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honoring history, building the future

ARMED FORCES DAY

all day EVENT on MAY 17, 2025
AND an Evening
of Aviation History on May 16

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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.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTs

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FREE 20min  Run inside airport grounds. More details and registration coming soon!

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LIVE MUSIC

Pride and patriotism - details coming soon.

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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.

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Visit the Civil Air Patrol's Cessna 172 and meet the Stevens Point Composite Squadron.

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HISTORIC HISTORY FLIGHTS

Youth can try their hand at flight on a simulated historic mission in Warbirds Hall

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Honoring Veterans

Visit the Wall of Honor to see the stories of local men and women who have served our country - to submit your or a loved one's story, email 640afd@gmail.com with name, service details, brief bio, and a photo.

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Historic Aircraft

From WWI to WWII to the modern - see the aircraft up close and learn their stories.

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Peek inside the Learn Build Fly Education Center, meet the Wittman Legacy aircraft and see what we do each week

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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 
all our supporters,
donors, and volunteers who make this event possible year after year.

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EAA Chapter 640 is a local membership group of Experimental Aircraft Association Members. Join us for fellowship, airplane talk, building advice, hangar flying, pilot and homebuilder support, and all things aviation. membership in EAA is required, chapter membership is $20 individual, $30 family, and free for students 8-17. membership dues help us host great events and monthly get togethers, where we always feed ya. come and visit.
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