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Schedule for JFTB’s Big 2009 July 4th bash

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(6/30/09, Los Alamitos)   Sounds like this year’s 4th Celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base may be the biggest and best ever.  Bands, speeches, and two big flyovers are just part of what’s planned.  And, once again, admitance is free!

Activities begin at 2 p.m. and continue until the fireworks at 9.  This year marks General James Combs retirement, not to mention the birth of our nation.

Here’s the latest, straight from Base spokeswoman Heather Hagan:

You are cordially invited to the Joint Force Training Base (JFTB)Independence Day Spectacular and Retirement Ceremony in honor of retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and Mrs. James P. Combs on Saturday, the fourth of July at two o’clock in the afternoon, in Building 244, the Veterans Service Center, 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

The 22nd Annual Independence Day Spectacular is open to the public.  The event is free for the whole family.

Everyone over the age of 16 years old must show a photo identification at the main gate.  Lawn chairs and blankets are highly encouraged, as there is no bleacher seating this year.  Alcohol, drugs, dogs and fireworks are not permitted at this event.  Free parking is available, but motor homes are not allowed on the base.

4th of July Schedule of Events:
BG Combs Retirement Reception Veteran Services Center (Bldg 244) 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Small Band Set (300th) Veteran Services Center (Bldg 244) 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Salute to the Community (Band) Main Stage 3:00pm – 4:00pm

BG Combs Retirement Ceremony Main Stage 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Introduction 4:00pm – 4:01pm

Parade of Flags 4:01pm – 4:06pm

National Anthem 4:06pm – 4:09pm

Invocation 4:09pm – 4:10pm

BG Combs bio 4:10pm – 4:12pm

Retirement Presentation 4:12pm – 4:17pm

Encasing of GO flag 4:17pm – 4:19pm

Legislative presentations 4:19pm – 4:34pm BG Combs outgoing remarks 4:34pm -4:41pm

Harmony songs 4:41pm – 4:48pm

God Bless America 4:48pm – 4:52pm

Benediction 4:52pm – 4:54pm

Retirement of Colors 4:54pm – 4:57pm

Rock Band Main Stage 5:00pm – 5:30pm

WW II Reenactment Field east of Bldg 244 5:30pm – 6:15pm

C-17 Flyover Aerial 6:01pm – 6:02pm

Vocal Quartet Main Stage 6:15pm – 6:25pm

“Curtain Up!” Cabaret Troupe Main Stage 6:25pm – 6:55pm

Recorded music Main Stage 6:55pm – 7:00pm

4th of July Ceremony Main Stage 7:00pm – 7:45pm

Introduction 7:00pm – 7:02pm

National Anthem 7:02pm – 7:06pm

Posting of Colors 7:06pm – 7:09pm

Invocation 7:09pm – 7:11pm

40th ID Band Performance 7:11pm – 7:45pm

Dignitary remarks Main Stage 7:45pm – 8:15pm

40th ID (M) Band Main Stage 8:15pm – 8:55pm

Stars & Stripes Forever (Band) Main Stage 8:55pm – 9:00pm

T6 Flyover Aerial 9:00pm – 9:01pm

July fireworks Aerial 9:00pm – 10:00pm

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