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Dedication Ceremony
Air Force Open House
Transportation
Security Advisory
Make Travel Plans
Air Force's 60th Anniversary
Dedication Ceremony
The United States Air Force Memorial will be officially dedicated and presented to the nation at an onsite ceremony at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 14, 2006. The new Memorial is located in Arlington, Virginia, directly across from the Pentagon.
The general public is cordially invited to view the ceremony from the South Pentagon Parking Lot in conjunction with the Air Force Open House via live simulcast broadcast. During the ceremony, guests at both locations will view an aerial review of historic and modern Air Force aircraft, including an appearance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Immediately following the dedication, the United States Air Force Band and a high-profile American entertainer will share the stage for a free concert to celebrate the nation’s historic new Memorial.
For those who wish to visit the Air Force Memorial site following the dedication, shuttles to and from the Memorial will be available.
If you are among the 140,000 individuals who have contributed financially to the construction of the United States Air Force Memorial, please click here to review information for Charter Sponsor Invitations.
Air Force Open House
Throughout the entire day, rain or shine, the United States Air Force will host an Open House featuring a variety of performances, including the United States Air Force Drill Team, interactive displays and exhibits of Air Force equipment, helicopters and aircraft. The Open House festivities begin at 9:00 a.m.
Transportation
The public is encouraged to use the Pentagon Metro Station to access the viewing area for the dedication ceremony and to attend the concert and open house. There will be limited parking at the Pentagon Mall, located on Army Navy Drive across from the Pentagon South Parking Lot.
Security Advisory
No coolers or large bags/containers will be permitted. All guests and their possessions will be thoroughly checked.
Make Travel Plans
Arlington, Virginia hotels have created special rates for attendees of the weekend-long dedication celebration. Most Arlington hotels are only minutes from the site of the Air Force Memorial. Please visit the Arlington County Convention and Visitors Services web site to get information and brochures about the Arlington, Virginia area or to book a hotel room for the dedication weekend.