GOWEN FIELD, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho National Guard is internet hosting Gowen Thunder 2023 Open House and Airshow Aug. 26-27, 2023 on Gowen Field. The occasion is free and open to the general public and will likely be headlined by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s F-16 air demonstration squadron.
“The Idaho National Guard receives incredible support from all communities throughout the state,” Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant common of Idaho stated. “Gowen Thunder 2023 is an opportunity to host the public and show our tremendous appreciation.”
Gowen Thunder 2023 would be the Idaho National Guard’s second open home in additional than 20 years and its first since 2017, when it attracted greater than 130,000 guests to Gowen Field from the native space and throughout the nation. Ground exhibits, aerial acrobatics, static shows and quite a few distributors will be part of the Thunderbirds on Gowen Field throughout the two-day occasion.
Several dozen Idaho enterprise and civic leaders joined Idaho National Guard and Idaho National Guard Morale Welfare & Recreation leaders on Gowen Field Thursday for a particular announcement of the occasion.
Bill Connors, president and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, estimated the financial impression to the Treasure Valley throughout the 2017 open home at $1.65 million and generated greater than 1,800 lodge stays.
In addition to the Thunderbirds, Jet Waco, Lady Liberty, Hell-er Bust, the Misty Blues Jump Team, Power Addiction Air Shows and Franklin’s Flying Circus have all been confirmed to carry out at Gowen Thunder 2023. The Idaho Army National Guard and the Idaho Air National Guard may also staff up for a combined-arms demonstration, showcasing every department’s capabilities and capacity to work collectively to perform any mission on the battlefield.
