JBA hosts media day for Inauguration practice

Master Sgt. Adam Dempsey, U.S. Air Force Band audio engineer, looks on as more than 20 media outlets interview various Airmen from the USAF Band and Honor Guard following the Air Force rehearsal Jan. 11, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Dempsey, a native of Dexter, Mich., has been with the band for eight years and the 2013 Inauguration will be the second one he has supported. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck)

AF holds Media Day for 57th Presidential Inauguration practice

Published Jan. 16, 2013
By 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck
Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs

Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- More than 20 local, national and international media outlets gathered to watch the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Element rehearsal for the 57th Presidential Inauguration Parade Jan. 11, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event kicked off with remarks from Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Air Force District of Washington commander, followed by music, marching and interviews. The Air Force marching element for the parade on Jan. 21 will include Airmen from Active, Guard and Reserve units, cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, as well as Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard. The U.S. military support for the inauguration dates back to the first inauguration in 1789 and is designed to honor the Commander-in-Chief, recognize civilian control of the military and celebrate democracy.

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