Luke Hobbs, a local resident, examines a Bearcat gun turret as Senior Airman Daniel Voliva, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Joseph Whitson, 790th MSFS, explain how it works in the Frontier Mall parking lot during Armed Forces Day May 17. Nearly 300 Airmen participated in Armed Forces Day to demonstrate their capabilities and equipment to Cheyenne residents (Photos by 2nd Lt. Lisa Meiman).
Master Sgt. Todd Preston, 30th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, pays respect to the prisoner of war and missing in action Soldiers by saluting the U.S. Armey hat on the POW/MIA table inside Frontier Mall May 17. A formal ceremony included many official military functions such as a flag folding ceremony, the playing of Taps and recognition to all branches of the Armed Forces.
Sparky the firedog receives hugs from local children as he walks around Frontier Mall May 17. Sparky and McGruff the Crime Dog teamed up on Armed Forces Day to educate children on the dangers of fire, drugs and crime.
Benjamin Boicourt explores a UH-1N Iroquois "Huey" helicopter from the 37th Helicopter Squadron on display outside the mall.
Members of the 90th Security Forces Group explain different weapons available for their use to a group of Armed Forces Day attendees. Armed Forces Day included numerous indoor and outdoor events ranging from face-painting to static helicopter displays.
Senior Airman Kristina Buckholz, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron, paints Haley Christoffersen's face with camouflage paint inside the mall. Many of Warren's helping agencies had booths set up to educate people and Airmen on the educational and medical benefits the military offers. There was also a Hall of Honor where people could sign a banner thanking deployed troops. The banner is scheduled to be sent overseas soon.