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Wisconsin’s Military Tributes

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  • EAA
  • The Highground
  • Camp Douglas

Wisconsin’s Military Tributes

Air Date: 04/18/2020 - 04/19/2020

For those who have never served in the U.S. Armed Forces, it’s impossible to truly understand the experiences of America’s veterans and active-duty service members. While it’s impossible to fully repay them for their sacrifices, tributes to the military can be found all across the state. In this episode, Mariah travels to four distinct places around Wisconsin dedicated to honoring its military history and heroes.

The Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh continues the legacy of military veterans through displays ranging from the Revolutionary War to the present day, along with the largest military vehicle motor pool in the state.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture event draws thousands of history buffs, veterans and aircraft enthusiasts together every year to celebrate the spirit of aviation through air shows and displays honoring the likes of the WWII War Birds and the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Highground in Neillsville not only serves as a beautiful, 155-acre memorial park dedicated to all those who have served, but it also works diligently to connect veterans and their families with mental health resources, veterans retreats and other support networks.

The Village of Camp Douglas and Volk Field Air National Guard Base share a close bond, and that is never more apparent than during the Armed Forces Day celebration every May, where the military and community come together for a weekend of festivities honoring those currently serving.

Destinations in
this Episode
Military Veterans Museum & Education Center
EAA
The Highground
Camp Douglas

Places in this Episode

  • Military Veterans Museum & Education Center

    4300 Poberezny Road
    Oshkosh, WI 54902
    Phone: (920) 426-8615

    Website

  • EAA

    3000 Poberezny Road
    Oshkosh, WI 54902
    Phone: (920) 426-4800

    Website

  • The Highground

    7031 Ridge Road
    Neillsville, WI 54456
    Phone: (715) 743-4224

    Website

  • Volk Field

    100 Independence Drive
    Camp Douglas, WI 54618
    Phone: (608) 427-1204

    Website

  • Camp Douglas

    PO Box 200
    Camp Douglas, WI 54618
    Phone: (608) 427-3355

    Website

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  • Filming Military Vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum

    Videographer Teddy Maier gets a higher vantage point to film the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh.

  • Mariah Interviews Helicopter Pilot

    Mariah meets U.S. Air Force Pilot Dorian Niemritz at EAA's AirVenture.

  • Mariah Explores AirVenture

    Mariah spent the day taking in the sights at AirVenture!

  • Filming at EAA's AirVenture

    Producer Jennifer Ingish films at EAA's AirVenture

  • Mariah Interviews Lt. Col. James Harvey III

    Mariah interviews Lt. Col. James Harvey III, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first African-American military pilots in the U.S. Army Air Force.

  • Filming at The Highground

    Videographer Teddy Maier films Mariah Haberman at The Highground.

  • Mariah Interviews Col. Mike Jason

    Mariah interviews Col. Mike Jason, who received a Legacy Stone at The Highground.

  • Mariah Interviews Stephen Maddox

    Mariah Interviews Stephen Maddox, a longtime volunteer at The Highground.

  • Filming at Volk Field Air National Guard Base

    The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.

  • Filming with Kyle Flatten

    Filming with U.S. Army Veteran Kyle Flatten

Filming Military Vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum

Videographer Teddy Maier gets a higher vantage point to film the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh.

Mariah Interviews Helicopter Pilot

Mariah meets U.S. Air Force Pilot Dorian Niemritz at EAA's AirVenture.

Mariah Explores AirVenture

Mariah spent the day taking in the sights at AirVenture!

Filming at EAA's AirVenture

Producer Jennifer Ingish films at EAA's AirVenture

Mariah Interviews Lt. Col. James Harvey III

Mariah interviews Lt. Col. James Harvey III, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first African-American military pilots in the U.S. Army Air Force.

Filming at The Highground

Videographer Teddy Maier films Mariah Haberman at The Highground.

Mariah Interviews Col. Mike Jason

Mariah interviews Col. Mike Jason, who received a Legacy Stone at The Highground.

Mariah Interviews Stephen Maddox

Mariah Interviews Stephen Maddox, a longtime volunteer at The Highground.

Filming at Volk Field Air National Guard Base

The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.

Filming with Kyle Flatten

Filming with U.S. Army Veteran Kyle Flatten

Military Veterans Museum & Education Center

The goal of the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh is to honor the nation’s military history through education and preservation. Its collection features displays dedicated to all five branches of the military, including artifacts from the Revolutionary War through the present day. The museum is also home to the largest motor pool of military vehicles in the state, many of which are still fully operational thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Every display at the museum tells an incredible story, and the museum’s volunteers are ready to share them with every visitor.

