Air Force Week New York City Proclamation Ceremony
Staff Sgt. Mercedes Crossland,during the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony at the USS Intrepid on Aug. 24, 2010. Sgt. Crossland is Public Affairs photographer stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and a native of Harlem. 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)