Area Event Schedule
Events of military and veteran related interest within the area.
Veteran's Day Observance 2010
Plans are underway for the 2010 Veteran's Day Observance to be held at the Willmar War Memorial Auditorium. The display will be open 8am - 8pm, November 11, 12, and 13. The Observance program is scheduled for 7:30pm on November 11. Mark your calendars now, and I hope to see you there!
Willmar Regional Aviation Day
On Sunday, September 5th the Willmar airport and Willmar EAA Chapter 1172 hosted a family day of fun! USMHC was there with a display of Aviation related military items.
For photos of the Aviation Day display, click here.
"Community Night Out"
On August 3rd, USMHC had a small display of more recent military items held at the National Night Out event held in Willmar at Robbins Island. Working with Homefront Connection in Willmar, the event had an extra Military theme to it this year, with the MN army National Guard having a Blackwawk Helicopter there for the public to see.
For photos of the National Night Out display, click here.
"Celebrate Independence - Masked Military History Unveiled"
On July 3rd, USMHC had a display of military items, and special presentation of lesser known military history. It was a great time to learn and explore our military history in honor of Independence Day!
For photos of the display at Copperleaf, click here.
Homefront Connection Military Family Day at the YMCA
The Homefront Connection of Willmar sponsored a Military Family Day at the Willmar YMCA. USMHC was asked to be a part of this event by providing a small display of military items from the current conflicts.
For photos of the display at the YMCA, click here.
2009 Veteran's Day Observance:
The 2009 Veteran's Day observance was a great success! Over 1,500 people attended the display and program. Photos and information are provided in the links below.
For photos and information on the student tours from 2009, click here.
For photos and information on the provider day and Veteran's information, click here.
American Patriot Program Honor Event:
On Tuesday, November 3, 2009 The American Patriot Program honored Minnesota's very own Staff Sergeant Mike Mills in Freeport, Minnesota.
USMHC was asked to provide a small display of Iraq War items for this event.
This was a wonderful, moving tribute to one of our Wounded Warriors from the Iraq War.
For photos and info on this event click here.
Veteran's Day Observance event friends:
Blue Star Mothers of America
Minnesota Chapter 1
Members of the Minnesota Blue Star Mothers of America organization have been on hand to share with all who attended the event what their organization does.
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