Blue Star Salute 2011
![American Legion Riders open the Indiana Blue Star Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4448.jpg?itok=5gf_cPg9)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4269.jpg?itok=kj1mgV8A)
A special tent housed a display honoring Indiana servicemembers who have fallen during the War on Terror.
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![The Indiana National Guard hosted many activities for attendees, including sumo-suits.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4280.jpg?itok=M5QFXcgJ)
The Indiana National Guard hosted many activities for attendees, including sumo-suits.
![A Blackhawk helicopter was on display in Stout Field.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4287.jpg?itok=iNS6XM1L)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4290.jpg?itok=thhzuzX0)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4292.jpg?itok=2yzF1szz)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4303.jpg?itok=Z4jo_Lrr)
Members of Brownsburg, Ind. Legion Post 331 attend the Indiana Blue Star Salute.
![Rowdie from the Indianapolis Indians stopped by to sign autographs.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4310.jpg?itok=rrJ8TLiw)
Rowdie from the Indianapolis Indians stopped by to sign autographs.
![Vintage and modern military vehicles were on display during the Blue Star Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4314.jpg?itok=UVKIEgPY)
Vintage and modern military vehicles were on display during the Blue Star Salute.
![Catching up on old times.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4322.jpg?itok=ELiZzYGD)
Catching up on old times.
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![Onlookers await the arrival of a vintage, Vietnam-era Huey.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4398.jpg?itok=EuZysjix)
Onlookers await the arrival of a vintage, Vietnam-era Huey.
![The Vietnam-era Huey appears over the horizon.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4423.jpg?itok=aFd0HK7r)
The Vietnam-era Huey appears over the horizon.
![The vintage Huey touches with with dignitaries to the Blue Star Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4436.jpg?itok=R_0xGMMT)
The vintage Huey touches with with dignitaries to the Blue Star Salute.
![The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4457.jpg?itok=4YJ3wWmx)
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
![The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4455.jpg?itok=WHYMFwOu)
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
![The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4466.jpg?itok=dYx5gKMv)
The American Legion Riders on the Ride for the Salute.
![The 38th Division band plays](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4486.jpg?itok=HqVKoeX6)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4508.jpg?itok=Uc7aEtoZ)
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the POW/MIA flag.
![A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the Blue Star Banner.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4526.jpg?itok=fZkcg4y3)
A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with the Blue Star Banner.
![A skydiver floats in to Stout Field with Old Glory.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4552.jpg?itok=9eqAKqZD)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4580.jpg?itok=1S1kzxmI)
Autumn Letendre of Indianapolis, a Gold Star wife, sings “When a Blue Star Turns to Gold."
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![Attendees pause for reflection during the ceremony.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4589.jpg?itok=8WPryC5h)
Attendees pause for reflection during the ceremony.
![Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger addresses the crowd.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4607.jpg?itok=tivnQylp)
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger addresses the crowd.
![Navy Cadets present the Colors.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4617.jpg?itok=hwWZFi0Y)
Navy Cadets present the Colors.
![Indiana Blue Star Salute organizer, Ralph](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4631.jpg?itok=-YNzDW1I)
Indiana Blue Star Salute organizer, Ralph "Zoc" Zoccolillo.
![Michael Peterson performs on stage.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4642.jpg?itok=Pj94Pmbk)
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
![Michael Peterson performs on stage.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4665.jpg?itok=Y6ACdp92)
Michael Peterson performs on stage.
![Leland Baxter, Department of Indiana commander.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4677.jpg?itok=RXaLc3VL)
Leland Baxter, Department of Indiana commander.
![Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4694.jpg?itok=FcHQDrr_)
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman
![Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4698.jpg?itok=6nMRX-Kp)
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
![American Legion Past National Commander Robert Spanogle.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/93/2011-06-18/dsc_4705.jpg?itok=sJks5rJv)
American Legion Past National Commander Robert Spanogle.