June 1 – 7, 2009 is Air Force Week at Hill Air Force Base.

General Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, selected Ogden as one of three cities nationwide to host Air Force Week this year to highlight the Air Force’s partnership with its sister services in the joint fight and to show its gratitude to the communities that support its Airmen.

The weeklong event will include talks by Air Force officials, flight demonstrations and displays around the region to provide a close and personal look at the Air Force mission and its service members.

“Air Force Week will showcase our Airmen and their amazing capabilities to members of the community who may not have day-to-day contact with Hill Air Force Base,” said Colonel Linda Medler, 75th Air Base Wing commander. “In short, the event will allow our Airmen to share their incredible stories with the community.”

The event will culminate with an open house and air show at Hill Air Force Base by the Thunderbirds, one of America’s premier demonstration teams. The event is Free and open to the public.

Air Force Week ensures America’s communities of local and state civic leaders, influencers, potential recruits, and Airmen understand how our dominance of air, space and cyberspace helps defend America in today’s changing world.

Only two other sites were selected for Air Force Week in 2009, and they are Hampton Roads, Va., April 12-19, and Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 14-20.