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The Air Force Memorial staff reserves the right to cancel any ceremony due to inclement weather or ongoing construction projects. Scheduling for Promotions, Retirements, Reenlistments, and other approved events will be scheduled Monday through Friday, with a start time between 0900 and 1400. Each ceremony must be completed within a 2-hour window. Please note, there is no indoor venue available on site in case of inclement weather; therefore, an alternative indoor location must be arranged.
If you would like to have an event at the Air Force Memorial, please fill out this form and send via email to afdw.af.memorial.workflow@us.af.mil .
Additional Air Force Memorial Event Planning Details
Equipment: ALL equipment will be set-up prior to your arrival. Equipment includes Flags (US, Service Flag(s) and General Officer Personal Colors (PC), if needed) podium w/mic, chairs, presentation table, DV chairs, and audio system (to include preloaded wired devise for musical support).
Music: Musical Honors, National Anthem, and Service Song(s), are available using a wired device. Memorial staff will let you know if you are required to provide a representative from your team to play requested songs during the execution of your ceremony/event.
Shade: Tents, canopies, large beach umbrellas, or items to create shade of any kind are prohibited.
Inclement Weather: The Memorial is an outdoor facility, ceremonies can be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather to include rain, wind, lightning, tornados, etc. It is highly recommended to have a back-up ceremony location. Weather calls are made 24hrs prior to event start time.
Parking: Limited on-site parking is available. Keep in mind that the Memorial is open to visitors during your ceremony and carpooling is highly recommended.
Reserved Parking: Each event is allowed 2 reserved spots.
Food/Drink: For events, ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD and NO CATERING! Also, it is highly recommended that you provide bottled water for your guests during the summer ceremonies.
The Air Force Memorial Event Team has put together useful resources for planning your event. Please click on the desired resource/template for more information!
-Air Force Memorial Diagram (Not to Scale)