SALUTE! Concert
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
People gather around a Blackhawk helicopter before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic People line up to buy refreshments before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Drew and Tracy Nay look over The Republic’s Salute publication before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic A small America flag is mounted on a chair before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic warm up before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Military vehicles are parked on Jackson Street for the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Calvin, left, and Lucas Hodge check out the interior of a military vehicle before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic warm up before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Indiana State Police Honor Guard prepare to present the colors before the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Members of the Indiana State Police Honor Guard present the colors during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators hold their hands over their hearts as they sing the national during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Indiana State Police Honor Guard present the colors during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Roger Kalia conducts the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic performs during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Chleo Bowling dances around with a small American flag during the annual Salute concert in downtown Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 26, 2023.