WASHINGTON (AFNS) —
Thousands of individuals gathered to witness performances by some of the army’s most elite items through the celebratory Air Force seventy fifth Anniversary Tattoo at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15.
The Tattoo featured performances by the United States Air Force Band, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and visitor performer, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer. Attendees additionally had the chance to witness firsthand the Air Force’s air superiority throughout a flyover by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
“Air Force trailblazer Gen. Hap Arnold wrote, ‘We must think in terms of tomorrow,’” mentioned Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. “For 75 years that’s exactly what our Airmen have been doing. By envisioning tomorrow, they have found new ways to make the impossible … possible.”
Distinguished friends in attendance included Brown, who was the night’s host, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, 49 worldwide air chiefs and different army and civic leaders. Also acknowledged through the Tattoo have been the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022.
Bass spoke about how a lot the nation calls for of at present’s Airmen, irrespective of their rank or specialty.
“It will be our Airmen who provide America with the airpower it needs to defend our nation, to deter or defeat our adversaries, to reassure our partners and allies, and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength,” Bass mentioned throughout her Tattoo remarks. “To our Airmen, and to our families, thank you.”
The band and honor guard, from (*75*) Base Anacostia-Bolling, carried out time-honored traditions by creative precision performances in a ceremonial show of heritage and excellence by army musical performances, and drill and ceremony.
“The outstanding 11th Wing flock spent more than a year organizing this historical celebratory event, and the Airmen in our band and honor guard spend their entire careers preparing for this moment to showcase the best our Air Force has to offer,” mentioned Col. Catherine Logan, commander of JBAB and the eleventh WG. “I am so proud we were able to show off their talents and professionalism to so many people, and I am humbled to think of how the 11th Wing will continue to expertly represent our country in global engagements for the next 75 years and beyond.”
The band and the glory guard are the premier musical and elite ceremonial items of the Air Force. Responsible for performing their respective missions year-round to honor the lives of fallen Airmen, in addition to encourage audiences world wide, the Air Force’s seventy fifth Anniversary Tattoo offered a possibility to showcase their capabilities and encourage constructive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.
“Innovation is the foundation of the accomplishments of the past 75 years,” Brown mentioned. “The joint force, our nation, and our allies and partners depend on the Air Force more than ever before because airpower has become the source of strategic advantage.”
The Air Force’s benefit within the air was on full show throughout an aerial parade which included P-51 Mustang, B-25 Mitchell, B-17 Flying Fortress, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, KC-10 Extender and KC-46 Pegasus plane.
The Tattoo honored the proud heritage of the United States Air Force, fueled by the dedication and innovation of the generations of Airmen who’ve answered their nation’s name since 1947.
Since its inception, the Air Force has excelled at preserving tempo with speedy modifications in know-how and within the calls for positioned on its core missions.
“We will make sure our Airmen and Guardians continue to thrive with the tools and technology they need to extend this unprecedented era of stability and prosperity well into the future,” Kendall mentioned throughout his remarks.
Empowered Airmen proceed to push technological and cultural boundaries to keep up the Air Force’s aggressive benefit and thrive because the leaders in air and area energy.
