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STURGIS MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYPRESENTED BY THE VFW

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023 is Military Appreciation Day at the Sturgis Rally

2:00PM

Mayor's Welcome/Prayer Mayor

Mark Carstensen

National Anthem

Paul Hight, Vietnam-Era Veteran and Member of Post 33, American Legion

Color Guard

VIP Speakers

  • Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden
  • S.D. National Guard Col. Martin Yost
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base 28th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Derek C. Oakley
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore

Mayor Proclamation

Mayor Proclamation Honorees:

  • Krisit Ortiz
  • Boyd Daane

2:50-3:10PM

Pause for B-1 Bomber flyover from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.

Fly OverBud Cheer

HonoreesGold Star Memorial