Wings Over Alpena

09/27/2014

If you are in the Alpena area today or tomorrow, we encourage you to stop by the Besser Museum to view the Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial. It is an amazing tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is also an opportunity to personally thank those veterans who returned home. Also take the time to see the Vietnam tribute exhibit. There is no admission charge to the museum this weekend.

09/26/2014

09/26/2014

More pieces of the Memorial.... Best seen in person

09/26/2014

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Weekend at Besser Museum in Alpena, MI

09/26/2014

The Memorial is being set up.....

09/26/2014

The Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial arriving at the Besser Museum in Alpena, MI today escorted by the Agent Orange Riders, Patriot Riders, and American Legion Riders. The Memorial will be at the museum through Sunday and there is no admission.

09/25/2014

Don't forget this weekend is the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Weekend at the Besser Museum in Alpena, MI. There will be a special reception on Friday for Vietnam veterans and their guests and a public celebration on Saturday. The Michigan Vietnam Traveling Wall will be on display from Friday afternoon through Sunday and admission to the exhibit is free. Please visit www.bessermuseum.org for more information.

08/16/2014

Have you gotten your Welcome Home Vietnam veterans t-shirt yet? Shirts are $15 and can be found at the Besser Museum. Also available are paracord bracelets in the colors of the Vietnam war service medal for $10.
All proceeds go to support the weekend of September 26th-28th and will honor the brave men and women that served during the Vietnam war. Help us make this a memorable weekend as we work to give them a well deserved welcome home.

08/13/2014

If you haven't had a chance yet, check out the Vietnam Tribute exhibit at the Besser Museum in Alpena. The museum staff has an amazing collection of items from the Vietnam era mostly donated from veterans themselves or their families. The exhibit will not disappoint veterans and civilians alike.
Also available for purchase are t-shirts and paracord bracelets for the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Weekend on Sept 26-28. Funds from the sale of these items will be used to support the weekend event. It's also a great way to show your support of area Vietnam vets. There is also a special T-shirt for veterans.
We encourage everyone to see this display and come back for the September weekend to see the Michigan traveling wall.

07/31/2014

Wings over Alpena fans... Mark the weekend of Sept. 26-27 on your calendars. This will be the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Weekend, a community event to pay tribute to those who served in Vietnam and honor those who sacrificed their lives. In addition to a special event at the Besser Museum, featuring the Michigan Traveling Wall, plans are under way for a special community celebration in Saturday. This event will be open to everyone free of charge but we are looking for interested businesses to sponsor as well as help provide activities, food, merchandise, etc at the event. T-shirts and paracord bracelets are currently being sold at the museum to fund the event but even small donations are appreciated. That money will help bring supporting acts to the event. This is not an air show but instead is a community gathering to honor our Veterans.

05/02/2014

04/08/2014

Is that spring out there? Sure is muddy! What can you do in the mud? Run in it, splash in it, climb over and under in it! Did you know the Redneck Rush has a 3 or 5 person team option to help keep your group together? Did you know we allow kids to run the full course if the parent feels they are safe to do so (preferably over 10 but you know your kids' abilities)? So why not run as a family this year? 3 and 5 person teams allow for many combinations .... Add a friend, a neighbor, co-worker, etc. to your clan for the day and enjoy a family friendly activity together! Plus you don't have to cook and we give you a clean shirt! Register today (proceeds benefit the Vietnam Veterans event):
http://www.3disciplines.com/Events/Redneck-Rush-5k-obstacle-mud-run/Check-In/

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