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.
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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.
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Military Veterans Museum & Education Center
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Village of Camp Douglas
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