Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ekblad, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, sings the national anthem July 4, 2013, during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade in Las Vegas. Every year Summerlin hosts an Independence Day parade to celebrate the birth of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard stand in formation prior to the presentation of the colors during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2013, at the Las Vegas Country Club. During the celebration, guests were treated to food, patriotic music and a fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
An Airman from the 432nd Maintenance Squadron, Las Vegas, watches a fireworks display during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2013, at the Las Vegas Country Club. Airmen from the 432nd AMXS and other units attended the event and educated the public about their mission while enjoying food, music and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
Members of the Nevada Patriot Guard participate in the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade July 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. The Nevada Patriot Guard is an organization of motorcycle enthusiasts who honor fallen service members and their families during funeral services. More than 30,000 people turned out to enjoy the parade, which takes place to honor the local community, military members and celebrate the birthday of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ekblad, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, sings the national anthem while members of the Marine Veterans of Foreign Wars present the colors July 4, 2013, during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade in Las Vegas. Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base volunteered to be part of the parade in order to celebrate America’s armed forces and their contribution to the birth the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
An Airman from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Las Vegas, discusses some capabilities of the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft with the public July 4, 2013, during an Independence Day celebration at the Las Vegas Country Club. Members of the 432nd AMXS attended the event to educate the public on the RPA mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
Paul Bowen, retired Marine and member of the Marine Veterans of Foreign Wars, salutes July 4, 2013, during the colors presentation at the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade in Las Vegas. The event was one of many in the local area celebrating Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Volunteers from the Summerlin community hold patriotic balloons during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade July 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. The parade is the largest Independence Day parade in southern Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Volunteers from the Summerlin community push the Summerlin Independence Day Parade mascot July 4, 2013, during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade in Las Vegas. Organizations from southern Nevada participated in the event to celebrate the birth of the nation and, according to the event organizers, raise morale in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard march during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade July 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. The honor guard represents the Air Force in ceremonial functions in southern Nevada, some areas of California, Arizona and Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Col. Peter Ford, 57th Adversary Tactics Group commander, and his wife, Jennifer, wave to onlookers during the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade July 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. Ford represented Nellis Air Force Base as the co-grand marshal of the event alongside Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
Volunteers from the Summerlin community participate in the 19th Annual Summerlin Council Independence Day Parade July 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. Organizations from southern Nevada participated in the event to celebrate the birth of the nation and, according to the event organizers raise morale in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles)
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