Air Force Week New York City Proclamation Ceremony
Jordi Gil and his sister Paula, pet U.S. Air Force Academy falcon mascot "Destiny," while she is held by Cadet Third Class Danielle Cortez, during the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Aug. 24, 2010, in New York. Jordi and Paula are visiting New York City from Barcelona, Spain. Throughout the week, Airmen will interact with the citizens of New York City to educate them about contributions the Air Force makes to national defense. Airmen will participate in a number of events including exhibits in Times Square, park clean-up projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx, and Air Force night at a New York Mets game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)