GGMF Aviation Expo 2026

The GGMF Aviation Expo brings together students, families, aviation professionals, manufacturers, veterans, and community leaders for a dynamic, high-energy experience designed to:

• Expose students to aviation, engineering, and skilled trade career pathways
• Connect families to workforce training and scholarship opportunities
• Honor and support veterans transitioning into civilian careers
• Raise funds to expand GGMF’s education and veteran initiatives

Whether you’re a parent, student, aviation enthusiast, veteran, or community supporter, there is something here for you.

• Static aircraft displays
• Pilot Q&A sessions
• Rotating flight school presentations
• Paper Airplane Challenge (prizes awarded!)

• Honor guard presentation
• GGMF mission tribute
• Veteran recognition

• Bounce houses
• Aviation-themed kids activities
• Chalk-the-Tarmac art station
• GGMF Scavenger Hunt

• “Roads to Aviation” digital portal
• On-site student signups
• Live demos & giveaways

• Recruiters & benefit counselors
• Free lunch for veterans
• Tribute Wall honoring service members

• 50/50 Raffle (must be present to win)
• Live donation moment
• Merchandise booth

• Pizza & concessions
• Local craft beer
• Snacks & sodas

10:00 AM – Gates Open
11:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & Memorial Tribute
11:45 AM – Veterans Lunch & Social Hour
12:45 PM – Guest Speaker Program & Mission Moment
3:30 PM – Raffle Drawings & Closing Remarks
4:00 PM – Event Close

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Host or Publisher Guns Garin Memorial Foundation