Thank you for visiting the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard Community Relations page. We’re proud to support local events by offering a range of services, including aircraft flyovers, vehicle displays, military band performances, and more. Please use this form to submit your request and upload any necessary documents. Our team will review your submission and follow up with next steps to ensure a successful partnership.
Requests submitted with insufficient lead time may not be processed and could be denied. Ensure you allow enough time for approval, failure to meet the deadlines could result in your event not being supported.
Annual Patriotic & Military Observances – Request Submission Deadlines
Armed Forces Day
- 2026: February 16, 2026
- 2027: February 15, 2027
- 2028: February 20, 2028
- 2029: February 19, 2029
Armed Forces Week
- 2026: February 11, 2026
- 2027: February 8, 2027
- 2028: February 13, 2028
- 2029: February 12, 2029
Memorial Day
- 2026: February 25, 2026
- 2027: March 1, 2027
- 2028: February 29, 2028
- 2029: February 28, 2029
Independence Day
- 2026: April 4, 2026
- 2027: April 4, 2027
- 2028: April 4, 2028
- 2029: April 4, 2029
POW/MIA Recognition Day
- 2026: June 18, 2026
- 2027: June 17, 2027
- 2028: June 15, 2028
- 2029: June 21, 2029
Veterans Day
- 2026: August 11, 2026
- 2027: August 11, 2027
- 2028: August 11, 2028
- 2029: August 11, 2029
This list outlines the Federally designated national patriotic holidays recognized by the Department of Defense.
Military flyovers and ceremonial resources may support civilian-sponsored formal observances of national holidays that are open to the public when the event occurs within 7 calendar days of the official holiday date.
DoDI 5410.19, Volume 3. Community Outreach Activities: Honors to National Symbols; Annual Patriotic and Military Observances September 29, 2021
What Happens After You Submit?
Once you’ve submitted your story or event, here’s what you can expect:
- Review Process: Our Community Relations Office will review your submission to determine if it aligns with our priorities and guidelines.
- Follow-Up: If we decide we can cover your request, we’ll reach out to you for any additional details or clarifications.
- Not All Submissions Will Be Covered: Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we may not be able to cover every event. Approval of a request does not guarantee support, as availability depends on factors like training schedules and mission requirements.