Florence Civic Center

Florence Civic Center Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
12/5/2009 11:00am

The Florence Civic Center and U.S. Logistics will host the Veterans of Foreign Wars Day on December 5, 2009 to honor our soldiers on duty during foreign war and their families. This event is open to all Veterans of Foreign Wars, all US military men and women, as well as th...e general public. Please join us for this special honoring!

Program begins at 11:00am, free admission.

Guest speakers will include:
MSgt. John Baker-Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen- XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg
Bill Eberle-President, 82nd Airborne Division Association
Rick Walden-Veterans Affairs Officer, City of Florence

Entertainment: ***The 82nd Airborne -All American- Chorus***

The 82nd Airborne Divisions -All-American- Chorus is a non-profit musical organization composed of Division Paratroopers representing nearly every unit in the Division. The Chorus mission is to promote trooper morale, unit esprit de corps, foster good public and community relations and support United States Army Recruiting efforts.

The All-American Chorus began as an informal organization in November 1967 formed to sing at Sunday services in the Division Chapel. At that time, the Chorus consisted of approximately 15 members. Over the years, the Chorus has supported several military endeavors, such as Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. The Chorus has also performed at countless professional sporting events, military ceremonies and public events.

Today, the 82nd All American Chorus performs primarily throughout the continental United States. Though their primary mission remains serving the soldiers of the U.S. Army and Fort Bragg, off-post performances continue to increase. Appearing in their maroon berets and ascots the Paratroopers of the 82nd All American Chorus are truly ambassadors for the 82nd Airborne Division.


>>This event coincides with -The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute from the Civil War to Iraq- on display at the Florence Civic Center. Please visit this dramatic exhibition after enjoying the Veterans of Foreign Wars Day activities.