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NEWS | Aug. 18, 2018

The pipes are calling

By Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy 11th Wing Public Affairs

The United States Air Force Honor Guard traveled to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to perform 22 times from Aug. 3 to 25, at the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland. They are the only group to represent the U.S. military at the event this year.

 

The Tattoo is a global gathering of various talents and performers that represent their country’s military pride and professionalism. The theme of the Tattoo this year was “The Sky’s the Limit”. The idea stemmed from the Royal Air Force’s 100th year of service to the United Kingdom.

 

To learn more about the event, visit https://www.edintattoo.co.uk.

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