Military Reunions

As the home of the first Purple Heart University in Texas and the first Purple Heart hotel chain, the MCM Elegante, Lubbock is a great place to hold your next reunion, to reconnect, and to continue your story. Let Lubbock honor your sacrifice.

Home to a majority of the American Glider Pilots and their flight training for World War II, Lubbock boasts the Silent Wings Museum. It’s located on the World War II South Plains Army AirField, where glider pilots trained between 1942 and 1945. Maintaining one of the rare and fully restored CG-4A gliders, this museum brings WWII aviation to life. The Hangar Gallery offers seats for 120 guests looking to enjoy the exhibit. Reserve a docent-led tour, and be sure to call the museum for group rate pricing. All active duty military receive free admission.

One of the largest memorials in the United States outside of Washington D.C., the Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial is found at Hunueke Park. With a construction cost of over 1.2 million dollars, the memorial bricks honor veterans who served in the Armed Forces. Also located at Hunueke Park, The Lubbock Regional Monument of Courage was constructed to honor and remember the 12 Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families in West Texas. Inscribed on granite slabs, the monument displays 931 heroes’ names dating back to World War I.