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BIRTHDAY CONCERT | We may be a few days past the official Air Force birthday but the festivities continue! Join us at the Air Force Memorial this Saturday, Sept. 24, for the U.S. Air Force 75th Birthday Concert. Presented by the The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants, this concert is FREE and tickets are not required. 🎤🎶🎺🎵
REMINDER | The Air Force Memorial will be closed to the public on July 4th, 2022. The memorial will reopen to the public on July 5, 2022.
For information about 4th of July celebrations around the DMV check out:https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/independence-day-fireworks-where-to-watch-in-the-dc-area-around-july-4/3084143/
Also, don't forget about Freedom Fest at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, find info here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=388287643336475&set=gm.3316833228569850
MEMORIAL DAY | A time to honor, reflect, and remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 🇺🇸
SPIRE CLEANING | You may see activity on the spires over the next few weeks!!
AFM INFO | Spire cleaning begins today at the Air Force Memorial, you may see activity on the spires over the next few weeks.
To learn more about the , here's a link to some quick facts:
https://www.afdw.af.mil/quickfacts/
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
If you’ve ever been curious about the design of the Air Force Memorial in Washington DC, well here’s a side by side of the inspiration.
The pillars symbolize the famous Bomb Burst maneuver the team practices and performs year round.
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Welcome Back Honor Flights !!!
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CONSTRUCTION NEAR AIR FORCE MEMORIAL | Yesterday, the Defense Access Road and Southern Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony was conducted near the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
This groundbreaking marked the start of two combined projects that support the expansion of Arlington National Cemetery by realigning the roads near the site of the Old Navy Annex, relocating the ANC Service Complex, and integrating pedestrian access to the United States Air Force Memorial. The expansion will add roughly 50 acres to the cemetery as well as 80,000 new burial spaces.
Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries. Durham-Aguilera spoke along side Monique R. Evans, P.E., SES, Director, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division; Karen J. Baker SES, Regional Programs Director, North Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Maj. Gen. Joel D. Jackson, Commander of the Air Force District of Washington.
(U.S. Army photos by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery)
Thank you for visiting, CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass !
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⛈ Due to inclement weather, tonight's concert (27 August) at the Air Force Memorial has been canceled. We hope to see you tomorrow evening, August 28 at 7 p.m. at National Harbor's plaza stage for a swingin' good concert featuring the Airmen of Note!
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⛈ Due to inclement weather, tonight's concert (13 August) at the Air Force Memorial has been canceled. We hope to see you at our next local performance, happening tomorrow, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at National Harbor.
Congratulations Lt Gen Weggeman!!
Lt. Gen. Christopher Weggeman, the Deputy Commander of (ACC) speaks with Kessel Run in an exclusive interview about: Digital enlightenment, distributed command and control, and why he is a champion
Tomorrow! Come on out and enjoy the Airmen of Note !
IT'S CONCERT TIME | Looking for something to do or want a change of plans tomorrow evening?! We have you covered! Join us tomorrow, July 16, at the Air Force Memorial and enjoy a night full of your favorite classic and original jazz tunes. This show will surely have you tapping your feet and humming along. Don't forget to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. EST. It is FREE and open to the public.
**The concert is subject to cancellation due to weather. We will alert you if the concert is canceled right here on our page! See you tomorrow!
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CONCERT REMINDER | The U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note are performing this Friday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial as part of our Summer Concert Series. Bring a friend, a neighbor, or a family member and enjoy the sunset with the backdrop of big band jazz!
All concerts are free and open to the public, no ticket required! Unfortunately, they are also subject to weather cancellations, so please check our page for concert updates.
(Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Burns)
CANCELLED | Tonight’s concert has been cancelled due to inclement weather. See you next Friday!
PERFORMANCE TONIGHT! 🎵 | Catch members of the Singing Sergeants performing with The United States Air Force Band tonight at the Air Force Memorial! Senior Master Sgts. Emily Wellington and Joseph Haughton will be singing patriotic favorites and selections from West Side Story. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is FREE and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
**All outdoor concerts are subject to weather cancellation**
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT PARKING & SECURITY UPDATE !
