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Join us for MAFM’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony where we give special honor and recognition to those who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Special tribute will be made to Mississippian Second Lieutenant Sam B. Dale, Jr., a World War II fighter pilot who was killed in action on July 4, 1944, during a mission over France. Read more: https://msarmedforcesmuseum.org/memorial-day-2024/ Speakers will include Keltoum Rowland, the Honorary Consul of France for Mississippi. A laying of the wreath ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on MAFM’s grounds will conclude the event.
The event is free and open to the public.
First time visiting Camp Shelby in a while? Here’s what you need to know:
• Military ID? Show it at the South Gate and you're good to go!
• No Military ID & Over 16? Head to the Visitors Center near the South Gate to register. Bring a valid ID (driver's license, passport, etc.). The Visitor’s center is located on South Gate Road, just to the right of the South Gate.
• Important Note: Privately-owned firearms are not permitted on base.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, Brooklyn, United States