ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Tech. Sgt. David McCormick claps along with the audience during the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific's performance during the Fourth of July Parade here. McCormick is a member of the PACAF Band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Cadets from the Fort Richardson Military Youth Academy march in the city's Fourth of July parade. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Costumed participants remind the audience of the historic meaning of Independence Day during the Fourth of July Parade here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Children hold flags as they ride on a military appreciation float during the Fourth of July Parade here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- As part of the Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks are set off by Mulcahy Stadium here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)