WHO: United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team

WHAT: Seats are available on the C-31A, the aircraft that flies the Golden Knights Parachute Team for members of the press.  These seats are divided between August 19 and 20.  SO IT IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS THAT THE SPACES WILL BE GIVEN.

SPECIAL NOTE: Dress warmly – the aircraft is open and the temperature at flying altitude can be as a low as 40 degrees.

WHEN: Wednesday August 20 at 8:50 and 12:50

WHERE: 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, 400 Langley Road, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234

IMPORTANT: Because of increased security, Media will need to provide Public Affairs with the names of the people attending and the type of vehicle they will be driving.  Upon arrival at the 177th, Media will be required to present their credentials in order to gain access to the base.

DETAILS: The Golden Knights Parachute Team is the premier parachute demonstration team of the United States Army and will be part of the “2008 Atlantic City Airshow.”  Members of the Golden Knights will be available for interviews by the media.

Media must call Lt. Col. Garcia at (609) 847-6093 for escort onto the base.