The AFM will have entry control points and visitors will be subject to a bag check upon entering the secure area. All coolers, backpacks, packages, and persons will be subject to inspection by the JBMHH Police Department.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
-NO WEAPONS (FI****MS AND KNIVES WITH BLADES GREATER THAN 2.5"
-NO PYROTECHNICS (FIREWORKS TO INCLUDE SPARKLERS)
-NO ALCOHOL
-NO GRILLS
-NO VENDORS ON SOUTHGATE ROAD OR THE AFM FIELD
-NO LASER POINTERS
-NO DRONES
AUTHROIZED ITEMS:
-DIAPERS BAGS
-STROLLERS
-BLANKETS
-SITTING CUSHIONS
-CAMERAS
-CELL PHONES
-FOOD AND DRINK
-COOLERS
-BACKPACKS
-CHAIRS
VISITING:
The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Virginia Department of Transportation will close multiple roadways on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. These closures are designed to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks.
Street parking in the areas of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Long Bridge Park, and Air Force Memorial will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, please call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to use public or for hire transportation. The Air Force Memorial is within walking distance of the Pentagon City Metro station (Blue and Yellow Line). There will be limited Handicap parking on a first come, first serve.
Please stay updated by following the The United States Air Force Band , Air Force Memorial , and the Arlington County Police Department .
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT | Join us on July 4th !
Stay tuned for important parking and security details that will be released this week!
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT | Join The United States Air Force Concert Band on Sunday, July 4 at 8 p.m. as we host a memorable Independence Day concert at the Air Force Memorial.
The concert will include West Wing actress and veteran advocate Melissa Fitzgerald as emcee, and feature Broadway star Cady Huffman as our guest artist.
For those who can't make it in person, don't fret just yet! This performance will also be live-streamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels, so don't miss out on this memorable event! Visit this link to RSVP and be reminded before the event begins: https://www.facebook.com/events/295852008890986
PARKING UPDATE FOR CONCERT TONIGHT @ 7:30 pm!
Effective immediately, the Upper Parking Lot will ONLY be available to valid handicap vehicles.
Lower Lot parking passes are available onsite for all other visitors.
Thank you for understanding!
SWING INTO THE WEEKEND | Join us this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Plaza Stage at National Harbor to bask in the foot-tapping, high-octane energy that embodies The United States Air Force Band's Airmen of Note! Bring a friend, bring a picnic, but most importantly - bring your bright shining faces and we'll help you kick your weekend into high gear!
All concerts are free and open to the public, no ticket required! Unfortunately, they are also subject to weather cancellations, so please check our page for concert updates.
(Photo by Master Sgt. Val Lukashuk)
See you next week! 🌨
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES | Come enjoy live music at the Air Force Memorial!
Tomorrow, June 4th at 7:30 pm.
See you there!
LIVE MUSIC 🎶 | Come join The United States Air Force Band and soloists from the Singing Sergeants for a live performance this Friday night at 7:30 PM at the Air Force Memorial. Technical Sgts. Katie Edelman and Matthew Scollin are sure to delight with Disney, Broadway and patriotic favorites. FREE and open to the public, no tickets required!
**All outdoor concerts are subject to weather cancellation**
Remembering Pearl Harbor
This year marks the 79th anniversary commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II. Killed in the attack were 2,403 U.S. personnel, including 68 civilians.
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MEMORIAL DAY | We don’t know them all, but we owe them all !
Enjoy from the safety of your homes!
Baltimore, D.C. and Atlanta - we are heading your way this Saturday! Check back Friday for routes and overhead times. Stay home and stay safe! Air Force Thunderbirds
UPDATE | The Air Force Memorial remains open to pedestrian access ONLY in an effort to minimize the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of all visitors and the Department of the Air Force personnel.
All events are cancelled until further notice.
Visitors can park along Southgate Street for a short walk to the memorial. Visitors with special needs (i.e. wheel chair access or limited mobility) can be dropped off at the Air Force Memorial entrance prior to parking.
