[Scan-DC] Andrews AFB and Naval Academy performances

[Alan Henney]

     MEDIA ADVISORY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
316th Wing
Office of Public Affairs
Andrews AFB, MD  20762-7002

           May 17, 2007

Open house features aerial demonstrations

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be
among many aerial demonstration teams flying over the National Capital
Region as a part of the 2007 Joint Service Open House here May 18 –
20.

This year’s theme of the Joint Service Open House is America Supports
You, a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, that
recognizes citizens’ support for their military men and women and
communicates that support to servicemembers at home and abroad.

Aerial demonstration squadrons, such as the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds, perform precision aerial maneuvers to highlight the
capabilities of modern, high-performance aircraft.

The three-day event features the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights. The
Golden Knights is an award-winning professional parachute
demonstration team, performing at over 125,000 feet above the surface
of the Earth.

An F-22A Raptor, the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft, will also
demonstrate its maneuverability and supercruise capabilities between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 18 – 20.

F-22A Raptors,  critical components of the Global Strike Task Force,
is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances
and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air
Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22A cannot be matched by any
known or projected fighter aircraft.

For additional information, contact the 316th Wing Public Affairs
office at 89pa.media at andrews.af.mil.

Photo and interview opportunities are scheduled 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday,
for official credentialed media members. Several performers including
the Thunderbirds and static displays will be available at that time.
Visit www.jsoh.org for more information regarding the event.


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     MEDIA ADVISORY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
316th Wing
Office of Public Affairs
Andrews AFB, MD  20762-7002

           May 15, 2007
USAF Thunderbird interviews

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be
among many aerial demonstration teams flying over the National Capital
Region as a part of the 2007 Joint Service Open House here May 18 –
20.

There will be interview opportunities with the USAF Thunderbirds
aircrew May 17 from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. at Andrews.

Aerial demonstration squadrons, such as the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds, present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the
capabilities of modern, high-performance.

For additional information, contact the 316th Wing Public Affairs
office at  89pa.media at andrews.af.mil.

Visit www.jsoh.org for more information regarding the event.


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#036-07
May 15, 2007
Media Contacts:
Leo Mehalic
Deborah Goode

Note to editors and reporters:  PLEASE NOTE:  Important information
regarding Bridge and River closures is included in this release.
PLEASE RSVP to the Public Affairs office by 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 21,
to cover one or both Blue Angels flight demonstrations.  Weather
cancellations will be available by calling 410-293-1000.

NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES BLUE ANGELS COMMISSIONING WEEK PERFORMANCE AND
NAVAL ACADEMY BRIDGE AND SEVERN RIVER CLOSURES

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the
Blue Angels will perform a variety of high-speed precision maneuvers
during the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week.

On Tuesday, May 22, Navy F/A-18 Hornets will perform circle and
arrival maneuvers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  In addition, they will
rehearse their flight demonstration between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  (All
times are approximate and are dependent upon the weather.)

Naval Academy Gate 1 and 3 will be closed to vehicular traffic (except
for emergency vehicles) from 11 a.m. until the completion of the
flight demonstration rehearsal (approximately 4 p.m.).  Gate 8 will be
open during these same times to staff and faculty, vehicles with DoD
stickers, shuttle buses, and cars displaying handicapped plates or
placards.  These same exceptions and closures apply on Wednesday, May
23, from 11 a.m. until completion of the Blue Angels' flight
demonstration (approximately 4 p.m.).
On Wednesday, May 23, the Blue Angels flight demonstration begins at 2
p.m.  The aerobatic maneuvers will occur directly above the Severn
River and will be free and open to the public.  Viewing areas for the
show will include Ingram Field, portions of Farragut Field and
Hospital Point.

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BLUE ANGELS 2-2-2-2-2

The Academy Police, State Police, U.S. Coast Guard and the Department
of Natural Resources Police will enforce the following vehicular and
marine safety zones and boating traffic restrictions during scheduled
low-level flight operations during practices and performances by the
Blue Angels:

Naval Academy Bridge closures

The Naval Academy Bridge (Md. Rt. 450) will be closed to all vehicular
and pedestrian traffic at the times listed below.  Vehicles entering
and leaving Annapolis should use Rowe Boulevard or other alternate
routes.

