Veterans

Follow along as we make our way back to Cheyenne

The Voyage of Valor participants will arrive at the Civic Center Commons directly from Denver International Airport making their arrival (traffic dependent) close to 7 p.m. The event will last approximately half an hour and allow the veterans returning from Washington to discuss their trip with attendees.

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As a thank you for his sacrifice for our nation, AARP Wyoming honored Marshall as the Hero of The Game at The University of Wyoming’s football game against Utah State on Oct. 26. Marshall and his family were given free tickets to the game, parking passes, dinner, and Marshall himself was honored on the field during the game. This will be the first time Marshall ever attended a college football game, despite being a lifelong Cowboy fan.

As a thank you for his sacrifice for our nation, AARP Wyoming is honoring Marshall as the Hero of The Game at The University of Wyoming’s football game against Utah State on Oct. 26. Marshall and his family will be given free tickets to the game, parking passes, dinner, and Marshall himself will be honored on the field during the game. This will be the first time Marshall has ever attended a college football game, despite being a lifelong Cowboy fan.

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The trips to DC are fulfilled through Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable affiliate of AARP that grants life-changing wishes to older adults and inspires people to redefine aging in America. The Wyoming Voyage of Valor is a Wyoming-specific trip that brings 20 veterans and their companion to Washington in May of 2024.

Mills will be honored at halftime of the Wyoming-Colorado State game, designated by the University of Wyoming as Military Appreciation Day. Mills and his family will receive a seat upgrade and parking pass from the University of Wyoming.

Every veteran deserves to be honored for their service and sacrifice. Wish of a Lifetime from AARP Wyoming celebrates veterans 65 and older with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., to see the monuments and memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice. Over four days, the veterans develop meaningful connections as they share unforgettable moments while reflecting upon their service to our country.