Special Event - "Battle of the Bulge" Program at AAM

[moose135]

http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/W ... Event.aspx

On Saturday, December 13th, at 11:00 a.m., on the eve of the anniversary of the "Battle of the Bulge," and the deadliest winter ever faced by American forces during World War II, Congressman Steve Israel will ask veterans of that battle to step forward and be recognized at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. He will be joined by historian, author and former Long Island Congressman Robert Mrazek who will speak about American courage in the face of hopeless odds during World War II, whether it was in the Pacific or Europe.

American Airpower Museum Vice President Jim Vocell said the museum is making a special appeal to all those who fought in the battle to join them in the museum's historic hangar on the morning of December 13th. Surrounded by warbirds similar to the American fighters, bombers and transport planes that provided the infantry with the support needed to break the back of the Nazi attack, Congressman Israel and former Congressman Mrazek will focus on the individual acts of courage that have defended our liberties.

For anyone interesting in attending, this will be a free event, and they now have HEAT in the hangar!

[nikon50bigma]

Wow heat in the hanger, thats something thats new.
Of course I'll be taking my ACT test this Saturday.... ugh

[Art at ISP]

My Young Friend,

Not to go off topic, but concentrate on the ACT, SAT, and all the tests--they are crucial to your future education.

My daughter took SAT courses to help and raised her score over 400 points.

She's now a freshman at Georgetown University.

I wish you the best for your testing......

That said,


About the program today--wish I had seen this sooner--would have been there to shoot.

Note for Fred and Moose--want to establish more solid relationship with museum--let's talk.

[nikon50bigma]

My daughter took SAT courses to help and raised her score over 400 points.

She's now a freshman at Georgetown University.

Note for Fred and Moose--want to establish more solid relationship with museum--let's talk.

She is lucky, I took the junky reviews at my school and didn't go up by much. I'm aimin for Boston U or some of the SUNY's. But best of luck to her at Georgetown its an excellent school.

On a happier note; Moose how was it today? Any shots ya care to share?

[moose135]

On a happier note; Moose how was it today? Any shots ya care to share?

It was a very good program. Just got home a little while ago, will post some photos later tonight.

[moose135]

Here are a few shots from today's event.

New York State DOT Regional Director Subimal Chakraborti addressing the audience.


Museum volunteer Mike Glick describes the Battle of the Bulge.


Robert Mrazek addressing the audience. Mrazek is an author, historian and former Congressman from Long Island. He recently published a book on the Battle of Midway and discussed it today.


Congressman Steve Israel with Battle of the Bulge veterans and museum volunteers.


Israel and Mrazek with a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge.


It was a very good program - very moving and inspiring to hear the stories of the Battle of the Bulge as well as Midway.