Spirit of '45 event on Eglin Air Force Base to honor World War II anniversary

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 811 and Northwest Florida State College's Student Nursing Program are commemorating  the 70th anniversary of World War II this month.

The celebration is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22, at the Air Force Armament Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Eglin Air Force Base.

Reveille, the presentation of colors and more are included. Big band music, dance, Doughnut Dollies and more will be part of the fun.

World War II veterans are encouraged to attend, in uniform if they wish.

Contact Joan Doman, 651-1808 or afamf32542@aol.com, for details.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Spirit of '45 event on Eglin Air Force Base to honor World War II anniversary