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Armed Forces Week

The period of May 15-21, 2011 was celebrated as Armed Forces Week. For more than 50 years the third Saturday of May has been annually proclaimed Armed Forces Day by the President of the United States and Commander-In-Chief. Civilians in Central Kentucky are invited to join the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition (BMAC) to celebrate the unity and common purposes of the United States Armed Forces, and to honor dedicated American men and women in uniform who serve selflessly to preserve democracy and freedom at home and around the world in times of war and peace.

Armed Forces Week is an annual effort by the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition to increase public awareness about the United States Armed Forces and to express appreciation to the men and women serving in the military defending democracy and freedom.

BMAC ARMED FORCES DAY
AWARDS DINNER
Sat 21 May, 6:00-9:30p at NorthEast Christian Church (Hamburg), Lexington

The program and dinner include patriotic music performed by the 202nd Army Band, presentation of The Colors by USMCR MP Co A, a delicious buffet dinner, presentation of BMAC Outstanding Service Awards to uniformed members of local units, and featured remarks by Colonel Paul Sarat, USA Deputy Commanding Officer, 3rd Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) who was redeployed 2011 from Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

Download Forms
Armed Forces Day Awards Dinner

Dinner Flyer

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version of the Dinner Flyer.

Sponsor Packages Flyer
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Speaker Bio - COL Paul Sarat
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Speaker Bio for COL Paul Sarat.

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS
15-21 MAY ARMED FORCES WEEK

LEXINGTON MAYOR PROCLAIMS
15-21 MAY ARMED FORCES WEEK

BMAC EVENTS
HOST COMMITTEE 2011

MEMBERS
MAJOR Judith Brown KYARNG, Sergeant, LFUC Division of Police
Linda Gorton, Council Member-at-Large, LFUCG
Carolyn Kurz, Executive Director, Lexington Medical Society
Rob Milward, Vice President, Milward Funeral Directors
BG(R) Bruce Pieratt KYANG, President, Pieratt's and Kincaid Home Furnishings
RADM(Ret.) VanMeter Alford USN, Attorney

ROTARY CLUB OF LEXINGTON
Thu 19 May, noon-1:00p at Spindletop Hall, 3414 Ironworks Pike, Lexington

This is the annual event for Rotary Club of Lexington members and guests, during Armed Forces Week in recognition of men and women currently serving in military of this nation.

Featured Speaker:
LTC Benny Richardson, Deputy Commander and Ag Team Manager for Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team II, KYNG

Speaker Bio - LTC Benny Richardson

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Speaker Bio for LTC Benny Richardson.

Contact Nell Main, Executive Director: (859) 389-8100

ARMED FORCES WEEK PHOTO GALLERIES

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2009 Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Day Awards Dinner

2008 Armed Forces Week
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2008 Salute to Women Warriors Luncheon

2007 Armed Forces Week
2007 Armed Forces Day Dinner & Awards
2007 Salute to Women Warriors Luncheon

2006 Armed Forces Week
Rotary Club of Lexington Salute to Armed Forces
Salute to Women Warriors Luncheon
Armed Forces Dinner & Awards

2005 Armed Forces Week
2005 Armed Forces Day Dinner & Awards