Blue Star Salute 2011

American Legion Riders open the Indiana Blue Star Salute.
American Legion Riders open the Indiana Blue Star Salute.
A special tent housed a display honoring Indiana servicemembers who have fallen during the War on Terror.
A special tent housed a display honoring Indiana servicemembers who have fallen during the War on Terror.
The Indiana National Guard hosted many activities for attendees, including sumo-suits.
The Indiana National Guard hosted many activities for attendees, including sumo-suits.
A Blackhawk helicopter was on display in Stout Field.
A Blackhawk helicopter was on display in Stout Field.
Horses from the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit graze quietly as Blue Star Salute attendees watch.
Horses from the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit graze quietly as Blue Star Salute attendees watch.
Horses from the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit graze quietly as Blue Star Salute attendees watch.
Horses from the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit graze quietly as Blue Star Salute attendees watch.
Members of Brownsburg, Ind. Legion Post 331 attend the Indiana Blue Star Salute.
Members of Brownsburg, Ind. Legion Post 331 attend the Indiana Blue Star Salute.
Rowdie from the Indianapolis Indians stopped by to sign autographs.
Rowdie from the Indianapolis Indians stopped by to sign autographs.
Vintage and modern military vehicles were on display during the Blue Star Salute.
Vintage and modern military vehicles were on display during the Blue Star Salute.
Catching up on old times.
Catching up on old times.
Onlookers await the arrival of a vintage, Vietnam-era Huey.
Onlookers await the arrival of a vintage, Vietnam-era Huey.
The Vietnam-era Huey appears over the horizon.
The Vietnam-era Huey appears over the horizon.
The vintage Huey touches with with dignitaries to the Blue Star Salute.
The vintage Huey touches with with dignitaries to the Blue Star Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
The 38th Division band plays
The 38th Division band plays "When the Saints Go Marching in" at the opening of the event.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the POW/MIA flag.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the POW/MIA flag.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the Blue Star Banner.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the Blue Star Banner.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with Old Glory.
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with Old Glory.
Autumn Letendre of Indianapolis, a Gold Star wife, sings “When a Blue Star Turns to Gold.
Autumn Letendre of Indianapolis, a Gold Star wife, sings “When a Blue Star Turns to Gold."
Attendees pause for reflection during the ceremony.
Attendees pause for reflection during the ceremony.
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger addresses the crowd.
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger addresses the crowd.
Navy Cadets present the Colors.
Navy Cadets present the Colors.
Indiana Blue Star Salute organizer, Ralph
Indiana Blue Star Salute organizer, Ralph "Zoc" Zoccolillo.
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
Leland Baxter, Department of Indiana commander.
Leland Baxter, Department of Indiana commander.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
American Legion Past National Commander Robert Spanogle.
American Legion Past National Commander Robert Spanogle.