Armed Forces Day to be Filled with Events at Natick Labs

Natick Soldier Systems Center will welcome members of the public to their first Armed Forces Day celebration this coming Saturday, according to Boston.com.

Lt. Col. Frank Sobchak, the base's garrison commander, said that this day is usually meant to honor those serving in the military.

"This year we will help celebrate that event by opening our doors to the public to show what we at Natick do for our Armed Forces," Sobchak told Boston.com.

Some of the events include a 5-kilometer run, military displays and tours of part of the facility. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by an opening cermony at 10 a.m. Tours and military displays will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. before a closing ceremony.

Registration for the 5K run is $15 ahead of time and $20 the day of the race. The proceeds will go to benefit the Family Morale and Recreation Fund. Download a registration form here.