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People line up at food trucks before the start of the annual Salute! concert on the at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on the lawn near the terminal building of the Columbus Municipal Airport for the annual Salute! concert in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter lands on the airpark lawn before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A UH-1 Huey prepares to land on the airpark lawn before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A UH-1 Huey lands on the airpark lawn before the star of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic take their seats for the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on the lawn near the terminal building of the Columbus Municipal Airport for the annual Salute! concert in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Howitzers are lined up for the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Hudson Andrews checks out the cockpit of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People get a closer look at a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Mollie Cole checks out the cockpit of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People get a closer looks at a UH-60 Blackhawk and a UH-1 Huey helicopters before the start of the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Air Force Maj. Gen. retired Mark Pillar welcomes guests to the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Air Force Maj. Gen. retired Mark Pillar welcomes guests to the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Air Force veteran Tom Pickett talks about the history of Bakalar Air Base during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024. Pickett was presented the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Golden Baton Award for his dedication to music and the orchestra through the music store he owned in Columbus for more than five decades.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rain clouds are seen over the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People cover their heads as rain starts to fall during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Air Force veteran Tom Pickett, left, receives the Golden Award from Patrick Andrews during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024. Pickett was presented the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Golden Baton Award for his dedication to music and the orchestra through the music store he owned in Columbus for more than five decades.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Music Director Isaac Selya announces the playing of the national anthem during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Indiana State Police honor guard present the colors during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Guests stand as members of the Indiana State Police honor guard present the colors during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Guests stand and salute as during the playing of the national anthem during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Indiana State Police honor guard post the colors during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Music Director Isaac Selya watches as a member of the Indiana State Police honor guard posts the American flag during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Music Director Isaac Selya conducts the orchestra during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic perform during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Guests watch the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic perform during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic perform during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic performs during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Music Director Isaac Selya announces the next piece of music the orchestra will perform during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather for the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Soloist Darren Li performs with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
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Soloist Darren Li performs with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic during the annual Salute! concert at the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2024.