TUESDAY, May 22, 11  a.m. – 4 p.m.*

WEDNESDAY, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.*

Severn River:  Anchoring restrictions

At the times listed below, no anchoring will be permitted within
restricted areas on the Severn River and its tributaries within an
area bounded on the south by a line drawn from the quick-flashing
light at the south end of the Naval Academy seawall to Greenbury Point
and bounded on the north by the U.S. Route 50 highway bridge.

TUESDAY, May 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.*

WEDNESDAY, May 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.*

Severn River:  Boating

Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution while the Yard
Patrol craft marking the center point, are in position.  The portion
of the Severn River defined by the boundaries below will be closed to
all boating traffic for the Blue Angels circle and arrival maneuvers,
rehearsal and flight demonstration during the times listed below.

The southern boundary will be established by Yard Patrol craft, which
mark a line drawn from the quick flashing light at the south end of
the Naval Academy seawall to Greenbury Point, and the northern
boundary by the U.S. Rt. 50 Severn River Bridge.  Both boundaries will
be patrolled by the Coast Guard, Department of Natural Resources
Police, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Annapolis Police and Fire Rescue
boats.

TUESDAY, May 22, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*

WEDNESDAY, May 23, 10:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.*

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BLUE ANGELS  3-3-3-3-3

During periods of restricted boating on the Severn, shoreline
residents' boats moored to a permanent dock in the affected area may
remain secured to their docks. However, by order of the commander, 5th
Coast Guard District, a special local regulation has been issued which
closes the river to all other boats -- either underway, anchored or on
mooring buoys -- during practices and performances by the Blue Angels.
[Please call Coast Guard Activities Baltimore at (410) 576-2674 for
additional details.]

For decades, the Blue Angels have performed for thousands of
spectators during Commissioning Week.  This year, one Naval Academy
graduate is part of the Blue Angels support team.  Lt. Cmdr. Mark E.
Lambert, Class of 1996, is the Blue Angels’ Flight Surgeon.

The Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits the choreographed
refinements of Navy-trained flying skills.  The presentation includes
four-plane, graceful, acrobatic maneuvers referred to as diamond
maneuvers.  All jets perform maneuvers together in the well-known
delta formation.  For more information about the Blue Angels, see
www.blueangels.navy.mil.

On Wednesday, May 23, the Blue Angels flight demonstration will be
preceded and followed by several other events for the public’s
enjoyment.  At 1 p.m., the Navy Band will perform on Ingram Field.  At
4 p.m., Monte Maxwell will perform an organ concert in the main
chapel.  These events are free and open to the public.

Only vehicles with Department of Defense decals or handicapped
stickers are permitted on Academy grounds.  Vehicles displaying FONA
passes will not be permitted to park on Naval Academy grounds.  All
non-authorized vehicles, buses, recreational vehicles and spectators
must park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Blue Side, and
ride the free daily shuttle between the Navy Marine Corps Memorial
Stadium and the Academy. Shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible.

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BLUEANGELS 4-4-4-4-4

Handicapped visitors will be permitted to park on Academy grounds with
a valid handicap sticker and after a thorough vehicle inspection at
Gate 8.  Visitors must park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
During the Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal and Flight Demonstration the
shuttle route on the Yard will be limited stopping at Alumni Hall from
1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Note: Dogs and other pets are not permitted on Academy grounds during
Commissioning Week

USNA

*All times are approximate, weather dependent

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May 15, 2007

              Media Contacts:
              Jennifer M. Erickson
Email: mediarelations at usna.edu
              Deborah Goode

NAVAL ACADEMY FIREWORKS DISPLAY DURING RING DANCE

 ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As part of the Commissioning Week festivities, a
fireworks display will take place at the Naval Academy’s Hospital
Point Seawall during the Ring Dance, Saturday, May 19.  The display
begins at 10 p.m.

 While the Ring Dance is not open to the public, some neighborhoods
surrounding the Academy may be able to view the fireworks display.

For more information on Naval Academy events, please visit
www.usna.edu.

           USNA