4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Schaefer, 4th Security Forces Squadron superintendent, explains the functions of law enforcement equipment to civilians during North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Briana Irven, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, talks to community members about the responsibilities of an Air Force MWD handler during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. The event was an opportunity for the 4th Fighter Wing to strengthen relations with the North Carolina community, and for Goldsboro city leaders to recognize Airmen for their accomplishments during a military appreciation awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover in support of the North Carolina Freedom Fest over Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover in support of the North Carolina Freedom Fest over Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Thomas, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, gives a child a tour of a fire truck during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. The event was an opportunity for the 4th Fighter Wing to strengthen relations with the North Carolina community, and for Goldsboro city leaders to recognize Airmen for their accomplishments during a military appreciation awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Thomas, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, engages with community members during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sasha Chung, center left, 4th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical support services flight chief, accepts the NCO of the Year Military Appreciation Award presented by Col. Steven Bofferding, second from right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hammer, center right, 4th FW command chief, and members of the Goldsboro community during a military awards ceremony as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aspen Quam, center left, 4th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron NCOIC of occupational health, accepts the Airman of the Year Military Appreciation Award presented by Col. Steven Bofferding, second from right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hammer, center right, 4th FW command chief, and leaders of the Goldsboro community during a military awards ceremony as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Spectators watch a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Briana Irven, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, talks to community members about the responsibilities of an Air Force MWD handler during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. The event was an opportunity for the 4th Fighter Wing to strengthen relations with the North Carolina community, and for Goldsboro city leaders to recognize Airmen for their accomplishments during a military appreciation awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Bofferding, second from right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hammer, far right, 4th FW command chief, stand alongside award recipients of a student art contest during an awards ceremony as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sasha Chung, left, 4th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical support services flight chief, accepts the NCO of the Year Military Appreciation Award presented by Col. Steven Bofferding, right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hammer, center, 4th FW command chief, and members of the Goldsboro community during a military awards ceremony as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aspen Quam, left, 4th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron NCOIC of occupational health, accepts the Airman of the Year Military Appreciation Award presented by Col. Steven Bofferding, right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hammer, center, 4th FW command chief, and leaders of the Goldsboro community during a military awards ceremony as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Spectators watch a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Spectators watch a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover in support of the North Carolina Freedom Fest over Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Spectators watch a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron and 336th FS, perform a flyover as part of the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Col. Steven Bofferding, right, 4th Fighter Wing deputy commander, talks to an audience of North Carolina community and military members about the importance of the base’s partnership with the civilian community during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. The event was an opportunity for the 4th Fighter Wing to strengthen relations with the North Carolina community, and for Goldsboro city leaders to recognize Airmen for their accomplishments during a military appreciation awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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4th FW celebrates community partnership during NC Freedom Fest

Published Sept. 18, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

GOLDSBORO, NC --

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing celebrate and honor first responders and military personnel alongside members of the community during the North Carolina Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2024. Freedom Fest is one of the biggest celebrations in eastern North Carolina, and an event dedicated to honor military personnel and first responders. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)