Please continue to monitor this page and our website for updates!
We honor and remember the sacrifice of heroes who faced uncertainty and death on this date in 1941.
"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrafice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause." -
President Ronald Regan
Happy Veterans Day to ALL !
HERO OF THE WEEK | Maj. Louis J. Sebille (November 21, 1915 – August 5, 1950)
Maj. Sebille, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During an attack on a camouflaged area containing a concentration of enemy troops, artillery, and armored vehicles, Maj. Sebille's F-51 aircraft was severely damaged by antiaircraft fire. Although fully cognizant of the short period he could remain airborne, he deliberately ignored the possibility of survival by abandoning the aircraft or by crash landing, and continued his attack against the enemy forces threatening the security of friendly ground troops. In his determination to inflict maximum damage upon the enemy, Maj. Sebille again exposed himself to the intense fire of enemy gun batteries and dived on the target to his death. The superior leadership, daring, and selfless devotion to duty which he displayed in the ex*****on of an extremely dangerous mission were an inspiration to both his subordinates and superiors and reflect the highest credit upon himself, the U.S. Air Force, and the armed forces of the United Nations.
HERO OF THE WEEK| Lt. Col. William Schroeder (1977 - 2016)
On the morning of April 8, 2016, Lt. Col. William Schroeder, a career special operations weather officer, saw an armed individual enter his squadron. He reacted swiftly by putting himself between the armed individual and his first sergeant. After Schroeder ordered her to run, the first sergeant heard three shots fired as she bolted from the room, followed by more shots after she left.
During the intense struggle with the gunman, Schroeder suffered several significant defensive wounds prior to succumbing to a fatal shot. His swift, heroic and selfless actions prevented the perpetrator from shooting anyone else in the squadron.
Schroeder was much more than an Airman, a special operations weather officer and a commander. He was also a dedicated husband and father of two young sons.
“Bill was the finest example of commander, leader, husband, father, and friend. He was amazing in all those roles. Bill always did the right thing the right way—especially when it was a tough decision,” said Maj. Jonathan Sawtelle, who served as Schroeder’s director of operations at 10th Combat Weather Squadron. “Bill was patient, never vindictive, slow to anger.”
As an elite Air Force Special Operations Weather Officer, Schroeder led other Special Tactics Airmen in the world’s only tactically trained meteorological force.
Schroeder, who had previously earned a Bronze Star, was posthumously awarded the Airman’s Medal, given to those who distinguish themselves by a heroic act. Schroeder was laid to rest with full military honors June 16, 2016, at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.
HERO OF THE WEEK | Master Sgt. Tara R. Brown (Jul 1977 - Apr 2011)
In January 2011, she deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, as a communications squadron advisor for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Air Training Command- Afghanistan. In that role, she served as an international trainer on the basic fundamentals of desktop computers and computer networking to Afghan Air Force Technicians.
On April 27, 2011, MSgt. Brown and three computer systems personnel were working on a project to build a national
level communications network in the Air Command and Control Center on Kabul International Airport when a single
gunman opened fire, killing MSgt. Brown, seven active duty Air Force officers, and one Air Force civilian contract
employee.
MSgt. Brown was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force
Combat Action Medal, and the NATO Article Five Medal.
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HERO OF THE WEEK | SrA Julian S.Scholten (17 Oct 1985 - 18 Feb 2012)
SrA Julian S. Scholten, 26, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away Feb. 18,2012, while serving his country near Djibouti, Africa. SrA Scholten joined the Air Force in 2007 and after Basic Military Training, SrA Scholten was assigned to various training assignments, including the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California and Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas.
SrA Scholten was assigned to the 25th Intelligence Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida as a Tactical Systems Operator where he completed three combat deployments and accumulated more than 900 combat flight hours as an Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operator.
On February 18th, SrA Scholten was returning with his team from a reconnaissance mission in the U.S. Africa Command’s area of operations. Six miles from their base, their single-engine U-28 turboprop crashed, killing the entire team.
