Arrow Stage hosts Veterans Strong Appreciation Event
Over 200 guests attended to witness the evening’s main event, the unveiling of the full-sized custom Arrow Stage Lines’ Veteran Strong motorcoach.


Norfolk, Neb.'s Arrow Stage Lines hosted veterans, community leaders, team members and local guests at the Veterans Strong Appreciation Event, on Thursday, August 25, 2016.
The event featured a free BBQ, over $2,000 in raffle prizes, on-site radio promotion and broadcasts by Z92, and speakers Congressman Brad Ashford and Arrow Stage Lines’ CEO Steve Busskohl. Over 200 guests attended to witness the evening’s main event, the unveiling of the full-sized custom Arrow Stage Lines’ Veteran Strong motorcoach.
A local color guard presented the custom motorcoach, while the unveiling was by the In

Country Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. Congressman Brad Ashford, a veteran’s advocate, helped bring in the dedication of the “Veteran Strong” motorcoach.
Nearly 21% of the Arrow Stage Lines team has veteran status. The company knows the value of hiring and working with veterans and civilian warriors.
Several Arrow Stage Lines’ coaches were also on display for guests to tour and explore. This included new Arrow Stage Lines’ MCI J4500 motorcoaches, as well as the new Ultra Luxury.
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