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"Tanker Saturday" to put tanks in the field to honor GIs who have served in America's armor divisions
On August 6th, The Museum of American Armor will honor America's citizen soldiers who have served in the nation's armor division.
On Saturday, August 6th at 12 Noon, The Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, will honor America’s citizen soldiers who have served in the nation’s armor divisions by operating in the field a Cold War M48 Patton tank, a WW II Sherman tank, a Pacific theater Stuart tank, as well as half tracks and other tracked military vehicles. The program is made possible, in part, through the support of PSEG.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is inviting the public as well as all veterans, families and friends to this unique event and looks forward to welcoming the families of veterans who served and many who were trained to either operate or maintain armored vehicles, trucks and other Army and Marine vehicles.
The Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, is inside the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration and is open year around, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission donations are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and veterans and $5 for children.
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“Tanker Saturday” on August 6th begins at 12 Noon with tanks operating periodically throughout the day.
The museum web site is www.museumofamericanarmor.org
