MILWAUKEE ARMED FORCES WEEK
Milwaukee Armed Forces Week celebrates the sacrifices given by members and families of all branches of the Armed Forces. The week-long celebration features numerous events open to the public.
This year, we look ahead following a time of incredible challenges, lives lost and despair.
The 2021 theme for Milwaukee Armed Forces Week reflects on how we must move “Forward with Healing.” The image of a lotus flower on our coin illustrates the refusal to accept defeat. It represents the ability to come from a place of darkness and suffering on through to a place of light. Just as a lotus blossom emerges from muddy waters and unfolds in breathtaking beauty, we too can rise up from adversity with universal accord.
“As a society, we are fractured right now,” says Tom Plantenberg, president of Milwaukee Armed Services Committee (MASC). “There’s a deep longing to rescue and renew all persons through healing – both mentally and physically – and restore the dignity and respect necessary to bring everyone together.”
The 2021 theme for Milwaukee Armed Forces Week reflects on how we must move “Forward with Healing.” The image of a lotus flower on our coin illustrates the refusal to accept defeat. It represents the ability to come from a place of darkness and suffering on through to a place of light. Just as a lotus blossom emerges from muddy waters and unfolds in breathtaking beauty, we too can rise up from adversity with universal accord.
“As a society, we are fractured right now,” says Tom Plantenberg, president of Milwaukee Armed Services Committee (MASC). “There’s a deep longing to rescue and renew all persons through healing – both mentally and physically – and restore the dignity and respect necessary to bring everyone together.”
Milwaukee Armed Services Committee Leadership
Capt. Thomas PLantenberg
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Dr. Thomas Buck
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President |
Civilian Chair |
Capt. Thomas Stuhlreyer
Military Chair
candee ArndT
event chaiR
jim pittelkow
treasurer
Phil vollrath
public relations
