The Military Aviation Preservation Society's Air Museum is a unique collection of historical war machines. The museum features displays from America's military past. Such displays include a vintage collection of Rosie the Riveter and a variety of B-17 and B-24 bombers. On Oct. 24, the MAPS museum will expand its offerings by adding an event called "Welcome Home Veterans." This two-hour ceremony will honor veterans who served between 1950 and 1975.
Because this year is the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the 65th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, MAPS decided it was an opportune time to thank the servicemembers who fought in these conflicts.
"We want to bring together these veterans and honor their service to our country," Valerie Kinney, a chairperson for the event, told The Suburbanite. "Those who served during this time period were not given the appropriate recognition due to them as U.S. servicemen and servicewomen. We want them to know that the American people care. It is long overdue."
"Welcome Home Veterans" will begin at 1 p.m. with a parade from Jackson High School to the MAPS museum. At the event, there will be food, vendors and a ceremony for the veterans. Participants are encouraged to register by Sept. 25.