Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

The Beale Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the opening ceremonies of the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix Aug. 24, 2014, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Approximately 30 Beale Airmen and more than 100 military members performed during the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan/ Released)

Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

Team Beale and members of the California State Military Reserve hold a large American flag during the opening ceremonies of the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix Aug. 24, 2014, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma Calif. Approximately 30 Beale Airmen and more than 100 military members performed during the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan/ Released)

Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

The California State Military Reserve performs a 21-gun salute during the opening ceremonies of the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix Aug. 24, 2014, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The raceway celebrated a military appreciation day by inviting Beale and Travis Airmen, and the California State Military Reserve to perform during the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan/ Released)

Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West performs “God Bless America” during the opening ceremonies of the IndyCar GoPro grand Prix Aug. 24, 2014, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The band is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan/ Released)

Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

The Patriots Jet Team performs an aerial demonstration during the opening ceremonies at the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix Aug. 24, 2014, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The team features pilots who were formerly part of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan/ Released)

Team Beale supports the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix

Published Aug. 27, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan
9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Members of Team Beale volunteered at the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix by supporting the event's opening ceremonies Aug. 24, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.

Sonoma Raceway celebrated a military appreciation day by inviting Beale and Travis Airmen, and the California State Military Reserve to perform during the opening ceremonies.

The ceremonies included an aerial demonstration from the Patriots Jet Team, an instrumental performance of "God Bless America" by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis, and a flag presentation by Team Beale.

The event also included a 21-gun salute by the California State Military Reserve.

Approximately 30 Beale Airmen and more than 100 military members performed during the opening ceremonies.

"It's great to work with other branches of service and help to support the local community," said Master Sgt. Dale McCollum, Beale's volunteer coordinator. "We were proud to have a strong military presence at this event."