07/20/15 — A little help: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base airmen did a good deed for city

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A little help: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base airmen did a good deed for city

More than a few airmen have invested more than a few hours in helping the city of Goldsboro put its plane back into shape.

The F-86 Sabre, newly refurbished, will now take its place at the entrance to the city's renovated downtown -- right above the Goldsboro sign.

And while it has taken a while, projects of this type are very time-consuming, those airmen should be commended for giving of their spare time to help the residents of Goldsboro honor their connection to the Air Force -- and history.

The plane will be part of the new changes downtown and will add a nostalgic and dramatic touch to the entrance to the area.

It is a sign of the connection that this county and city have had, and still have, with SJAFB.

And that is a legacy worth celebrating.

Published in Editorials on July 20, 2015 10:56 AM