MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW, SWAP MEET AND FOOD DRIVE
JANUARY 30-31, 2010
 
The Papago Military Vehicle Show, a salute to veterans of all wars and an annual tribute celebrated for almost two decades, will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31, 2010 at the Arizona National Guard Building, 1335 N. 52nd St., Phoenix, AZ.  85008.

Sponsored by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club, the main event will be an impressive line-up of Jeeps from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.  Humvees from Desert Storm, conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, along with troop carriers, and armored cars from 70 years of American machinery in combat will also be on display. 

 These historic vehicles will be judged by an official panel for originality, military significance, and quality of restoration with awards presented Saturday afternoon.

In addition, an indoor-outdoor swap meet of armed service collectibles is scheduled for both days.  Vehicles are not included in an auction of military surplus, also featuring items for kids to bid on, begins Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Arizona National Guard Family Assistance Fund will hold a food drive all weekend.  The public is invited to bring non-perishable goods.
 
Admission is free, although a $5 donation is requested for parking.   Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days with the Pledge of Allegiance set for noon on Saturday.  Arizona National Guard Building is on the southeast corner of 52nd Street and East McDowell Road.
 
For further information, visit www.armytrucks.org or call Jerry  480.497.9722 or email boo_bolts@yahoo.com