Air Force Week activities in the Philadelphia metro region will begin on Memorial Day, May 26, and culminate with an Air Exposition—featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team—hosted by McGuire Air Force Base May 31 and June 1, 2008.
Air Force Weeks afford local communities the opportunity to meet, interact, and build lasting relationships with active-duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard Airmen.
Locally, McGuire AFB was chosen to provide leadership and support for the weeklong activities.
Air Force Week in Philadelphia Schedule of Events
Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade
Location: Bridesburg Borough
Date & Time: May 26 2008
Parade begins at 10 a.m., Air Force Showcase follows at 12 p.m.
The parade will feature a fly-by from the United States Air Force, a performance by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal demonstration, a Security Forces Military Working Dog demonstration, a Contingency Response Wing Expeditionary Display, and a Parade of Uniforms booth.
Air Force Day at the Phillies vs. Rockies Game
Location: Citizens Bank Park
Date & Time: May 26, 2008
Pregame activities begin at 5:30 p.m., First Pitch is 7:05 p.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Air Force during their game against the Colorado Rockies. Pregame festivities will feature a fly-by from the Air Force, a presentation of the Air Force Combat Action Medals, an enlistment ceremony and many other activities. First pitch will be thrown out by Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander.
Global Power Displays at The Franklin Institute
Location: The Franklin Institute
Date & Time: May 26 – 30, 2008. All day
The Franklin Institute will feature Air Force displays that highlight the capabilities of the Air Force and the Air Force’s rich history
Air Force Day at the Philadelphia Zoo
Location: Philadelphia Zoo
Date & Time: May 27, 2008, All day
The Philadelphia Zoo will feature various Air Force displays, including a Bird Air Strike Hazard Falconer and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot throughout the zoo. In addition, several members of the Air Force medical, aviation and support fields will be available to answer questions and discuss today’s Air Force. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get their picture taken with American Airmen.
Air Force Celebration at Independence Hall
Location: Independence Hall National Historical Park
Date & Time: May 27, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
General Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander will be on hand to celebrate the Air Force. Other activities include a concert by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal demonstration, a Security Forces Military Working Dog demonstration, Contingency Response Wing Expeditionary Display, and a Parade of Uniforms booth.
Leadership Forum
Location: Zellerbach Theater at the Annenberg Center, University of Pennsylvania
Date & Time: May 27, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Key Speaker: Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Transportation Command commander will lead a discussion with other Air Force senior leaders on issues facing today’s Air Force.
Fighting For Life Movie And Commentary
Location: University of the Arts
Date & Time: May 28, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
Terry Sanders, director of Fighting for Life and two-time Academy Award Winner, will highlight the powerful and emotional feature documentary film, a real-life MASH for our times. The film tells the story of doctors and nurses fighting on the front lines in the battle for life. It interweaves three stories: Military doctors, nurses and medics; wounded soldiers and marines; and students at USU, the military's medical school who are in the process of becoming career military physicians.
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