Air Force Week Sacramento details released

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  Air Force Week Sacramento will run from Sept. 5 through 13 at various locations throughout Sacramento, Calif. 

Although Air Force Week begins Sept. 5, festivities are set to begin Sept. 6 with a performance by Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, at the State Fair. A proclamation signing at the California Capitol, by select Air Force officials and distinguished guests, will officially open the week Sept. 8. Additionally, there will be speaking engagements with Air Force senior leaders to include the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Commander of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Arthur J. Lichte. The proclamation signing will be followed by a flyover of Air Force aircraft and the day will conclude with an evening performance by Tops In Blue at the Mondavi Center on the University of California, Davis campus. 

Other planned events throughout the week include air-to-air refueling missions with C-17 Globemaster III and KC-10 Extender aircraft, as well as performances by a well known country music singer and the Air Force Band of the Golden West. 

Additional events under development include a women's leadership forum, briefings from astronauts and finally a leadership panel with senior Air Force leadership and local political and industry leaders. 

The week will culminate with an air show at Mather Airport Sept. 12 and 13 with numerous aerial acts to include the Air Force Thunderbirds, the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing both days. 

"Air Force Week Sacramento will highlight the great work being done by America's Airmen around the globe right here at home," said Col. Mark Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "This event is a wonderful opportunity for Sacramento and the Northern California community to meet the magnificent Airmen who make the U.S. Air Force the greatest Air Force in the world." 

For more information and recent updates, visit the Air Force Week Web site at www.airforceweek.af.mil or call Travis public affairs at 707-424-2011.