[Vision2020] PR - 124th Fighter Wing to conduct Aircraft dedication ceremony at Pullman/Moscow Airport

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |   208.883.7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
124th Fighter Wing to conduct Aircraft dedication ceremony at Pullman/Moscow Airport

September 18, 2015 (Moscow, Idaho) - The Airmen of the Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Fighter Wing invite the public to view a ceremony dedicating an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft to the city of Moscow  at the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m Pacific Standard Time.

The 124FW is painting community-specific "nose art" on A-10C aircraft-eventually dedicating each of the 21 Idaho Air National Guard (ANG) fighter jets assigned to Gowen Field to honor an Idaho community. This Idaho ANG community recognition program acknowledges the support and sacrifices communities and citizens make to defend freedom at home and abroad.

Historically, combat flying squadrons used nose art (creative dedications to specific people, places, or concepts) to personalize combat aircraft and boost unit morale.  Artwork was in high demand during World War II, and extravagant creations highlighted unit pride and cohesion.

In this tradition, the United States Air Force allows specialized artwork for aircraft that is distinctive and symbolic to enhance unit morale.

More than 1,300 Air National Guardsmen from across Idaho support the mission of the A-10C through either full-time or part-time participation in military readiness training.  They support both the federal combat mission of the 124th Fighter Wing and the state of Idaho's military mission as directed by the governor and led by the adjutant general.

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Story Contacts:
Jen Pfiffner, Assistant to the City Supervisor
Phone: 208.883.7123
Email: jpfiffner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:jpfiffner at ci.moscow.id.us>

Major Chris Borders
Phone: 208.422.5268
Email: christopher.l.borders2.mil at mail.mil<mailto:christopher.l.borders2.mil at mail.mil>

Story Notes:
A similar event is taking place in Lewiston, Idaho on the same day and time.

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.



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