MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast - 7 a.m.

The annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. At the breakfast, military reservists, who are also employees of Milwaukee-based companies, and their employers will be recognized, the Major Richard I. Bong Award will be presented to outstanding service members from each military branch and the Department of Defense 2017 Freedom Award nominees will be recognized.

Kindly RSVP by May 9.

Rotary Club of Milwaukee, North Shore Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.

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The luncheon for the Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North. Admission is free to those who arrive in uniform.

​Kindly RSVP by May 1.

Speaker: Lieutenant General Dan Leaf, USAF (Retired) 

 Milwaukee Armed Forces Dinner Banquet - 5:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT - The traditional Milwaukee Armed Forces Week Dinner Banquet is the featured event of the week, and will take place on Monday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Club, located at 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Recipients for the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee's Ninth Annual Citizen Support for Our Armed Services and Gary Wetzel Award will be announced. 

Speakers: Lieutenant General Dan Leaf, USAF (Retired)
Citizen Support for Our Armed Forces Award Winner: "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
Wetzel Award Winners: 1st Sergeant Eric Pentek, USMC and Colonel Peter D. Buck, USMC


TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018

Milwaukee Rotary Club Luncheon - 12 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Milwaukee Luncheon will be held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, and will admit members of the military and reserve in uniform free of charge.

Kindly RSVP by May 1.

Speaker: Dr. Daniel S. Zomchek, Director of Milwaukee VA Hospital
Music: Navy Band Great Lakes

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018

Milwaukee Kiwanis Club Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Milwaukee will be held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center,  and will admit members of the military and reserve in uniform free of charge. The Marquette NROTC Color Guard will be there to present the flags.

Speaker: Captain Thomas Stuhlreyer, USCG
​Music: Navy BRASS Quintet
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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

Lance Sijan Award Ceremony & Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.

​The Lance Sijan Award Ceremony and Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17. At the luncheon, awards will be presented to distinguished veteran heroes. The ceremony and luncheon will be held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club.

Lance Sijan Award Recipients: TBD

Civic Dinner Dance - 5:15 p.m.

The 36th Annual Civic Dinner Dance on Thursday, May 17, will be held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing beginning with cocktails and a social hour at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:25 p.m. This year's theme honors the Korean War. The Radio Rosies are set to perform! Tickets are $40 per person, or $20 for SrA and below. Dress is business formal, mess dress.

Speaker: Ernest "Burnsie" Burns from Boeing's KC-46 Flight Test Branch
Citizen of the Year: William (Bill) Moore, volunteer, lifelong citizen of St. Francis

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018

Golf Tournament - 9 a.m.

The annual AFW Golf Outing on Friday, May 18, is hosted at the Muskego Lakes Country Club. Golfing begins at 9 a.m. and ends with a Texas-style barbecue luncheon. The cost is $75 per player, which includes 18 holes, golf cart rental, two beverage vouchers and lunch. 

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018

Support the Troops Harley Ride and Memorial Ceremony - 9 a.m.

​The 15th Annual Support the Troops Ride® from Hal’s Harley-Davidson to the Harley-Davidson Museum is on Saturday, May 19. The event begins at 9 a.m. with registration and a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast at Hal’s, and the ride will start at 11 a.m. All motorcyclists are welcome to participate. The ride will pass the new Fisher House and Miller Park, ending with a memorial ceremony at the Harley-Davidson Museum, which will include a 21-gun salute, taps and a wreath laying.

Military Display - 9 a.m.

The military display will be in full swing from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the Harley Davidson Museum grounds. Military equipment and interactive displays will be 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.