Air Force Week locations selected for 2007

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Air Force officials announced Dec. 5 the six locations to host "Air Force Week" in 2007.

They are Phoenix from March 19 to 25; Sacramento from June 4 to 10; St. Louis from July 2 to 8; New England from Aug.18 to 26; Honolulu from Sept. 10 to 16; and Atlanta from Oct. 8 to 14.

The inaugural Air Force Week took place in St. Louis in August. The success of the St. Louis event prompted the Air Force to begin partnering with other communities for 2007.

The Air Force Week program is part of the proactive approach in communicating to the public.

"There is so much to tell," said Brig. Gen. Erwin F. Lessel III, Air Force director of communication. "Next year the Air Force will celebrate its 60th anniversary, and I can't think of a better time to emphasize the Air Force's rich heritage and limitless horizons the service has to offer.

"These weeklong events will give people the opportunity to meet the Airmen who are selflessly defending America and to thank the public for their support of our Air Force men and women," General Lessel said.

Each Air Force week will include community visits and talks by senior Air Force officials, flight demonstration team performances and displays providing an up close and personal look at the Air Force men and women serving on the front lines.

"We are mindful of our true obligations to the nation," said Maj. Dave Haworth, the Pentagon's Air Force Week director. "We are a nation at war and the Air Force is engaged in combat operations every day.

"When we can though, we want to get our people, our planes, and our amazing stories out to the public. After all, it's America's Air Force and we are grateful for their support and we are proud to serve this great nation," he said.