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AIR FORCE MEMORIAL'S HERO OF THE WEEK | Capt. Steven L. Bennett
Company: 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron
Division: Pacific Air Forces
Born: 22 April 1946, Palestine, TX
Place / Date: Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, 29 June 1972
Please visit www.af.mil/medal-of-honor/bennett/ to read the full Medal of Honor citation.
AIR FORCE MEMORIAL'S HERO OF THE WEEK | Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger
Company: Detachment 1
Division: 1043d Radar Evaluation Squadron
Born: 5 March 1933
Departed: 11 March 1968
Date of Issue: 21 September 2010
Place/Date : Phou Pha Thi, Laos, 11 March 1968
Please visit www.af.mil/Medal-of-honor/Etchberger for the full Medal of Honor citation.
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN -- Today is National POW/MIA Remembrance Day which honors America's prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor)
Please join us in wishing a Happy 72nd Birthday to the United States Air Force!
Frontiers of Blue...This is 72!
Thank you Honor Flight Network for brining veterans to our memorials!
Surprise D.C. Trip for Local Vet Gets National Attention September 12, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Email Print Ava native, Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dave Andrews recently traveled to Washington D.C. as part of the Honor Flight of the Ozarks in Springfield. Andrew’s wife, Catherine, a...
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Enjoy more video footage of yesterday's wreath laying ceremony hosted at the Air Force Memorial. Since 2007, the HonorAir Knoxville flight has been bringing Tennessee veterans from past wars to the U.S. capital to tour the city's war memorial monuments. To date, the flight has flown more than 3,000 veterans to the Washington D.C. Learn more about the Air Force Memorial here: http://www.afdw.af.mil/afmemorial/ Learn more about HonorAir Knoxville here: http://www.honorairknoxville.com/ Vietnam Veterans of America World War II veterans'memories East Tennessee Veterans Knoxville, Tennessee Tennessee #flight25
In the video below, Rep. Charles Fleischmann (R- Tenn.) speaks to several dozen HonorAir Knoxville veterans who visited the Air Force Memorial today to lay a wreath in remembrance of all veterans from past wars. Other distinguished visitors who also thanked the veterans for their service included Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Reps. John Duncan and Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.). Since 2007, the HonorAir Knoxville flight has been bringing Tennessee veterans from past wars to the U.S. capital to tour the city's war memorial monuments. To date, the flight has flown more than 3,000 veterans to the Washington D.C. Learn more about the Air Force Memorial here: http://www.afdw.af.mil/afmemorial/ Learn more about HonorAir Knoxville here: http://www.honorairknoxville.com/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam Veterans Memorial Veterans of Vietnam Tennessee House Republicans United States House of Representatives Senator Lamar Alexander Knoxville, Tennessee HonorAir Knoxville Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. #flight25
Check out some behind the scenes footage from the Air Force Memorial. Air Force Television Pentagon recorded members from the United States Air Force Honor Guard practicing a Medal of Honor flag folding. The final cuts will be used in an upcoming video package produced by the USAF. Stay tuned for additional videos and photos from the site.
Members of Air Force District of Washington meet with leaders from United States Air Force and Air Force Memorial to discuss logistics and final planning details for Wednesday night's "Heritage to Horizons" event at the Air Force Memorial. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there at 7 p.m. on May 17 for an evening filled with music and Air Force Heritage as we continue to celebrate our Air Force's 70th Birthday throughout the year. #AFBday
Spend time getting to know some of the most recent visitor VIPs who stopped by the Memorial this week: Veterans of the Knoxville, TN, Honor Flight. (Ear phones recommended)
P-51 Mustang flyover of Air Force Memorial as we celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Video shot by ROTC Cadet Nate Jewell.
The attached video has Gen (Ret) John Shaud's remarks from our Veterans Day Ceremony this past weekend. Gen (Ret) Shaud is the former Executive Director of the Air Force Association. Video by Mary Paltzer.
The attached video has CMSgt (Ret) David Popp's remarks from our Veterans Day Ceremony this past weekend. CMSgt (Ret) Popp is the deputy CEO of the Air Force Sergeants Association. Video by Mary Paltzer.
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