The 354th Fighter Wing welcomes members of the working press to cover the 2008 Soaring into Solstice Thunderbird Air Show.

In order to gain access and press credentials, you must be a member of a valid news organization. This means a bona fide media outlet must employ you or you must be specifically commissioned in writing with a letter of assignment by such a firm to cover the Open House. Examples of media outlets include newspapers, magazines, journals, TV and radio stations, documentary production companies, officially recognized Internet portals, etc. The deadline for media credential applications for the air show is June 10, 2008.

For further information, please contact the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (907) 377-2116 or e-mail us at 354fw.pa@eielson.af.mil. Normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.