A Blue Thunder Band member teaches a kid how to play the drums during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. The purpose of the tour was to show appreciation for the U.S. Military and their families, for their sacrifices, dedication and service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Blitz the mascot waves the flag during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. The tour consists of Seahawk players, Seagals cheerleaders, the Blue Thunder Band, Taima the Hawk with falconer David Knutson, Blitz the official team mascot and the Lomabardi trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Col. Brian Newberry and Michael Larkins hold up the Lomabardi trophy during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. The purpose of the tour was to show appreciation for the U.S. Military and their families, for their sacrifices, dedication and service to our country. Newberry is the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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David Knutson shows off Taima the Hawk during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., July 17, 2014. Knuston also helps out the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Safety Wing as the falconer keeping the flightline clear of birds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Ricardo Lockette plays with Team Fairchild during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. Lockette plays with the Seahawks as a wide receiver. The tour consists of Seahawk players, Seagals cheerleaders, the Blue Thunder Band, Taima the Hawk with falconer David Knutson, Blitz the official team mascot and the Lomabardi trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Ricardo Lockette takes a selfie with a Seattle Seahawks fan during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. Lockette played in back to back Super Bowls, XLVII for the San Francisco 49ers and XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks. Lockette plays wide receiver. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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DeShawn Shead signs autographs during the 'Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. The tour consists of Seahawk players, Seagals cheerleaders, the Blue Thunder Band, Taima the Hawk with falconer David Knutson, Blitz the official team mascot and the Lomabardi trophy. Shead plays defensive back. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Default Cutline The Seagals cheerleaders pose for a photo with Seattle Seahawks fans during the ‘Heros of 12’ Military Appreciation Tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2014. The tour consists of Seahawk players, Seagals cheerleaders, the Blue Thunder Band, Taima the Hawk with falconer David Knutson, Blitz the official team mascot and the Lomabardi trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Super Bowl champs visit Fairchild

Published July 18, 2014