Big Apple goes blue

Published July 19, 2012
514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- There are more than 32,000 New York natives serving in the Air Force today with 1,500 of them serving overseas. Air Force Week New York is a chance to honor hometown heroes from all over the United States.

Besides aerial demonstrations from the Thunderbirds and other acts, Air Force Week will include Air Force displays such as military working dog demonstrations, the Air Force Academy Falconer and various science and technology programs.

Several Air Force bands will perform throughout the event, which runs from Aug. 19-21.
Many of the Airmen who are participating in the event are active and reserve component Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. For more information, visit www.airforceweek.af.mil.