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The U.S. Air Force Academy salutes the American flag flown by a tandem skydiver at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held annually and draws in hundreds of thousands attendees each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay)

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The U.S. Air Force Academy performs at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. The Air Force Academy played for over 800,000 attendees at the International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay)

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Tech. Sgt. Mike Evangelista, U.S. Air Force Academy regional bandsman, plays the bass during the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held annually and draws in hundreds of thousands attendees each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay)

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Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Yuill, U.S. Air Force Academy regional bandsman, plays the drums during the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held annually and draws in hundreds of thousands attendees each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay)

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An HH-60W Jolly Green II from the 512th Rescue Squadron makes its final approach during the International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. After landing, visitors of the International Balloon Fiesta were invited to see the helicopter up close and speak to the crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar)

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Maj. Casey Doane, 512th Rescue Squadron flight safety officer, talks to visitors of the International Balloon Fiesta during a static display at Balloon Fiesta Park, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. During the display Doane talked to visitors about the HH-60W Jolly Green II and answered questions about the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar)

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U.S. service members participate in Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2023

Published Oct. 10, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Air Force Academy Band salutes the American flag flown by a tandem skydiver at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 7, 2023. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held annually and draws in hundreds of thousands attendees each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay.)

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