Arctic Thunder to proceed

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ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Despite the tragic loss of four Airmen in a C-17 aircraft accident that occurred here Wednesday, Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson's air show and open house will proceed this weekend.

"We do this to both honor the loss of our four Airmen and also to pay respect to all servicemembers who make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms," said Col. John McMullen, 3rd Wing commander. "We hope our friends and neighbors throughout Alaska will come out and join us."

Arctic Thunder is free and open to the public. The gates open at 9 a.m. on both July 31 and Aug. 1 and the entertainment continues until 5 p.m. each day. Typically, the largest two-day event in Alaska, attendance for the show is expected to exceed 170,000.