53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

Four Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard members march in the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

A local Mountain Home resident waits outside a candy store for the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade to begin in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. Downtown Mountain Home looks the part of a Hollywood small town and hosts the longest parade in Idaho annually, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

Col. Michael Lawrence, 366th Maintenance Group commander, throws candy to kids during the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The 366th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Christopher Short, the command chief, and all group commanders rode in the parade, which is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

An Idaho Army National Guard bandsman plays the trumpet in the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

A motorcycle police officer holds traffic as four Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard members round a corner as they march in the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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Air Force appreciation shown in small town during 53rd annual parade, celebration

Maj. Ryan Bodge, 366th Security Forces Squadron commander, serves a free meal of pulled pork, chips and beverages to patrons at the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade and celebration in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

Local Mountain Home residents enjoy the carnival environment at the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

A band from the Idaho Army National Guard, based in Boise marches in the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

Elmore County Sheriffs ride in the 2013 Air Force Appreciation Day parade in Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 7, 2013. The parade is the longest in Idaho, and this year marked the 53rd AFAD celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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Air Force appreciation shown in small town during 53rd annual parade, celebration

Published Sept. 8, 2013

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

Air Force appreciation shown in small town during 53rd annual parade, celebration

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home

53rd annual Air Force Appreciation Day a hit in Mountain Home