SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The annual Center Street Jam military appreciation night was held in downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina, June 2, to recognize Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Airmen.
Col. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Craig Shenkenberg, 916th Air Refueling Wing commander, shared their appreciation for the town of Goldsboro during their opening remarks.
“I just want to say thank you on behalf of myself and Chief Master Sgt. [Shane] Wagner (4th FW command chief) and all the men and women of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,” said Slocum. “What’s amazing about this community is how much you accept our families and our Airmen into your community. I want to thank all of you for the support, this is just another night, another example of why Goldsboro and Wayne County is one of the top ten defense support communities in the entire United States.”
More than 500 members of the base and local community attended the event which featured a live band, local food trucks, and activities for kids.
“It is a small gesture from our community to say thanks for the outstanding service and commitment to our great nation,” said Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Duplechain, 4th Operations Group command chief. “The festivities were definitely enjoyable and much appreciated from the community, and it was a great event.”
The Goldsboro and Wayne County communities hold several events throughout the year such as Memorial Day events and a Veteran’s Day parade to honor the Airmen of Seymour Johnson AFB.