DPA TO STAGE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE WITH U.S. NAVY NIMITZ

Even more military vehicles, the *U.S. Navy “Nimitz” Virtual Reality Experience and a never-before-seen exhibit have been added to the Military History and Armed Forces Symposium. In addition to the rare appearance of a Black Hawk helicopter, guests will be able to experience an M113 armored personnel carrier, Oshkosh M1070 tank transporter tractor unit and more. The 360-degree virtual reality “Nimitz” provides a view of what it's like to be on a Special Warfare Combatant-Craft crewmen mission in America's Navy.

Those with an interest in Civil War-era photos will appreciate "A Country Divided: Photos from the Civil War" an exhibit of rare Civil War photos and artifacts that is making its world debut for the event.

The Nimitz will be open to visitors 14 and older. All participants must register either onsite or online prior to the event. Guests 17 and younger will need to present a waiver completed by a parent/legal guardian OR have completed the online registration.

The event is sponsored by Union City Coca-Cola and Dixie Gun Works.