  • Military Veterans Museum & Education Center

    4300 Poberezny Road
    Oshkosh, WI 54902

    P: (920) 426-8615
    Website


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  • WWII Encampment

    Many original artifacts, tools and other equipment are used at the WWII Encampment at AirVenture.

  • Military Encampment at EAA

    Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.

  • Museum Volunteers

    Museum volunteers discuss the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center.

  • Museum Volunteers

    Volunteers help keep the vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum in working condition.

  • Military Vehicles

    The Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh has the largest collection of military vehicles in the state.

  • Filming Military Vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum

    Videographer Teddy Maier gets a higher vantage point to film the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh.

WWII Encampment

Many original artifacts, tools and other equipment are used at the WWII Encampment at AirVenture.

Military Encampment at EAA

Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.

Museum Volunteers

Museum volunteers discuss the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center.

Museum Volunteers

Volunteers help keep the vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum in working condition.

Military Vehicles

The Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh has the largest collection of military vehicles in the state.

Filming Military Vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum

Videographer Teddy Maier gets a higher vantage point to film the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh.

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EAA

With chapters all around the world, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) unites pilots, historians and aircraft enthusiasts who share a passion for the spirit of aviation. EAA’s museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of airplanes and aviation exhibits ranging from military history, to homebuilt planes and space exploration. AirVenture, the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, brings hundreds of thousands of people to Oshkosh every summer for stunning air shows, workshops, military exhibits and more. EAA works continuously to ensure the spirit of aviation is strong around the world.

  • EAA

    3000 Poberezny Road
    Oshkosh, WI 54902

    P: 920-426-4800
    Website


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  • EAA Aviation Museum

    A colorful display greets visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh.

  • EAA's Aviation Museum Collection

    EAA's Aviation Museum in Oshkosh houses one of the most extensive collections of aircraft in the world.

  • Aircraft Displays

    Visitors can see displays ranging from military and homebuilt aircraft to space exploration at EAA's Aviation Museum.

  • Eagle Hangar

    The Eagle Hangar at EAA's Aviation Museum houses rotating displays related to aviation and military aircraft.

  • Airplane at EAA's Aviation Museum

    EAA's Aviation Museum has thousands of aviation displays and models.

  • World's Busiest Control Tower

    During AirVenture, EAA's air traffic control tower becomes the busiest in the world!

  • Air Shows at AirVenture

    Multiple daily air shows entertain and amaze visitors at AirVenture.

  • Planes at EAA

    Visitors can learn about different aircraft during AirVenture.

  • Tuskeegee Airmen Plane

    A plane flown by the Tuskegee Airmen is displayed during AirVenture.

  • EAA Airventure

    Hundreds of planes fly in during EAA's Airventure in Oshkosh every summer.

  • 747 at AirVenture

    Visitors can get right up close to massive airplanes during EAA's AirVenture.

  • Military Encampment at EAA

    Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.

  • WWII Encampment

    Many original artifacts, tools and other equipment are used at the WWII Encampment at AirVenture.

EAA Aviation Museum

A colorful display greets visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh.

EAA's Aviation Museum Collection

EAA's Aviation Museum in Oshkosh houses one of the most extensive collections of aircraft in the world.

Aircraft Displays

Visitors can see displays ranging from military and homebuilt aircraft to space exploration at EAA's Aviation Museum.

Eagle Hangar

The Eagle Hangar at EAA's Aviation Museum houses rotating displays related to aviation and military aircraft.

Airplane at EAA's Aviation Museum

EAA's Aviation Museum has thousands of aviation displays and models.

World's Busiest Control Tower

During AirVenture, EAA's air traffic control tower becomes the busiest in the world!

Air Shows at AirVenture

Multiple daily air shows entertain and amaze visitors at AirVenture.

Planes at EAA

Visitors can learn about different aircraft during AirVenture.

Tuskeegee Airmen Plane

A plane flown by the Tuskegee Airmen is displayed during AirVenture.

EAA Airventure

Hundreds of planes fly in during EAA's Airventure in Oshkosh every summer.

747 at AirVenture

Visitors can get right up close to massive airplanes during EAA's AirVenture.

Military Encampment at EAA

Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.

