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SUMMARY:Close Assault 1968 Vietnam War Living History Program
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nHelp Honor  our nation’s Vietnam Veterans\, many of whom joined the Guard after their regular Army service\, and  remember the true meaning of Memorial Day with this look back at the Vietnam War. The free program features members of the Texas Military Forces Living History Detachment exhibiting the uniform and equipment worn by the American soldiers and their Viet Cong and NVA opponents. In addition\, the two-day event will provide guests the opportunity to witness blank weapons firing demonstrations and operational military vehicles such as the M14 and M16 Rifles\, M60 Machine Gun\, M79 Grenade Launcher\, M113 and M106 Armored Personnel Carriers\, an M151 Jeep and enemy weapons such as the SKS and AK 47 rifles.  The program culminates with a recreated ambush and battle. \nCamp Mabry is open to all visitors on this weekend. No reservations needed. \nThe event will take place RAIN or SHINE. Bleacher seating. Showtimes are at 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday. The program runs for about 1.5 hours. The museum will be open 10-4 each day. Both the program and admission to the museum are FREE. \n 
URL:https://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/?tribe_events=close-assault-1968-vietnam-war-living-history-program-3
LOCATION:Texas Military Forces Museum\, 2200 West 35th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands on History
DESCRIPTION:Want to sit in a tank or a jet fighter? Hold a bazooka\, musket or machine gun? Hands on History is your chance! Get up close and personal with some of the most famous weapons and vehicles of U.S. military history by interacting with the knowledgeable members of the museum’s living history detachment!  Climb in a Sherman Tank or Hetzer tank destroyer\, a German and American WWII halftrack\, a Korean War F84 Fighter-Bomber\, an OH-23 Helicopter or a Vietnam War M113 Armored Personnel Carrier.  Early bird admission available from 5:15 to 6 pm (Ages 14 & up: $5\, 13 and below $1) for those who want to avoid long lines to get in vehicles. Otherwise\, the event is free! Water\, concessions\, and souvenirs concessions will be available.  Event is indoors and will happen rain or shine. Camp Mabry is open to all visitors for this event. No reservations required. 
URL:https://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/?tribe_events=hands-on-history-2
LOCATION:Texas Military Forces Museum\, 2200 West 35th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Close Assault 1944 WWII Living History Program
DESCRIPTION:Remember the true meaning of Veteran’s Day with this stirring look back at World War II. Close Assault 1944 honors the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans by focusing on the history of the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard during World War II. The free program features members of the Texas Military Forces Living History Detachment exhibiting the uniform and equipment worn by the American GI in the European Theater of the Second World War\, as well as those of his German opponent. In addition\, the two-day event will provide guests the opportunity to witness firing demonstrations of the most famous U.S. and German small arms of World War II\, as well as see everything from tents and radio equipment to GI baseball gloves and mess kits and operational vehicles such as an M4 Sherman Tank\, M3 Halftrack and Jeeps.   The event will take place rain or shine and bleachers will be available for seating.  Show times are at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm. The Texas Military Forces Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the weekend. Both the program and admission to the museum are free.   No reservations needed. Camp Mabry is open to the public on this weekend. Adults will need to show a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license or a military ID to come on post. \n 
URL:https://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/?tribe_events=close-assault-1944-wwii-living-history-program-2
LOCATION:Texas Military Forces Museum\, 2200 West 35th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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