Article: AIR FORCE WEEK IN THE HEARTLAND KICKS OFF WITH BANG

The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release:

Fly-bys, music, military precision and fireworks broadcast the beginning of Air Force Week in the Heartland as more than 10,000 witnessed Airmen at their best Aug. 9 at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.

Airmen from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., hosted the free event to let the public experience what the Air Force is all about to kick off Air Force Week here that runs through Aug. 17.

The event kicked off as members of the Heritage Band of America entertained the crowd as U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue jump team landed bringing in the American flag during the national anthem. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman then read the proclamation ...

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