Honor local American heroes this weekend during Armed Forces Day!  

Armed Forces Day will be celebrated at The Wall That Heals at the Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona on Saturday, May 20. Displays by local service organizations open at 9:00 am. The Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard will advance the Colors, followed by the Jaffa Highlanders playing “Amazing Grace.” The main program gets underway at 2:00 pm. WTAJ’s John Clay will serve as master of ceremonies. The ceremony will include a special recognition of WWII veterans, and conclude with a wreath-laying. Patriotic music will be provided by the Forest Hills Community Band.