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For Immediate Release
July 2, 2009

AFA Celebrates Independence Day

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association (AFA) today released the following statement:

“Our great nation is blessed with a truly remarkable heritage of freedom. Since our nation’s founding, generations of patriots have fought, served and sacrificed to maintain our freedom and help secure better lives for millions around the world. We owe them all a tremendous debt of gratitude.

“As we celebrate this Independence Day, we appreciate all the members of our Armed Forces, their families, and those civilians in a supporting role. We also remember all the veterans before them who established a great tradition of dedication.

“Thank you to everyone who is a member of AFA or supports our Air Force and our Armed Forces. We at AFA wish you a great Fourth of July.”

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The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 125,000 members. Visit AFA www.AFA.org.


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