Touch a Truck
This is a free event for the whole family.
No need to bring food or drink. Food vendors, along with other vendors will be available on site.
Signs to the free parking areas will be visible along the routes near the event. Free transportation from parking areas to the event and back to your vehicle will be available.
Anticipating over 5,000 attendees.
Visitors can get up close and personal with aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, as well as other military fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
There will also be a variety of military ground support vehicles including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV); Mine Resistant Vehicle; Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck; Palletized Loading System Transporter; High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to name a few.
Maritime Force assets such as the MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter will be on site as well.
Military personnel will be available to talk about the equipment and share their stories.
The absence of the annual local airshow has left a void in the interaction opportunities between local military units and the communities of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Because of a variety of factors, the Air Force units indicate the possibility of the next airshow will not be until 2026. We truly hope that the airshow returns in the future, hopefully even sooner than that.
Our vision is to increase awareness of the missions of all service branches in the Greater Pittsburgh area and neighboring communities to assist in recruiting and retention in military service. We believe bringing units and residents of the region together will increase young Americans' attraction to join local military units. We will include displays from all branches on a ramp of the Pittsburgh International Airport, including military land and sea vehicles, various military aircraft, and other displays to entice young Americans to volunteer to serve in the military as well as showcase the capabilities to the American public.
Volunteers are needed to assist in several areas before, during, and after the event, Saturday, June 15.
Volunteers are needed at several posts:
- Set-up & tear down (pre and post event).
- There is a need of approximately 10 volunteers for this task. Volunteers will need to arrive early to help with set-up requirements. Please plan to arrive at 9 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. briefing. It will be a long day. Plan to leave at 4 p.m.
- Screen individuals at the gate.
- These individuals (18-years-old or older) must be trained prior to the gates opening at 10 a.m. There is a need for noless than 10 people for this tasking. Please plan to arrive at 9 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. briefing. It will be a long day. Plan to leave at 4 p.m.
- Individuals are needed to work the parking areas at several locations.
- The number of volunteers for this tasking should be no less than 12 to 14 personnel. Please plan to arrive at 9 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. briefing. It will be a long day. Help with the clean-up of the parking areas after the event will also be needed. Plan to leave at 5 p.m.
All volunteers will meet at the Main Entrance/Gate 525. T-shirts will be given out to volunteers at that time.
Take a look at the weather for the day and dress accordingly. The event will take place, rain or shine!
If interested in assisting this event as a volunteer, please contact: Chuck Sargentat (724) 513-7274 or email: chuck.sargent@yahoo.com
Sponsorship Opportunities:
4 STAR
Overall event sponsor, entrance banner (top), tent, web and print media, opportunity to supply promotional item in giveaway bag
3 STAR
(1 available), challenge coin, entrance banner (side), web and print media, opportunity to supply promotional item in giveaway bag
2 STAR
(4 available), signage at KC-135 Stratotanker, C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules and MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, entrance banner (side), web and print media, opportunity to supply promotional item in giveaway bag
1 STAR
(3 available), Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV); Mine Resistant Vehicle; Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck, entrance banner (side), web and print media, opportunity for promotional item in giveaway bag
FULL BIRD
Entrance banner (side), web and print media, opportunity to supply promotional item in giveaway bag
CHIEF
Web and print media, opportunity to provide promotional item in giveaway bag
Sponsorship Details
- Sponsors: supply logos and promotional items for giveaway bags
- MACWPA: supply banners, signage, posters, coins
- Sponsorship Due Date: May 31,2024
- Contact: H. Rochelle Stachel MACWPA Vice Chair 412.299.2000
- Location: 169 Wright Brothers Drive, Moon Twp, PA 15108
A special thanks to our sponsors:
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