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Ruidoso is all
about
"SUPPORTING AND HONORING OUR TROOPS"
Local people and businesses extend year
around hospitality and discounts to active, reserve, and retired
military. Invitations have been made to all five military
bases, New Mexico National Guard and New Mexico Military Institute.
Come to the Airport where the military
showcases their troops and equipment. Meet the Batann
Veterans, the Wounded Warrior, Joshua Bullis, and those who gave
much in defending our freedom in the past.
will take place during the Awards Banquet for MAW 2011.
There will be a covenant signed between the Military Communities and
Ruidoso and Greater Lincoln County. To find out more regarding this
covenant signing, follow this link.
MAW 2011 is again sponsoring an
essay contest for the schools in our community.
Winner from the K-2 category will win a pizza party for their class.
Winners from each of the other categories will be awarded:
$100 savings bond for 1st place
$50 savings bond for 2nd place
$25 savings bond for 3rd place
For more information on the Essay Contest,
click here.
To view the Awards Banquet open
invitation for the public follow
this link.
The Awards Banquet is at Ruidoso Middle School and begins at 6:00 PM
sharp.
The cost is $12 for the meal. To reserve your space, please contact
Millie.
You can send her an email or call her at 575-336-2828.
To send Millie an email, click
here.
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April 28 -
Golf
Tournament - The Links at Sierra Blanca.
Contact Chris,
indulgence@windstream.net
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April 29 - CONVOYS ARRIVE
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10:00 AM & 1:30 PM. Community will be flying American
flags and Welcome signs. Troops will erect Military City on
demonstration field, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. |
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Complimentary dinner show for the troops at Flying J Ranch.
This show is also available to the public on an as
available basis. $15 for children and $25 for
adults. Let's have a good turnout at Flying J for the
troops.
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April 30 - OPENING
CEREMONY
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10:00 AM,
Civilian Fly-Over, Static Displays, Helicopters, Tanks, Bombs, Canine Training, Sapper Battles,
Drills, Bands, Essay Contest Winners, Essential Skills Training,
Bomb Robot, Fat Man display, Paint Ball Wars, Bataan
Veterans, Oldest Veteran, Youngest Troop and much more. Food vendors for the public. |
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AWARDS DINNER BANQUET - 6:00 PM, Ruidoso Middle School, General
Officer Speaker, Military & Community Covenant Signing, POW's - Bataan Veterans. WOUNDED WARRIOR - Joshua Bullis,
POW/MIA Table Presentation. Open to the Public,
$12.00, Reservations Required.
Click here
for reservations.
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May 01 - Convoys Depart. |
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