honoring history, building the future
ARMED FORCES DAY
May 16-17, 2025
Night of Aviation History
Join us for a showing of the award winning documentary, Honor in the Air. A formal event for ages 12+, catered apps and N/A cash bar. Tickets required.
Food & Music
Enjoy a wholesome breakfast from Kiwanis before the opening ceremony, then pickup lunch from the food trucks while enjoying the music of the U.S. Navy band Horizons!
Kids Activities
Meet Aviore. Sign up for the IRONBULL run (first 200 registered score a free breakfast!). Visit the expo and explore aviation up close!
Armed Forces & Community Services
Talk with representatives from the Armed Forces, Wisconsin State Patrol, Lifelink iii, and more in our fun-filled interactive expo - pull up challenges included!
Amazing Aircraft
Get an up-close look at military and civilian aircraft from throughout history - from the B25 Miss Mitchell and BT-13 trainer to military helicopters.
Veteran Services
Veterans and families can find quiet spaces to talk with resource directors and veteran support organizations.
Plus, visit the Wall of Honor and read the stories.
A day for the whole family: May 17, 8-4
Location: Wausau Downtown airport & Learn Build Fly
Find us: Just past Alexander Airport park.
620 Woods Pl, Wausau, WI 54403
SCHEDULE
📅 Armed Forces Day Event Schedule Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Wausau Downtown Airport 8:00–10:30 AM – Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (between Center Hanger and Hangar Charlie) 8:30 AM – IRONBULL Race Registration (Park side of the field) 9:30–9:50 AM – IRONBULL Youth Fun Run (Pre-register now! Location: road behind the static aircraft area) 10:30 AM – Opening Ceremony (Center Hangar) 11:30 AM – Performance by the U.S. Navy Band (across from the event hangars) 11:30 AM–1:30 PM – History Flight Zone Open (Location: Hangar Charlie) 11:30 AM–3:00 PM – Food Trucks Open (Food Court Area outside Hangar Charlie) 12:00 PM – Blackhawk and Lifelink iii Helicopter Arrivals Expected 12:30 PM – Guest Speaker: Kevin Hermening (Center Hangar) 1:00 PM – B-25 Ride Departs 1:30 PM – VIP Speakers (Center Hangar) 3:00 PM – Guest Speaker: Rose Dorcey (Center Hangar) 3:45 PM – B-25 Ride Departs 4:00 PM – Event Close
This event is run by EAA Chapter 640, and sponsored by many including Kocourek Chevrolet, Wynn O. Jones & Associates, MidWisconsin Beverage / Bubbl'r, Mosinee Cafe, The Pinery Coffee Co., Festival Foods, Stevens Point Brewery, and an anonymous but much beloved donor. Thank you!
