In Support of Western New York Heros
52nd Annual
Western New York Armed Forces Week
In Support of Western New York Heros
May 6 - 12, 2012
Buffalo, New York
on the activities of the
52nd Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week 2012
Hosted
by your United States Air Force as a tribute to the men and women of the United
States Armed Forces . Sponsored by the Western New York Armed Forces Week
Committee in cooperation with Military, Industrial, Civic, and Veterans’
Organizations
Opening Ceremony May 6, 2012 - 1245pm
WNY Armed Forces Week
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, May 6th,
Time 12:45 pm (1245 hours)
Public is invited
This is a rain or shine event
Admission to this event is free
Erie Canal Harbor
Adjacent to Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
at the Foot of Main Street
Featuring Military Color Guards
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264
and more.
Armed Forces Luncheon May 10, 2012
Armed Forces Luncheon
Thursday, May 10th
Cocktails (cash bar) - 1100 hours - Sit-down Luncheon - 1200 hours
Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street , Buffalo, New York
Luncheon Donation - $ 30.00 per person (including gratuity)
Armed Forces Ball May 12, 2012
Armed Forces Ball
Saturday, May 12th
Cash Bar beginning at 1800 hours and Cash Bar after Dinner
Sit-down Dinner beginning at 1900 hours.
United States Army 198th Band
Awards Ceremony
Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York
Ball Donation - $35.00 per person (including gratuity)
Deadline for ticket sales was April 17th, 2012
Ticket sales for each event are limited to 500
For Tickets: afwtickets@wnyafn.com
Western New York Armed Forces Week
PO BOX 0832
BUFFALO NY 14240-0832
and stop back for future updates.
Navy Units in WNY Armed Forces Day Parade,
May 21, 1960, Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Civilian Chairman
Honorable John J. Gruber
General Chairman
Colonel Patricia Braun, United States Air Force Reserve (Retired)
Secretary
Senior Master Sergeant Stephan Kovacs, New York Air National Guard
Treasurer / Budget Director
Lieutenant Colonel Jamie Scotland, United States Air Force (Retired)
Luncheon Chairman
Captain Craig Smith,
New York Air National Guard
Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Sparacino, United States Army (Retired), Advisor
Ball Chairmen
Colonel James
Germain, United States Air Force Reserve (Retired)
Capt Brande Newsome, United States Air Force Reserve (Retired)
Opening Ceremonies
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bienvenue, United States Air Force (Retired)
Captain John Kasmer, United States Army (Retired)
Technical Sergeant Lisa Sveda, United States Air Force Reserve, Adjutant
Awards Ceremony
Chief Master
Sergeant
Scott Scharlau, United States Air Force Reserve
Chief Master Sergeant
Robert Ward, New York Air National Guard
Ticket Chairmen
Technical Sergeant Jennifer Blamowski, New York Air National Guard
Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army (Retired)
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Caruso, United States Army (Retired)
Master Sergeant Richard Wieand, United States Army (Retired)
Tribute Book
Staff Sergeant Joseph J. McKee, United States Air Force Reserve
Commander Wayne Sorrentino, United States Naval Reserve (Retired)
Public Affairs
Major Andrea Pitruzzella,
United States Air
Force Reserve
Master
Sergeant
Kevin L. Nicholas,
United States Air
Force Reserve
Senior Committee Advisors
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Patrick F. Morrow, United States Marine Corps Reserve (Retired)
Air Force Senior Committee Advisor
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Waring, United States Air Force (Retired)
Website
Chief Photographers Mate Tom Kelly, United States Naval Reserve (Retired)
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