"This was a personal event for me," said Vice-Chairman Diaz, who served in the U.S. Marines. "While the air show wowed attendees with spectacular stunts, more than anything it succeeded in showing our residents just how dedicated our military is in serving and protecting our country." Vice-Chairman Diaz, who was appointed by Chairman Moss as the County's military liaison, worked closely with Brig. Gen. William B. Binger and his staff to make this event a reality.

For two days, the public was treated to seven hours of aerial performances and military aircraft tours, viewing aircraft such as P-51 Mustangs to the B-2 Spirit Bomber. Performers also staged search and rescue missions to demonstrate how the military operates in a simulated combat environment.

Chairman Moss and Vice-Chairman Diaz both presented Brig. Gen. William B. Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, a proclamation honoring the Homestead Air Reserve Base for organizing the event and bringing the much-anticipated air show back to Miami-Dade County, and hopefully, for years to come.

"I commend Vice-Chairman Diaz and his staff for working with the Homestead Air Reserve Base to revive the air show this community has been waiting for and for giving Miami-Dade residents something to cheer about," said Chairman Moss.

Photo Caption: Miami-Dade County Chairman Dennis C. Moss (left) and Vice-Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz (right) present Brig. Gen. William B. Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, with a proclamation to honor his and the local military's efforts in bringing back the "Wings Over Homestead" Air Show on November 7-8, 2009.

Photo Caption: Precision flying wows the crowd at the “Wings Over Homestead” Air Show, held at Homestead Air Reserve Base.

(Photo credits: Ryan Holloway/Miami-Dade County)