Milwaukee Armed Forces week
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) "Breakfast with the boss"
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 7:30 AM
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.)
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.
Speaker: Pamela Koehn, Vice-President of Direct Supply
Registration is REQUIRED
CONTACT: Robert Strange at rstrangeone@gmail.com
Special Guest Speaker:
DJuan Wilcher, U.S. Navy Reserve and Senior V-P of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion, Associated Bank
Special Guest Speaker:
DJuan Wilcher, U.S. Navy Reserve and Senior V-P of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion, Associated Bank
Rotary Club of Milwaukee - North Shore Luncheon
Noon - Monday, May 10, 2021
The luncheon for the Rotary Club of Milwaukee - North Shore will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton, Milwaukee North at noon.
Speaker: Major Dylan Baker, U.S. Marines
Admission is free to active military in uniform.
While advance reservations are not mandatory, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee North Shore appreciates knowing if you plan to attend.
Wisconsin CLub Dinner
Cancelled until May 2022
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
The Rotary Club of Milwaukee Luncheon will be held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial on Tuesday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m. The event will also be available on YouTube.
Guest Speaker: Colonel (Ret.) Chris Kolenda, U.S. Army
Kolenda will discuss the vital lessons of the Afghanistan war and the implications of the U.S. troop withdrawal on American national security. He is the founder of the Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy and lives in Milwaukee.
Chris's battlefield leadership has been featured in several books, including Jake Tapper's bestseller The Outpost. He is the first American to have fought the Taliban as a commander in combat and engaged them in peace talks. Chris is the author of three books: Leadership: The Warrior's Art; The Counterinsurgency Challenge; and Zero-Sum Victory: What We're Getting Wrong about War (coming in October 2021). He enjoys daily walks along Lake Michigan with his wife, Nicole, and Daisy, their German Shepherd. His 2022 goal is a cross-country bike ride to visit the gravesites of his 6 fallen soldiers and raise funds for a leadership endowment.
Guest Speaker: Colonel (Ret.) Chris Kolenda, U.S. Army
Kolenda will discuss the vital lessons of the Afghanistan war and the implications of the U.S. troop withdrawal on American national security. He is the founder of the Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy and lives in Milwaukee.
Chris's battlefield leadership has been featured in several books, including Jake Tapper's bestseller The Outpost. He is the first American to have fought the Taliban as a commander in combat and engaged them in peace talks. Chris is the author of three books: Leadership: The Warrior's Art; The Counterinsurgency Challenge; and Zero-Sum Victory: What We're Getting Wrong about War (coming in October 2021). He enjoys daily walks along Lake Michigan with his wife, Nicole, and Daisy, their German Shepherd. His 2022 goal is a cross-country bike ride to visit the gravesites of his 6 fallen soldiers and raise funds for a leadership endowment.
Milwaukee Kiwanis Club Luncheon
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Milwaukee will host a virtual event on
Wednesday, May 12 at Noon.
Speaker: Lt. Colonel Tim Guy, Commander - Logistics Readiness Squadron,
128th Air Refueling Wing
Topic: "2020, The Year of the Guard"
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
128th Air Refueling Wing
Topic: "2020, The Year of the Guard"
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
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.
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
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 starting at noon.
Due to COVID restrictions last year, the 2020 Lance Sijan Award Recipients will be honored at this event.
The 2021 Lance Sijan Award winner will also be recognized.
Virtual Civic Dinner Dance
Thursday, May 13, 2021
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. With Department of Defense restrictions in place, we cannot meet in person this year.
Join us for a virtual community event to celebrate Armed Forces Week and our local military. We'll share military displays, offer a large virtual toast, speakers, music, and much more.
Join us for a virtual community event to celebrate Armed Forces Week and our local military. We'll share military displays, offer a large virtual toast, speakers, music, and much more.
Armed Forces Week Golf Tournament
Friday, May 14, 2021
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
"Support the Troops Ride" and Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Join us for the Annual Support the Troops Ride® to downtown Milwaukee. The event kicks off in the morning with 8:00 am registration at the House of Harley. The ride is schedule to begin at 10:00 a.m. with police escort to the Milwaukee County War Memorial. All motorcyclists are welcome to participate.
Join us for the Annual Support the Troops Ride® to downtown Milwaukee. The event kicks off in the morning with 8:00 am registration at the House of Harley. The ride is schedule to begin at 10:00 a.m. with police escort to the Milwaukee County War Memorial. All motorcyclists are welcome to participate.
Military Display
Cancelled until May 2022
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.
