Air Force Week New York City Public Service Award

Mr. Chester Burger talks about his experiences that lead to his being awarded the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award on Aug. 24, 2010, while aboard the USS Intrepid. Mr. Chester Burger served as an Air Force advocate under the Public Affairs Advisory Group in New York City for more than 15 years. He worked to bring awareness to the contributions of servicemen in NYC. His award ceremony followed the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony on the USS Intrepid. The event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum was highlighted by a six-ship flyover by the USAF Thunderbirds. The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of the Air Force attended, along with General Raymond Johns, Commander of Air Mobility Command. The Police Commissioner of the City of New York, the Honorable Raymond Kelly, represented NYC. Mr. Greg Kelly of "Good Day New York" was emcee for this event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Air Force Week New York City Public Service Award

The Air Force Public Service medal awarded to Mr. Chester Burger following the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony on the USS Intrepid on Aug. 24, 2010. The event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum was highlighted by a six-ship flyover by the USAF Thunderbirds. The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of the Air Force attended, along with General Raymond Johns, Commander of Air Mobility Command. The Police Commissioner of the City of New York, the Honorable Raymond Kelly, represented NYC. Mr. Greg Kelly of "Good Day New York" was emcee for this event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Air Force Week New York City Proclamation Ceremony

Tech. Sgt. Tim Shaw (in protective clothing) is the decoy that a miitary working dog trains to attack to protect the handler, Staff Sgt. Kyle Lutman (right, holding leash), during a training demonstration, following the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony at the USS Intrepid on Aug. 24, 2010. Sgts. Shaw and Lutman are assigned to the 87th Security Forces Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, Del. The event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum was highlighted by a six-ship flyover by the USAF Thunderbirds. The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of the Air Force attended, along with General Raymond Johns, Commander of Air Mobility Command. The Police Commissioner of the City of New York, the Honorable Raymond Kelly, represented NYC. Mr. Greg Kelly of "Good Day New York" was emcee for this event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Air Force Week New York City Proclamation Ceremony

Tech. Sgt. Tim Shaw (in protective clothing) is the decoy that a miitary working dog trains to attack to protect the handler, during a training demonstration, following the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony at the USS Intrepid on Aug. 24, 2010. Sgts. Shaw and Lutman are assigned to the 87th Security Forces Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, Del. The event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum was highlighted by a six-ship flyover by the USAF Thunderbirds. The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of the Air Force attended, along with General Raymond Johns, Commander of Air Mobility Command. The Police Commissioner of the City of New York, the Honorable Raymond Kelly, represented NYC. Mr. Greg Kelly of "Good Day New York" was emcee for this event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Air Force Week Sacramento

Itzel Rodriguez, 6 years old, peers out from the cockpit window of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 12, 2009, during the California Capital Air Show, the culminating event of Air Force Week Sacramento. Air Force Week-Sacramento is an event featuring various activities and exhibitions to educate the community about the Air Force's capabilities and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

Air Force Week Sacramento

A couple young spectators take a look inside the cockpit of an Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 12, 2009, during the California Capital Air Show, the culminating event of Air Force Week Sacramento. Air Force Week Sacramento is an event featuring various activities and exhibitions to educate the community about the Air Force's capabilities and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)