It’s the Joint Services Open House this weekend at Andrews AFB. If you’ve ever wanted to sit in a tank, climb through a helicopter, or see the fighter jets up close, this is the way to do it without enlisting. There are also flyovers by the Blue Angels, parachute jumps by the Golden Knights, and lots of other demonstrations. I’ve been going to these things for most of my life, and there’s always something new and interesting. But if you’re a kid? It’s *really* cool.
It runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Since you’ve already paid for the event with a hefty chunk of your paycheck, there’s no admission charge. Parking for the event is at FedEx Field with shuttle service to Andrews AFB. There is also a shuttle to Branch Ave Metro station. Further details here, at what is one of the more painful sites I’ve come across of late. Note that you’re limited to bringing very small bags.
DT
is this the same event we went to last year at the Pentagon parking lot ?
MB
No, that was special for the Air Force Memorial dedication. Imagine that, but 20 times bigger with more hands-on stuff. It’s where you get rockin’ pictures like this:
DT
after i got through the flickr block here….
stared at that pic. That’s not you right? Is it? Could it be?
Will probably take a date with Gisele for you to put on a helmet and pose for a pic like that now.
MB
Flickr block? Dude, what backward country are you living in? ;)
Totally me. And Gisele can pick me up on Thursday at 9p.