Post Eagle Newspaper

Golden Knights To Perform At
Joint Base Air Show

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – The U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, have officially been added to the “Power in the Pines” list of performers for Joint Base MDL’s 2016 Open House and Air Show.

For over fifty-three years members of the U. S. Army Parachute Team have been marking the milestones of achievement and an evolution of excellence serving as “Ambassadors” of the Army’s only official demonstration team. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today.

“We are excited to announce that the United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will perform their aerial demonstration at our Open House and Air Show this May,” said Lt. Col. Pat Rayner, Open House and Air Show director. “Our Army mission partners are a crucial part of the team here at Joint Base MDL and showcasing their elite parachute demonstration team is a huge win!”

“Power in the Pines” is free and open to the public and scheduled for May 14 – 15. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with aerial demonstrations slated for 11 a.m. on both days.

Contact the Joint Base Public Affairs Office at 754-2104 or visit www.jointbasemdl.af.mil for more information. Information on the 2016 Open House and Air Show can be found online athttp://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/library/openhouseandairshow.asp