An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Earth Day

Col. James Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, speaks with a child during an Earth Day celebration, April 17 in Erwin, N.C.. Members from the Pope Honor Guard and 43rd Security Forces Squadron working dogs performed demonstrations to commemorate the day. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Vicki Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Earth Day

Members from the 43rd Security Forces Squadron perform a military working dogs demonstration for the citizens of Erwin, N.C. during an Earth Day Celebration in Erwin, April 17. Earth Day is an annual event, which promotes the sustainment of the Earth’s environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Vicki Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Earth Day

Master Sgt. Chris Alexander, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, speaks with Erwin Mayor, Patsy Carson, and Joe Tart, 21st Special Tactics Squadron Honorary Commander, during the Earth Day Celebration in Erwin, N.C. on April 17. Earth Day is an annual event, which promotes the sustainment of the Earth’s environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Vicki Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Pope Supports Earth Day in Erwin, N.C.

Published April 21, 2010