After stealing the show last year at the MacDill Air Show, the Virtual Army Experience is returning to MacDill Air Force Base with a new mission and even more action than before! MacDill Air Show attendees will have the opportunity to employ state-of-the-art military technology in a virtual terrorist mission in the U.S. Army’s Virtual Army Experience. Featuring new hands-on missions and weapons, the Virtual Army Experience is a high-tech, team-based adventure that immerses participants in the operational roles of Soldiers. Participants can also play the America’s Army game against Real Soldiers.
Visitors will also have the chance to meet a heroic Soldier featured in the America’s Army Real Heroes program. The America’s Army Real Heroes program tells the stories of Soldiers who have earned citations for bravery and valor.
America’s Army Real Hero, Sergeant Tommy Rieman, a Silver Star recipient who was recognized by President George Bush at the 2007 State of the Union address will return to the MacDill Air Show and will be available for media interviews.
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This Virtual Army Experience provides participants with a clear insight into today’s high-tech Army. In the 20-minute experience, participants receive a mission briefing to prepare them for entering the virtual combat operation Participants then fall-in on HMMWV simulators modeled on vehicles employed by Army Special Forces, and onto a covering position where they work as a team to employ light arms and TOW anti-tank missiles to defeat the enemy. Upon mission completion, participants receive a debriefing on their performance.
