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Freedom Fest gives
Edwards patriotic
pyrotechnics show
by Jet Fabara the 412th Medical Group, Weapons Safety,
412th TW Public Affairs Ground Safety, the Edwards Fire Department, Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara
along with private organizations were on hand
A popular event of the year, more than throughout the whole event. An attendee during the 2015 Freedom Fest exhibits her colorful patriotism prior to the National
3,000 Edwards members and their families Anthem and fireworks demonstration held July 4 at Wings and Roberts Fields.
came out for this year’s Freedom Fest activi- Aside from the free watermelon provided
ties July 4 at Wings and Roberts Fields. by the Commissary, entertainment through-
out the event included the John Stratton Band,
Hosted by the 412th Force Support Squad- Pop Vision Band, a pie-eating contest, the
ron, the event was free to the entire Edwards Bob Hope USO Show Troupe, with a presen-
community and required the assistance of tation of the Colors and the National Anthem,
many volunteers to make this year’s festivi- sung by the Bob Hope USO Show Troupe.
ties run smoothly.
To culminate the event, a fireworks extrava-
Of those volunteering, members from ganza, accompanied by patriotic music, gave
the 412th FSS, 412th Civil Engineering Di- spectators an explosive finale to the holiday’s
rectorate, 412th Security Forces Squadron, festivities.
Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara
A child shows off her patriotism while listening to live entertainment that was provided for the
base community during the 2015 Freedom Fest July 4 at Wings and Roberts Fields.
Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara
Despite the usual windy conditions, the fireworks extravaganza, which was accompanied by
music, culminated the 2015 Freedom Fest at Edwards July 4.
Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara
The Bob Hope USO Show Troupe provided live entertainment for the Edwards community
July 4.
