WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON CITY ISLAND FOR
ARMED FORCES
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The City of Harrisburg wishes to thank the following sponsors for their support of Armed Forces Day 2008 on Harrisburg's City Island!
- Geico
- Owens Corning
- Red 102.3
- Renewal by Anderson
- Nextel
- Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson
- WHTM abc27
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| 2008 ARMED FORCES DAY |
An Exciting Event-Filled Day of FREE activities for the Whole Family!!
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MAY 17, 2008
City Island, Harrisburg, PA
Rain or Shine
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Welcome to a Joint Services Military Event co-hosted by the City of Harrisburg.
In grateful appreciation to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in this nation’s military forces, the City of Harrisburg is honored to play host to this magnificent Armed Forces Day event.
DID YOU KNOW . . .
This single-day celebration, established in 1949, stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the new Department of Defense.
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YMCA 5-K Run
Kick-off: 8 AM
More details. . .
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Click here to sign up for the Armed Forces 5K run/walk on Active.com
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Interactive Activities &
Inside Pavilion Displays
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM
 Emcee
R.J. Harris
WHP 580 AM
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EC-130J Flyover, 193rd Special Operations Wing and a procession of Armed Forces Past, Present and Future.
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 12:00 noon & 2:00 PM
Jim Worthing - Songs of America
12:45 PM
Rock Band "Checkmate" from the 307th Army Band, U.S. Army Reserves
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101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" Parachute Demonstration Jump
1:45 PM
Commerce Park
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“Screaming Eagles”
Bio-sheet |
Displays & Activities
9 AM to 4 PM
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARMED FORCES DAY IN HARRISBURG, CONTACT
Sherre Mitten-Bell
DDSP Public Affairs
2001 Mission Drive, Suite 1, Room OS156
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: 717-770-7582 DSN 771-7582 |
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Special Armed Forces Day Tours
Available to Scout Troupes
Contact: Major Jeff Mann
Phone: 393-3667 ex: 8306
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U.S. MILITARY LINKS
U.S. NAVY • U.S. MARINES • U.S. ARMY
U.S. AIR FORCE • U.S. COAST GUARD
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Check out our 2007 photo gallery!
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