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NEWS | May 28, 2019

11 OG performs at National Salute to America's Heroes Air and Sea Show

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

The U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact and Honor Guard Drill team performed for the National Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show for Memorial Day weekend in Miami Beach, Florida, May 24-26. The air and sea show honored service members, both military and local first responders, who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation.

Max Impact performed three music sets in the Air Force Village, and area set apart in the air and sea show. Maw Impact performed and original song, along with contemporary pop and music classics. The Honor Guard Drill Team displayed their precision and discipline amongst the crowds in the intersection of 11th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida.

“More than 300 new Air Force recruits swore the oath of enlistment, and more than 1100 air and sea show attendees registered with interest in joining the Air Force”, said Tech Sgt. Casey Prine, 333rd Recruiting Squadron recruiter. Thousands of attendees visited the air and sea show.

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