Military Appreciation Weekend 2011
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Public Demonstration - April 29 & 30

MAW 2011 - April 29 & 30, at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
Holloman Air Force Base will be the lead Support with significant participation from Ft. Bliss,
White Sands Missile Range, Cannon Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, and NM National Guard.  


It's All About
the Warrior



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.


A very special event 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.


2011 Military Appreciation weekend