You are cordially invited to the Joint Force Training Base (JFTB) Independence Day Spectacular and Retirement Ceremony in honor of retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and Mrs. James P. Combs on Saturday, the fourth of July at two o'clock in the afternoon, in Building 244, the Veterans Service Center, 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

The 22nd Annual Independence Day Spectacular is open to the public.  The event is free for the whole family. Everyone over the age of 16 years old must show a photo identification at the main gate.  Lawn chairs and blankets are highly encouraged, as there is no bleacher seating this year.  Alcohol, drugs, dogs and fireworks are not permitted at this event.  Free parking is available, but motor homes are not allowed on the base.

4th of July Schedule of Events:

2:00pm - 4:00pm — BG Combs Retirement Reception Veteran Services Center (Bldg 244)

2:15pm - 2:45pm — Small Band Set (300th) Veteran Services Center (Bldg 244)

3:00pm - 4:00pm — Salute to the Community (Band) Main Stage

4:00pm - 5:00pm — BG Combs Retirement Ceremony Main Stage

4:00pm - 4:01pm — Introduction

4:01pm - 4:06pm — Parade of Flags

4:06pm - 4:09pm — National Anthem

4:08pm - 4:09pm — UH-60 Blackhawk flyover at the end of the Anthem

4:09pm - 4:10pm — Invocation

4:10pm - 4:12pm — BG Combs bio

4:12pm - 4:17pm — BG Kight remarks

4:17pm - 4:19pm — Encasing of G.O. flag

4:19pm - 4:34pm — Legislative presentations

4:34pm - 4:41pm — BG Combs outgoing remarks

4:41pm - 4:48pm — Harmony songs

4:48pm - 4:52pm — God Bless America

4:52pm - 4:54pm — Benediction

4:54pm - 4:57pm — Retirement of Colors

4:57pm - 4:58pm — UH-60 Blackhawk flyover at the end of colors

5:00pm - 5:30pm — Rock Band Main Stage

5:30pm - 6:15pm — WW II Reenactment Field east of Bldg 244

6:01pm - 6:02pm — C-17 Flyover

6:15pm - 6:25pm — Vocal Quartet Main Stage

6:25pm - 6:55pm — "Curtain Up!" Cabaret Troupe Main Stage

6:55pm - 7:00pm — Recorded music Main Stage

7:00pm - 7:45pm — 4th of July Ceremony Main Stage

7:00pm - 7:02pm — Introduction

7:02pm - 7:06pm — National Anthem

7:06pm - 7:06pm — T6 Flyover (At the end of the National Anthem)

7:06pm - 7:09pm — Posting of Colors

7:09pm - 7:11pm — Invocation

7:11pm - 7:45pm — 40th ID Band Performance

7:45pm - 8:15pm — Dignitary remarks Main Stage

8:15pm - 8:55pm — 40th ID (M) Band Main Stage

8:55pm - 9:00pm — Stars & Stripes Forever (Band) Main Stage

9:00pm - 10:00pm — July fireworks



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