101st Air Refueling Wing hosts annual Family Day

Press are invited to attend the event, which includes showcasing a KC-46 Pegasus

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BANGOR, MAINE (09/07/2022) (readMedia)-- The 101st Air Refueling Wing is hosting a local media day on Sept. 11th in which outlets will be authorized to visit the installation for our Family Day, a day in which we invite all families of military members out for food, games, tours, and activities around the Wing. Highlighted this year will be a display of the KC-46 Pegasus; the future of mid-air refueling. The 101st is pursuing the KC-46 airframe, aiming to replace the KC-135.

WHO:

101st Air Refueling Wing, Maine National Guard
WHAT:

Media are invited to collaborate with wing members/families and conduct video news stories encapsulating the event. Opportunities for interviews with subject matter experts and leadership will be made available. 

Schedule of events includes: -11 a.m. show time at the main gate-Media personnel will be expected to follow the designated escort to Building 499 (Big Hangar)-Interviews can either be at the start or finish-Tour of the KC-46 Pegasus
WHEN: Sunday September 11, 2022 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: MAINEiac Ave
Bangor, Maine 04401
NOTES:

Leadership of the 101st Air Refueling Wing would be honored to have you not only as local media outlets but as members of our community. This event honors military families. 

Media are only permitted within the installation with prior coordination and an escort at all times. Those interested in attending must notify the Public Affairs Office in advance to coordinate transportation. Those who do not coordinate will be turned away for security purposes. Please email andrew.sinclair@us.af.mil to RSVP. 

A printable version of this advisory is attached.