CARLISLE- The U.S. Army War College will host its first annual Army Expo on October 14 and 15 at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle. The free, family-friendly event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parachute jump by the Army Golden Knights.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Army through a variety of interactive exhibits, including a fully immersive “Adventure Semi” with eight virtual reality scenarios, a rock-climbing wall, and static displays and demonstrations of current combat vehicles and equipment.
The event will also feature living history reenactors representing every era of Army history, as well as entertainment from the Army Field Band’s country music group, “The Six String Soldiers,” and the 78th Army Band’s rock group, “Checkmate.”
In addition, the Army Expo will feature an “Army Employment Opportunities” room and an Army futures room featuring wargaming, robots, and interactive engagements with VR, 3D printing, and much more.
The Army Expo is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the Army and its many different career fields. It is also a fun and educational event for the whole family.
