BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The skies over the National Capitol Region will ring with the sound of freedom May 18 through 20 as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstratio n Squadron\, the Blue Angels\, celebrate 100 years of Marine Corps aviat ion at the 2012 Joint Service Open House here.\nFlying a fleet of Boeing F/A-18 Hornets\, the Blue Angels will headline the largest DOD air show this year as they represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the Unite d States and its Armed Forces to America and other countries as internat ional ambassadors of good will.\nAlso performing will be the U.S. Army&r squo\;s premier parachute demonstration team\, the Golden Knights. These professionals do their best work at 12\,500 feet above the earth&rsquo\ ;s surface. Also be sure not to miss the premier fighter jet of the 21st century\, the F-SS Raptor! \nFriday\, May 18\, is reserved for DOD pers onnel\, school-sponsored children and invited guests. The open house is open to the public May 19 and 20.\nIn addition to dozens of current and vintage military and civilian aircraft on display and in the skies\, g round activities will offer something for the entire audience--from air craft simulators and military displays to food and fun throughout the f light line area.\nSpectators from the general public will need to park a t FedEx Field or take Branch Avenue Metro in order go through the approp riate security screenings and be shuttled to the event.\nDuring the open house\, a Joint Information Bureau will be assembled in Hangar 4 with representatives from each branch of the military available to answer que stions and facilitate stories and photo opportunities. In addition\, the JIB will provide credentials and media kits. \; Only media members with valid identification will be allowed access to the JIB.Parking: Pub lic is asked to park at FedEx Field or Branch Avenue Metro and go throug h security screenings. Free shuttle buses will be available. Parking lot s will open at 7 am.For More Info and Schedule of Events\, visit www.jso h.org. Recorded information line is 301-981-4600. URL:http://hyattsville.patch.com/events/joint-service-open-house-and-air- show SUMMARY:Joint Service Open House and Air Show LOCATION:1500 W Perimeter Rd\, Andrews Air Force Base\, Joint Base Andrew s Naval Air Facility\, MD 20762: 1500 W Perimeter Rd\, Andrews Air Force Base\, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility\, MD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR