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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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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Mariah meets U.S. Air Force Pilot Dorian Niemritz at EAA's AirVenture.
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Mariah spent the day taking in the sights at AirVenture!
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Producer Jennifer Ingish films at EAA's AirVenture
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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.
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Videographer Teddy Maier films Mariah Haberman at The Highground.
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Mariah interviews Col. Mike Jason, who received a Legacy Stone at The Highground.
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Mariah Interviews Stephen Maddox, a longtime volunteer at The Highground.
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The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.
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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.
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Military Veterans Museum & Education Center
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Many original artifacts, tools and other equipment are used at the WWII Encampment at AirVenture.
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Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.
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Museum volunteers discuss the motor pool at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center.
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Volunteers help keep the vehicles at the Military Veterans Museum in working condition.
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The Military Veterans Museum & Education Center in Oshkosh has the largest collection of military vehicles in the state.
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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.
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EAA
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A colorful display greets visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh.
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EAA's Aviation Museum in Oshkosh houses one of the most extensive collections of aircraft in the world.
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Visitors can see displays ranging from military and homebuilt aircraft to space exploration at EAA's Aviation Museum.
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The Eagle Hangar at EAA's Aviation Museum houses rotating displays related to aviation and military aircraft.
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EAA's Aviation Museum has thousands of aviation displays and models.
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During AirVenture, EAA's air traffic control tower becomes the busiest in the world!
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Multiple daily air shows entertain and amaze visitors at AirVenture.
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Visitors can learn about different aircraft during AirVenture.
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A plane flown by the Tuskegee Airmen is displayed during AirVenture.
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Hundreds of planes fly in during EAA's Airventure in Oshkosh every summer.
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Visitors can get right up close to massive airplanes during EAA's AirVenture.
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Vehicles from the Military Veterans Museum are used to recreate a WWII encampment at AirVenture.
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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.
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The Highground
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A rainbow shines down on The Highground.
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The sun sets over The Highground in Neillsville.
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Dusk is one of the most peaceful times to visit The Highground.
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The Women Airforce Service Pilots tribute honors the first women to fly military aircraft during WWII.
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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.
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A tribute honoring military working dogs and their handlers at The Highground
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The Persian Gulf Tribute at The Highground in Neillsville
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Flags are displayed at The Highground in Neillsville.
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The flag is presented during a ceremony at The Highground in Neillsville.
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Legacy Stone placement ceremonies add veterans' names to the walkway at The Highground.
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Veterans salute during a ceremony at The Highground.
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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.
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Village of Camp Douglas
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The Air Park at Volk Field Air National Guard Base displays different aircraft used by the military.
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The crew films along the runway at Volk Field Air National Guard Base.
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