WWII Encampment

Many original artifacts, tools and other equipment are used at the WWII Encampment at AirVenture.

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The Highground

Rising up from the rolling hills of the Neillsville area, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park would not look out of place in Washington D.C. More than 15 tributes spread out on over 150 acres provide a calming and beautiful place for those wishing to honor all those who have served and sacrificed for the United States. In addition to the military tributes, The Highground also works to provide resources for veterans and their families, from mental health counseling, retreats, fundraising for veterans causes and other supportive programs. The Heroes Ride bike trip and the Ride to Remember motorcycle rally are two of The Highground’s biggest annual events to raise awareness for its programs and bring hundreds of people to this reverent place.

  • The Highground

    7031 Ridge Road
    Neillsville, WI 54456

    P: (715) 743-4224
    Website


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  • Rainbow over The Highground

    A rainbow shines down on The Highground.

  • Sunset at The Highground

    The sun sets over The Highground in Neillsville.

  • Dusk at The Highground

    Dusk is one of the most peaceful times to visit The Highground.

  • WASP Tribute

    The Women Airforce Service Pilots tribute honors the first women to fly military aircraft during WWII.

  • Fragments at The Highground

    The tribute "Fragments" at The Highground is dedicated to Vietnam veterans and was the first veterans tribute in the United States to include a woman.

  • Military Working Dog Tribute at The Highground

    A tribute honoring military working dogs and their handlers at The Highground

  • Persian Gulf Tribute

    The Persian Gulf Tribute at The Highground in Neillsville

  • Flags at The Highground

    Flags are displayed at The Highground in Neillsville.

  • Ceremony at The Highground

    The flag is presented during a ceremony at The Highground in Neillsville.

  • Legacy Stone Ceremony at The Highground

    Legacy Stone placement ceremonies add veterans' names to the walkway at The Highground.

  • Veterans Salute

    Veterans salute during a ceremony at The Highground.

  • Veterans Receiving Line

    Visitors line up to thank U.S. military veterans during a ceremony at The Highground.

Rainbow over The Highground

A rainbow shines down on The Highground.

Sunset at The Highground

The sun sets over The Highground in Neillsville.

Dusk at The Highground

Dusk is one of the most peaceful times to visit The Highground.

WASP Tribute

The Women Airforce Service Pilots tribute honors the first women to fly military aircraft during WWII.

Fragments at The Highground

The tribute "Fragments" at The Highground is dedicated to Vietnam veterans and was the first veterans tribute in the United States to include a woman.

Military Working Dog Tribute at The Highground

A tribute honoring military working dogs and their handlers at The Highground

Persian Gulf Tribute

The Persian Gulf Tribute at The Highground in Neillsville

Flags at The Highground

Flags are displayed at The Highground in Neillsville.

Ceremony at The Highground

The flag is presented during a ceremony at The Highground in Neillsville.

Legacy Stone Ceremony at The Highground

Legacy Stone placement ceremonies add veterans' names to the walkway at The Highground.

Veterans Salute

Veterans salute during a ceremony at The Highground.

Veterans Receiving Line

Visitors line up to thank U.S. military veterans during a ceremony at The Highground.

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Camp Douglas

The towering stone bluffs that border I-94 just south of Tomah mark the Village of Camp Douglas and its neighbor just across the interstate, Volk Field Air National Guard Base. The Wisconsin National Guard has trained at Volk Field for over 130 years and shares a special relationship with the people of Camp Douglas. The village pulls out all the stops for its Armed Forces Day celebration held the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend. Three days filled with activities like a Color Run, Bluff Mudder Obstacle Course, parade and concerts, featuring some of the biggest names in country music, draw thousands of people to this tiny community bursting with patriotic pride.

  • Village of Camp Douglas

    PO Box 200
    Camp Douglas, WI 54618

    P: (608) 427-3355
    Website


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  • Volk Field Air Park

    The Air Park at Volk Field Air National Guard Base displays different aircraft used by the military.

  • Filming at Volk Field Air National Guard Base

    The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.

  • Filming with Kyle Flatten

    Filming with U.S. Army Veteran Kyle Flatten

Volk Field Air Park

The Air Park at Volk Field Air National Guard Base displays different aircraft used by the military.

Filming at Volk Field Air National Guard Base

The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.

Filming with Kyle Flatten

Filming with U.S. Army Veteran Kyle Flatten

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