Largest Flag pole in the world to fly the US Flag

Visible from a considerable distance, the flagpole is located on the company's headquarters campus along Interstate 43 between Milwaukee and Green Bay on Lake Michigan.

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Team Freedom will be participating in our 12th parade in Branson this year! 
Several things are changing this year, except for the date, November 11, of course. Since our group gets a little larger every year, we will meeting and carpooling on Saturday, November 11 at 8 am at the Shell Knob Shrine Club (28149 Big Rock Rd, Shell Knob, Missouri 65747). Any local men and ladies wanting a ride to Branson will need to meet there at 8 am. The Convention Center is booked with another event that day so the Committee and City officials have changed the staging area for the parade. We are doing a recon mission to Branson tomorrow to determine the best location for Team Freedom members that are coming from other locations to meet, park and join up with the group. We will post an update on Thursday.

After the parade, everyone is invited back to the Shrine Club for our annual Chili & Hot Dog luncheon. Tea and water will be available and the Shrine Club's bar will be open for you to purchase a cocktail or soda. You are also welcome to bring a cooler to the Club with your own drinks.
We will also send out an email later this week with maps to the Shrine Club, staging area and parade route. Stay tuned and let's hope for great weather this year!!

 Visit our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Team-Freedom-690108877806712/

LOOKS LIKE 10 DAYS BEFORE  WE KNOW OUR POSITION.. 
WILL UP DATE WHEN THEY LET ME KNOW ..BUCK

Sorry I have not been at the helm for a long while my health took a dive for awhile. Look to be more attentive from now on. 

Take care,
Bill W.

From the Parade Director.

Hello All,

  Due to the fact that the manager of the convention center is not very veteran friendly, he booked a big convention on veterans day, we will have to make some adjustments on staging areas and staging sequencing.  Since we no longer have the parking lot of the convention center to stage the participants in, we are looking at our options.  Enclosed are just a few that we are kicking around and as we get closer to the deadline for applicants, we will know more.  thank you for your understanding and patience.  If you have already sent in your application, thank you.  If not, remember the application must be postmarked no later than October 15th.  Any after that will not be allowed in the parade. 
Bob Sarver, VVA 913, Parade Director

Veteran's Week Events 2017

link to 

https://www.bransontourismcenter.com/holidays/veterans-week

Teem Freedom 2015

 

 

 

Link below is for youtube

Vietnam, 50 years later

BRANSON VETERANS HOMECOMING 2015

BRANSON VETERANS HOMECOMING 2015

NOVEMBER 5-11, 2015 VENDOR VILLAGE AT Ballparks of America Complex 1000 Pat Nash Drive Branson, Missouri 65615

NOVEMBER 5, 2015 HOMECOMING KICK OFF The fourth annual "Vets for Vets Celebration Show" will  kick  off Branson's Veterans Homecoming week  Vets for Vets will feature Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris along with many other entertainers who are veterans! The show is set for 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Baldknobbers Theater. 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson.    Branson Veterans Task Force Chairperson, U.S. Army veteran Brenda Meadows did a six-month tour of Vietnam in 1968 as a USO entertainer. As "Vets for Vets" producer. Meadows said to expect some surprises during the event.  The open seating format is on a first come, first served basis. NO TICKETS REQUIRED.  There will be donation boxes for the Branson Veterans Task Force placed throughout the theater. For more information visit bransonveterans.com or call 417-337-8387 or .   2.    Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am-4pm at Ballparks of America – Free  417-337-8387 3.    Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall opens – 10am – Welk Resort Branson – Free 4.   Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America 5.   Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free 6.  Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America.

NOVEMBER 6, 2015 1.   POW/MIA Service of Remembrance at the Welk Resort Branson - Vietnam Memorial Wall. 8:00 am - Info 417-336-4232. 2.   Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am - 4pm at Ballparks of America  417-337-8387 3.   Reveille & Retreat: 7am & 5pm at Ballparks of America  – Fre 4.  Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free 5.  Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall – 8am – 6pm at Welk Resort 6.  Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America. 7.  Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America

NOVEMBER 7, 2015 Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am - 4pm at Ballparks of America   417-337-8387 Reveille & Retreat: 7am & 5pm at Ballparks of America  – Free Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall – 8am – 6pm at Welk Resort Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America .

