honoring history, building the future
ARMED FORCES DAY
Wausau Downtown Airport - May 18, 8-4. Free for the whole family!
Rise Above Exhibit sponsored by
Wisconsin Chevy Dealers
A day to
Remember
Our mission is clear: to recognize the courageous sacrifices made by our military, celebrate their invaluable contributions, and shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of aviation in both our nation's past and future - we're making history come alive.
From the crack of dawn at 7:30 am when the gates open, until the final salute at 4:00 pm, attendees can expect a jam-packed schedule of activities, exhibitions, and heartwarming moments.
AIRCRAFT HIGHLIGHTS
WWII P-51C
Mustang
Commemorative Air Force Rise Above Squadron's "Tuskegee Airmen"
Sikorsky UH-60
Black Hawk
Wisconsin Army National Guard
1941 BOEING
STEARMAN
Wausau Flying Service
Eat well, stay all day.
Breakfast: All you can eat pancakes from Kiwanis
Lunch: Food trucks from Mosinee Brewing Company and SmokeHouse Barbecue with $10 meal deals
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FREE 20min Run inside airport grounds. All pre-registered runners receive a ticket for a free kid's pancake breakfast! Sign up now!
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USAF Band of Mid-America - Roots in blue
Pride and patriotism.
Interactive expo hall
Meet local aerospace and engineering organizations! Say thanks to the men and women that protect our city. Chat with recruiters. Try your hand at the rock wall or RC simulator. Stay busy with activities for all ages.
Visit the Civil Air Patrol's Cessna 172 and meet the Stevens Point Composite Squadron.
CAF RISE ABOVE EXHIBIT
A mobile movie theater featuring two compelling original short RISE ABOVE films that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen or the WASP.
Honoring Veterans
With thanks to those who have served. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the first 150 veterans will receive a ticket for a free food truck lunch of their choice. *ID Required
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat pancakes plus sausage, orange juice, and coffee - $10 Adults / $5 Kids
Peek inside the Learn Build Fly Education Center, meet the Wittman Legacy aircraft and see what we do each week
CONNEct &
EXPLORE
Make friends and connections through shared experiences or explore new ones as you meet active duty service members, veterans, first responders, and the organizations that work to serve the veteran and military population in Central Wisconsin.
thank you to Wisconsin CHEVY dealers
and all our supporters,
donors, and volunteers who make this event possible
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