MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- POC: Mr. Terry Montrose
(813) 828-2215 (DSN 968-2215)
February 28, 2013
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs (AMC)
8208 Hangar Loop Drive, Suite 14
MacDill Air Force Base FL 33621-5502
http://www.macdill.af.mil
MacDill AirFest canceled
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Friday officials at MacDill Air Force Base canceled the airshow known as MacDill AirFest scheduled for April 6-7 in response to sequestration.
AirFest is typically one of Tampa's largest events drawing over 150,000 during a two day period. This year's open house had premier acts like the Navy's Blue Angels, U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team and F/A-18 Tactical Demonstration scheduled to perform.
"We explored all options to make AirFest happen, but unfortunately we were overcome by circumstances," said Col. Scott DeThomas, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander. "We want to thank the entire Tampa Bay community for their unwavering support of MacDill, not just during AirFest, but day in and day out. We know how lucky we are to live in this great community"
For more information, Call the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office at 813-828-2215.
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