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BEACON
Volume 80, Number 28
THE
452 AMW Public Affairs
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COMMANDER
Col. Russell Muncy
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Capt. Perry Covington
EDITOR
Ms. Linda Welz
452 AMW EDITORIAL STAFF
Master Sgt. Megan Crusher
Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann
Senior Airman Russell McMillan
Senior Airman Joseph Dangidang
Senior Airman Kevin Mitterholzer
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Celebrate National Parents’ Day 2015
by Capt. Perry Covington
452 AMW public affairs
Yes, you read the headline correctly.
There is such a thing as National Parents’
Day. It is celebrated in the United States on nized at every possible opportunity.
the fourth Sunday of July, which happens
to be this coming Sunday.
This holiday was established in 1994
when former President Bill Clinton signed
a Congressional Resolution into Law (36
U.S.C. § 135) for “recognizing, uplifting,
and supporting the role of parents in the
rearing of children.” The bill was brought
forth by Republican Senator Trent Lott.
I’m sure you’re asking yourself the
same question that I asked myself… “but
why?” We already have a Father’s Day and
a Mother’s Day. Besides extra presents, and
an excuse to spend a day pampering one-
self, what’s the point? In a country that has
a special day for almost every inane occa-
sion, (I’m looking at you Tapioca Pudding
Day), why are we doubling up for parents?
As I sat contemplatively at my desk, I
came to a simple realization. Why not?
Why not celebrate parents the world over?
Yes we have specific days to honor our
Last chance to design airshow poster
March Air Reserve Base is holding a
design contest for the “March Field Air-
Fest 2016: Thunder Over the Empire”
poster. Everyone is eligible to enter. The
winning designer will receive a 2016
AirFest package for a family of four. The
package includes VIP parking for one ve-
hicle (excluding RVs); four tickets to the
pre-show dinner party on Friday, April
29, 2016; four tickets to the show-center,
Chalet tent; a guided base tour between
June - December 2016 to be scheduled
with public affairs a minimum of 30 days
in advance.
Keep in mind:
-- March Field AirFest 2016 is the
name; Thunder Over the Empire is the
theme.
--The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds may
be the headliner, and there will also be
many other air and ground acts.
--March Field’s 452nd Air Mobility
Wing is home to the C-17 Globemaster III
and the KC-135 Stratotanker.
--March Field is the original name of
the base and how it is sometimes referred
to today. March Field was established in
1918. The current and complete name of
the base is March Air Reserve Base.
--The design will be made into posters
and post cards for marketing purposes.
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COMMENTARY
mother’s and father’s but being a parent is a et a better place to live.
full-time job and parents should be recog- So, why not?
National Parents’ Day is a day to
Good parents help shape the human be- honor our parents. This Sunday show
ings that will inherit this world. Essential- appreciation to them and celebrate the
ly, good parents help decide the fate of the social construct of family. Call up your
human race. It is quite the burden to bear. parents, take them out on the town, and
Too often, we overlook how important it is show them that they are worth celebrat-
to raise our children properly, instilling in ing. Post on social media using #Nation-
them the morals and values that will ulti- alParentsDay to encourage others to join
mately make our tiny blue and green plan- in paying it forward.
They will be available to local communi- “Entry - AirFest 2016”) and received not
ties to post. The design will also be posted later than midnight, August 1, 2015. Your
to the Internet, social media sites and print entry MUST include your full name, ad-
news, with attribution to the artist. dress, email and phone number. We will
respond with the validity of work state-
--The winning design will be selected ment and a request for further information
by vote of the AirFest executive commit- if needed.
tee sometime in August 2015. Winner will
be notified by the committee at that time. 4. If you have any questions, please
email them to 452amwpa.web@gmail.
--There is no entry fee and the prize has com (Subject: “Question - AirFest 2016”)
no value as our airshows and base tours
are free and the pre-show dinner is spon-
sored and by invitation only.
--The winning designer must sign a
statement giving up all rights and/or re-
siduals to the design forever. The design
will become the property of the U.S. Air
Force.
--In the event of a cancellation, the
contest and prize becomes null and void.
Contest rules:
1. All graphic art/photography used
must be your original work. Do NOT use
anything that is copyrighted, registered or
developed by someone else in part or en-
tirety. You will be required to sign a state-
ment as to the validity of your work.
2. There is no minimum or maximum
age to submit an entry. Only one entry per
person, so make it your best!
3. All entries must be submitted to
452amwpa.web@gmail.com (Subject: