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Bolling Airmen represent at the 2009 JSOH

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  • By Airman 1st Class Susan Moreno
  • 11th Wing Public Affairs
BOLLING AFB, D.C. --  The combined efforts of 365 Bolling Air Force Base Airmen helped to ensure the success of the 2009 Joint Service Open House May 15-17 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Eleventh Security Forces Squadron, 579th Medical Group and other organizations from Bolling assisted with event security, traffic control, food booths, public affairs, security checkpoint screening, medical attention and distinguished visitor escort. During the three-day event, volunteers averaged 36 hours of time.

"The people attending the air show see the professionalism of the Airmen donating their time," said Chaplain (Capt.) David Reedy, Arlington National Cemetery chaplain. "From helping folks board buses to and from the event, staffing the static displays and being on hand to offer medical care when needed, it reminds the community of how the military is filled with dedicated and competent professionals who will do what it takes to defend our great nation."

The JSOH is a chance for military members and the local community to interact with one another. The event offers the civilian community a chance to witness the advanced capabilities of the armed forces. All five branches of the military were represented.
This year's JSOH included a wide variety of military air and ground demonstrations to include the Air Force's newest and most advanced fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor. Cargo planes, jet fighters, helicopters, tanks, artillery guns and sea vessels filled the Andrews AFB flight line. Open house attendees were allowed an up-close and personal view of the equipment inventory of the military services.

The sky above Andrews AFB was filled with buzzing bombers, screaming engines of F-22s, F-16s, A-10s, and many other military and civilian aircraft for the JSOH weekend. Crowds of more than 175,000 were on hand to witness aerobatic maneuvers such as spiraling, nose-diving, low-flying, even flying upside down, that showcase the sophistication and tactical agility of America's military.

"My favorite part of the air show this year was once again the F-22 Raptor demonstration," said Chaplain Reedy. "It was also great to see the old war birds on the flight line, because it reminds us that we are where we are as a nation and as an Air Force because of the faithful service of those who came before."

Chaplain Reedy continued, "The air show is a highlight that my family looks forward to each year. Events like this display the pride and professionalism of the U.S. military that will still be protecting American lives when my daughters take their children to air shows in the future."