Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas –
The 12th Flying Training Wing, with direct support from the 502nd Air Base Wing, will hold a Joint Base San Antonio air show and open house from Oct. 31 through Nov. 1.
Co-hosted by Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd ABW and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, the two-day event will take place at JBSA-Randolph.
"This year's theme, 'Taking Military City USA to New Heights,' is certainly befitting as we have dedicated an entire weekend to showcasing air, space and cyber power by opening the gates of JBSA-Randolph to our incredibly supportive public," LaBrutta said. "It's no secret that the region and surrounding community have established a tremendous partnership with all 266 Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force missions that reside on Joint Base San Antonio."
Headlining the schedule are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the Wings of Blue and U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute teams.
Along with 300 minutes of flying time, the show will also feature static displays and fun for all ages.
"This event is about Airmen," Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, said. "You'll see on our flight line the evolution of joint air power and the incredible advancements in technology that have occurred throughout the Air Force's extraordinary history. War birds representing each of those generations of Airmen will be on display, from World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, to today's 5th Generation of remotely piloted aircraft, trainer, and fighter weapon systems."
At this time, some of the scheduled flying acts are a T-6, Mig-17, T-33, T-38, P-51 and the B-25. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated as information becomes available.
The free event is open to the public and gates for base access will be publicized as the event nears.
The air show and open house web page features current information on acts and frequently asked questions. The website address is http://www.jbsa.af.mil and posts from now all the way through the air show will be made at
http://www.facebook.com/JBSA-Randolph.