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 Milwaukee Armed Forces week
​Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) "Breakfast with the boss"

Wednesday, September 1, 2021  7:30 AM

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The annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) "Breakfast with the Boss" is held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. (The event will be scaled down slightly in 2021,  based on the COVID 19 and Dept. of Defense (DOD) restrictions.) 
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At the breakfast, service members (Guard/Reserve), who are also employees of Milwaukee-based
companies, and their employers are recognized. We will honor five recipients of the Wisconsin Bong Awards and the Above and Beyond Award. The Major Richard I. Bong Award is presented to outstanding service members from each military branch and the Department of Defense Freedom Award nominees will be recognized
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Registration is REQUIRED 
CONTACT:  Robert Strange at rstrangeone@gmail.com  

​Special Guest Speaker:  
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DJuan Wilcher, U.S. Navy Reserve and Senior V-P of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Associated Bank​ ​


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More about 2020 Bong Award Winners

Rotary Club of Milwaukee, North Shore Luncheon 
Noon - Monday, May 10, 2021 ​

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​The luncheon for the Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North at noon. 

Speaker:  TBD

​Admission is free to active military in uniform.  For all others, the cost is $15.00 per person. 
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​While advance reservations are not mandatory, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee North Shore appreciates knowing if you plan to attend. 


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 Wisconsin CLub Dinner  
Cancelled  until May 2022

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​The traditional Milwaukee Armed Forces Week Dinner Banquet is the featured event of the week at the Wisconsin Club, located at 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Recipients for the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee's Annual Citizen Support for Our Armed Services Award and Gary Wetzel Award will be announced.
                                                    

Milwaukee Rotary Club LuncheoN
​Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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The Rotary Club of Milwaukee Luncheon will be a virtual event on Tuesday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m.


​Speaker: 
 ​Capt. Don Montoro, Prospective Sector Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan
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 Milwaukee Kiwanis Club Lu​ncheon
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Milwaukee will host their event on Wednesday, May 12 at Noon. 

Speaker: 
Lt.  Colonel Tim Guy 
Commander - Logistics Readiness Squadron 
​128th Air Refueling Wing


​​Color Guard 
Invocation by Military Chaplain 
Music by Great Lakes Navy Training Center 
 


​12:00 p.m. – VIDEO Socializing and Announcements
12:15 p.m. – VIDEO Ceremonies
12:30 p.m. – VIDEO Featured Program

 $20 lunch fee for civilians to attend, if in-person. 

The Sijan Movie 

The inspired life story of Captain Lance P. Sijan, Medal of Honor recipient, whose aircraft went down during the US-Vietnam War, leaving him alone in the jungle to face insurmountable odds, but determined to find his way home.
Sijan's sister, Janine Sijan-Rozina and Tim Seymour wrote and directed the film. 

Lance Sijan Award Ceremony & Luncheon 
Thursday, May 13, 2021 

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​The Lance Sijan Award Ceremony and Luncheon features the presentation of honors to distinguished veteran heroes. The ceremony and luncheon is held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club.

Lance Sijan Award Recipients: TBD



Civic Dinner Dance
Postponed until fall 2021

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The 40th Annual Civic Dinner Dance, a social event hosted by the communities of South Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Cudahy and St. Francis, is held annually at the 128th Air Refueling Wing.

The evening will begin with cocktail hour, followed by dinner and the dance. More information to come...
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Guest Speaker: TBD
Citizen of the Year Award: TBD




Armed Forces Week Golf Tournament
​Friday, May 14, 2021

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​The annual AFW Golf Outing is hosted at the Muskego Lakes Country Club.
Golf includes a Texas-style barbecue luncheon. The cost per player includes 18 holes, golf cart rental, two beverage vouchers and lunch. 

Registration is limited to the first 120 golfers.  Deadline is Friday, May 7, 2021

Golf Outing Registration

"Support the Troops  Ride" and Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, May 15, 2021

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​Join us for the Annual Support the Troops Ride® to the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee. The event kicks off in the morning with registration and a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast. The ride is schedule to begin at 11:00 a.m. and average arrival time is around noon.  There will be one stop for a photo opportunity at the War Memorial on the way to the final location. All motorcyclists are welcome to participate. 


 Military Display 
Cancelled until May 2022 

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The military display takes place during the day, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the grounds of the Harley Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee.

​Military equipment and interactive displays are available for attendees to see and experience. This free event offers a unique experience to talk with all branches of the military to learn about their experiences and the challenges they face maintaining our freedom. 

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