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High Desert Warrior June 2, 2017
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Torrance Armed Forces Days
Torrance, calif — The City of Torrance paid tribute to the five branches of the military during the 58th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Days Celebration, May 19-21. This year the honored service was the US Air Force.
The 2017 parade Grand Marshal was Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. Actor Anthony Denison (Major Crimes, The Closer) served as the Honorary
Grand Marshal.
The celebration began on May 19 with the opening of displays from all five branches at the Del Amo Fashion
Plaza.
The National Training Center and Fort Irwin was represented by Soldiers and equipment from the 11th
Armored Cavalry Regiment, the 916th Support Brigade and Operations Group. Equipment included the M-1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle
and the UH60 Blackhawk Helicopter.
Also featured in the display area was a display from the US Army Garrison’s Department of Public
Works. The display educated the public on conservation and environmental projects at the sprawling desert base.
The City of Torrance is designated by the U.S. Department of Defense to host an Armed Forces Day celebration with the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade as a highlight. The Parade has the
distinction of being the nation’s longest running military parade sponsored by any city.
The 2018 celebration will take place May 18-20. The honored service will be the US Marine Corps.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Edge, 11th ACR
The U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue, perform aerial maneuvers during Torrance’s 58th Annual Armed Services Day Parade, May 20, 2017.
Soldiers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment wave to the crowds during the 58th annual Torrance Armed Forces Days Parade.t
Col. Joseph D. Clark, commander 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment rides down Torrance Blvd. in a 1940’s era M3 Half-Track Armored Vehicle.
For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil