Air Force Week in LA

Staff Sgt. Andre Stevens presented the game ball prior to the start of the Lakers basketball game, Nov. 18. In addition to presenting the ball, Lt. Col. Ivan Thompson sang the National Anthem and the Honor Guard Drill Team performed. The event was one of many events held during Air Force Week, Nov. 14-21. (Photo by Joe Juarez)

Air Force Week in LA

Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members demonstrate their precision moves prior to the start of the Lakers vs. Bulls game, Nov. 18. The Washington D.C. based team has been performing at various events in support of Air Force Week in Southern California, Nov. 14-21. (Photo by Joe Juarez)

Air Force Week in LA

Air Force Astronaut Col. B. Alvin Drew addresses students at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, Calif., Nov. 18. Currently stationed at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the colonel shares his knowledge and experience of space operations with the public during Air Force Week in Southern California, Nov. 14-21. Air Force Week serves as the premier platform to share the Air Force story with our fellow citizens through community visits and talks by Air Force officials, flight demonstrations and displays providing an up close and personal look at the men and women of the Air Force serving worldwide in defense of freedom. (Photo by Atiba S. Copeland)

Air Force Week in LA

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles California before the Clippers vs. Spurs basketball game during Air Force Week, Nov. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Smith)

Air Force Week in LA

U.S. Air Force medal recipients stand center court at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Calif., before the LA Clippers take on the San Antonio Spurs, Nov. 17. The Airmen were awarded their medals at the game in recognition of Air Force Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Smith)

Air Force Week in LA

Airman First Class Pamela Kelly, vocalist with the Band of the Golden West, sings to a crowd at the Warner Grand Theater, Nov. 16. The concert is one of the various events through out Southern California during Air Force Week. (Photo by Joe Juarez)