First Responders and Military Appreciation Day at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

PRESS RELEASE

Cape May Airport, New Jersey – The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum is proud to announce a special event, First Responders and Military Appreciation Day, to honor and show gratitude to our brave first responders, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. This event will take place on September 11, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm followed by the Township of Lower’s official 9/11 ceremony at 5:30 pm. The museum is located inside historic Hangar #1, 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport, New Jersey.

As a gesture of appreciation for their dedicated service, NASW is offering FREE admission to first responders, veterans, and active-duty military personnel with valid identification. Additionally, immediate family members accompanying them will receive a $4.00 discount per person on admission. The township ceremony at 5:30 p.m. is free and open to the public.

For our honored veterans and first responders, there will be complimentary water ice to help beat the late summer heat (while supplies last). Additionally, just by attending the event, veterans and first responders will be automatically entered into a drawing for exciting door prizes. No purchase is necessary for participation.

The First Responders and Military Appreciation Day at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum promises to be a day of gratitude, remembrance, and unity. We invite everyone to join us in honoring our first responders and military personnel while commemorating the sacrifices made by first responders and members of the military.

Angela Decker

Angela Decker, from McPherson, Kansas, discovered her passion for aviation after earning a Master’s in Military History from Norwich University in 2011. Since 2012, she has volunteered with vintage aviation groups, excelling as a social media content creator and coordinator. Angela has coordinated aviation and WWII events, appeared as Rosie the Riveter, and is restoring a Stearman aircraft. She is the Operations Logistics Coordinator at CAF Airbase Georgia and an accountant with a degree in Economics from the University of Georgia. Her son, Caden, shares her love for aviation and history and is studying Digital Media Arts.

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