukee Yacht Club (1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.,  Milwaukee)

                                        

Event: Civic Dinner Dance
Time: 6:00 p.m. (approximate time)
Location: 128th Air Refueling Wing (1919 E. Grange Ave., Milwaukee)

 

Friday, May 18

Event: Golf Outing
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Muskego Lakes Country Club (S100 W 14020 Loomis Rd., Muskego)

Saturday, May 19

Event: Annual Support the Troops Ride ending at the Harley Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. (approximate time)     
Location: Route TBD