NOVEMBER 8, 2015 1.   Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am - 4pm at Ballparks of America. 2.    Reveille & Retreat: 7am & 5pm at Ballparks of America  – Free 3.    Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free 4.   Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America 6.    Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall – 8am – 6pm at Welk Resort 7.    Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America. 8.   Vietnam Era Veterans Reunion hosted by Gatherings Plus and Golden Corral. Attendees can purchase tickets to Red, Hot and Blue Show at Clay Cooper Theatre for $10.00 per person. That show begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 noon. Those who have purchased tickets for Red, Hot and Blue can remain in their seats for a box lunch and the afternoon of entertainment and door prizes. To reserve tickets for Red, Hot and Blue Show call Clay Cooper Theatre at 417-332-2529 and tell them you will be staying for the Vietnam Era Reunion. We are looking forward to this 7th annual gathering of veterans, families and friends!!! 9.   Rose Petal Ceremony 2015 - The 12th Annual Tribute to Women Veterans is set for noon to 2 pm, November 8 at a site to be determined.  The Tribute includes a Rose Petal ceremony and Women Veterans Appreciation gathering. Both are open to women veterans, those who wish to honor women veterans or those who are serving in the Armed Forces. For more information, contact Barb Riggle at 417-339-6823. PLEASE RSVP if attending. Sponsors being sought!

NOVEMBER 9, 2015 1.    Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am - 4pm at Ballparks of America   417-337-8387 2.    Reveille & Retreat: 7am & 5pm at Ballparks of America  – Free 3.    Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free 4.   Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America 5.    Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall – 8am – 6pm at Welk Resort 6.    Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America.  7.   19th Annual Military Gala & Banquet at Chateau on the Lake,  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Branson's longest running military tribute ball. Tickets $55.00 each. Public invited. Reservations required. Info POW Network 417-336-4232.

NOVEMBER 10, 2015 1.    Veteran Registry, Tactical Operations & Vendor Village: 9am - 4pm at Ballparks of America   417-337-8387 2.    Reveille & Retreat: 7am & 5pm at Ballparks of America  – Free 3.    Day Room 9am – 6pm at Ballparks of America  - Free 4.   Walls of Heroes - Ballparks of America 5.    Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall – 8am – 6pm at Welk Resort 7.    Mess Hall Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 at Ballparks of America.

NOVEMBER 11, 2015 1.    Morning Flag Raising/Wreath Laying Ceremony,  7 a.m.  Location: Main Flag Pole, Chapel Lawn. College of the Ozarks: All events are free and open to Veterans and their families. Advance tickets are not required. 2.    82nd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade at 11 a.m. to be held in historic downtown Branson.  For Nov 11 Branson Annual Veterans Day parade information call Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 913 at 417-239-6511 or FAX 417-335-2343 or email bdgreeneo4@aol.com  PARADE ROUTE (2014) watch for updates for 2015. 3. Closing Show - time and theater to be announced. Contact BVTF - 417-337-8387 for information.

 

FLAG DAY

As we have already learned, the Flag of the United States of America was born almost a year after the Declaration of Independence. The Stars and Stripes to which we pledge allegiance was authorized on

​SUNDAY, ​

June 14, 1777 . Just as we celebrate the birth of independence on July 4th each year, the people of our Nation celebrate the birth of our Flag every year on June 14th. That special holiday is called:

FLAG DAY

Teach this to your children and grandchildren

http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfb_disp.html

Team Freedom is a group of 30+ veterans who are both active and retired military from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard that served in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East Conflicts. Also part of the Team are the founders and board members of Kids of Our Heroes Adventure Camp which helps children of fallen and wounded warriors.

Paul "Buck" Deer

Parade 2013

 

 The Guy's

 Our Gal's

 

This is great we had no idea Delta did this.
Click the link below to watch.
Delta Honor Guard

Click on Flight of Honor to link for the video

Flight Of Honor

Civilian pilots in vintage planes help two families heal during a first-of-its-kind flyover at Arlington National Cemetery.

Finally Home: Parade to welcome Vietnam veterans '37 years late'

Rick and Virginia Johnson are asking veterans from across the state to march in a parade honoring their service

Rick Johnson Video

Plans Underway for Branson's Veterans Week in 2013

Plans are already being made for Branson Veterans Week 2013.  The event, which is planned for November 5-11, 2013, will feature dozens of events honoring the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

So far, plans are underway to bring back the Veterans Village and Welk Resort will once again host the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.  The opening ceremony show – “Vets for Vets” – will also return, but at new time, 2pm, and at a new, yet to be decided location.

Other events in the works include a POW/MIA Service at the Traveling Wall on November 6 as well as the Women Veterans Rose Petal Ceremony and Military Gala on November 9.

We will reveal more about Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week 2013 as details become available.

Joe Bonsall-Oak Ridge Boys Sacrifice For Me

Click this link for vidio  Silver and Gold and Thee

Wonderful video from College of the Ozarks for Vietnam Veterans. Amazing video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O57oyJ9OnGQ